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Chipotle Is Giving Away Free Burritos to Any Customer Who Plays This Online Game

Starting July 21, the burrito chain is launching 'Friend or Faux?' to take aim at its competition and give customers the chance to win free Chipotle for a year.

By Kate Taylor

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Franchise Industry Resolves California Conflict, Paving the Way for Law Protecting Franchisee Rights

By Kate Taylor

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Why Franchisees Should Allow For Three Years Until Business ‘Clicks’

By Kate Taylor

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A Franchisee Who Switched From Health Care to Auto Care

By Joan Oleck

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The Top Global Franchises

Could these worldwide franchises be your passport to the future?

By Tracy Stapp Herold

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A Franchisee Who’s Literally Building His Dream Business From the Ground Up

Jovanny Galarza has prepared to own a construction business ever since he was a little boy, helping his dad around the house.

By Joan Oleck

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This Veteran Educator Reshaped Her Passion for K-12 Learning Into Franchise Mode

Cynthia Williams Landrum aims to make a "more direct impact" on students than the current educational bureaucracy allows.

By Joan Oleck

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Chipotle Raises Prices in San Francisco After Minimum Wage Hike

As San Francisco becomes an even pricier place to do business, it's becoming more expensive to buy burritos.

By Kate Taylor

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What I’ve Learned Owning More than 100 Franchised Restaurants

Brian Kelley owns 104 Hardee's, plus a handful of Jersey Mike's Subs and a couple of Blaze Pizzas. Here's his tips for other franchisees.

By Kate Taylor

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How Do You Size up a Potential Franchise? Schmooze.

The six types of franchisees you must talk with to assess whether a particular system is right for you.

By Rick Bisio

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A Tech-Savvy Franchisee Dishes on Opening a Resale Franchise

Josh Powell decided to use his knowledge of technology to open a Device Pitstop location.

By Kate Taylor

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It All Adds Up to the Fact That This Franchisee Made the Right Choice

Mo Khalil opened nine Mathnasium franchises in Florida to help children.

By Joan Oleck

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Pizza Hut’s Second-Largest Franchisee Sued in Pay Dispute

In a class action lawsuit, a former employee alleges that a franchisee failed to fairly reimburse drivers who used their own cars to deliver pizza.

By Kate Taylor

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8 Trends That Food Franchises Are Watching Right Now

Franchises make up a huge portion of the restaurant industry. So, when they spot a trend, it's worth paying attention.

By Kate Taylor

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No Gender Bias Figured Into What These Franchisees Chose to Do

They used to be in oil and gas; now these guys are into waxing. No, not cars -- women's legs.

By Joan Oleck

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Why I Sold My Independent Landscaping Business and Opened a Franchise

Here's why Jim McClure decided to become a Weed Man franchisee.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

10 Franchises Reveal What They Look for in a Franchisee

An entrepreneurial spirit, leadership skills, a bubbly personality -- here's what brands from Cinnabon to Pinot's Palette look for in franchisees.

By Kate Taylor

Business Accounting

Your Franchisor Is Not Going to Run Your Business For You

Neil Kent spills on being an Apple-loving Experimac franchisee.

By Kate Taylor

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Just 35, She’s Already Been a Principal in 3 Successful Fitness Franchises

Liberty Harper literally grew up in franchising, having started in the industry right out of high school.

By Joan Oleck

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Will These Franchises From Down Under Come Out on Top in America?

Australians are franchise fanatics -- and their eyes are on U.S. expansion.

By Jason Daley

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‘Mother Knows Best’ Inspired This Franchisee to Truly Listen to the Music

Seeing the good things ballroom dance did for her mother's health, Andrea Bisconti decided to follow her example.

By Joan Oleck

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These 2 Franchisee-Moms Aim to Fill the Gaps in STEM Education

The new franchise Zaniac offers young scientists after-school activities like computer coding, 3D printing and robotics.

By Joan Oleck

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What This Father-Son Duo Has Learned After More Than 20 Years in the Franchise Business

For 21 years, Dave and Jerry Kahn have adapted and thrived as PostNet franchisees.

By Kate Taylor

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A Coffee Shop Franchise Where the Baristas Wear Almost Nothing Is Actually a Thing

Based in California, Bottoms Up Espresso is just beginning to franchise.

By Kate Taylor

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The Secret to Hitting a Home Run in the Hospitality Franchise Business

Franchisee Bill Hooks says he's learned that you coach restaurants, you don't really manage them.

By Joan Oleck

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How to Succeed in Franchising Your Business

The most successful franchises have a few strengths and strategies in common. Here's how they play to win.

By Jason Daley

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This Franchisee Went From Laid-Off Employee to Accomplished Business Leader

Steve Rattner's job loss was a blessing in disguise, allowing him to tap into his entrepreneurial potential and find his true passion.

By Jacqueline Nochisaki

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McDonald’s to Refranchise 3,500 Restaurants Worldwide

The chain will go from 81 percent franchised to 90 percent franchised in the next three years.

By Kate Taylor

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Do Your Homework Before You Open a Franchise Business — or, in This Case, Five

Decisions you make on the front end will heavily impact the long-term health of your business.

By Joan Oleck

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How El Pollo Loco Churns Out New Menu Items Crazy Fast

El Pollo Loco's executive chef spills on crafting dozens of new menu items a year and transforming the chain from a fast-food joint into something more.

By Kate Taylor