Fast Food

Franchise 500

#2 on the Franchise 500: Delivery and Booze Are Boosting Taco Bell's Sales

The #2 company on our Franchise 500 list is now looking to find its next big success overseas.

Liz Brody | 2 min read

				
#4 on the Franchise 500: How Sonic Drive-In Uses Artificial Intelligence to Improve Customer ServiceThe #4 company on our Franchise 500 list is learning from its customers -- and serving up exactly what they want.

				Liz Brody
			
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#3 on the Franchise 500: McDonald's Had a Bumpy Year, But Still Leads in InnovationThe #3 company on our Franchise 500 list is betting on technology to drive future sales.

				Liz Brody
			
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#8 on the Franchise 500: By the End of 2020, Jersey Mike's Will Hit $2 Billion in SalesThe #8 company on our Franchise 500 list has seen explosive growth from existing franchisees opening new locations.

				Terry Rice
			
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#9 on the Franchise 500: At Culver's, Community is KeyThe #9 company on our Franchise 500 list has built a culture that's obsessed with customer happiness.

				Terry Rice
			
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