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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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What's Ahead for Franchising in 2025? Here are the Key Trends to Watch.

2024 was largely positive for franchising. We'll recap the year and preview the emerging trends for 2025.

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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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Jersey Mike's Hits 3,000 Locations, Sets Sights on Aggressive Expansion

From humble beginnings to global ambitions, the sandwich giant's rise continues with a robust expansion strategy.

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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.

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Golden Opportunities — Why These Chicken Franchises Are Sizzling in 2024

These franchises serve up crispy, juicy goodness that keeps customers clucking back for more.

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Think Twice About 'Ick' Franchises — The Surprising Benefits of Service-Based Businesses

Learn why industries like roofing, pest control, and home care might perfectly fit your entrepreneurial goals.

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Ready to Invest? Explore the Top 10 Sandwich Franchises of 2024

Bite into the best sandwich franchises according to the 2024 Franchise 500 Ranking.

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This Franchise Saves 6 Items From Landfills Every Second. Here's How It Thinks About Sustainable Growth.

With over 1,300 locally-owned franchises and a 99% franchise renewal rate, this resale giant blends purpose with profitability.

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KFC Is Launching a Chicken Tenders-Focused Concept Called Saucy — Here's When and Where It Opens

The chicken chain is making a strategic pivot towards the growing demand for customizable, sauce-heavy meals.

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Taco Bell Is Launching Chicken Nuggets — Here's When and Where to Get Yours

The fast-food giant is putting its own spin on chicken nuggets for the first time.

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Kick-Start Your Small Business With These Cost Effective Strategies

Starting a small business is an exciting adventure, brimming with both opportunities and challenges. A key to success is effectively managing costs from the outset.

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Taco Bell Is Testing a Coffeehouse-Style Concept With Cold Brew and Agua Fresca — But Only in These Locations

The Live Más Café provides customers with an elevated experience and menu.

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These Are the Top New and Emerging Franchises of 2024 — And You Can Start One for Less Than $5,000

We evaluated new and emerging brands based on the same rigorous criteria used in the Franchise 500 process, analyzing more than 150 data points.