Buying a Franchise
Amada Senior Care Jumps 155 Spots, Landing at #167 on This Year’s Franchise 500 List
The brand is growing, it supports its franchise owners, and it is ready to meet the needs of an aging population.
Franchises
Buying a Franchise
This Simple Blueprint Can Help You Sell More Franchises
If you're struggling to sell, it may be time to stop and take a hard look at whether you have all the pieces in place.
By Ray Titus
Buying a Franchise
How Red Lobster’s New CEO Is Clawing the Chain Back After Bankruptcy
The chain is still slimming down as CEO Damola Adamolekun reviews leases and cuts costs, though sales are up 10% and viral seafood boils are driving traffic.
Buying a Franchise
Midas Climbs to #54 on Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500, Leading the Automotive Repair & Maintenance Category
The company has been busy investing, listening to its partners, and delivering value for everyone involved.
Buying a Franchise
I Was Quietly Burning Out. This One Question Changed My Entire Approach to Success
I was exhausted and convinced I couldn't keep going, but one night and one conversation changed how I showed up as a founder.
Buying a Franchise
New to Franchising? Here’s Your Guide to the Must-Know Industry Acronyms.
Discover the meaning behind the industry's most common abbreviations.
By Rob Lancit
Buying a Franchise
Senior Helpers Leads Senior Care Franchise Rankings for a Second Consecutive Year
The company ranks #112 overall on this year's Franchise 500.
Buying a Franchise
Cruise Planners Lands on the Franchise 500 List Once Again as Travel Interest Peaks
This marks the 25th consecutive year the company has ranked on Entrepreneur's annual list.
Buying a Franchise
5 Ways Franchise Leaders Can Grow Without Sacrificing Culture
The challenge is clear: how do we preserve the heart of our culture while driving profitability for franchisees?
Building a Business
This NFL Player Worked at Smoothie King in the Off-Season. Here’s Why — And What It Taught Him.
Tennessee Titans safety Xavier Woods made smoothies, cleaned bathrooms and took orders for two weeks.
Thought Leaders
When Your Employees Go Viral — Here’s How Leaders Should Really Respond
A viral moment can make or break a brand — but only if leadership lets it.
Building a Business
I Walked Away From Hustle Culture. Niching Down Changed My Business
Hustle had convinced me I was successful when, in reality, I had built a high-stress job with thin margins and no leverage. I wasn't running a business. I was trapped inside one.
Building a Business
How Frustrated Customers Shaped the Way I Run My Business
My first job taught me lessons about customer experience that shaped every business decision I've made since.
Buy Your Franchise
Stroll’s Neighborhood-First Model Turned Local Publishing into a Scalable Advertising Business
This year marks the company's first time back on the Franchise 500 since 2019.
Buying a Franchise
Best Option Restoration Proves Why Systems Beat Guesswork in the $250B Restoration Industry
In just its second year on the Franchise 500, this company has shown significant growth.
Buying a Franchise
Why SERVPRO Remains a Leader in Restoration Services
The #1 restoration franchise climbs three spots on the 2026 Franchise 500.
Buying a Franchise
Strategic Marketing Partnerships Keep Great Clips Front and Center with Consumers
Once again, the hair care giant claims the #1 spot in its industry.
Buying a Franchise
Express Employment Professionals Holds the Top Spot in Staffing for 2026
The company maintains its top spot through a 40-year foundation of putting franchisees first.
Business News
This Is How GLP-1 Drugs Are Forcing Restaurant Chains to Change Their Menus
Weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are causing chains to rethink their offerings.
Buying a Franchise
PuroClean Moves Up the Franchise 500 With Disciplined Expansion
In property damage restoration, maintaining its pace year after year reflects a franchise system that understands sustainable growth.
Business News
McDonald’s CEO Predicts These 3 Food Trends Will Blow Up In 2026
Chris Kempczinski nailed his 2025 predictions. Now he's forecasting what will shape the food industry this year.
Business News
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.
Franchise 500
What It Takes to Win In Franchising In 2026
Here's what we learned from the brands on this year's Franchise 500 ranking.
By Jason Feifer
Franchise 500
How This Buzzy Brand Manages to ‘Attract My 18-Year-Old Niece and Not Frustrate My 83-Year-Old Father’
The #3 brand on our franchise 500 has proven masterful at selling to multiple generations
Franchise 500
‘We’re Faster Than Amazon’: How Ace Hardware Is Beating Big Tech While Selling Local
At #4 on our Franchise 500, the 102-year-old company is using a hyperlocal strategy with franchisees to drive digital growth.
Franchise 500
This 72 Year-Old Education Brand Is Staying On Top By Doing One Crucial Thing In-Person
Kumon invests heavily in learnings across regions. That landed it at #5 on our Franchise 500.
Franchise 500
With Zero Orders Placed, AI Says to Drop 50 Wings In the Fryer. It’s Cut Customer Wait Times In Half.
Wingstop's Smart Kitchen, which uses machine learning to predict exactly when to start preparing food, has helped the brand land at #6 on the Franchise 500.