Growth Strategies

Business Culture

What Every Business Leader Can Learn From Dutch Bros' People-First Culture

The coffee chain is turning employees into owners of the customer experience.

Leadership

From Elite Athletes to Tech Titans — Discover the Surprising $100-Million Habit That Leads to Extraordinary Success

Success comes from mastering focus, eliminating distractions and prioritizing what truly matters.

Branding

Beware the Brand Imitation Trap — Why Copying Giants Like Nike Could Kill Your Startup

Many brands today fall into the imitation trap, thinking that copying successful brands will bring them the same success.

Growing a Business

How Meta Generated $32 Billion in Ad Revenue Last Quarter — and How You Can Create Million-Dollar Weekends Using the Same Strategies

Meta's staggering $32 billion quarterly ad revenue isn't just about size; it's about strategy, systems and execution as well.

Starting a Business

Have Great Ideas? Here's Why the Best Thing You Can Do Is Give Them Away.

Will people just steal your work?

Franchise

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.

Franchise

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.

Franchise

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.

Franchise

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.

Franchise

Why Is Popeyes Taking Over Airports and College Campuses? The Chicken Chain's VP Explains Its Strategy.

The fried chicken franchise is implementing a clever long-term strategy.

Franchise

An '80s-Era Policy Was Holding the UPS Store Back. Here's How Its President Discovered the Problem — and Changed It.

Now UPS has revolutionized its training experience for the 21st century.

Franchise

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.

Franchise

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.

Franchise

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.