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Restaurants or other food-related businesses represent a large portion of our franchise 500 ranking. Here is a list of the 122 food-related companies by category.

From old standards like hamburgers and fitness to up-and-coming categories like children's entertainment, these 10 industries are attracting new entrepreneurs and consumers.

Our list of the franchises that are best in class.

These small franchises with distinctive concepts show signs of growth.

The video game of the future just might remind you of toys of the past. Sifteo cubes give tactile appeal to technology.

Franchise opportunities in almost every industry imaginable, from automotive services to food to senior care -- and all of them can be started for less $50,000.

Want a business you can feel comfortable with, minus the cost of a storefront or office? These franchises may be just what you're looking for.

Before you look into the benefits of opening your own franchise, it helps to know the terminology. We put together this cheat sheet of the most common -- and most important -- words you'll need to understand.

A variety of fresh concepts are livening up franchising.

Quick-serve, senior-care and cleaning firms dominate our list of the fastest-growing franchises.

What's in a name? When it comes to franchising, a lot of goofy stuff.

The franchise industry is cautiously optimistic about the year ahead after a 2012 that saw growth for the first time since 2008.

Companies that target specific populations are a major force in the franchising upswing.

Just Between Friends clothing store franchise grows from filling needs for family and friends.

At the recent West Coast Franchise Expo, we talked to new franchises whose products and services range from sweet potato fries to temporary body art. Here are 10 to watch.

Before you investigate opening a franchise, you'll need to know the lingo. We put together this cheat sheet of the most common -- and most important -- industry terms.

Startup information of 704 franchises and non-franchise business opportunities.

Our list of top global franchises knows no borders

Diana Nelson of Kazoo Toys has an unusual way of fielding franchise applicants. Why it pays to be so picky.

Decades-old companies decide to give franchising a go.

From child care, healthcare, senior care and more, this sector of the franchise industry is thriving.

Here today, gone tomorrow? If the industry you're looking at fits the definition of 'trendy,' it's probably a good idea to look elsewhere.

Sure, a high-flying company seems like a great investment . . . until it's not. Here's how to avoid buying into a company that's ill-prepared for rapid growth.

Don't just hang up a single sign--build an empire. Here's how one franchisee did it.

They want you: These franchises are embracing and supporting former military personnel in a big way.

From Philly cheese steaks to stuffed pitas, meet the companies devouring the competition.

Want to start a business, but don't want to deal with an office or a storefront? These are the franchises for you.

Our annual Franchise 500 listing reveals 14 sectors where franchising is booming with opportunity. Here's a look.

New franchises are holding their own against older competition

Here's a look at three of the most popular industries in this year's Franchise 500 and the trends that are shaping their future.