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Buying a Franchise

How Shaq Built a Restaurant Empire That Pays More Than the NBA Ever Did

The NBA legend has amassed a $400 million empire, much of it coming from his strategic investments in restaurant franchises.

By Jonathan Small

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.

By Jonathan Small

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.

By Boris Dzhingarov

Business News

KFC Wants Fans to Decide the Fate of Potato Wedges

Will the cult -favorite be a permanent menu item?

By Jonathan Small

Business News

Papa Johns Flips 85 Restaurants Over to Franchisee

The pizza chain is shifting away from company-owned restaurants as part of a 'strategic refranchising' plan.

By Jonathan Small

Business News

Major Frozen Custard Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy, Blames ‘Toxic’ Chicago Regulations

M&M Custard says 31 Freddy's Frozen Custard locations put them in the red.

By Jonathan Small

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

Why Owning a Seasonal Business Is So Lucrative

Some franchises are very seasonal. That makes it easier for you to buy a second business

By Carl Stoffers

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.

By Carl Stoffers

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.

By Carl Stoffers

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.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

Franchise Success Isn’t Automatic — It’s Earned. Here’s How to Do It Right.

Many franchise candidates fall for the "it runs itself" myth. Here's why hands-on ownership is the only real path to success.

By Rob Lancit

Buying a Franchise

Most Acquisitions Fail — Here’s How to Make Yours the Exception

Buying a company is the easy part. The challenge is getting your new team to feel like part of the same firm.

By Jeff Helfgott

Buying a Franchise

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.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

This Founder Lost Control of Her Cult-Favorite Brand — Here’s How She’s Making a Bold Comeback

After a turbulent stretch, Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole says she's back in full control — and pushing a disciplined "2.0" reset.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

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.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

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.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

One of America’s Oldest Seafood Chains Just Got a Menu Makeover — and It’s Betting Big on Chicken

The brand that once defined fried fish in America is turning its focus to chicken.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

This 18-Year-Old Saved Babysitting Money for College — Then Decided to Buy a Business Instead

She bought her first store before she could legally sign a contract.

By Carl Stoffers