Building a Business
Most Franchise Growth Strategies Fail. Here’s What Leaders Can Do About It.
The time has come for brands to embrace an intentional, system-driven model.
By Art Coley
Franchisees
Building a Business
The Leadership Habit That Could Be Costing Your Franchise New Recruits
By Art Coley
Buying a Franchise
How Cereal Milk Matcha and Pink Mermaid 7 Fizz Are Fueling 7 Brew’s Biggest Growth Yet: ‘The Industry Hasn’t Been Disrupted in a Long Time’
7 Brew didn't exist in 2017. It's now closing in on 1,000 locations with customer volume one franchisee calls 'insane.'
Buying a Franchise
She Was Told ‘Who’s Going to Give You Business?’ Now She’s a Top Home Inspector in Brooklyn
When her husband died unexpectedly, Jacqueline Gathers stepped up and took over his Pillar to Post franchise.
By Kim Kavin
Buying a Franchise
Bojangles Added EV Chargers to Help Sell More Fried Chicken. Now the Chain Plans to Build 85 More.
Georgia Foods, one of Bojangles's largest franchisees, wants chargers at every location it can get them.
Buying a Franchise
Who Needs a Storefront? These 5 Mobile Truck Franchises Don’t.
From tool trucks and shaved ice to moving services, these franchises prove you don't need a brick-and-mortar location to build a scalable business.
By David James
Buying a Franchise
Their Parents Owned 22 Subway Franchises. Now These Brothers Are Using That Playbook to Cook Up a Golden Chick Empire.
The Korpal brothers just set a Golden Chick sales record and signed a 13-unit deal to take over Houston. Here's what they're doing right.
Buying a Franchise
The $150 Billion Pet Industry Is Booming — These 5 Franchises Are Cashing In
Pet care is one of the fastest-growing franchise categories in 2026. See which brands are ranked on this year's Franchise 500.
By David James
Buying a Franchise
These 5 Maintenance Franchises Made the 2026 Franchise 500 — And Stay Busy All Year Long
Maintenance franchises provide a resilient, year-round opportunity. These are the highest-ranked ones on Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500.
By David James
Business News
The Investor Who Turned Arby’s Into a $20 Billion Empire Just Bought Pizza Hut for $1.5 Billion
Yum Brands has agreed to sell Pizza Hut to LongRange Capital, which engineered Arby's comeback and now wants to do the same for pizza.
Buying a Franchise
These Are The Top 10 Chicken Franchises in 2026
Whether you’re seeking an established name or a fast-growing concept, these chicken franchises provide the biggest opportunities right now.
By David James
Buying a Franchise
Want to Open a Dairy Queen? The Company Will Hand You $150,000 Cash.
The Minneapolis-based brand is paying franchisees who open new Grill & Chill locations — and the payout gets bigger for repeat openers.
Buying a Franchise
I’ve Worked With Nearly 100 Franchise Owners. Here’s What the Most Successful Ones Almost Always Have in Common.
Successful franchise owners don't start from scratch — they build these four strengths first.
Buying a Franchise
Franchises Like Taco Bell Are Stealing This Strategy from Nike — And It’s Working
To stand out, chains are borrowing 'drops' from sneaker culture, serving up merch and food to restaurant fans.
Buying a Franchise
He Found a Way to 10x His Company’s Revenue Stream — And Smart Business Owners Are Doing It, Too
Bojangles, Cracker Barrel and McAlister's Deli have jumped on the catering bandwagon as companies plan to spend more on food in future.
Buying a Franchise
He Ran a Furniture Business for 20 Years. Now He and His Son Are Taking On Smoothie King and Jamba.
Daniel Boone spent two decades selling couches before deciding his next venture had to focus on health. His son Ethan joined him.
Buying a Franchise
McDonald’s New Extra Value Menu Is Beating Expectations — And Franchisees Are Seeing the Value
The fast-food giant maintained its market share and outperformed competitors in Q1, thanks to its laser focus on affordability.
Buying a Franchise
Subway Had to Close 729 More Stores — But Executives Say It’s About Finding ‘the Right Locations’
The sandwich giant has shuttered 8,345 restaurants since 2016, but international growth and operational improvements are on the rise.
Buying a Franchise
These Veterans Bought a Struggling Franchise — Then Grew It 40%: ‘It’s All New to Me’
Maria and Rodney Cruz bought a Pure Barre location and turned it around, fast.
By Kim Kavin
Buying a Franchise
How Multi-Concept Ownership Benefits Both Franchisors and Franchisees
Multi-concept ownership isn't just about scaling faster; it's about scaling smarter with complementary businesses.
By Jeff Brazier
Buying a Franchise
This is the One Question You Must Get Answered at a Franchise Discovery Day
Discovery Day is a critical step in the decision-making process that helps both parties move forward with confidence or decide not to proceed.
By Ray Titus
Buying a Franchise
How To Evaluate Franchisor Support Without Falling For The Sales Pitch
Franchise support is often sold as a promise, but experienced operators know it must be evaluated through systems, structure and consistency.
By Adam Povlitz
Buying a Franchise
What Smart Franchise Buyers Know Before They Ever Step Into Confirmation Day
With such a big decision on the line, you must be prepared to walk in to make the best possible decision for your future.
By David Busker
Business News
Here’s One Operational Upgrade I’d Put In Place to Protect Franchises from Peak-Hour Chaos
When scaling exposes friction, unreliable connectivity is often one of the hidden forces quietly getting in the way.
By Greg Davis
Buying a Franchise
Beware the Timing Trap — Is There Ever a Right Time to Start a Franchise?
Waiting for the "right" time to start a franchise often delays action, when success depends more on preparation and execution than perfect timing.
By David Busker
Thought Leaders
Why Franchise Discovery Day Isn’t a Sales Pitch — It’s a Stress Test for Your Alignment
Franchise Discovery Day reveals far more than enthusiasm. It exposes whether a candidate and a brand can succeed together for the long haul.
By Adam Povlitz
Buying a Franchise
They Said No to 24/7 Restaurants —Then Found Their Dream Franchise
These preschool sweethearts (yes, preschool!) say that in business, as with love, finding your match makes a world of difference.
By Kim Kavin
Buying a Franchise
The Biggest Mistake Franchises Make With Their SEO Strategy — and How to Get Real Results in 2026
I've scaled SEO across dozens of locations. Here are the systems that franchise brands need to win in 2026.
By Fahim Ludin