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Franchises

Chick-fil-A Is the Most Beloved Fast-Food Chain in America, According to a Brand Intimacy Survey
Franchises

Chick-fil-A Is the Most Beloved Fast-Food Chain in America, According to a Brand Intimacy Survey

Per the survey, 26.7% of people who visit Chick-fil-A said they were willing to pay up to 20% more at the chain.
Kate Taylor | 2 min read
Domino's Will Use E-Bikes to Deliver Pizzas Across the U.S.

Domino's Will Use E-Bikes to Deliver Pizzas Across the U.S.

It's an eco-friendly (and sometimes faster) alternative to delivery cars.
Jon Fingas | 2 min read
Why the 'A' in Chick-fil-A Is Capitalized

Why the 'A' in Chick-fil-A Is Capitalized

There's a hidden message in Chick-fil-A's logo.
Kate Taylor | 1 min read
This Starbucks Executive Shares How Your Company Can Make a Positive Social Impact

This Starbucks Executive Shares How Your Company Can Make a Positive Social Impact

Jessica Abo sits down with a Starbucks executive to learn how the company is taking on community service, plastics and pay equity.
Jessica Abo | 4 min read
Chick-fil-A Likely Loses Out on More Than $1 Billion in Sales Every Year by Closing on Sundays -- and It's a Brilliant Business Strategy

Chick-fil-A Likely Loses Out on More Than $1 Billion in Sales Every Year by Closing on Sundays -- and It's a Brilliant Business Strategy

The chicken chain's founder, Truett Cathy, decided to close all locations on Sundays because of his Christian faith.
Kate Taylor | 3 min read

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Cannabis Entrepreneurs: Know the Perils of 'Accidental Franchising'

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Former NFL player Tafa Jefferson launched a business to provide care to senior citizens. But he couldn't do it on his own.
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Check out how to get free lunch (yes, it does exist) at Chick-fil-A today, and at other restaurants throughout the year.
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How Shaq Is Bringing Fun Back to Papa John's
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Arby's Flips the Vegan 'Meat' Trend on Its Head With the 'Megetable,' a Carrot Made Out of Turkey
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Arby's Flips the Vegan 'Meat' Trend on Its Head With the 'Megetable,' a Carrot Made Out of Turkey

The 'Marrot' is a carrot made of meat that looks and tastes just like the orange vegetable.
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Franchising is a way for companies to expand their business by licensing the rights to third-party retailers or individuals -- or franchisees -- who then can use the franchise's logo, name and business model.

There are three different kinds of franchises. They include:

  • Distributorships, such as withToyota, which licenses the right for a third party to sell the parent company product.

  • Trademark licensing, which allows companies to buy the right to use the parent company's trademark along with their own brand, such as what Coca-Cola licenses to other companies.

  • Business format franchises, such as Subway, which offer its franchisees the right to sell its goods and/or services using its business model.

Popular franchises: Some examples of popular and well-known franchise models are in the food industry -- many of which have gone international -- such as McDonald's, Subway and Pizza Hut. Starbucks, which is commonly thought to be a franchise, is not.

For more information about top franchise businesses, check out Entrepreneur's 2016 Franchise 500® Rankings, or get the Entrepreneur Franchise 500.