Buying a Franchise
The 10 Hottest Trends in Franchising in 2026
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From Stranded at Sea to a Lucrative Travel Business: How One Couple Turned a Side Hustle into the Life They Always Wanted
Join us for a free webinar to find out how these owners built the business of their dreams thanks to the power of franchising.
Buying a Franchise
McDonald’s Rolls Out a New Growth Plan As Rivals Close In: ‘There Is No Such Thing As Second Place’
After four straight quarters of growth, McDonald's is still reinventing its menu, stores and drive-thru to keep up with the competition.
Buying a Franchise
Discounts Don’t Cut It Anymore — Here’s How One Franchise Is Upping the Loyalty-Program Game
The chicken chain is trying to stand out from the pack by offering members WWE suites, NBA seats and exclusive merch drops.
Buying a Franchise
The CEO Who Rescued Potbelly Is Now Taking Over Wendy’s — Here’s What to Expect
Bob Wright led Potbelly's turnaround and sold it for $566 million. Now he's trying to save a burger chain that's closed 300 locations.
Buying a Franchise
Americans Eat 10 Billion Doughnuts a Year — And These Franchises Are Cashing In
Doughnuts aren't just a guilty pleasure. They represent a significant and growing business opportunity.
By David James
Buying a Franchise
Fat Brands Is Being Carved Into Four Pieces After a $1.5 Billion Bankruptcy. Here’s Who’s Buying What.
A bankruptcy court approved the sale of the company — which owns Twin Peaks, Johnny Rockets, and Fazoli's — in four separate deals.
Buying a Franchise
Pizza Hut Is Bringing Back Red Roofs, Red Cups and Pac-Man — Here’s What Customers Are Saying
Some pizza restaurant franchisees are returning to the glory days of the 1980s and customers just can't get enough.
Buying a Franchise
He Found a Way to 10x His Company’s Revenue Stream — And Smart Business Owners Are Doing It, Too
Bojangles, Cracker Barrel and McAlister's Deli have jumped on the catering bandwagon as companies plan to spend more on food in future.
Buying a Franchise
These Are the Top 10 Franchises in Every Industry in 2026
Looking to buy one of the best franchises? This list makes your search easy.
Buying a Franchise
Dunkin’ and Buffalo Wild Wings Owner Files for $20 Billion IPO — It Could Be One of the Biggest Restaurant Offerings Ever
Inspire Brands, which has more than 33,300 restaurants worldwide, confidentially filed for an initial public offering.
Buying a Franchise
Why Bread Zeppelin Is Hitting Pause on Franchising: ‘We Have a Lot to Prove’
The 10-unit chain is focusing on company-owned growth to attract sophisticated, well-capitalized franchisees down the road.
Buying a Franchise
Food Franchises Are Going After Starbucks With a $100 Billion Beverage Strategy — Here’s What They’re Selling
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.
Buying a Franchise
Think Your Business Could Be a Franchise? First, Read This Advice
Let the experience of these franchisors guide your decision.
Buying a Franchise
How Multi-Concept Ownership Benefits Both Franchisors and Franchisees
Multi-concept ownership isn't just about scaling faster; it's about scaling smarter with complementary businesses.
By Jeff Brazier
Buying a Franchise
This is the One Question You Must Get Answered at a Franchise Discovery Day
Discovery Day is a critical step in the decision-making process that helps both parties move forward with confidence or decide not to proceed.
By Ray Titus
Buying a Franchise
How To Evaluate Franchisor Support Without Falling For The Sales Pitch
Franchise support is often sold as a promise, but experienced operators know it must be evaluated through systems, structure and consistency.
By Adam Povlitz
Buying a Franchise
What Smart Franchise Buyers Know Before They Ever Step Into Confirmation Day
With such a big decision on the line, you must be prepared to walk in to make the best possible decision for your future.
By David Busker
Buying a Franchise
What Two Adopted Puppies Taught Me About Breaking Through the Noise
One simple shift — from building a booth to creating a real emotional moment — turned passing foot traffic into meaningful conversations and lasting brand connections.
Business News
Here’s One Operational Upgrade I’d Put In Place to Protect Franchises from Peak-Hour Chaos
When scaling exposes friction, unreliable connectivity is often one of the hidden forces quietly getting in the way.
By Greg Davis
Buying a Franchise
Beware the Timing Trap — Is There Ever a Right Time to Start a Franchise?
Waiting for the "right" time to start a franchise often delays action, when success depends more on preparation and execution than perfect timing.
By David Busker
Researching Franchise Opportunities
Check Out the Longest-Reigning Brands in Our Franchise 500
They're all here in our annual Hall of Fame list.
Thought Leaders
Why Franchise Discovery Day Isn’t a Sales Pitch — It’s a Stress Test for Your Alignment
Franchise Discovery Day reveals far more than enthusiasm. It exposes whether a candidate and a brand can succeed together for the long haul.
By Adam Povlitz
Online Presence
Influence That Converts: How Entrepreneurs Use Social Media to Drive Real Business Growth
Join us for this free webinar to discover content strategies that actually lead to engagement, trust, and new business opportunities.
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For 47 Years, This Brand Has Kept Up With McDonalds and Dunkin. Have You Heard of It?
Among our longest-running, top-ranking franchises, there is a third, much smaller champion. How have they done it?
By Liz Brody
Buying a Franchise
They Said No to 24/7 Restaurants —Then Found Their Dream Franchise
These preschool sweethearts (yes, preschool!) say that in business, as with love, finding your match makes a world of difference.
By Kim Kavin
Buying a Franchise
This Mom’s Postpartum Breakouts Inspired a 70-Location Facial Franchise
Michele Henry couldn’t find a good solution to clear her skin.
So she built a franchise to help everyone.
By Kim Kavin