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Gen Z and millennials want more than profitability from franchise ownership.

Don Allen has scaled Orangetheory, KidStrong, F45 and now Zoom Room. He shares what it really takes to succeed.

After her husband's sudden heart attack, she inherited a struggling business and $700,000 in debt. Instead of listening to many people and giving up, she rebuilt — and today the business is worth $10 million.

Hundreds of franchise leaders and policy makers gathered in Washington, D.C. this week for the summit, with the new American Franchise Act at the forefront.

Discover the family-focused franchises that earned top spots on Entrepreneur's 2025 Franchise 500 list.

From senior care to plumbing to schools, localized video storytelling shortens the ramp-up time to revenue and gives franchisees confidence from day one.

Cathy Deano co-founded Painting with a Twist at 56 to help her community heal. Seventeen years later, she's still leading the way.

The massive acquisition demonstrates how convenience retailers are moving deeper into food service — and reshaping the franchise landscape.

The American Franchise Act would define franchisors and franchisees as independent employers, a change franchise groups say is long overdue.

A great idea isn't enough. To succeed as a franchise, you need proof, process and patience.

Shirin Behzadi's journey from a war-torn childhood to the C-suite is a masterclass in resilience.

Agility and accountability aren't buzzwords in today's c-suite environment, they're the guardrails that keep a brand on course when the road ahead takes an unexpected turn.

When team members think like owners, they make decisions that protect and grow the brand for the long haul.

Franchise strategist Nick Powills explains how franchisors buffer owners with scale purchasing, diversified sourcing and cost-cutting playbooks.

The top 10 burger franchises on the Franchise 500 aren't just fan favorites — they're smart investments with brand strength, franchisee support and growth to back them up.

Chad and Tiffany Mussmon grew from a single The Little Gym in 1997 to seven locations plus two Snapology territories — and now run a co-branded hub built for busy families.

DeVito helped humanize the brand, but a new NFL deal has Jersey Mike's turning to a fresh source of star power.

Firehouse Subs is cutting startup costs for certain franchisees with a new round of incentives worth up to $100,000 per restaurant.

Sal Longo turned a daycare side gig into a real business. After a back-to-basics reset, Busy Bee Jumpers earned $5.5 million last year from a single location.

Beth Copeland turned a deeply personal experience into a thriving senior care business, using technological innovation and personal relationships to expand across Delaware and Maryland.

Kona Ice founder Tony Lamb has since gone on to start two more powerhouse brands.