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The Simple Formula Behind a Top-Ranked Personal Care Franchise
Great Clips ranked #1 in the personal care category and #33 overall on Entrepreneur's 2025 Franchise 500.
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Franchise Models Explained — How to Choose the Right One for Your Goals
By David Busker
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This Franchise Lets You Tap Into the $1.7 Trillion Insurance Industry — And Doesn’t Require Any Specialized Experience
Estrella Insurance has built a strong reputation for offering a wide range of insurance products, from auto and home to business and health insurance.
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The Fitness Industry Is Worth $260 Billion — Here’s the Franchise That’s Leading the Pack
Crunch Fitness, #1 in the Franchise 500 health and wellness category, is redefining getting in shape.
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Buying or Selling a Business? This Top-Ranked Franchise Makes the Intimidating Process Straightforward.
With a proven system and a global network, Transworld Business Advisors makes business transactions easier for everyone involved.
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These 4 Storytelling Elements Will Empower Your Brand in 2025
Brands are always looking for new ways to impact and connect with their audiences. One strategy that has stood the test of time is storytelling.
By Adam Povlitz
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Turn Your Love of Travel into a Successful Business with Cruise Planners
Cruise Planners has over 30 years of travel franchise experience and the nation's largest home-based travel agency franchise network.
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64 Million U.S. Households Have a Pet. Here’s How This Top-Ranked Franchise Is Making Busy Owners’ Lives Easier.
With a focus on convenience and local connections, Pet Supplies Plus has become the top pet care franchise in the U.S.
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How Did the Top Automotive Franchise on the 2025 Franchise 500 Get to Number 1? By Taking a Page From the Fast-Food Industry’s Playbook.
Valvoline Instant Oil Change has redefined automotive maintenance with a drive-through model built for today's on-the-go consumers.
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How the IFA Plans to Strengthen the $800 Billion Franchise Industry in 2025
Joint employer standards, tax policies and franchise transparency are among the IFA's top priorities this year.
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Turn Your Passion for Pets into a Business with a Wag N’ Wash Franchise
Wag N' Wash is a store where pets can be cherished every day by feeding, washing, and spoiling them just how they like it.
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What Every Business Leader Can Learn From Dutch Bros’ People-First Culture
The coffee chain is turning employees into owners of the customer experience.
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Taco Bell Is More Than 60 Years Old — Here’s the Brand’s Secret to Staying Relevant, According to Its CEO
The fast food franchise has its sights set on something bigger than the quick service restaurant category. That landed it the #1 spot on our Franchise 500 for the fifth time.
By Jason Feifer
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Jersey Mike’s Switched Up Its Strategy for Serving Customers This Year — Then Blackstone Bought the Sandwich Chain for $8 Billion
The New Jersey sub franchise has dialed in on strategies to serve customers in stores and online, as proven by its recent acquisition.
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From Dog Grooming to Acai Bowls — What’s Making These Brands Grow So Fast?
These five brands rocketed up the rankings of our Franchise 500 this year. Here's why.
By Kim Kavin
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Buying a Franchise? Don’t Be Intimidated — Follow This Guide to Sizing Up a Franchisor.
You should always ask to meet the franchisor before buying into a brand. When you get that meeting, here's what to ask.
By Mark Siebert
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Why Is Popeyes Taking Over Airports and College Campuses? The Chicken Chain’s VP Explains Its Strategy.
The fried chicken franchise is implementing a clever long-term strategy.
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The Culver Family Opened Their First Restaurant in 1984 — Now Culver’s Has 1,000 Locations. What’s Its Secret?
The Wisconsin-based burger franchise endears itself to the communities it serves.
By Kim Kavin
Buying a Franchise
What Do the Top Franchises of 2025 Have In Common? It All Comes Down to One Critical Factor
Here's how we determined the companies in our annual Franchise 500 ranking, and what we learned from the data.
By Jason Feifer
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12 Businesses Share Their Biggest Marketing Wins, From a Social Media Scavenger Hunt to Lovable Mascot
You don't need a huge budget to get people's attention, or win over loyal customers. Sometimes you just need a little creativity.
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Kumon Is Killing It With Two New Initiatives That Meet Students Where They Are Today
Whether they're rolling out more interactive digital programs or catering to Spanish speakers, Kumon has a finger on the pulse of learning needs.
By Kim Kavin
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Dunkin’ Made a Big Change to Its In-Store Experience — Here’s Why Gen Z Can’t Get Enough
The coffee franchise is innovating to get people in and out with their beverages faster than ever.
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The Growth of These 4 Franchise Concepts Shows Where the Industry Is Going
From autism services to self-pour bars, these concepts in franchising can tell us where the industry is headed.
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An ’80s-Era Policy Was Holding The UPS Store Back. Here’s How Its President Discovered the Problem — and Changed It.
Now The UPS Store has revolutionized its training experience for the 21st century.
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Hampton by Hilton Now Has Over 3,000 Hotels Worldwide. What’s the Brand Doing to Stay On Top?
From collaborating with Paris Hilton on limited time waffles to sponsoring football and rolling out cost-effective renovations, Hampton by Hilton isn't slowing down.
By Kim Kavin
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8 Bold New Franchise Concepts You’ll Want to Know About
Want to own a business that does something brand new? One of these new franchise brands might be a fit for you.
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Wendy’s Has a New Restaurant Design That Lets Them Take 400 Times More Digital Orders
The burger franchise has a new leadership team, and they're ready to deliver way more burgers.
By Kim Kavin
Buying a Franchise
Your Local Ace Hardware May Look Totally Different Soon — Here’s What You Can Expect
The home improvement retail franchise is celebrating its 100th birthday with some big changes.