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Kumon Is Killing It With Two New Initiatives That Meet Students Where They Are Today

Whether they're rolling out more interactive digital programs or catering to Spanish speakers, Kumon has a finger on the pulse of learning needs.

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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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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.

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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.

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Wendy's Has a New Restaurant Design That Lets Them Take 400 Times More Digital Orders

The burger franchise has a new leadership team, and they're ready to deliver way more burgers.

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8 Bold New Franchise Concepts You'll Want to Know About

Want to own a business that does something brand new? One of these new franchise brands might be a fit for you.

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The Growth of These 4 Franchise Concepts Shows Where the Industry Is Going

From autism services to self-pour bars, these concepts in franchising can tell us where the industry is headed.

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Your Local Ace Hardware May Look Totally Different Soon — Here's What You Can Expect

The home improvement retail franchise is celebrating its 100th birthday with some big changes.

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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.

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The Culver Family Opened Their First Restaurant in 1984 — Now Culver's Has 1,000 Locations. What's Its Secret?

The Wisconsin-based burger franchise endears itself to the communities it serves.

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12 Businesses Share Their Biggest Marketing Wins, From a Social Media Scavenger Hunt to Lovable Mascot

You don't need a huge budget to get people's attention, or win over loyal customers. Sometimes you just need a little creativity.

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McDonald's New McValue Menu Lets You Build Your Own Combo Meal — Here Are the Popular Items You Can Now Add on for $1

McDonald's partnered with actor John Cena for the menu, which allows customers to select from core items like the iconic Big Mac alongside fries, nuggets and various drink sizes.

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Dunkin' Kicks Off 2025 With a Sabrina Carpenter Partnership and New Winter Menu

Sabrina Carpenter's "Brown Sugar Shakin' Espresso" headlines Dunkin's Winter 2025 menu.

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What's in a Name? How to Choose and Protect the Perfect Brand Identity

Craft a memorable, trademarkable name that reflects your values and sets your business apart.

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Demystifying Your Profit & Loss Statement — A Guide for Franchisees

When you master the P&L statement, you'll be well on your way to running a profitable business.