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6 Lessons Learned From Franchisors Who Launched in 2020

In the days before Covid-19, a new crop of companies were just starting to franchise. Meet six entrepreneurs whose first year didn't go exactly as planned ... but who made the most of it anyway.

Leadership

3 Ways to Lead Through Crisis at a Distance

In turbulent times, when stress is high and team members are isolated, communication and empathy go a long way

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This Restaurant Just Launched 8 New Brands. Sales Boomed.

To boost sales during the pandemic, the founders of Dog Haus flooded the delivery apps with virtual restaurants that operate out of existing franchise kitchens. They've been so valuable that they're now here to stay.

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Why the Franchise Industry Will Boom in 2021

After months of forced closures and record-high unemployment, the U.S. is ready for an economic recovery - and the franchise industry is uniquely positioned to lead the charge.

Growing a Business

6 Ways to Set Goals in an Unpredictable 2021

We asked founders how they're setting goals for the year ahead and plotting untraveled roads to success.

Business News

When Will My Next Stimulus Check Arrive? (Updated)

As unemployment benefits are set to decrease, the Treasury dangles a second round of no-strings-attached payments to most Americans.

Growing a Business

Why You Should Break Through Your Boundaries

You set boundaries without realizing it, but boundaries, like rules, are made to be broken.

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How Taco Bell Became 2020's Top Franchise

Taco Bell endured years of falling sales without ever letting the struggle show, and the effort paid off: The master of hype finally scored #1 on our Franchise 500 list.

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Franchise 500: Our Definitive Ranking of 2021's Strongest Franchises

Get to know the year's top trends and toughest brands, and explore what might be your best franchise opportunity.

Franchise 500 Annual Ranking

How Dunkin' Pivoted to Serve the Home-Office Crowd

The #2 company on our Franchise 500 list closed some stores during the pandemic, but new stores are seeing higher sales.

Franchise 500 Annual Ranking

How A Well-Timed Redesign Helped Boost The UPS Store's Growth

The #3 company on our Franchise 500 list met the pandemic with a socially-distant store redesign.

Franchise 500 Annual Ranking

How Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Uses Viral Marketing to Create Explosive Growth

The #4 company on our Franchise 500 list wants to be one of the fastest-growing brands in the U.S.

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Which Franchise Keeps Kids (and Parents!) Sane?

The #6 company on our Franchise 500 list adjusted its education model for the first time since 1954 - and opened 140 new centers.

Franchise 500 Annual Ranking

How Jersey Mike's Subs Grew In 2020: It Began Acting Like a Tech Company

The #7 company on our Franchise 500 list relied on its customer-centric app to survive the pandemic and keep fans fed.

Franchise 500 Annual Ranking

How Planet Fitness Grew in 2020, Even While Its Gyms Were Empty

The #8 company on our Franchise 500 list created streaming workouts for Facebook Live and attracted 45 million views.