Maggie Ginsberg

The brand's secret hot sauce is letting its franchisees take risks that lead to innovation. That willingness to entertain big ideas has won the company the #1 spot on our Franchise 500 ranking for the second year in a row.

Their tactics for hiring new workers may change the fast-casual industry forever.

The French franchise O'Tacos is rapidly expanding across Europe, but failed to find its footing with its first outpost in the U.S. What should its fellow foreign companies know about coming to the U.S.? And how can American partners profit from their unique ideas?

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.

The old plumber and electrician trainee model has been reimagined for the new world -- and could be exactly what a startup needs.

The #1 company on our Franchise 500 list has expanded what it's known for -- and grown its customer base.

Forget Silicon Valley. A growing number of entrepreneurs are returning to their roots to build a business.

How franchises are working to boost their workforce.