Franchise

The chicken chain is beating Wall Street's expectations and expanding its menu to include items that appeal to younger consumers.

Bob Wright, who turned around Potbelly, is facing declining sales at Wendy's. He says the fix starts with the food.

Anthony and Angela Coleman turned a hard family experience into a CarePatrol franchise helping other families navigate senior care.

Most founders think expansion is a growth story, but it's actually a stress test that exposes every weakness in the original business — and the ones who scale successfully treat their second location like a franchise, not an extension of themselves.

Michael Browning Jr. built the first Urban Air Adventure Park by hand with his father.

Same-store sales jumped 8.5% last quarter, just as arch rival McDonald's admits its own sales growth has stalled.

CEO Chris Kempczinski blamed inconsistent execution and a pullback in digital deals. The chain also named a new head of its US business.

The recording artist is becoming an equity partner in Beyond Juicery + Eatery, known for its juices, smoothies and health-conscious menu.

The sandwich chain's IPO was more than 10 times oversubscribed.

Wade Oney, President of Bam-Bamy Pizza, gives his managers, supervisors and executives a piece of the business.

The fast-food chain’s merch drop shows that its fans want more than meal deals.

When world record holder Kelsey Pfendler turned out to be a fan, Denny's leaned in, without trying to sell anything.

Kyle and Maggie Gordon wanted to elevate this food from a mere side note or appetizer to the main dish.

Before running a $5 million senior care franchise, Rick Cseak toured 29 countries as a singer in the Air Force's entertainment group.

Carefully reviewing the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) with an attorney helps prospective franchisees understand the agreement, brand expectations, and long-term relationship to determine whether the franchise is the right fit.

Wall Street thinks GLP-1s could cost the industry up to $55 billion a year. Burger King isn't waiting to find out.

Want to buy a franchise and feel like you’re making a safe bet? Here are the top performers in every franchise category.

Before buying a franchise, ask the right questions about the brand’s track record, financial performance, support system and culture to determine whether it’s the right fit for your goals.

Nico Varano used to evaluate businesses for a living. Then a boxing injury led him into SweatHouz's private suites — he never left.

Georgia Foods, one of Bojangles's largest franchisees, wants chargers at every location it can get them.

Michael Cherry visited Painting with a Twist locations wherever his track and field career took him.