Franchise

Private equity is investing billions into franchise brands, but many franchisors are unknowingly creating a financial blind spot that can reduce valuations, slow growth and derail acquisition opportunities long before due diligence begins.

Fresh off an NBA championship win, the Knicks' star guard Jalen Brunson is hoping to make more green with Just Salad.

Top-earning franchise owners don't just work hard — they work differently, and on August 19, franchise expert Scott Greenberg will reveal the exact daily habits that separate high performers from the rest. Reserve your free spot now.

Sailormen Inc. built one of Popeyes' largest franchise operations, but when it filed for bankruptcy in January, opportunistic buyers swept in.

Here is a clear no-frills breakdown of the most important elements of Franchise Agreements.

Joe Becker was a teacher for 11 years in some of the roughest neighborhoods in Chicago.

Dynamic pricing, restaurant subscriptions and hot food vending machines had promise a year ago but went south.

The Korpal brothers just set a Golden Chick sales record and signed a 13-unit deal to take over Houston. Here's what they're doing right.

The Picklr CEO Jorge Barragan shares how he turned an annoying wait for a rec center court into a nationwide indoor pickleball franchise.

McDonald's, Arby's and Zaxbys are all piling on the protein in a market where customers just can't get enough.

Pet care is one of the fastest-growing franchise categories in 2026. See which brands are ranked on this year's Franchise 500.

Craig Moody created a sports franchise that channeled the competitive spirit of video games.

Maintenance franchises provide a resilient, year-round opportunity. These are the highest-ranked ones on Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500.

Yum Brands has agreed to sell Pizza Hut to LongRange Capital, which engineered Arby's comeback and now wants to do the same for pizza.

Want to buy into a buzzy business? Look no further than these franchises.

This summer alone, KFC, Papa Johns, Dunkin, Wendy's and Subway all have major film promotions launching.

This summer the chain opens a completely reimagined restaurant in Texas to test what the brand's next decade looks like.

Successful franchise owners don't start from scratch — they build these four strengths first.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe's secret is getting smoothie customers to also eat there.

To reinvigorate the company, KFC's new president, Catherine Tan-Gillespie, tried something unusual — she told customers the truth.

Whether you’re seeking an established name or a fast-growing concept, these chicken franchises provide the biggest opportunities right now.