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WHAT TOP PERFORMERS HAVE IN COMMON
Every franchise has an all-star franchisee who drives the most business. These people tend to share two key qualities: a willingness to do the dirty work, and a purpose far bigger than profit.
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Startups - Spring 2026
Entrepreneur US
Yes, You Can Afford a Franchise
It doesn't matter what budget you have. There's a great business out there for you.
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Startups - Spring 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 |
Startups - Spring 2026
Entrepreneur US
Sell Me on You
Want to impress an investor like Shark Tank's Robert Herjavec? You must know what he's looking for-and it's not what you'd expect.
9 min |
Startups - Spring 2026
Entrepreneur US
WHAT CONSUMERS WANT NOW
These hot franchise trends all capture something about the way we live now.
10 min |
Startups - Spring 2026
Entrepreneur US
To VC or Not to VC
Kevin Carter has invested in over 1,000 companies, dozens of which have gone on to billion-dollar valuations. He says that if venture capital is right for your business, you'll know it. The harder part will be knowing whom you should take it from.
3 min |
Startups - Spring 2026
Entrepreneur US
How to Think More Clearly
Big decisions can feel overwhelming. This simple mindset shift will help you focus.
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Startups - Spring 2026
Entrepreneur US
ROBERT'S BEST SALES ADVICE
If your sales calls are falling flat, steal this strategy.
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Startups - Spring 2026
Entrepreneur US
The Top 275 Low-Cost Franchises in 2026
Yes, you can buy a franchise for under $50,000. Here are the top options in multiple price ranges.
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Startups - Spring 2026
Entrepreneur US
How to Ace Your First VC Meetings
Jenny Fielding has taken meetings with entrepreneurs all over the world. She says the founders who make the best impressions are those who are willing to go off-script.
3 min |
Startups - Spring 2026
Entrepreneur US
How to Impress Investors
On the following pages, we'll show you how to do it. But, a caveat: You might not need an investor at all.
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Startups - Spring 2026
Entrepreneur US
How to Survive the Hell Zone
One franchise can be fun to run. Three can feel like hell-until you figure out how to navigate that treacherous stretch of growth, and build a truly thriving business.
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Startups - Spring 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.
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March - April 2026
Entrepreneur US
The Fastest-Growing Franchises
If you want to buy a fast-growing brand, this is the list to start with.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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®
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