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Former Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees Reveals the 3 Core Values a Brand Must Have Before He Invests

The NFL legend is involved with brands like Everbowl, Walk-Ons and Jimmy John's — but only because they met his strict three-part checklist.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

This Franchisee Made $2.2 Million From a Tiny Pretzel Stand. Here’s His Secret.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

Want to Buy a Top-Tier Franchise? These Brands Rise Above the Rest.

By Tracy Stapp Herold

Buying a Franchise

This Former Super Bowl MVP Teamed Up With a Growing Superfood Business — Now It’s On Track for Hundreds of Locations

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

Lawmakers Introduced a Bill to Make the Current Version of the Joint Employer Rule Permanent. Here’s What It Means for the U.S. Franchise Industry.

After years of back-and-forth regulatory changes, a new bill aims to bring long-awaited clarity to the franchise industry.

By Carl Stoffers

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After 14 Years as an RN, She Opened the Business She Always Wanted to See — And Reached $1.3 Million

Rachel Wommack knew there had to be a better way to care for seniors, so she launched a business and proved it.

By Carl Stoffers

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This Franchise Gives Veterans a $40,000 Head Start to Build Generational Wealth — No Fee Required

PJ's Coffee launched its Veteran Franchise License Giveaway nearly a decade ago to help military vets transition to civilian life through entrepreneurship.

By Carl Stoffers

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Here’s What the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ Means for the Franchise Industry

The legislation includes tax changes that affect more than 800,000 franchise businesses nationwide.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

‘Send a Man Next Time’: How an Entrepreneur and Her Daughters Built a $2.5 Million Franchise in a Male-Dominated Field

After walking away from a CEO role in manufacturing, Becky Edgren launched a PuroClean franchise with no industry experience and turned it into a thriving family business.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

She Quit Her Corporate Job to Sell a Refreshing Summer Staple — Then Made $38,000 the First Week and $1 Million in Year 1

With nearly $40,000 in first-week sales and $1 million in her first year, DeSario Turner's story is a blueprint for success.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

She Turned a Temporary Post-College Job Into Starting a Business at 23. Then Some ‘Eye-Opening’ Advice Helped Her Grow It to $5 Million.

Brooke Wilson turned a part-time, temporary role into a $5 million business with a combination of ambition, team-building and learning to delegate.

By Carl Stoffers

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Franchising Will Outpace the U.S. Economy in 2025 — Here’s How

This year, the franchise industry is on pace to outperform the U.S. economy. Here's why.

By Matt Haller

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She Was a Lawyer with No Restaurant Experience. Now, She’s Reviving an Iconic Restaurant Chain.

As its U.S. locations dwindle, one brand is betting big on its new CEO to engineer a comeback.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

The Founder and CEO of a Franchise That Recently Sold for $8 Billion Is Stepping Down. Here’s Who’s Replacing Him.

Learn what the change means for one of America's most popular sandwich chains.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

She Was a History Major and Single Mom. Now, She’s One of Franchising’s Most Influential Leaders.

A former Blockbuster executive and current Home Helpers Home Care CEO, Emma Dickison is now bringing decades of experience to the IFA board.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

She Quit Corporate Accounting to Start a Business on Track for $3 Million: ‘If I’m Working 14-Hour Days, It Should Be for Me.’

Tired of unreliable contractors, Sarah Ross launched her own painting franchise. Ten years later, she's leading a multi-million-dollar operation.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

Interested in Franchising? Here’s Why You Can’t Afford to Miss the 2025 IFA World Franchise Show.

Franchise buyers, multi-unit operators and growth-minded entrepreneurs will gather in Miami this May. Here's why this event should be on your radar.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

This Fast-Growing Fitness Franchise Started as a Way to Get Kids’ Energy Out. Now, It’s a Pathway to the Olympics.

With ninja-style obstacle racing joining the modern pentathlon, USA Ninja Challenge is now an official Olympic training partner — and business is booming.

By Carl Stoffers

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This Former Teacher Used to Worry About Layoffs Every Year — Now He Makes 5x His Old Salary and Works for Himself

Casey Furtado used to worry about job security. Now, he helps raise millions for schools while running a growing franchise business.

By Carl Stoffers

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Taco Bell Is Teaming Up With a Major AI Firm to Speed Up Service — And Increase Accuracy

Select Taco Bell and Pizza Hut locations are testing AI technology that streamlines drive-thru orders, optimizes restaurant operations, and enhances customer experiences.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

This Founder’s ‘Favorite’ Interview Question Only Has 1 Right Answer

Stephen Smith built Planet Beach and Hotworx into franchises with hundreds of locations by honing his ability to suss out hard workers.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

No Experience? No Problem. How This First-Time Franchisee Built a $3 Million Business.

Tiffiny Consoli went from retail management to running a multi-million-dollar business. Here's how she turned a franchise opportunity into success.

By Carl Stoffers

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See Who Made the Franchise 500 Hall of Fame in 2025

Welcome to the Franchise 500 Hall of Fame. See which brands have ranked for more than 40 years.

By Tracy Stapp Herold

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The Fastest-Growing Franchises of 2025

If you want to buy into a business that's booming, this is your ticket.

By Tracy Stapp Herold

Buying a Franchise

He Went From Corporate America to Owning a $2.5 Million Franchise Recycling Cooking Oil: ‘I Decide How I Want to Achieve Success’

Trent Carlos had no experience in the industry when he started his Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions franchise. Now he's living his wildest entrepreneurial dream.

By Carl Stoffers