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Franchisors Have a Secret Weapon Against Rising Costs. Here's How It Works.

Franchise strategist Nick Powills explains how franchisors buffer owners with scale purchasing, diversified sourcing and cost-cutting playbooks.

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These Are the Top 10 Burger Franchises in 2025 — And They Can Make More Than $1 Million a Year

The top 10 burger franchises on the Franchise 500 aren't just fan favorites — they're smart investments with brand strength, franchisee support and growth to back them up.

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Why Franchisors Are Obsessed With Exits...

...Before They've Even Begun!

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This Husband and Wife Started a Business in One of the Fastest-Growing Areas of the Country. Now They Have 9 Locations — Some Doing Over $1 Million a Year.

Chad and Tiffany Mussmon grew from a single The Little Gym in 1997 to seven locations plus two Snapology territories — and now run a co-branded hub built for busy families.

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See Which Former Super Bowl MVP Just 'Stole' Danny DeVito's Jersey Mike's Job

DeVito helped humanize the brand, but a new NFL deal has Jersey Mike's turning to a fresh source of star power.

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Want to Start a Business? This Franchise Will Give You Up to $100,000 to Do It.

Firehouse Subs is cutting startup costs for certain franchisees with a new round of incentives worth up to $100,000 per restaurant.

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This Entrepreneur Turned a Weekend Side Hustle Into a Business That Doubled Margins — And Is on Track for $7 Million

Sal Longo turned a daycare side gig into a real business. After a back-to-basics reset, Busy Bee Jumpers earned $5.5 million last year from a single location.

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She Started a Business to Allow Seniors to Stay at Home — Then Grew Revenue By Nearly 40% and Expanded Into 3 Territories

Beth Copeland turned a deeply personal experience into a thriving senior care business, using technological innovation and personal relationships to expand across Delaware and Maryland.

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He Started a Side Hustle Selling a Product With 'Great Margins' — Then Grew It to 2,200 Franchises That Make Money 'From Day One'

Kona Ice founder Tony Lamb has since gone on to start two more powerhouse brands.

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From Startup to Scale — A CEO's Guide to Social Media That Delivers

Whether you're building your brand from the ground up or ready to outsource your online presence, learn how to use social media with purpose, personality and profit in mind.

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How to Unlock the Potential of Multi-Unit Franchise Ownership

Nearly half of U.S. franchise owners operate more than one location. Here's how to know if you're ready to join them — and what to expect when you do.

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This CEO Took a Cult-Favorite Bagel Brand National. Here's the Top Lesson He Learned.

The fast-growing bagel brand took off — but its CEO says even simple concepts need infrastructure ahead of demand.

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Want to Own a Franchise? Start With This Free 5-Day Franchise Bootcamp From Entrepreneur.

Sign up for Entrepreneur's free email bootcamp and learn how to choose, finance and launch the right franchise for you.

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This Viral Bagel Brand Grew From a Backyard Experiment Into a National Franchise on Track for 300 Locations

PopUp Bagels CEO Tory Bartlett explains how a focused menu, low build-out costs and a tight-knit franchise strategy are fueling explosive growth.

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How to Prepare Your Business — And Yourself — For a Smooth Exit

After decades of building your business, turning it over to someone else can be emotional. But with the right mindset and a strong plan, it can also be your proudest moment.