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The Top Franchise 500-Ranked Businesses You Can Launch for Less Than $25,000 in 2026
These brands prove you don't need a lot of capital to become a business owner in 2026.
By David James
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The $150 Billion Pet Industry Is Booming — These 5 Franchises Are Cashing In
By David James
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A Major Restaurant Operator Just Cashed Out of One of Its Biggest Brands — Here’s Why
The sale marks a strategic shift — and is a sign of how fast-food giants are rethinking growth.
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These Are the Top Retail Franchises for 2025, According to the Franchise 500
These retail brands are proving there's still a big opportunity in brick-and-mortar franchising.
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This Fast-Food Powerhouse Is Getting a Makeover. Here’s What Customers Can Expect.
Wendy's is rolling out Project Fresh, a consumer-focused overhaul that promises faster drive-thrus, smarter ordering tech and a refreshed menu.
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The IFA Is Spending $5 Million to Counter This Major Franchising Myth
The IFA's new awareness campaign highlights real franchise owners whose work supports local jobs, charities and neighborhoods.
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This Brand Is Making a High-Tech Move That Could Change Your Food Deliveries Forever
Dave's Hot Chicken's drone delivery experiment could be the blueprint for how businesses deliver in the future.
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This Popular Acai Franchise Is Expanding Fast. Is It Coming to Your State Next?
A refreshed C-suite and strong franchisee buy-in are setting the brand up for its most ambitious expansion yet.
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These Are the Top 10 Sandwich Franchises of 2025, According to the Franchise 500
Simple to operate, endlessly adaptable and always in demand — here are the sandwich franchises making the biggest impact in 2025.
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This Is the No. 1 Factor You Need If You Want Gen Z and Millennials to Buy Into Your Business
Gen Z and millennials want more than profitability from franchise ownership.
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Franchise Industry Descends on D.C. to Advocate for ‘Independence and Flexibility’
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.
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A Gas Station Giant Just Bought a Restaurant Franchise for $566 Million — Here’s Why
The massive acquisition demonstrates how convenience retailers are moving deeper into food service — and reshaping the franchise landscape.
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Congress Makes a Major Push for Franchise Independence With a New Bipartisan Bill
The American Franchise Act would define franchisors and franchisees as independent employers, a change franchise groups say is long overdue.