Franchises

Buying a Franchise

From Nonprofit Fundraising to Franchise Ownership: How One Leader Built a Business of Her Own

After a career in nonprofit fundraising, Abby Smayda applied her relationship-building expertise to open boutique fitness studio barre3 Redondo Beach.

Buying a Franchise

How You Can Own a Custom Shelving Franchise for Under $100K

By David James

Buying a Franchise

How Neighborly Is Turning Essential Home Services into a Scalable Franchise Platform

By Entrepreneur Partner Studio Staff

Buying a Franchise

What Smart Franchise Buyers Know Before They Ever Step Into Confirmation Day

By David Busker

Buying a Franchise

What Two Adopted Puppies Taught Me About Breaking Through the Noise

One simple shift — from building a booth to creating a real emotional moment — turned passing foot traffic into meaningful conversations and lasting brand connections.

By Trevor Rappleye

Business News

Here’s One Operational Upgrade I’d Put In Place to Protect Franchises from Peak-Hour Chaos

When scaling exposes friction, unreliable connectivity is often one of the hidden forces quietly getting in the way.

By Greg Davis

Buying a Franchise

Beware the Timing Trap — Is There Ever a Right Time to Start a Franchise?

Waiting for the "right" time to start a franchise often delays action, when success depends more on preparation and execution than perfect timing.

By David Busker

Buying a Franchise

How this Burger Franchise Turns Local Traffic into Loyal Fans

Wayback Burgers provides comprehensive support as a way to de-risk entry for entrepreneurs who may be new to food service.

By David James

Researching Franchise Opportunities

Check Out the Longest-Reigning Brands in Our Franchise 500

They're all here in our annual Hall of Fame list.

By Tracy Stapp Herold

Thought Leaders

Why Franchise Discovery Day Isn’t a Sales Pitch — It’s a Stress Test for Your Alignment

Franchise Discovery Day reveals far more than enthusiasm. It exposes whether a candidate and a brand can succeed together for the long haul.

By Adam Povlitz

Online Presence

Influence That Converts: How Entrepreneurs Use Social Media to Drive Real Business Growth

Join us for this free webinar to discover content strategies that actually lead to engagement, trust, and new business opportunities.

By Entrepreneur Events

Buying a Franchise

For 47 Years, This Brand Has Kept Up With McDonalds and Dunkin. Have You Heard of It?

Among our longest-running, top-ranking franchises, there is a third, much smaller champion. How have they done it?

By Liz Brody

Buying a Franchise

They Said No to 24/7 Restaurants —Then Found Their Dream Franchise

These preschool sweethearts (yes, preschool!) say that in business, as with love, finding your match makes a world of difference.

By Kim Kavin

Buying a Franchise

This Mom’s Postpartum Breakouts Inspired a 70-Location Facial Franchise

Michele Henry couldn’t find a good solution to clear her skin. So she built a franchise to help everyone.

By Kim Kavin

Franchising 101

These are the Fastest Growing Franchises Right Now

If you want to buy a fast-growing brand, this is the list to start with.

Buying a Franchise

How This Wellness Franchise Became #1 in its Category

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is a proven, membership-driven wellness brand with more than 600 locations.

By David James

Buying a Franchise

How to Balance Passion and Practicality When Exploring a Business Opportunity

Passion can work for or against you in a business model. Your goal? Make it work for you.

By David Busker

Buying a Franchise

Continued Investment in Technology and System Strength Keep Dogtopia No. 1 in Pet Care Franchising

It's climbing up the Franchise 500 rankings thanks to strong, steady growth.

By Entrepreneur Partner Studio Staff

Buying a Franchise

This Infrared Fitness Franchise Is Heating Up the Franchise 500

HOTWORX's growth comes from a model that works.

By Entrepreneur Partner Studio Staff

Buying a Franchise

See How this AI Franchise Is Built for Business Professionals

Valenta is giving franchisees a turnkey way to deliver intelligent automation and analytics to small and mid-sized businesses worldwide.

By David James

Buying a Franchise

Amada Senior Care Jumps 155 Spots, Landing at #167 on This Year’s Franchise 500 List

The brand is growing, it supports its franchise owners, and it is ready to meet the needs of an aging population.

By Entrepreneur Partner Studio Staff

Buying a Franchise

The Biggest Mistake Franchises Make With Their SEO Strategy — and How to Get Real Results in 2026

I've scaled SEO across dozens of locations. Here are the systems that franchise brands need to win in 2026.

By Fahim Ludin

Thought Leaders

I Stopped Reading Franchise Agreements as Contracts — Here’s What I See Instead

Seasoned franchise leaders know the agreement reveals how a system will grow, govern and respond to pressure long before the first unit opens.

By Adam Povlitz

Buying a Franchise

Franchisees of This Wellness Brand Average 7 Figures in Annual Revenue. Here’s How They’re Changing the Industry.

Heights Wellness Retreat has evolved from a traditional massage chain into a broader wellness and "lifestyle longevity" concept.

By David James

Buying a Franchise

This Simple Blueprint Can Help You Sell More Franchises

If you're struggling to sell, it may be time to stop and take a hard look at whether you have all the pieces in place.

By Ray Titus

Buying a Franchise

How Red Lobster’s New CEO Is Clawing the Chain Back After Bankruptcy

The chain is still slimming down as CEO Damola Adamolekun reviews leases and cuts costs, though sales are up 10% and viral seafood boils are driving traffic.

By Jonathan Small