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From Dog Grooming to Acai Bowls — What’s Making These Brands Grow So Fast?

These five brands rocketed up the rankings of our Franchise 500 this year. Here's why.

By Kim Kavin

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Buying a Franchise? Don’t Be Intimidated — Follow This Guide to Sizing Up a Franchisor.

You should always ask to meet the franchisor before buying into a brand. When you get that meeting, here's what to ask.

By Mark Siebert

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Why Is Popeyes Taking Over Airports and College Campuses? The Chicken Chain’s VP Explains Its Strategy.

The fried chicken franchise is implementing a clever long-term strategy.

By Rachel Davies

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The Culver Family Opened Their First Restaurant in 1984 — Now Culver’s Has 1,000 Locations. What’s Its Secret?

The Wisconsin-based burger franchise endears itself to the communities it serves.

By Kim Kavin

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What Do the Top Franchises of 2025 Have In Common? It All Comes Down to One Critical Factor

Here's how we determined the companies in our annual Franchise 500 ranking, and what we learned from the data.

By Jason Feifer

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12 Businesses Share Their Biggest Marketing Wins, From a Social Media Scavenger Hunt to Lovable Mascot

You don't need a huge budget to get people's attention, or win over loyal customers. Sometimes you just need a little creativity.

By Frances Dodds

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Kumon Is Killing It With Two New Initiatives That Meet Students Where They Are Today

Whether they're rolling out more interactive digital programs or catering to Spanish speakers, Kumon has a finger on the pulse of learning needs.

By Kim Kavin

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Dunkin’ Made a Big Change to Its In-Store Experience — Here’s Why Gen Z Can’t Get Enough

The coffee franchise is innovating to get people in and out with their beverages faster than ever.

By Rachel Davies

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The Growth of These 4 Franchise Concepts Shows Where the Industry Is Going

From autism services to self-pour bars, these concepts in franchising can tell us where the industry is headed.

By Carl Stoffers

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An ’80s-Era Policy Was Holding The UPS Store Back. Here’s How Its President Discovered the Problem — and Changed It.

Now The UPS Store has revolutionized its training experience for the 21st century.

By Rachel Davies

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Hampton by Hilton Now Has Over 3,000 Hotels Worldwide. What’s the Brand Doing to Stay On Top?

From collaborating with Paris Hilton on limited time waffles to sponsoring football and rolling out cost-effective renovations, Hampton by Hilton isn't slowing down.

By Kim Kavin

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8 Bold New Franchise Concepts You’ll Want to Know About

Want to own a business that does something brand new? One of these new franchise brands might be a fit for you.

By Sofia Wolfson

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Wendy’s Has a New Restaurant Design That Lets Them Take 400 Times More Digital Orders

The burger franchise has a new leadership team, and they're ready to deliver way more burgers.

By Kim Kavin

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Your Local Ace Hardware May Look Totally Different Soon — Here’s What You Can Expect

The home improvement retail franchise is celebrating its 100th birthday with some big changes.

By Rachel Davies

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McDonald’s New McValue Menu Lets You Build Your Own Combo Meal — Here Are the Popular Items You Can Now Add on for $1

McDonald's partnered with actor John Cena for the menu, which allows customers to select from core items like the iconic Big Mac alongside fries, nuggets and various drink sizes.

By Carl Stoffers

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What’s Ahead for Franchising in 2025? Here are the Key Trends to Watch.

2024 was largely positive for franchising. We'll recap the year and preview the emerging trends for 2025.

By Rob Lancit

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Dunkin’ Kicks Off 2025 With a Sabrina Carpenter Partnership and New Winter Menu

Sabrina Carpenter's "Brown Sugar Shakin' Espresso" headlines Dunkin's Winter 2025 menu.

By Carl Stoffers

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What’s in a Name? How to Choose and Protect the Perfect Brand Identity

Craft a memorable, trademarkable name that reflects your values and sets your business apart.

By Clarissa Buch Zilberman

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Jersey Mike’s Hits 3,000 Locations, Sets Sights on Aggressive Expansion

From humble beginnings to global ambitions, the sandwich giant's rise continues with a robust expansion strategy.

By Carl Stoffers

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Demystifying Your Profit & Loss Statement — A Guide for Franchisees

When you master the P&L statement, you'll be well on your way to running a profitable business.

By Clarissa Buch Zilberman

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Golden Opportunities — Why These Chicken Franchises Are Sizzling in 2024

These franchises serve up crispy, juicy goodness that keeps customers clucking back for more.

By Clarissa Buch Zilberman