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Eggs Up Grill becomes largest US breakfast franchise under Ricky Richardson.

The doughnut chain brought in humans to decorate limited-edition Harry Potter and He-Man designs for the social media crowd.

This list highlights five non-traditional, mobile-based franchise systems that offer low-overhead opportunities for multi-unit growth without the constraints of a brick-and-mortar lease.

The sandwich giant has revealed a $12 billion IPO target, showcasing nearly 20 years of positive growth and a 3,300-unit system that is 99% franchisee-owned.

PuroClean has been recognized by Franchise Business Review and Entrepreneur for its strong franchise culture, operational performance, and high levels of independent franchise owner satisfaction.

Optimizing warehouse metrics like putaway cycle time and inventory accuracy can significantly enhance the customer experience and profit margins for multi-location businesses.

A new wave of private equity consolidation in franchising is highlighting the risks of overlooking unit-level economics and operator health during aggressive brand acquisitions.

The New York Knicks star has taken an equity stake in the 125-unit fast-casual brand, marking the company’s first partnership with a professional athlete.

Franchise expert Scott Greenberg will host a webinar focused on the operational habits and performance metrics that drive success for high-earning franchise owners.

Following the bankruptcy of Sailormen Inc., five buyers including Pulse Restaurant Group acquired nearly 100 units across Florida and Georgia for approximately $16.5 million.

The coffee giant is piloting a new TikTok Content Suite to incentivize baristas to create promotional content, signaling a shift toward employee-driven digital marketing.

An overview of the essential legal components in a franchise agreement, designed to help prospective franchisees navigate terms, durations, and brand protections.

A former teacher scaled his single-territory i9 Sports franchise from $400,000 to over $2 million in annual revenue by leveraging classroom leadership skills.

A retrospective on dynamic pricing, subscription models, and other failed restaurant tech bets explores why certain innovations struggled to gain traction with franchise systems.

Executive Home Care has earned a spot on Entrepreneur’s 2026 ranking of top franchise opportunities with an initial investment under $150,000.

A private equity-backed brand executive details the high-stakes maneuvers required to save an IPO after institutional demand fell $40 million short of the required valuation.

The ranking is based on Entrepreneur's annual Franchise 500 evaluation, one of the franchise industry's most comprehensive assessments.

The Picklr CEO Jorge Barragan discusses managing 6,124% growth as the indoor pickleball franchise expands rapidly to meet surging national demand for the sport.

New consumer data indicates that nearly half of diners would switch restaurant brands for high-protein options, prompting major chains like McDonald's and Arby's to update their menus.

The pet care sector continues to attract franchise investment as brands like Pet Supplies Plus report unit growth and recession-resistant demand.

Going public is supposed to be the moment a company arrives. For too many, it’s also the moment they begin to fall apart. According to a 2023 OTC Markets Group analysis of all 91 s

Flynn Group founder Greg Flynn highlights brand selection and disciplined systems as the key drivers behind building the world’s largest multi-unit franchise portfolio.