Buying a Franchise
This $2 Billion Bakery Franchise Found That ‘Smaller Is Better’ and Is on Track to Hit 1,000 Stores
Inside the growth strategy of 29-year-old dessert franchise Nothing Bundt Cakes.
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Buying a Franchise
Lowest-Cost vs. Big-Budget Burgers: Which Hamburger Franchise Investment Is Right for You?
Whether you’re seeking a lower barrier to entry or a household name, these burger brands on the 2026 Franchise 500 offer opportunities at every investment level.
By David James
Buying a Franchise
The Man Who Built 7-Eleven Into a Global Empire Had One Three-Word Motto —Here’s What It Was
Toshifumi Suzuki, known as "The God of Retail," started with one Tokyo store and built up an empire with tens of thousands of locations.
Buying a Franchise
Wyndham Hotels Team With Applebee’s to Get Free Food Delivery to Your Room: ‘There’s Nothing Better Than A Burger In Bed’
Wyndham Rewards members can now get free Applebee's delivery to their hotel rooms with orders over $15 — plus bonus points.
Buying a Franchise
Franchises Like Taco Bell Are Stealing This Strategy from Nike — And It’s Working
To stand out, chains are borrowing 'drops' from sneaker culture, serving up merch and food to restaurant fans.
Buying a Franchise
Watch Out Tim Hortons — Dunkin’ Returns to Canada 8 Years After a $16.4 Million Lawsuit Forced Them to Leave the Country
The coffee chain, which fled Canada in 2018 after losing a $16.4 million lawsuit, is betting on younger customers for its second chance.
Buying a Franchise
A 7-Eleven in the California Boonies Just Sold for $12 Million — The Most Expensive in California History
The Madera store opened in late April. Weeks later, it sold for the highest price ever paid for a 7-Eleven in California.
Buying a Franchise
He Ran a Furniture Business for 20 Years. Now He and His Son Are Taking On Smoothie King and Jamba.
Daniel Boone spent two decades selling couches before deciding his next venture had to focus on health. His son Ethan joined him.
Buying a Franchise
These Are the Top 150 New and Emerging Franchises in 2026
Taking a chance on buying a franchise from a newer franchisor can have some unique rewards.
Buying a Franchise
These Veterans Bought a Struggling Franchise — Then Grew It 40%: ‘It’s All New to Me’
Maria and Rodney Cruz bought a Pure Barre location and turned it around, fast.
By Kim Kavin
Buying a Franchise
He Started as a Teenage Fry Cook — And Just Bought Denny’s for $620 Million
Anil Yadav was a franchisee for thirty years before becoming a franchisor. Here is his secret to success.
By Kim Kavin
Buying a Franchise
‘It’s Yelling, Be Honest’ — How This Couple Divorced, But Still Grew Their Business to 16 Locations and $1.4 Million In Revenue
They treat their business as a “third child” that they are both committed to.
By Sherin Shibu
Buying a Franchise
Burger King’s CEO Took Calls From 1,500 Customers. What Happened Next Is Already Showing Up in Restaurants.
Tom Curtis took so many calls that his wife made him stay on the porch—and the conversations are fixing broken signs and shaping the menu.
Buying a Franchise
This Growing Revenue Stream for Food Franchises Hit 26% Growth Last Year — And Many Are Missing It
Employers are using free meals to lure employees back to the office — franchises catering to this market are winning big.
Buying a Franchise
Taco Bell Brings the Heat With 8% Same-Store Sales Growth — Here’s What It’s Doing Right
The fast-food chain Taco Bell beat Wall Street expectations while its parent company, Yum! Brands, explores selling Pizza Hut.
Buying a Franchise
Domino’s Just Reported Weak Sales and Its Stock Dropped 10% — Here’s Why the CEO Isn’t Worried
CEO Russell Weiner expects other fast-food chains to report similar headwinds from bad weather and weak consumer sentiment tied to Iran war.
Building a Business
He Joined a Brand With Barely Any Tech — and Now It’s Chasing 750 Stores. His Secret to Growth Starts With the Cashiers.
Shipley Do-Nuts has been around since 1936. Kerry Leo is making sure it's ready for the next 90 years.
Buying a Franchise
They Borrowed $40,000 From Friends and Family to Open a Coffee Kiosk — Now Their Franchise Is Worth $1 Billion
Don and Linda Eckles started Scooter's Coffee in a tiny, renovated Chinese restaurant. Today, they have 912 franchises.
Franchise 500
Little Caesars Just Made ‘History’ With Drone Delivery — Now You Can Get 2 Pizzas and Drinks in 4.5 Minutes
The pizza chain partnered with Flytrex to fly full family meals through the air, with big plans to eventually reach 100 million people.
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77 Hardee’s Locations Closed for Good —And the Franchisee Behind Them Is Filing for Bankruptcy
ARC Burger operated restaurants across nine states before shuttering everything in December and laying off 1,600+ employees.
Buying a Franchise
This is the One Question You Must Get Answered at a Franchise Discovery Day
Discovery Day is a critical step in the decision-making process that helps both parties move forward with confidence or decide not to proceed.
By Ray Titus
Buying a Franchise
Jeni’s Ice Cream Just Scooped Up the CEO Who Was Fired From Ben & Jerry’s — He’ll Oversee Its Franchise Expansion
David Stever was pushed out of Ben & Jerry's over social activism tensions. Now he's leading rival Jeni's in its franchising efforts.
Franchise 500
Chicken Salad Chick Just Had a Record Quarter With Nearly 50% Growth — This Is What’s Driving It
The franchise awarded 52 new restaurant locations in Q1 2026, up nearly 50% from the same period last year.
Building a Business
This Anonymous Posting Strategy Helped Him Build a Big Following — and Led to Investors and Partners Finding Him First
Ryan Feghali started posting under a fake name just to think out loud. It ended up becoming one of his most valuable business assets.
Franchise 500
Jersey Mike’s Is Going Public After Blackstone Bought It for $8 Billion. Here’s What’s Next.
The sandwich chain confidentially filed for an IPO less than two years after the private equity giant acquired it.
Buying a Franchise
How To Evaluate Franchisor Support Without Falling For The Sales Pitch
Franchise support is often sold as a promise, but experienced operators know it must be evaluated through systems, structure and consistency.
By Adam Povlitz
Building a Business
He Bought a Business for $22,000 and Scaled It to 235 Locations. This Simple Strategy Made His Employees Millionaires.
Eddie Flores Jr. believes in the power of Hawaiian identity. Here's how he created a restaurant empire and passed wealth to his employees.