Franchise 500
This Beloved Fast-Food Franchise Boasts a Bold Strategy to Hit $3 Million Per Location
The brand isn't just maintaining its #2 spot on the Franchise 500 — it's setting ambitious targets for 2030.
Franchise
Buying a Franchise
Why Young Entrepreneurs Are Flocking to Franchising — and What It Means for Your Brand
Younger entrepreneurs are reshaping the franchising landscape, bringing technology fluency, a desire for purpose-driven work and a fresh approach to business ownership.
By Tim Conn
Business News
This Niche Japanese Food Franchise Is Opening 20 New Locations After Record Sales Year
Onigilly Japanese Kitchen is hoping to go mainstream with its traditional onigiri rice balls.
Buying a Franchise
Why This Business Model Is Opening the Door to Entrepreneurship for People With Almost No Capital
Micro-franchising helps people with limited resources become business owners by offering low-cost and proven franchise models.
Business News
California Pizza Kitchen Just Sold for $300 Million—And the New Owners Are Ready to Deliver
An investor group led by Consortium Brand Partners is acquiring the iconic pizza chain.
Business News
Restaurant Franchisees Predict 2026 Will Be the ‘Year of Stability’ After a Turbulent 2025
After missing growth targets in 2025 due to economic uncertainty, restaurant franchise operators says they're optimistic about the future.
Business News
McDonald’s CEO Warns That His Career Advice May ‘Hurt Your Feelings’
The executive shared some straightforward career guidance with his more than 50,000 Instagram followers.
By Sherin Shibu
Building a Business
Why a Super Bowl Champ Chose This Emerging Franchise Company to Create Impact Far Beyond Restaurants
Ndamukong Suh and Gregg Majewski discuss their first meeting, their belief in people and the mission behind Craveworthy.
Building a Business
He Started a Side Hustle in His Kitchen — Then Took a ‘Scary and Crazy’ Leap to Grow It to $15 Million Revenue
Jeff Perera's wife asked him to learn to make one of her favorite foods.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Apple Reveals Its Most Downloaded App of 2025 — and It’s Not TikTok or Google
ChatGPT beats out every social platform and search tool, signaling how deeply AI has entered the mainstream.
Business News
The Fed Just Cut Interest Rates. What This Means for Your Wallet.
It's the third cut this year, but officials are split over whether they've gone too far or not far enough.
Buying a Franchise
How to Turn Your Franchise Conference Into a Year-Round Growth Engine
How to turn a three-day event into twelve months of storytelling, culture-building and brand momentum.
Buying a Franchise
The SEO Framework I Used to Scale 70+ Franchise Locations
Here's the modern framework that helps every location rank, attract more customers and reduce marketing costs.
By Fahim Ludin
Business News
Google Is Bringing AI Glasses to Market in 2026 — Here’s What They Can Do
The company is teaming with major eyewear partners on Gemini-powered smart glasses as it takes aim at Meta.
Business News
Paramount Just Launched a Hostile Takeover Bid to Block Netflix From Buying Warner Bros. Discovery
The company is bypassing Warner Bros. Discovery's board and going straight to shareholders with a higher, all-cash offer.
Buying a Franchise
Uncover the Hidden Edge Top Franchisors Use to Win (And It’s Not More AI)
The real edge franchisors are using today — and why most entrepreneurs overlook it.
Business News
Netflix Goes Big With $83 Billion Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
The blockbuster deal would give Netflix control of HBO and iconic franchises like Harry Potter and Batman.
Business News
Google’s Top Trending Search Term of 2025 Might Surprise You
Forget celebrities or scandals. The number one search terms was a hint on how AI is shaping our lives.
Business News
AI Is Completely Rewriting the Franchise Sales Playbook
Franchise prospects now show up armed with data. Here's why that matters.
Business Model
We Could’ve Franchised Our Business. Here’s Why We Didn’t — and How It Paid Off.
The dealership vs. the franchise: Which business model is better for you?
By Mike Feazel
Buying a Franchise
Franchise Ownership Is Rising Among Women — Here’s Why It Matters
Women are turning to franchising because they view it as a smarter and more secure path to business ownership.
By Ray Titus
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
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
This Family-Friendly Brand Is Snapping Up Vacant Stores — And Building a $600 Million Business in the Process
As national retailers shutter locations, Urban Air Adventure Park is transforming empty big-box stores into family destinations that drive foot traffic and revenue for retail centers.
Buying a Franchise
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.
Buying a Franchise
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.