Fixing the First Big Stumbles

Orangetheory's first franchise units weren't working. Here's how the brand stepped back, readjusted, and unlocked massive growth

The Expansion Plan Man

Yogurtland's founder doesn't just open new units. He opens new food concepts, too. Here, Phillip Chang explains how to grow by expanding your mission

'I Am Strong Enough'

Not sure you can take on a new challenge like franchising? Shea Coleman has advice she learned from the military: You've got this

A One-Company Kind of Guy

When we talk about loyalty, we usually think of customers. But this franchisee has operated various restaurant brands under a single franchisor, and reaped the benefits

WHO TRANSFORMED SMOOTHIE KING?

He more than doubled the company's size. He made the drinks healthy again. And he's an unlikely franchisee from Korea with an incredible story to tell

WHO WANTS TO BE FRANCHISEE No. 1?

Being a brand's test case requires a leap of faith. Here's why some entrepreneurs are willing-and even standing in line-to go first

How to Attract Diverse Owners

The old fixes aren't enough. To diversify franchising's ranks, we need to start rethinking big parts of the business

How to Stop Getting Ghosted

You think the sale is in the bag, and then your prospect goes dark. Why? Check your process

You Don't Have to Start Fresh

Instead of buying a new franchise location, have you considered buying an existing one?

6 Questions to Start Your Franchise Search

Are you interested in becoming a franchisee? These questions will help guide your first steps

These Videos Can Close the Deal

If you're a franchise looking to attract franchisees, here's how to roll camera strategically

The Upside of a Down Market?

Yes, the economy is a little spooky. But that means a lot of big opportunities in franchising.

Don't Repeat My 3 Biggest Business Mistakes

Want to succeed in franchising, or business in general? Here’s what I learned through failure.

When 'What's Right' Is Just Wrong

Entrepreneurs hear the same advice again and again. But that doesn't mean it's correct. Here, six business leaders share the adages they object to.

When Not to Be a Know-It-All

How do you enter a complex industry as a newcomer? As Equip cofounder Kristina Saffran learned, you start by accepting your limitations.

3 Ways to Drive Huge Growth

"Hockey-stick growth" rarely just happens. It's triggered by something-and with the right strategy, you can make it happen yourself.

'Creativity Has No Ceiling'

Want to improve your business? Advertising legend David Droga has the answer: Add more creative people to your leadership ranks.

8 ways to go from employee to boss

Franchising is full of people who worked at a brandand then bought their own piece of it. What drove their successes? Eight of them share their biggest lessons.

Stress Relief for Busy Days

Juggling too much? Let this new tech (and a toy!) help-selected by product expert (and two-time Emmy Award winner) Mario Armstrong.

Do I Need a Personal Brand?

There are two ways to look at it: It's either indulgent and self-centered, or it's the best tool you're overlooking.

How to Find Good People

These two My Eyelab franchisees built a successful partnership and rapidly scaled a team. How? By focusing on mutual benefit.

The Drybar of Massages

The team behind industry-disrupting concept Drybar is back with a new massage franchise, Squeeze. Here's how they spot opportunities that others don't.

How We Reached Top Revenue!

Each issue, we talk to top-earning franchisees-so you can learn what it takes to thrive. Here's how this Dogtopia duo became leaders of the pack in only three years.

The Shirt Is a System

Everything I do today in business can be traced back to lessons I learned when starting my first company at the age of 13. That's why I still hang on to my first uniform: an oversized yellow Tommy Bahama shirt emblazoned with an orange and black logo for \"Winner Computing.\"

HOW TO BRING A MOONSHOT DOWN TO EARTH

Want to turn a big idea into a real business? Here's an inside look at how Google's attention-grabbing \"moonshot factory\" does it-by thinking big, killing ideas quickly, reimagining problems, and every so often, producing a company like Dandelion that just might change everything.

HOOKED ON LIKE

Do You, LIKE, Say LIKE Too Much? Don't Worry! I'm a Sociolinguist, and I LIKE LIKE. You should, too-because LIKE is a lot more useful than we give it credit for.

KEEPING UP WITH THE CUSTOMERS

KHLOE KARDASHIAN and EMMA GREDE have stayed ahead of the curve with their size-inclusive fashion brand, Good American, by connecting deeply with their clientele.

What's Your Big Idea?

As a leader, you're supposed to have "vision"-but how do you articulate it and rally others around it? Here, six leaders share their philosophies.

Why This? Why Now? Why You?

You don't need expertise to disrupt an industry. You just need good answers to those three questions. That's how Naveen Jain, founder of medical testing company Viome, has built his legendary career.

The Power of Problems

Instead of trying to avoid problems, what if we saw them as progress?