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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.

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3 Common Myths About Franchising That You Need to Stop Believing

Tackling three myths about franchising and making the argument for why companies should consider the franchising model to scale their businesses and why it can be an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs to create economic and social value.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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5 Ways Emerging Franchise Brands Can Benefit From Leveraging Offshore Talent

Offshoring talent gives young franchises many benefits, from cost savings to quality maintenance to leadership development.

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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.

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This Entrepreneur Built and Sold a Franchise for Millions. Now He's Betting Big on a $1.38 Billion — and Growing — Industry.

David Graham built and sold Code Ninjas for millions. Now, he's all-in on an emerging franchise market.

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How Entrepreneur Ranked This Year's Franchise 500, and the Big Trends We Saw

We measure all kinds of metrics to determine the holistic health of the franchises on our list, but this year we paid particular attention to certain data points.

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These 5 Brands Are Conquering the Franchise Industry at Warp Speed. Here's Why.

Every year, we look at the franchises that jumped the most spots on our Franchise 500. Here's what they're doing right.

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What It's Really Like to Become a Franchisee: Expectations vs. Reality

A recent survey in partnership with Franchise Business Review provides unfiltered perspectives from new franchisees, shedding light on the realities of starting and operating a franchise.

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What Does A Franchise's Opening Day Look Like? We Sent A Photographer to Capture It — Nerves and All

Follow the journey of Michael and Rebecca Son on their opening day with StretchLab.

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These 3 Critical Factors Determine Whether Franchisees From the Same Brand Will Flourish or Flounder

Nearly two decades of observing the franchise industry has helped me identify a formula that informs how successful a franchisee will be.

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'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.

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I Was a Franchisee, and Now I'm a Franchisor. Here's My Parting Advice to New Franchisees.

Step one: Ask yourself what kind of lifestyle you want.