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Ethos Water has a noble mission of funding water and sanitation programs in other countries, but its source is reportedly water-deprived California.

The chain will go from 81 percent franchised to 90 percent franchised in the next three years.

Cindi Garabedian spills on why she decided to become Studio Barre's first franchisee.

Delivery, refranchising and a new organizational structure – here are the hard facts on how McDonald's wants to fix a broken system.

The Service Employees International Union launched a franchisee-focused initiative, as the International Franchise Association reaffirms franchisees' satisfaction with the system.

Two of America's Big 3 burger chains are under pressure to add a meatless burger to their menus.

The fast-food chain has been engaged in a not-so-secret battle with McDonald's to win more breakfast customers.

Ten years ago, Chris Jester bought a SailTime franchise after taking a world-wide trip with his wife. Now, the franchise has allowed them to travel the world yet again.

The burger chain is testing 'Taste Crafted Burgers and Chicken' in select locations in Atlanta, Portland and Southern California.

Silicon Valley-based Tandem has added former Google and Yahoo executive Shashi Seth and co-founder of couchsurfing.com Daniel Hoffer as partners.

Kathy Bosley's talent for building stylish outfits on a budget helped her become a Clothes Mentor franchisee.

Jon Bonné is helping to take the airline industry beyond the simple choice of red or white.

When Boyd Kane's career playing hockey came to a close, he and his wife decided to enter the world of franchising.

Two years after beginning to label GMOs on the menu, the burrito chain has stripped genetically modified ingredients from all offerings.

The chain is pushing into mobile tech with a delivery partnership and a new Apple Watch app.

With a strong first quarter, the pizza chain believes it has found the balance to bring customers in the door.

The donut and coffee chain grew same-store sales nearly 3 percent, as franchisees were forced to get flexible due to difficult conditions.

Don't go into business scared of the unknown, says HealthSource franchisee David Mathias.

The parent company is taking over KFC's domestic marketing as franchisees remodel back of house.

The company is cooking up a recipe for a financial turnaround and will reveal it on May 4.

Jerry Baltus is not only a business coach for franchisees and other business owners – he's a franchisee himself.

The company is taking an aggressive approach to safety after ice cream samples tested positive for the bacteria listeria.

For Leslie Kuban, franchising offered a way to be her own boss without taking on the same risks of starting her own business.

As the joint employer battles causes waves throughout the franchise industry, a new Tennessee law affirms franchisor and franchisee employees as separate entities.

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the chain is hosting its first ever Free Jamba Giveaway on April 23.

El Pollo Loco's executive chef spills on crafting dozens of new menu items a year and transforming the chain from a fast-food joint into something more.

Did you expect Elon Musk to write Kanye West's bio? What about Martha Stewart covering the importance of Kim Kardashian?

The man who help found the fast-food joint 51 years ago says that prices will shoot up if workers' pay increases.

When looking for a franchise, Jud Cook wanted a company that recognized the importance of service and family.

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