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Turn Your Love of Travel into a Successful Business with Cruise Planners
Cruise Planners has over 30 years of travel franchise experience and the nation's largest home-based travel agency franchise network.
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What Do the Top Franchises of 2025 Have In Common? It All Comes Down to One Critical Factor
Here's how we determined the companies in our annual Franchise 500 ranking, and what we learned from the data.
By Jason Feifer
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Kumon Is Killing It With Two New Initiatives That Meet Students Where They Are Today
Whether they're rolling out more interactive digital programs or catering to Spanish speakers, Kumon has a finger on the pulse of learning needs.
By Kim Kavin
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This Franchise Executive Found a Concept She Loved. So She Didn’t Just Invest — She Bought the Brand.
Heather Elrod believed in Uni K Wax so much she bought it to lead it into its next growth phase.
Buying a Franchise
McDonald’s New McValue Menu Lets You Build Your Own Combo Meal — Here Are the Popular Items You Can Now Add on for $1
McDonald's partnered with actor John Cena for the menu, which allows customers to select from core items like the iconic Big Mac alongside fries, nuggets and various drink sizes.
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What’s Ahead for Franchising in 2025? Here are the Key Trends to Watch.
2024 was largely positive for franchising. We'll recap the year and preview the emerging trends for 2025.
By Rob Lancit
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Dunkin’ Kicks Off 2025 With a Sabrina Carpenter Partnership and New Winter Menu
Sabrina Carpenter's "Brown Sugar Shakin' Espresso" headlines Dunkin's Winter 2025 menu.
Buying a Franchise
What’s in a Name? How to Choose and Protect the Perfect Brand Identity
Craft a memorable, trademarkable name that reflects your values and sets your business apart.
Buying a Franchise
Jersey Mike’s Hits 3,000 Locations, Sets Sights on Aggressive Expansion
From humble beginnings to global ambitions, the sandwich giant's rise continues with a robust expansion strategy.
Buying a Franchise
Demystifying Your Profit & Loss Statement — A Guide for Franchisees
When you master the P&L statement, you'll be well on your way to running a profitable business.
Buying a Franchise
Golden Opportunities — Why These Chicken Franchises Are Sizzling in 2024
These franchises serve up crispy, juicy goodness that keeps customers clucking back for more.
Buying a Franchise
Think Twice About ‘Ick’ Franchises — The Surprising Benefits of Service-Based Businesses
Learn why industries like roofing, pest control, and home care might perfectly fit your entrepreneurial goals.
By David Busker
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Ready to Invest? Explore the Top 10 Sandwich Franchises of 2024
Bite into the best sandwich franchises according to the 2024 Franchise 500 Ranking.
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5 Must-Do Steps to Evaluate Franchise Opportunities Like a Pro
Once you've narrowed your franchise choices to a few — or a few dozen — it's time to investigate these informational options.
By Mark Siebert
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This Franchise Saves 6 Items From Landfills Every Second. Here’s How It Thinks About Sustainable Growth.
With over 1,300 locally-owned franchises and a 99% franchise renewal rate, this resale giant blends purpose with profitability.
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KFC Is Launching a Chicken Tenders-Focused Concept Called Saucy — Here’s When and Where It Opens
The chicken chain is making a strategic pivot towards the growing demand for customizable, sauce-heavy meals.
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He Discovered His Favorite Sandwich Shop in College. Now He Runs It – and Has 155 Locations.
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop CEO Ashley Morris discusses buying his favorite sandwich shop and maintaining high quality while scaling and operating a fast-casual franchise.
Buying a Franchise
Taco Bell Is Launching Chicken Nuggets — Here’s When and Where to Get Yours
The fast-food giant is putting its own spin on chicken nuggets for the first time.
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How Franchising Can Alleviate Entrepreneurial Imposter Syndrome
The franchise model can alleviate entrepreneurial imposter syndrome and provide an alternative path towards professional independence.
By David Busker
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Kick-Start Your Small Business With These Cost Effective Strategies
Starting a small business is an exciting adventure, brimming with both opportunities and challenges. A key to success is effectively managing costs from the outset.
By Adam Povlitz
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Taco Bell Is Testing a Coffeehouse-Style Concept With Cold Brew and Agua Fresca — But Only in These Locations
The Live Más Café provides customers with an elevated experience and menu.
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These Are the Top New and Emerging Franchises of 2024 — And You Can Start One for Less Than $5,000
We evaluated new and emerging brands based on the same rigorous criteria used in the Franchise 500 process, analyzing more than 150 data points.
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McDonald’s Announces the Return of the Snack Wrap in 2025 — Here’s What to Expect From Its Comeback
The decision comes after years of persistent customer demand for the portable snack, which debuted nearly two decades ago.
Buying a Franchise
Ready to Own a Business? Check Out These 15 Franchises You Can Start For Under $25K
Looking for an inexpensive franchise to open? Explore the best franchises under $25k, according to the 2024 Franchise 500 Ranking.
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Why Opening a Second Location Requires a Fresh Strategy (Even If Your First Was a Hit)
Here are some key points to consider before adding another location to your burgeoning multi-unit brand.
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Jeff’s Bagel Run Offers a Dynamic, Rapidly Expanding Franchise Concept!
Jeff's Bagel Run franchisees provide their customers with a unique and high-quality product offering that includes bagels made from scratch and custom coffee programs.
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Subway’s CEO Steps Down Amid a Major Transition for the Sandwich Giant
John Chidsey will step down at the end of 2024, marking the close of a transformative five-year tenure.