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How This Franchise Grew 70% in 3 Years and Became the Top Choice in Tech
Wireless Zone, #1 in the tech category of the Franchise 500, is redefining wireless retail with cutting-edge technology and franchisee support.
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Franchise Models Explained — How to Choose the Right One for Your Goals
By David Busker
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Setting the Standard — When Disaster Strikes, This Top Franchise Is Making a Difference
Servpro's success is built on a foundation of expertise, technology, and a commitment to helping franchisees thrive.
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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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From Rage to Riches: The iSmash Franchise Success Story
Founded by Steven Shortino, iSmash has evolved from a single rage room to a nationwide franchise, offering unique stress-relief experiences and lucrative opportunities for entrepreneurs.
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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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This Iconic Brand Has Spent Nearly Its Entire Tenure on the Franchise 500 at #1 in Tutoring
And, once again, it ranks among the top 10 companies overall.
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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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Here’s Why This Urgent Care Franchise Jumped 20+ Spots on This Year’s Franchise 500
American Family Care has seen its unit growth surge more than 70% over the last three years.
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Seeing Booming Growth, This Senior Care Company Makes a Mark on This Year’s Franchise 500
Amada Senior Care says it has the tools and strategies for franchise success.
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This Pizza Restaurant Has a Delicious Recipe for Franchise Success
Family-style restaurant chain Mountain Mike's Pizza cooks up strong results on the 2025 Franchise 500.
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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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Once Again, This Franchise is Soaring up the Franchise 500 Rankings
Corvus Janitorial Systems is on a tear, jumping nearly 50 spots on the 2025 list to enter the top 100.
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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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This ‘Career Ownership Coaching’ Brand Clinches its Highest Franchise 500 Ranking in More Than a Decade
The Entrepreneur's Source continues to post steady growth year over year.
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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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The #1 Restoration Services Brand on the Franchise 500 Says It’s Also a Tech Company. Here’s Why.
The SERVPRO team is growing its business for the digital age.
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This ‘Dream’ Franchise is Climbing the Franchise 500 and Looking Stronger Than Ever
With impressive unit growth and an investment in tech, this brand is redefining the 'travelpreneuer' opportunity.
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Focused on Creating ‘Unforgettable Experiences,’ This Franchise Advances More Than 50 Spots on the Franchise 500
The team at Cruise Planners is charting a course for franchise success.
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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.