Buying a Franchise
These Are the Top 10 Franchises in Every Industry in 2026
Looking to buy one of the best franchises? This list makes your search easy.
Franchise Opportunities
Buying a Franchise
He Started as a Teenage Fry Cook — And Just Bought Denny’s for $620 Million
By Kim Kavin
Buying a Franchise
Think Your Business Could Be a Franchise? First, Read This Advice
Let the experience of these franchisors guide your decision.
Researching Franchise Opportunities
Check Out the Longest-Reigning Brands in Our Franchise 500
They're all here in our annual Hall of Fame list.
Buying a Franchise
For 47 Years, This Brand Has Kept Up With McDonalds and Dunkin. Have You Heard of It?
Among our longest-running, top-ranking franchises, there is a third, much smaller champion. How have they done it?
By Liz Brody
Buying a Franchise
They Said No to 24/7 Restaurants —Then Found Their Dream Franchise
These preschool sweethearts (yes, preschool!) say that in business, as with love, finding your match makes a world of difference.
By Kim Kavin
Buying a Franchise
This Mom’s Postpartum Breakouts Inspired a 70-Location Facial Franchise
Michele Henry couldn’t find a good solution to clear her skin.
So she built a franchise to help everyone.
By Kim Kavin
Find Your Franchise
These are the Fastest Growing Franchises Right Now
If you want to buy a fast-growing brand, this is the list to start with.
Buying a Franchise
How to Balance Passion and Practicality When Exploring a Business Opportunity
Passion can work for or against you in a business model. Your goal? Make it work for you.
By David Busker
Franchise 500
What It Takes to Win In Franchising In 2026
Here's what we learned from the brands on this year's Franchise 500 ranking.
By Jason Feifer
Buying a Franchise
Every Thriving Business Owner Must Go Through the ‘Hell Zone’
Between your first success and true scale, there lies a brutal, unavoidable stretch.
By David Barr
Buying a Franchise
What 4 Hot Franchise Trends Say About How We Live Now
Why are people spending more in these franchise categories, and what does that say about consumers today and opportunities for franchisees tomorrow?
By Kim Klavin
Buying a Franchise
This Florist Saw 3 Problems In the Flower Industry. Now His Business Is Growing Like Crazy.
French Florist was once a struggling florist shop in Los Angeles. Here's how it transformed into an innovative franchise that's taking on the industry.
By Jason Feifer
Buying a Franchise
Why Owning a Seasonal Business Is So Lucrative
Some franchises are very seasonal. That makes it easier for you to buy a second business
Buying a Franchise
The 10 Hottest Trends in Franchising in 2026
Want to buy into a buzzy business? Look no further than these franchises.
Buying a Franchise
The Top Franchises for Veterans in 2025
Looking for your next act after military service? These franchises want you!
Buying a Franchise
The Highest-Earning Franchisees Have These 2 Qualities
When you talk to the top-performing franchisee across many different brands, you will spot some key commonalities.
By Kim Kavin
Buying a Franchise
She Moved Halfway Around the World at 18 and Found Her Future in Franchising
After watching her mother run businesses in Indonesia, Josephine Suryono knew she'd one day do the same — just on a different continent.
Buying a Franchise
These Are the Top Global Franchises of 2025
Considering taking your business abroad? Follow a proven path with these outstanding international franchises.
Buying a Franchise
These Are the Top Franchise Suppliers of 2025
Want to know which businesses to go to, when your franchise needs some help? Here are the best of the best.
Buying a Franchise
This Navy Veteran Cashed in His 401(k) to Buy a Business. Now, He Has Two Locations.
"The first three years, it was pretty much a 24/7 job."
Buying a Franchise
3 Traits You Need to Succeed as a Franchisor, According to Top Franchise Leaders
Have what it takes to lead and own a franchise? We asked top franchisors what they're doing to stay on top — and the traits they say helped them succeed.
Buying a Franchise
She Switched Careers and Jumped Into a ‘Male-Dominated’ Industry. Two Years Later, She’s Making $1 Million in Annual Revenue.
When Rochelle Hendricks jumped into a new career, she bet on herself and brought her family along.
Buying a Franchise
People Often Ask Me This One Question About Franchising. Here’s What I Tell Them.
Franchising can be an incredible journey, but you must look closely at these three areas before you buy.
By Matt Haller
Buying a Franchise
Want to Own Multiple Franchise Locations? These Multi-Unit Champions Share Their Best Strategies.
Multi-unit franchise ownership is growing fast, and these strategies can help you succeed.
Buying a Franchise
How This First-Gen College Grad Went From Franchisee to Brand President: ‘I’ve Been in the Trenches’
Susan Valverde built thriving franchises in economically disadvantaged areas. Now she's leading other franchisees to success.
Buying a Franchise
Want to Buy a Top-Tier Franchise? These Brands Rise Above the Rest.
We've ranked the top brand across every conceivable franchise category.
Buying a Franchise
Gen Z Is Quitting Corporate for a Different Kind of Business Opportunity: ‘The W-2 World Doesn’t Hold the Same Allure’
Young entrepreneurs are changing everything in franchising from training to marketing — and they're teaching older generations a thing or two along the way.
By Kim Kavin