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Bringing back a well-known brand can save millions in upfront marketing, while the name recognition captures attention in a crowded marketplace.

Several owners who made the shift discuss their decision-making process, what they learned and how they do things differently.

Mandy Calara created an online crowdfunding platform that lets the friends, family and community of potential franchisees become investors.

One of the first enterprises Buffett is allowing to use the Berkshire Hathaway brand name is a real-estate brokerage.

Getting in on the ground floor can lead to big things in a world where a relatively modest investment can turn into a profitable business.

The aid community is taking the efficiency and standardization of the franchise model any applying it toward philanthropic endeavors.

Don Robinson has been an independent restaurant owner -- twice -- but has come to the realization that being a franchisee plays to his strengths.

These brands took the No. 1 spot in various categories. Here's why.

We surveyed more than 5,000 Entrepreneur readers to learn the companies that elicit their greatest loyalty and trust. Here are the results.

We present the companies that have generated the most trust among entrepreneurs as well as the lessons you can take from them.

Urban locations present unique challenges: higher taxes, complicated real estate, lifestyle differences. But it's true what they say about big-city success: If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere.

Enterprising businesspeople are finding that the franchise model can dispense routine medical services as efficiently as it delivers fried chicken or oil changes.

Adam & Eve creates an atmosphere that is welcoming to both women and couples, with a focus on sexual health.

A Bruster's store gets a prizewinning makeover.

A newcomer to the Franchise 500, IceBorn boasts a proprietary system that can be controlled and monitored by franchisees remotely via a smartphone.

With a number of high-profile IPOs, franchises are having a moment in the Wall Street spotlight.

With the support of the Commerce Department, company executives can travel to regions of interest and meet with potential investors, which may be the boost some franchises need to expand their concepts into international brands.

It's the gourmet meal of a lifetime. Just don't look down.

These 10 franchises are leading the way into the New Year.

A focus on franchisee selection, training and operations helped Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches reach number five on the Franchise 500 list this year.

The Original SoupMan has finally hit its stride.

A sweet internship with Kona Ice helped Derek Taylor open his very own franchise.

A number of top culinary minds are aiming to expand their reach with franchised fast-casual restaurants that serve up high-quality, reasonably priced meals.

9Round kicks up circuit fitness training with boxing and kickboxing inspired workouts.

First came the craft brewing trend, and now craft distilleries are churning out premium hooch.

French Fry Heaven feeds an insatiable demand for fries and franchises.

Proper Suit stitches together bespoke tailoring and e-commerce so the American male can dress better for less.

Shu-ling Garver started Engineering for Kids, a program that teaches the basics of engineering and design to kids.

Anthony Ackil, co-founder of the farm-to-table fast food company, tells us why local fast food needn't be an oxymoron.

The subprime mortgage crisis wreaked havoc on the U.S. housing market, but several franchises that operate in the sector managed to weather the storm.