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Domino’s Is Quietly Dominating the Pizza Market by Mastering 3 Things Rivals Ignored
The pizza chain has turned loyalty programs and value deals into a competitive weapon.
Franchisees
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
KFC Wants Fans to Decide the Fate of Potato Wedges
Will the cult -favorite be a permanent menu item?
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Buying a Franchise
Your Personal Brand Is Your Job Security — Here’s 3 Ways to Build It
Whether you're a corporate professional or have entrepreneurial goals, building your personal brand is critical.
By David Busker
Buying a Franchise
The Small Hiring Change That Built Stronger Teams at My Company
A slight mindset shift turned hiring from a fearful chore into a growth catalyst, teaching me that decisive action often beats waiting for perfection.
By Adam Povlitz
Buying a Franchise
Five Steps to Building a Strong Culture Across Franchise Locations
When it comes to franchise success, reliable systems and processes are essential, but a thriving company culture is the glue that holds it all together.
By Jeff Brazier
Buying a Franchise
This Popular Acai Franchise Is Expanding Fast. Is It Coming to Your State Next?
A refreshed C-suite and strong franchisee buy-in are setting the brand up for its most ambitious expansion yet.
Buying a Franchise
These Brothers Set Out to Make Thrift Cool. Now, They Run a $250 Million Business That’s Changing Resale.
They're proving resale is stylish, scalable — and highly profitable.
Building a Business
If You Want to Be an Entrepreneur, You Need to Accept This Harsh Truth
Coping with stress doesn't mean avoiding it — it means taking action, prioritizing, and pushing forward.
By David Busker