Franchises

The 10-unit chain is focusing on company-owned growth to attract sophisticated, well-capitalized franchisees down the road.

McDonald's, KFC, Taco Bell, Wendy's and Burger King are launching crafted drinks with boba and cold foam to cash in on the trend.

Since 1970, Mr. Rooter has built a plumbing brand that now spans more than 240 locations across North America.

Multi-concept ownership isn't just about scaling faster; it's about scaling smarter with complementary businesses.

Discovery Day is a critical step in the decision-making process that helps both parties move forward with confidence or decide not to proceed.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is a manufacturer and retailer of fudges, self-serve yogurt, and gourmet chocolate, with more than 200 locations worldwide and 142 franchise units.

Franchise support is often sold as a promise, but experienced operators know it must be evaluated through systems, structure and consistency.

After a career in nonprofit fundraising, Abby Smayda applied her relationship-building expertise to open boutique fitness studio barre3 Redondo Beach.

ShelfGenie presents a compelling home-services franchise for investors seeking a scalable, resilient business model.

It has seven brands that rank #1 in their respective categories on this year's Franchise 500.

With such a big decision on the line, you must be prepared to walk in to make the best possible decision for your future.

One simple shift — from building a booth to creating a real emotional moment — turned passing foot traffic into meaningful conversations and lasting brand connections.

When scaling exposes friction, unreliable connectivity is often one of the hidden forces quietly getting in the way.

Waiting for the "right" time to start a franchise often delays action, when success depends more on preparation and execution than perfect timing.

Wayback Burgers provides comprehensive support as a way to de-risk entry for entrepreneurs who may be new to food service.

They're all here in our annual Hall of Fame list.

Franchise Discovery Day reveals far more than enthusiasm. It exposes whether a candidate and a brand can succeed together for the long haul.

Join us for this free webinar to discover content strategies that actually lead to engagement, trust, and new business opportunities.

Among our longest-running, top-ranking franchises, there is a third, much smaller champion. How have they done it?

These preschool sweethearts (yes, preschool!) say that in business, as with love, finding your match makes a world of difference.

Michele Henry couldn’t find a good solution to clear her skin. So she built a franchise to help everyone.