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From Dog Grooming to Acai Bowls — What's Making These Brands Grow So Fast?
These five brands rocketed up the rankings of our Franchise 500 this year. Here's why.
This Navy Veteran Cashed in His 401(k) to Buy a Business. Now, He Has Two Locations.
"The first three years, it was pretty much a 24/7 job."
He Was a Refugee as a Child. Now, He Runs 11 Businesses — and Has an Unexpected Mantra.
Orhan Veli is now the top-performing owner at Saladworks. He has a unique business outlook.
You're Making It Hard for People to Be Honest With You — Here's How to Make Them Finally Speak Up
It's a simple strategy for building stronger relationships with your team and improving your customer service.
June 2025
The 10 Hottest Franchise Trends for 2025
Want to buy a brand that buzzes? Here's what to know.
I Was a Buyer for Target and Watched Many Brands Go Bankrupt. Here's the Dark Side of Landing on 10,000 Shelves.
Founders often think about retail benchmarks all wrong. Once they realize their mistake, it's too late.
What's the 'Rule of One'? This Entrepreneur Used It to Go From $0 to $4,985 in 1 Month.
When you try to do too much, you reach nobody. I've developed a simple rule that can change your business. The only rule is to stick with the rule.
Ignore This Self-Sabotaging 'Instinct' If You Want to Tell Your Brand's Story Effectively, Marketing Expert Says
Donald Miller wrote the bestselling book 'Building a StoryBrand,' and he believes a good tagline keeps it simple, stupid.
April 2025
Why This Mother Daughter Duo Are Making a Killing on Consignment Handbags In New Jersey
For their business to work, Dianne and Gabrielle Melillo need more than customers. They need a community that has total confidence in them.
An Expert In Restaurant Acquisitions On What He Looks for In a Spicy Deal
There are a lot of franchise resturants. So how do you know which ones are worth buying? This restaurant veteran says it's all about average unit volume — and here's why.
I've Helped Build and Sell Companies Worth Many Millions. Here are the Top 50 Mistakes I've Seen Kill Startups.
There are endless mistakes a new business can make, but these are the most common.
There Are Three Types of 'No,' Says the World's Leading Door-to-Door Sales Expert. Here's How to Know Which One You're Hearing
I've heard "no" more times than I can count. Here's how I turn objections into sales.
