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The 19 Oldest Franchises on the Franchise 500
These businesses have all been franchising for 60 years or more.
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The Top 20 Franchises of 2020 From the Entrepreneur Franchise 500
Buying a Franchise
#3 on the Franchise 500: McDonald’s Had a Bumpy Year, But Still Leads in Innovation
By Liz Brody
Business News
McDonald’s Is Acquiring AI Startup Apprente
Plus, there is a new self-checkout shopping cart making grocery shopping easier, and Google is using AI on its new baby monitor to help keep your baby safe.
Marketing
What McDonald’s Latest Acquisition Means for Marketers
Personalization has long been viewed as the purview of digitally native companies. Now McDonald's will use it to upsell at the counter.
By Karl Wirth
Business News
It’s Time for McDonald’s to Offer a Veggie Burger Nationwide
McDonald's is missing out on a huge opportunity to cater to the growing numbers of vegans, vegetarians and flexitarians who like fast food as much as the next omnivore.
Business News
Chick-fil-A Is Now the 3rd-Largest Restaurant Chain in America, and McDonald’s and Starbucks Should be Terrified
Chick-fil-A moved up from the No. 7 spot on last year's Top 200 ranking, passing Wendy's, Burger King, Taco Bell and Subway.
By Kate Taylor
Business News
Dozens of Workers Have Filed Sexual Harassment Lawsuits Against McDonald’s
Roughly 40 percent of women working in the fast-food industry report being sexually harassed at work.
By Kate Taylor
Business News
Burger King Takes a Shot at McDonald’s Happy Meals With a Dark Ad Showing Bullying, Unpaid Student Loans and Mental Health Struggles
Boxed meals like the Pissed Meal, Salty Meal and DGAF Meal are a clear shot at McDonald's Happy Meal.
By Kate Taylor
Business News
Warren Buffett Says He Eats McDonald’s 3 Times a Week and Pounds Cokes Because He’s Not ‘Bothered’ by Death
The 88-year-old Berkshire Hathaway CEO still comes to work every day and eats chicken nuggets three times a week.
Thought Leaders
Litigation Usually Isn’t the Solution But Sometimes It Totally Is
Win or lose, your attorney is costing you hundreds of dollars an hour.
Business News
McDonald’s Lost a ‘David Versus Goliath’ Trademark Battle Over Big Macs to a Small Irish Rival Called Supermac’s
The conflict began when McDonald's asked European Union (EU) officials to prevent Supermac's opening outside of Ireland.
By Bill Bostock
Buying a Franchise
The Top 10 Best Franchises to Open in 2019
Here's everything you need to know about the top franchises to open from the 'Entrepreneur' Franchise 500.
Business News
Trump Greets Clemson Tigers With Fast-Food Buffet of Wendy’s, McDonald’s and Burger King as They Celebrate Their National Championship
Trump served the team a wide-ranging buffet of fast food options for dinner, including roughly 300 burgers.
Buying a Franchise
Franchise 500: Our Definitive Ranking of 2019’s Strongest Franchises
What trends are tops? What brands have proved most lasting? What franchise may be the right opportunity for you? Explore, absorb, and learn from our annual list.
Buying a Franchise
#1 on the Franchise 500: How McDonald’s Evolved With Its Customer
The #1 company on our annual Franchise 500 list is a master class in staying power.
By Clint Carter
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How These 6 Franchises Have Thrived For Decades
Six companies have been on our Franchise 500 list for at least 38 of the 40 years we've produced the ranking. Here are their secrets.
Business Accounting
For the Price of One Share of Stock, You Could Influence a Billion-Dollar Company
Individual shareholders can drive big changes when they are actively involved in corporate governance.
Buying a Franchise
7 Fast-Food Franchises Had More Sales Than Chick-fil-A Last Year. Can You Name Them?
These seven restaurants totaled nearly $100 billion in U.S. sales in 2017.
Online Presence
These Friends Snuck a Poster of Themselves Into Their Local McDonald’s — and It’s Still There
Jevh Maravilla saw the blank wall as a chance to make the restaurant a little more inclusive.
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
Bill Gates and Warren Buffett Have This Exclusive McDonald’s Perk — And You Could, Too. 3 Things to Know Today.
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By Liz Webber
Business News
The Story of ‘McScam’ and Professional Canners: Stories That Fascinated Us This Week
The staff of Entrepreneur.com share the articles we loved from other publications.
Buying a Franchise
The Great Grandson of the Big Mac’s Creator Becomes McDonald’s First 4th-Generation Franchisee
How Nick Delligatti worked his way from crew person to owner-operator.
Business News
McDonald’s Launches MacCoin. 3 Things to Know Today.
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By Dan Bova
Buying a Franchise
Chipotle Isn’t Franchising … Yet. Here’s What You Can Do in the Meantime.
If you like the idea of franchising a Chipotle, we have some good news and some bad news.
Business News
What Does Elon Musk Give for Homework? 3 Things to Know Today.
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By Dan Bova
Business News
McDonald’s Is Flipping its Iconic Arches Upside Down in an Unprecedented Statement
The company is also flipping its logo on all its digital channels to celebrate International Women's Day on Thursday.
By Kate Taylor
Online Presence
6 Inventive Ways Businesses from Facebook to McDonald’s Are Helping You Celebrate Valentine’s Day
These companies love love.
By Nina Zipkin
Buying a Franchise
5 Things You Should Know Before You Buy a McDonald’s Franchise
McDonald's is at the top of the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list, but that doesn't mean it's best for you.