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Business News

Here’s One Operational Upgrade I’d Put In Place to Protect Franchises from Peak-Hour Chaos

When scaling exposes friction, unreliable connectivity is often one of the hidden forces quietly getting in the way.

By Greg Davis

Buying a Franchise

Beware the Timing Trap — Is There Ever a Right Time to Start a Franchise?

By David Busker

Buying a Franchise

How this Burger Franchise Turns Local Traffic into Loyal Fans

By David James

Thought Leaders

Why Franchise Discovery Day Isn’t a Sales Pitch — It’s a Stress Test for Your Alignment

By Adam Povlitz

Business News

Papa John’s Could Go Private. Here’s Who Wants to Buy It for $1.5 Billion.

A Qatari-backed investment fund offered $47 per share, representing a roughly 50% premium to where the stock traded before the bid.

By Jonathan Small

Buying a Franchise

What Makes You Notice a Store’s Sign, or Ignore It? The Answer Makes This Franchise $115 Million a Year.

The franchise added 20,000 new clients in 2025 alone.

By Sherin Shibu

Buying a Franchise

How to Balance Passion and Practicality When Exploring a Business Opportunity

Passion can work for or against you in a business model. Your goal? Make it work for you.

By David Busker

Buying a Franchise

She Gave Up Her Dream to Stay Home With Her Kids. Now, Her Second Act Brings In $1M a Year: ‘This Is My Favorite Part’

Lorraine Pater left behind a promising Big Four auditing career and a long-held goal of making partner.

By Sherin Shibu

Buying a Franchise

The Biggest Mistake Franchises Make With Their SEO Strategy — and How to Get Real Results in 2026

I've scaled SEO across dozens of locations. Here are the systems that franchise brands need to win in 2026.

By Fahim Ludin

Thought Leaders

I Stopped Reading Franchise Agreements as Contracts — Here’s What I See Instead

Seasoned franchise leaders know the agreement reveals how a system will grow, govern and respond to pressure long before the first unit opens.

By Adam Povlitz

Buying a Franchise

This Simple Blueprint Can Help You Sell More Franchises

If you're struggling to sell, it may be time to stop and take a hard look at whether you have all the pieces in place.

By Ray Titus

Buying a Franchise

I Was Quietly Burning Out. This One Question Changed My Entire Approach to Success

I was exhausted and convinced I couldn't keep going, but one night and one conversation changed how I showed up as a founder.

By Trevor Rappleye

Buying a Franchise

New to Franchising? Here’s Your Guide to the Must-Know Industry Acronyms.

Discover the meaning behind the industry's most common abbreviations.

By Rob Lancit

Buying a Franchise

5 Ways Franchise Leaders Can Grow Without Sacrificing Culture

The challenge is clear: how do we preserve the heart of our culture while driving profitability for franchisees?

By Gigi Schweikert

Building a Business

This NFL Player Worked at Smoothie King in the Off-Season. Here’s Why — And What It Taught Him.

Tennessee Titans safety Xavier Woods made smoothies, cleaned bathrooms and took orders for two weeks.

By Shawn P. Walchef

Thought Leaders

When Your Employees Go Viral — Here’s How Leaders Should Really Respond

A viral moment can make or break a brand — but only if leadership lets it.

By Jeff Helfgott

Building a Business

I Walked Away From Hustle Culture. Niching Down Changed My Business

Hustle had convinced me I was successful when, in reality, I had built a high-stress job with thin margins and no leverage. I wasn't running a business. I was trapped inside one.

By Trevor Rappleye

Building a Business

How Frustrated Customers Shaped the Way I Run My Business

My first job taught me lessons about customer experience that shaped every business decision I've made since.

By Trevor Rappleye

Business News

This Is How GLP-1 Drugs Are Forcing Restaurant Chains to Change Their Menus

Weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are causing chains to rethink their offerings.

By Jonathan Small

Business News

McDonald’s CEO Predicts These 3 Food Trends Will Blow Up In 2026

Chris Kempczinski nailed his 2025 predictions. Now he's forecasting what will shape the food industry this year.

By Jonathan Small

Franchise 500

This Beloved Fast-Food Franchise Boasts a Bold Strategy to Hit $3 Million Per Location

The brand isn't just maintaining its #2 spot on the Franchise 500 — it's setting ambitious targets for 2030.

By Stephanie Schomer

Business News

Entrepreneur Media and Optimal Advisory Launch Franchisor Growth Platform

New partnership provides franchisor leadership teams with strategic, financial, and operational support tailored to system growth.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Building a Business

He Started Making His Favorite Game Day Snack at Home. Now, His Brand Is Growing Fast.

Matt Ensero and Justin Egan started a business serving a beloved gameday snack, earned national recognition and found the right partner to scale.

By Shawn P. Walchef

Buying a Franchise

How Shaq Built a Restaurant Empire That Pays More Than the NBA Ever Did

The NBA legend has amassed a $400 million empire, much of it coming from his strategic investments in restaurant franchises.

By Jonathan Small

Buying a Franchise

Why Young Entrepreneurs Are Flocking to Franchising — and What It Means for Your Brand

Younger entrepreneurs are reshaping the franchising landscape, bringing technology fluency, a desire for purpose-driven work and a fresh approach to business ownership.

By Tim Conn

Business News

This Niche Japanese Food Franchise Is Opening 20 New Locations After Record Sales Year

Onigilly Japanese Kitchen is hoping to go mainstream with its traditional onigiri rice balls.

By Jonathan Small

Buying a Franchise

Why This Business Model Is Opening the Door to Entrepreneurship for People With Almost No Capital

Micro-franchising helps people with limited resources become business owners by offering low-cost and proven franchise models.

By Boris Dzhingarov

Business News

California Pizza Kitchen Just Sold for $300 Million—And the New Owners Are Ready to Deliver

An investor group led by Consortium Brand Partners is acquiring the iconic pizza chain.

By Jonathan Small

Business News

Restaurant Franchisees Predict 2026 Will Be the ‘Year of Stability’ After a Turbulent 2025

After missing growth targets in 2025 due to economic uncertainty, restaurant franchise operators says they're optimistic about the future.

By Jonathan Small

Business News

McDonald’s CEO Warns That His Career Advice May ‘Hurt Your Feelings’

The executive shared some straightforward career guidance with his more than 50,000 Instagram followers.

By Sherin Shibu