Franchise Business

The brand isn't just maintaining its #2 spot on the Franchise 500 — it's setting ambitious targets for 2030.

The #3 brand on our franchise 500 has proven masterful at selling to multiple generations

At #4 on our Franchise 500, the 102-year-old company is using a hyperlocal strategy with franchisees to drive digital growth.

Kumon invests heavily in learnings across regions. That landed it at #5 on our Franchise 500.

Wingstop's Smart Kitchen, which uses machine learning to predict exactly when to start preparing food, has helped the brand land at #6 on the Franchise 500.

Peer to peer learning among franchisees has helped The UPS Store land at #7 on the Franchise 500.

At #8 on our Franchise 500, their brand's strategy is simple: "It's about the feeling you get when you walk through the door."

After 18 months of culinary invention, their sales jumped, landing them at #9 on the Franchise 500.

How the Golden Arches landed back in the Franchise 500 Top 10.

What drove explosive franchise growth in 2025? Here are the five different growth strategies that helped these franchises rocket up in the Franchise 500 rankings.

These franchises identified market gaps, and are turning unique ideas into scalable business models for our current moment.

Raul Larez now owns two Batteries Plus locations, but still has plenty of time for family. We asked him to keep a diary of one average day.

Eddie Flores Jr. couldn't get a loan, so he built L&L Hawaiian Barbecue without much cash for traditional marketing. Here is his "impact marketing without spending money" strategy.

Most franchises are full-time work. But some can be side hustles. Here's how to create a money-cranking side gig.

Stephen Smith built Planet Beach and Hotworx into franchises with hundreds of locations by honing his ability to suss out hard workers.

Tiffiny Consoli went from retail management to running a multi-million-dollar business. Here's how she turned a franchise opportunity into success.

We asked an attorney and franchise veteran what the industry should be looking for as election day approaches — and how franchise businesses can protect themselves during uncertain political times.

Are you thinking about buying a franchise? We've got all the information you need to help you decide whether franchising is right for you.

If you're thinking about becoming a franchisee, find out what you're getting yourself into by reviewing this quick guide.

Many franchisors still don't put in their best efforts in planning and executing their validation strategy.

The newest trend in the franchise industry is witnessing early retirements of entrepreneurs