Franchises | Page 5

With strong Franchise 500 rankings and investment levels starting under $5,000, these brands are ready for new owners to hit the ground running.

Franchisees benefit from robust training, ongoing operational support, and national marketing initiatives powered by industry-leading franchisor Goto Foods.

Susan Valverde built thriving franchises in economically disadvantaged areas. Now she's leading other franchisees to success.

The NFL legend is involved with brands like Everbowl, Walk-Ons and Jimmy John's — but only because they met his strict three-part checklist.

Auntie Anne's is thriving in high-traffic venues like airports, where fast service, brand familiarity and walkaway snacks are fueling high revenue.

We've ranked the top brand across every conceivable franchise category.

Marketing can't buy trust — but showing up in your community can

Jami Stigliano turned her passion for dance and people into DivaDance, a fast-growing franchise that helps adults build confidence through choreography, connection and community.

Young entrepreneurs are changing everything in franchising from training to marketing — and they're teaching older generations a thing or two along the way.

After launching in 2016, Everbowl now has more than 100 locations and 350 more in development — many led by mega-investor Drew Brees.

Technical skills matter, but relationships are what move the needle. Here's how to build a network that actually works.

After years of back-and-forth regulatory changes, a new bill aims to bring long-awaited clarity to the franchise industry.

Whether you're interested in tool distribution, car washes or quick-lube service, these 10 automotive franchises are the top performers of 2025, based on the Franchise 500 Rankings.

Community-driven leaders not only strengthen customer relationships but also innovate and elevate the brand, proving that the best franchises are built on the foundation of trust, collaboration and local intuition.

Neil Hershman built his expansion playbook by perfecting a single store, then replicating what worked across the franchise system without sacrificing customer experience.

Scaling from a single franchise location to multiple units demands new systems, deeper trust and a shift in how you lead.

Code Ninjas is a leading kids' coding franchise that teaches children ages 7-14 how to code by building video games.

Rachel Wommack knew there had to be a better way to care for seniors, so she launched a business and proved it.

Instead of trying to find the magic unicorn franchise to match an individual, flip the script. Check out the 3 tiers that largely determine successful franchise businesses.

How I ran a top-performing franchise while traveling as a full-time speaker — using smart systems, strong leadership and a lot of trust.

PJ's Coffee launched its Veteran Franchise License Giveaway nearly a decade ago to help military vets transition to civilian life through entrepreneurship.