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What drove explosive franchise growth in 2025? Here are the five different growth strategies that helped these franchises rocket up in the Franchise 500 rankings.

These franchises identified market gaps, and are turning unique ideas into scalable business models for our current moment.

Raul Larez now owns two Batteries Plus locations, but still has plenty of time for family. We asked him to keep a diary of one average day.

When costs climb and consumers tighten budgets, most franchises raise prices or cut staff. But the smartest brands are reengineering value.

Eddie Flores Jr. couldn't get a loan, so he built L&L Hawaiian Barbecue without much cash for traditional marketing. Here is his "impact marketing without spending money" strategy.

I managed teams for one of the world's most elite investment firms. I saw how often leaders rewarded the wrong behavior, and limited the company's potential.

Running several podcasts revealed gaps in my own decision-making and became one of the most valuable forms of leadership training I did not expect.

Expanding globally? EXIM helps small business exporters navigate export financing with expert guidance on sales terms, support programs, and more. Download our free guide to learn how we can support your international growth.

A recent Glassdoor poll shows that more than 70% of workers don't feel hopeful about their job search this year.

After four decades of leadership, here's a practical, no-nonsense approach to setting clear, actionable goals that drive real results in 2026 and beyond.

Navigating a market downturn tests every assumption your startup is built on — here's what founders need to know to survive and emerge stronger.

Replit CEO Amjad Massad says vibe coding, or instructing AI to code, empowers CEOs to act on their ideas.

Incremental growth is not a problem; it's a strategy. Here's how it fuels sustainable success.

Tough talk can be, well, tough. But it's also critical for ensuring your team is working at its best. Learn what holds managers back and how to remove the block that may be hurting your bottom line.

Mikayla Nogueira reveals how the tactic helps a brand "explode."

Mentees are making a common mistake, says engineer Fiona Fung.

A lot of leaders blame their teams for slow work. But the real problem is the system they're working inside.

Here's why I created separate podcasts for different topics — and why you should do the same.

The next phase of U.S. PropTech will shift from enterprise high-rises to practical software built for the residential majority beyond major cities.

The latest government data shows a “low-hire, low-fire” environment where employed workers enjoy security while unemployed workers struggle to find new roles.

If people trust your word, opportunities will pursue you.