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Think You're Too Young to Own a Franchise? Think Again.

It used to be that a franchise candidate in their 30s was an anomaly — now it's becoming increasingly common.

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Looking to Open a Franchise on a Budget? These Brands Cost Less Than $5,000 to Get Started.

These Franchise 500-ranked brands offer national recognition, flexibility and low startup costs.

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What Arnold Schwarzenegger Taught This CEO About Leadership

These two banned words shaped how I lead my family and company — and taught me that success starts with vision and ends with hard work.

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'A Bride Called Me Crying, That's When I Had to Quit.' This Nightmare Job Taught Me Everything About How Not to Run a Business.

I got scammed into working at a company that scammed brides. Here is what I learned.

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6 Red Flags That Will Get You Rejected on Franchise Discovery Day

Discover the six critical red flags that cause franchisors to reject otherwise qualified candidates during Discovery Days — and learn how the most successful franchise relationships require alignment on values, expectations, and a shared vision for execution.

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Heroic Franchisee Foils Break-In at We Love Pets

A We Love Pets franchisee put on their hero's cape recently as he came to the rescue of a couple whose house had been broken into while they were on holiday.

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Use These 4 Storytelling Strategies to Grow a Loyal Following

Sharing personal struggles, triumphs, or the vision for the future, is an authentic method that resonates deeply, turning audiences into engaged supporters and customers.

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Why Your Franchise Leads Are Ghosting You — And How to Win Them Back

Leads disappear for a reason. If you're not telling the right stories, you're making franchise sales harder than they need to be.

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An Expert In Restaurant Acquisitions On What He Looks for In a Spicy Deal

There are a lot of franchise resturants. So how do you know which ones are worth buying? This restaurant veteran says it's all about average unit volume — and here's why.

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This Fast-Growing Fitness Franchise Started as a Way to Get Kids' Energy Out. Now, It's a Pathway to the Olympics.

With ninja-style obstacle racing joining the modern pentathlon, USA Ninja Challenge is now an official Olympic training partner — and business is booming.

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This Former Teacher Used to Worry About Layoffs Every Year — Now He Makes 5x His Old Salary and Works for Himself

Casey Furtado used to worry about job security. Now, he helps raise millions for schools while running a growing franchise business.

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Want a Side Hustle That Scales? These Are the Top Part-Time Franchises of 2025.

You don't need to go all-in on day one. These top-ranked franchises are perfect for part-time entrepreneurs.

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Don't Let These 5 Myths Keep You From Franchise Ownership

If you're interested in franchise ownership, it's important that you're making decisions about your entrepreneurial pursuits with clear information rather than myths or misconceptions. Check out these five common franchising myths.

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Franchise Networking That Actually Works — Why Industry Leaders are Heading to the Mountains This June

The Service Franchise Summit was created to bring franchise leaders together through shared experiences — not boring ballrooms and forced networking.

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Taco Bell Is Teaming Up With a Major AI Firm to Speed Up Service — And Increase Accuracy

Select Taco Bell and Pizza Hut locations are testing AI technology that streamlines drive-thru orders, optimizes restaurant operations, and enhances customer experiences.