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PrideStaff, a nationally franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce it has been named to the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 for the eighth consecutive year.

PrideStaff named to Franchise Times Top 400 for eighth year

Color Me Mine ranks No. 392 on Franchise Times Top 400 list.

Satellite Teams provides global talent to U.S. businesses at lower costs.

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National staffing franchise PrideStaff has been recognized by Forbes for the fifth time based on feedback from hiring managers and job candidates.

Forbes’ distinction, based on evaluations from more than 13,000 external recruiters, hiring managers, and job seekers, places Spherion among leading staffing firms in the country.

Founded with a $40,000 personal loan in 1998, Scooter's Coffee has grown from a single Omaha kiosk into a drive-thru franchise empire valued at $1 billion.

In Q1 alone, Batteries Plus issued 14 new units through seven new franchise owners, reflecting ongoing activity in its franchising model.

HARTLAND, Wis., – Batteries Plus has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2026, ranking on the list of the top 500 midsize companies to work for nationwide.

Ace Hardware has been named one of the nation’s top brands for customer service, earning a ranking of No.

BIGGBY COFFEE ranks 115 on Forbes 2026 customer service list

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is a national network of locally owned and operated plumbing franchise locations that specialize in residential and commercial plumbing services.

Spherion earns Forbes recognition as a top staffing firm in 2025.

AnswerConnect provides 24/7 telephone answering services to franchise businesses, ensuring seamless customer engagement.

HigherVisibility is an award-winning digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC and website design.

A business can secure meaningful media coverage by presenting timely, relevant stories with confidence.

For real estate in any year, it’s about location, location, location.

Franchisors face challenges in selecting marketing suppliers, and experts offer strategies to mitigate common pitfalls and ensure long-term success.

Ace Hardware ranked #1 in home improvement customer service by Forbes.

The franchise HR divide highlights the distinct roles of franchisors and franchisees, with franchisors focusing on broader HR tasks and franchisees handling day-to-day management, hiring, and payroll.

According to a recent Forbes article: 20 percent of businesses fail in the first year, 30 percent in the second year and 50 percent by year five.

Rick Ross has been buying Wingstop franchises for over a decade, and has opened approximately 30 locations, in addition to his real estate, cannabis, and crypto investments.

Franchises to add 221,000 jobs in 2024 despite labor challenges