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The Fitness Industry Is Worth $260 Billion — Here’s the Franchise That’s Leading the Pack
Crunch Fitness, #1 in the Franchise 500 health and wellness category, is redefining getting in shape.
Carl Stoffers is the Senior Business Editor at Entrepreneur, where he covers the franchise industry. Before joining Entrepreneur, he was Managing Editor at IPVM and held editorial roles at The New York Times Upfront, The Marshall Project, and the New York Daily News. He holds a Master's in Journalism from Columbia University.
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Buying or Selling a Business? This Top-Ranked Franchise Makes the Intimidating Process Straightforward.
With a proven system and a global network, Transworld Business Advisors makes business transactions easier for everyone involved.
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64 Million U.S. Households Have a Pet. Here’s How This Top-Ranked Franchise Is Making Busy Owners’ Lives Easier.
With a focus on convenience and local connections, Pet Supplies Plus has become the top pet care franchise in the U.S.
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How Did the Top Automotive Franchise on the 2025 Franchise 500 Get to Number 1? By Taking a Page From the Fast-Food Industry’s Playbook.
Valvoline Instant Oil Change has redefined automotive maintenance with a drive-through model built for today's on-the-go consumers.
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How the IFA Plans to Strengthen the $800 Billion Franchise Industry in 2025
Joint employer standards, tax policies and franchise transparency are among the IFA's top priorities this year.
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The Growth of These 4 Franchise Concepts Shows Where the Industry Is Going
From autism services to self-pour bars, these concepts in franchising can tell us where the industry is headed.
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This Franchise Executive Found a Concept She Loved. So She Didn’t Just Invest — She Bought the Brand.
Heather Elrod believed in Uni K Wax so much she bought it to lead it into its next growth phase.
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McDonald’s New McValue Menu Lets You Build Your Own Combo Meal — Here Are the Popular Items You Can Now Add on for $1
McDonald's partnered with actor John Cena for the menu, which allows customers to select from core items like the iconic Big Mac alongside fries, nuggets and various drink sizes.
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Dunkin’ Kicks Off 2025 With a Sabrina Carpenter Partnership and New Winter Menu
Sabrina Carpenter's "Brown Sugar Shakin' Espresso" headlines Dunkin's Winter 2025 menu.
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Jersey Mike’s Hits 3,000 Locations, Sets Sights on Aggressive Expansion
From humble beginnings to global ambitions, the sandwich giant's rise continues with a robust expansion strategy.
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This Franchise Saves 6 Items From Landfills Every Second. Here’s How It Thinks About Sustainable Growth.
With over 1,300 locally-owned franchises and a 99% franchise renewal rate, this resale giant blends purpose with profitability.
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KFC Is Launching a Chicken Tenders-Focused Concept Called Saucy — Here’s When and Where It Opens
The chicken chain is making a strategic pivot towards the growing demand for customizable, sauce-heavy meals.
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Taco Bell Is Launching Chicken Nuggets — Here’s When and Where to Get Yours
The fast-food giant is putting its own spin on chicken nuggets for the first time.
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Taco Bell Is Testing a Coffeehouse-Style Concept With Cold Brew and Agua Fresca — But Only in These Locations
The Live Más Café provides customers with an elevated experience and menu.
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These Are the Top New and Emerging Franchises of 2024 — And You Can Start One for Less Than $5,000
We evaluated new and emerging brands based on the same rigorous criteria used in the Franchise 500 process, analyzing more than 150 data points.
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McDonald’s Announces the Return of the Snack Wrap in 2025 — Here’s What to Expect From Its Comeback
The decision comes after years of persistent customer demand for the portable snack, which debuted nearly two decades ago.
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Subway’s CEO Steps Down Amid a Major Transition for the Sandwich Giant
John Chidsey will step down at the end of 2024, marking the close of a transformative five-year tenure.
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The Largest Franchise Operator in the U.S. Just Acquired 32 More Wendy’s Locations, Adding to Its $4.5 Billion Portfolio
In a strategic move to bolster its quick-service holdings, Flynn Group has acquired 32 Wendy's restaurants in the Indianapolis area.
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McDonald’s $5 Meal Deal Will Stay — And a New ‘McValue Menu’ Is on the Way in 2025
The McValue Menu is slated for a January 2025 debut and will feature a selection of budget-friendly items, allowing customers to customize meals at a lower cost.
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‘A Lot More Innovation in Store’ — Taco Bell’s CMO Says 2025 Will Bring Another Live Más Live and a Return to the Super Bowl. Here’s the Details.
After a 2024 full of highlights, Taco Bell is gearing up to make 2025 a standout year.
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Private Equity Giant Blackstone Acquires Jersey Mike’s Subs for $8 Billion
This move solidifies Blackstone's ongoing interest in high-growth, fast-casual franchises and marks a pivotal moment for the beloved sub chain.
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McDonald’s Popular Holiday Pie Is Back — But Not Everywhere. Find Out Where You Can Get One.
The festive dessert, with its custard filling, sugar glaze and rainbow sprinkles, has become a seasonal favorite, drawing crowds to locations offering it.
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She Started as a Franchisee — Then She Became CEO by Remembering to do This One Thing
Nobody cares what you want unless you speak up to tell them. That's how Tracy Panase became CEO of Just Between Friends.
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No Education Degree Required — How He Built a $2.5 Million Education Empire
Jason Skidmore once ran an ambulance service. Now he's the top-performing franchisee of Celebree School.
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These Are the Best Franchises for Veterans in 2024 — And Startup Cost Can Be As Low as $3,000
These top franchises provide exclusive incentives and customized programs to help veterans become franchisees.
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IHOP and Applebee’s Are Opening Their First Co-Branded Location in the U.S. — Find Out Where It Is
After announcing the collaboration last winter, the first co-branded location will open in early 2025.
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Names New CEO, Bringing a New Strategic Growth Vision to the Franchise
Max Wetzel, who previously served as Papa John's COO and chief customer officer, brings extensive experience in franchise growth, brand development and customer engagement.
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A McDonald’s Favorite Is Making a Spicy Comeback — But Fans Want More
The wildly popular menu item is only available for a limited time, but fans are demanding the fast-food giant make it permanent.
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Smoothie King Taps Into a Major Health Trend With Its ‘GLP-1 Support Menu’
As GLP-1 medications gain popularity for weight management, this menu aims to fit users' unique dietary needs.
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International Franchise Association Pushes Back on Franchise Regulation
The IFA has formally called on the Federal Trade Commission to shift its focus away from increased regulation of the franchise business model, arguing that the commission's recent actions exceed its authority.
