Business
Entrepreneur US
The Fastest-Growing Franchises
If you want to buy a fast-growing brand, this is the list to start with.
1 min |
March - April 2026
Entrepreneur US
Taking Care of Faces
When her face broke out, she couldn't find a good solution to clear her skin. So she built a franchise to help everyone.
3 min |
March - April 2026
Entrepreneur US
Finding the Right Fit
These preschool sweethearts (yes, preschool!) say that in business, as with love, finding your match makes a world of difference.
2 min |
March - April 2026
Entrepreneur US
How to Spot the Opportunities That Others Miss
The greatest entrepreneurs aren't lucky. They're just looking at the world differently. Here's how.
7 min |
March - April 2026
Entrepreneur US
'Make Them Feel Something'
Kevin Smith makes cult-classic movies, but he attributes his career to something else—making an emotional connection with his audience. And he thinks every entrepreneur should too.
5 min |
March - April 2026
Entrepreneur US
This Is How Everybody Wins
When I cofounded a water company in 2017, I wasn’t trying to reinvent water.
1 min |
March - April 2026
Entrepreneur US
The Smartest Founders Don't Guess
Want to build a great brand? Daymond John has a formula: Learn what people want, how you can uniquely deliver it, and then get in front of their faces.
10 min |
March - April 2026
Entrepreneur US
How to Predict the Future in Business
There's a pattern that repeats across time and industries. Once you spot it, you can see what's coming next—and how to give people what they want.
5 min |
March - April 2026
Entrepreneur US
Franchise 500 HALL OF FAME
Shopping for a franchise? If you value dependability and longevity, then look closely at these brands-because they've gained Entrepreneur's highest honors.
1 min |
March - April 2026
Entrepreneur US
Work Faster and Smarter
Emmy Award-winner Mario Armstrong highlights the latest tech gadgets designed to simplify your tasks-and maybe even make them more colorful.
2 min |
March - April 2026
Entrepreneur US
THE BIGGEST SMALLEST BRAND
Lawn Doctor isn't a household name like some other franchise giants. But it has achieved what almost no other brand has.
10 min |
March - April 2026
Entrepreneur US
What Great Leaders Do Quietly
The best leadership happens out of sight, in the small moments that are easy to overlook. Here, six leaders share their most important tactics.
3 min |
March - April 2026
Entrepreneur US
The Most Important Emotion in Marketing
Marketing stunts are meant to catch you off guard. But the best ones do more than that. Here, we break down three stunts that hit the right emotional note.
3 min |
March - April 2026
Entrepreneur US
LISTINGS KEY
This shows how long a company has been in business and how long it has been franchising.
1 min |
January - February 2026
Entrepreneur US
Raise Prices or Cut Staff? What About Neither?
When times are tough, franchises don't have to make major sacrifices. They just need to rethink value.
8 min |
January - February 2026
Entrepreneur US
UNDERSTANDING THE RANKING
This is how Entrepreneur creates the Franchise 500 -and how all these brands are evaluated.
2 min |
January - February 2026
Entrepreneur US
DIARY of a Franchisee
Raul Larez owns two Batteries Plus franchises, but still has plenty of time for family. We asked him to keep a diary of one average day—so you can see what his life is like.
4 min |
January - February 2026
Entrepreneur US
FRANCHISE 500 TOP 10: Meet the Leaders of the Franchise 500
Meet the Leaders of the Franchise 500®
10+ min |
January - February 2026
Entrepreneur US
Freshest New IDEAS
What's coming next in franchising? Check out these eight innovative brands, which started franchising recently—and might reach the Franchise 500 soon.
3 min |
January - February 2026
Entrepreneur US
The Marketing Genius Behind the Best Brands
It's not just about smart messaging. It's about a keen understanding of human psychology. Here's what Guinness, Kraft, Dyson, Apple, and Pringles get right—and how to become a better marketer.
10+ min |
January - February 2026
Entrepreneur US
How to BUILD (and Market) a Franchise for Very Little Money
Want to turn a tiny hometown business into a franchise with hundreds of locations? The cofounder of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, shares his story—and his secrets.
10+ min |
January - February 2026
Entrepreneur US
What Can't AI Do?
As AI automates our business operations, we asked six leaders: What will humans remain indispensable to you for?
3 min |
January - February 2026
Entrepreneur US
Get the Best Out of Your Team
Your “hardest workers” might also be your biggest problem. To measure success properly, use the playbook.
2 min |
January - February 2026
Entrepreneur US
The BIG MOVERS
What's turbocharging franchise growth in 2025?
9 min |
January - February 2026
Entrepreneur US
The Card That Meant I Made It
When I was young, I dreamed of owning Ken Griffey Jr.'s Upper Deck rookie baseball card.
1 min |
January - February 2026
Entrepreneur US
25 YEARS OF GROWTH WITHOUT THE PRIVATE EQUITY PLAYBOOK
Since 2001, PuroClean has operated under a franchise model, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to build lasting legacies while serving their communities.
2 min |
January - February 2026
Entrepreneur US
What it Takes to Succeed
Here's what's different about this year's list-and what it says about franchising today.
2 min |
January - February 2026
Entrepreneur US
'Know Your Strengths and Focus on That'
How do you build one of the fastest-growing brands inside Unilever? Just ask Liquid I.V. CEO Mike Keech, who is now driving $1 billion in retail sales.
4 min |
January - February 2026
Entrepreneur US
Rejection Is the Best Sales Channel
Did someone say no? Listen closely, because that two-letter word might hold the key to your future success.
3 min |
January - February 2026
Entrepreneur US
Old Business, New Profits
How do you modernize an older business without sacrificing what made it unique?
2 min |