Franchise 500
From Hometown Hero to Franchise Partner — 3 Celebrities Collaborating With Their Hometown Brands
From Dunkin' and Ben Affleck to Jersey Mike's with Danny DeVito and Whataburger partnering with Patrick Mahomes, explore how these celebrity endorsements connect with communities and elevate brand recognition.
From Coding to Creole Cooking — Here Are 5 Inspiring Success Stories of Black-Owned Businesses
For Black History Month, read about the journeys of these Black entrepreneurs who have built thriving franchises, making a lasting impact across varying industries.
How These Businesses Use Valentine's Day to Profit — And How Your Business Can Feel the Love, Too.
Valentine's Day offers a unique opportunity for franchises across various industries to engage with consumers through special promotions, themed experiences and personalized gifts.
How to Cash in on a $42 Billion — And Growing — Industry
Encompassing a diverse range of services — from salons and spas to fitness centers and wellness studios — the benefits of opening a personal care franchise may extend beyond financial success.
This One Type of Business is Booming Amid a Drastic Population Change
Senior care franchises offer a rewarding opportunity to provide essential services, such as companionship, care, and medication management, for a significantly increasing aging population while tapping into a growing industry.
This One Thing Is the Secret to Hampton by Hilton's 40-Year Reign In the Hotel Industry
Hampton by Hilton has ranked in the Top 10 of our Franchise 500 for the ninth time — and the brand is still relying on something that's been there from the beginning.
Jersey Mike's Grew From Hometown Hero to National Powerhouse By Adopting This Mindset
The brand, number two on the Franchise 500, is now poised to grow internationally by bringing its close-knit, neighborhood deli-feel to the world.
This One Menu Item Turned Arby's Into a Top Contender In the Fast Food Scene
The brand breaks into the Franchise 500 Top 10 on the strength of its game-changing Wagyu Burgers, reimagining the classic American meal and cementing its place as a culinary innovator in the fast food space.
Popeyes Is Going Global — And Its Secret International Recipe Is Helping the Brand Sizzle Here At Home
The fast food chicken giant transformed U.S. franchises with lessons from abroad, climbing the ranks in the Franchise 500 with its unique blend of innovation and tradition.
Ace Hardware's Major Investment in This Underused Marketing Strategy Reaped Huge Returns
Ace Hardware's recent outreach strategy is not just winning over customers but is also attracting a record number of prospective franchisees — And it landed the brand at #5 in this Year's Franchise 500.
'There's an Inevitability' that AI Will Transform the Franchise Industry. Here's How It's Already Happening.
From drive-thru assistants to local marketing campaigns, franchisees and franchisors are already busy putting AI to work.
These Two Factors Are Leading the UPS Store's Rapid Expansion
The UPS Store holds steady at #4 on the Franchise 500 for the second straight year, by relying on two key intangibles.
Why Taco Bell's New Boss Says He's 'Not the Dictionary Definition of a CEO'
Taco Bell continues its reign atop the Franchise 500 under innovative leadership that defies traditional norms, paving the way for a new era in fast food excellence.
Dunkin' Brews Up Cross-Generational Buzz With This Odd Celebrity Pairing
The brand's recent campaign featuring a Gen X actor and a Gen Z rapper is winning over customers of all ages, and helped land them at #6 on this year's Franchise 500.
Culver's Is Punching Way Above Its Weight In the Fast Food World, Thanks to This Unique Growth Strategy
Despite being much smaller than its competitors, Culver's landed at #6 on this year's Franchise 500 by making deliberate decisions and a series of innovations.