Entrepreneur is a publication in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 1969. 2,941 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Paris Baguette awarded 32 franchise agreements and opened 15 locations in the third quarter of 2026, with 119 agreements and 53 new locations year to date [[2026-11-02 Paris Baguette Saw Growth Momentum Continue in Third Quarter (ebc782)]]. * PuroClean has been named to Entrepreneur's 2026 Top Brands for Multi-unit Owners and Top Global Franchises lists, ranking number 79 and 148 respectively [[2026-10-25 PuroClean Recognized in Entrepreneur’s 2026 Top Brands for Multi-unit Owners and (4e28f5)]]. * Celebree School has risen 84 spots on the Franchise Times Top 400 in three years, with a one-third growth in school count in 2025 [[2026-10-20 Celebree School Rises on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 for a Third Straight Y (17b8c2)]]. * Ziebart ranked No. 270 on Franchise Times Top 400 list, recognizing its accelerated franchise development with a 285% increase in franchise leads in 2026 [[2026-10-14 Ziebart Earns 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 Ranking (8a02ef)]]. * PJ's Coffee of New Orleans has been ranked #89 on Entrepreneur's 2026 Top 150 Franchise Brands for Multi-Unit Owners list [[2026-10-06 PJ’s Coffee Recognized for Multi-Unit Franchise Growth (255300)]]. * Color Me Mine ranks No. 392 on Franchise Times Top 400 list, with $513,044 average unit volume in 2025 [[2026-10-06 Color Me Mine Ranks No. 392 on Franchise Times Top 400 List (57edec)]]. * Service Experts debuted at No. 117 on Franchise Times Top 400 list after its first full year of franchising, with eight franchise agreements signed in 2026 [[2026-10-08 Service Experts Debuts at No. 117 on Franchise Times Top 400 List After First Fu (c66d36)]]. * UNITS Moving and Portable Storage has been named to the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 for the fourth consecutive year and recognized as Best Property Maintenance Franchise at the 2026 Global Franchise Awards [[2026-10-09 UNITS Moving and Portable Storage earning national accolades (3f24cd)]].
Hao and Lisa Lam grew their Best in Class Education Center franchise fleet to almost 30 units across the country after overcoming refugee status and language barriers.
Ali, a franchisee with 14-unit deal with Wing Zone, attributes his success to guidance from colleagues and successful people in the franchising industry.
A 'vape grandma' found success with Palm Beach Vapors franchise, citing strong support and a comprehensive business model.
Gordon Logan, founder and CEO of Sport Clips, grew the brand to nearly 1,500 locations through steady growth and strategic decision-making.
Jason and Michele Serkin become the first-ever franchisees of Famous Toastery, bringing the breakfast chain to their new home in South Carolina.
Buffalo Wings & Rings adapted its business model to appeal to a wider audience and spur growth in the competitive franchise industry.
Right at Home franchisee Laura Greenway-Balnar leveraged her nursing background to accelerate her business's success in the senior-care industry in Canada.
Beau Reed, a Mosquito Joe franchisee, credits his experience as a baseball coach for teaching him teamwork and grit.
Toppers Pizza, Honest-1 Auto Care, and other emerging franchise brands are gaining momentum and spreading their unique offerings to new consumers.
Buffalo Wings & Rings franchisee Mike Weyer shares lessons learned from coaching Little League applied to his franchise business.
Multi-unit franchisees own 53 percent of the 450,000 franchise units in the US, with many franchisors tailoring their models to appeal to these buyers.
Social media success is more about quality than quantity, with 80% of professionals prioritizing engagement over follower numbers.
Mosquito Joe is partnering with local blood banks to raise awareness about mosquito-borne illnesses and donating to local blood donation centers.
FranNet consultant Leslie Kuban advises prospective franchisees to consider the growth potential of a concept, not just their love for it.
Smoothie King aims to sign over 100 new franchise agreements in 2015 for 160 new locations, with a goal of 1,000 locations nationwide by 2017.
Franchise brands should focus on defining their ideal candidate rather than competing for the same generic prospects, allowing them to stand out in the market.
Mike Callahan, a former banker, and his wife, a decorator, found success with Showhomes, a home staging company, after purchasing their first territory in 2008.
Bridgforth Rutledge has owned six Back Yard Burgers locations for 17 years, leveraging franchising to balance multiple careers as a lawyer, realtor, and business owner.
Smoothie King franchisees Essence and Charles Phenix discuss the benefits of franchising, including ongoing support and brand recognition.
Multi-unit franchisees represent 54 percent of all franchise units, offering opportunities for expansion and growth.
Franchisees fear losing their investment, with many considering using their 401(k) to fund their franchise purchase.
Entrepreneur highlights franchising as a viable business model, citing increased financing options for the remainder of 2015.
Entrepreneur recently shed light on one of franchising’s greatest ironies: the fact that one of the industries that could benefit most from new technologies is also one of the slowest to adopt them.
Millennials are being drawn to the world of franchising, transforming the makeup of big-name companies, with younger staff members in key roles.