Here Comes the Fun

What's next in franchising? These seven newer brands (who didn't make our ranking this year) are introducing bold, fresh ideas to the world.

SHOULD YOU BUY A FRANCHISE DURING A BAD ECONOMY?

The answer is yes, so long as you buy wisely. That's why today's potential franchisees are asking tougher questions before signing on.

THE FRANCHISE 500'S BIG MOVERS

Some brands leapt more than 100 spots on our list this year. What did they do right? We asked them.

TOP 10 LEADERS OF THE FRANCHISE 500

MEET THE LEADERS OF THE FRANCHISE 500

I Saw the Sign

by Brooke Schnittman, founder, Coaching With Brooke

Go Ahead, Steal a Leadership Style

To become the best leader you can be, you must start by being a version of the leaders you most admire.

Gear to Kick Off the Year

2023 is all about mixing business with pleasure. Emmy Award-winning gear expert Mario Armstrong has the latest equipment to get you going.

This Word Helps You Go Viral

It's hard to light up the internet. But according to one of today’s hottest viral agencies, it becomes a little easier when you take this approach. by JASON FEIFER

Cana Boss and an Employee Swap Roles?

These two women at the creative agency Marine Lane did it, and they say it’s the perfect arrangement. Here, they extol the virtues of what they call the boomerang boss.’

Do Not 'Agree to Disagree'

That's just called avoiding the issue. There’s a better way to handle disagreements—and for the guys behind Smart Passive Income, it became their guiding principle.

Consumers Aren't Buying Products. They’re Buying You.

Your story matters a lot more than you think, according to emerging research. Here's how to make Sure it sings—and Sells.

Hey, Don’t Throw That Away!

Need a business idea? Identify a problem, then repeatedly try to solve it. That’s how Divert’s founders built a big business out of food waste.

Getting Top Talent to Stick Around

The best workers have plenty of options, so employers must get creative to keep them. Here, six business leaders describe their strongest retention strategies.

How to Save an Iconic Brand

When Barbie sales were falling, Mattel asked Richard Dickson to help save the famous toy. To do it, he drew up a four-part playbook.

What Will They Remember?

We want to give people a lot of value. But they may appreciate us more if we give a little less.

Winners Quit. Quitters Win.

Quitting is deeply misunderstood, says decision-making expert Annie Duke. You must stop thinking of it as failure, and start thinking of it as a strategy for growth.

Franchising For Heroes – A Coach for Heroes

Veteran Christopher Harvey took the long road to success. Now he has a new mission: He wants to make the journey a little easier for people like him.

Freedom From the Desk

This tech can help you nail deadlines on a layover, present virtually on your feet, and more.

Deep Breaths to Success

Kika Stretch Studios teaches people how to "just be." But its founder, Kika Wise, was running herself ragged. That's when she decided to try franchising.

How Builders Build

I joined my father's homebuilding business out of college, and alongside my two brothers, I had the pleasure of working with him for 24 years. He taught us the fundamentals of honest business. When he passed away earlier this year, we resolved to carry on his legacy and his ethics.

How to Afford Top Talent

It's not easy to compete on price. But you can be more competitive than you think.

The TikTok Approach to Innovation

Want to create the next big thing? Take it from me, the guy who led the app that became TikTok: Your users are your real innovators.

Do You Really know Your Customer?

The answer might be no. Here's a three-step way to get to know them betterand transform your business as a result.

Planning for the Planet

Making eco-friendly choices is rarely free or easy. We asked six business leaders about their companies' biggest obstacles to environmental sustainability, and how they're working to overcome them.

100 Women of Influence – Featuring Jennifer Lopez

Our annual celebration of the women influencing how we live, the businesses. we build, and the future we believe is possible.

The Making of “HairBnB”

How do you tech up an old industry? This couple asked questions, stayed close to their customers, and refined relentlessly.

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.

How Big Is This Moment?

You’ll face many big decisions, but don’t forget: They may not be as critical as they feel.

The 2022 Buyer's Guide

Looking to buy a business? Here’s our comprehensive guide to 1,346 franchise opportunities you can pursue now.

How to Be A Wealthy Franchisee

Some franchisees are slaves to their businesses. Others make great money and still have time to enjoy their lives. What’s the difference? Mindset and execution.