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Senior Business Editor at Entrepreneur

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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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Wendy’s Ushers in New Leadership as The Strategy to Propel The Fast Food Giant Into Its Next Growth Phase Continues

Learn about the strategic vision behind appointing a seasoned industry leader to steer Wendy's toward future growth in the highly competitive fast-food industry.

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Burger King Is Upping its Rebrand Strategy With a $1 Billion Acquisition. These Franchise Resets Could Tell Us About the Fast Food Giant’s Chances of Succeeding.

Discover the details behind RBI's strategic acquisition of Carrols Restaurant Group, a move that represents a significant step in a broader campaign to rejuvenate the Burger King brand, and compare it to past major franchise rebrands.

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Inspire Brands Takes Jimmy John’s Global with Landmark International Franchise Deals

This move marks a significant step for Inspire Brands, which has previously focused on domestic growth and acquisitions within the U.S.

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She Was Unhappy at Her Engineering Job and Wanted to Help Children. Now She’s Tripled Her Household Income Running a Kid-Centric Business.

Kayla Opperman made a pivotal career switch from engineering to entrepreneurship. Today, she's earning nearly three times more as a Snapology franchisee.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How Kumon Maintained Its Spot As the Top Education Franchise In the Country

This year marks Kumon's 23rd year at the top of its category, and its fourth consecutive year in the Top 10. Its consistent success underscores its resilience and ongoing appeal in the educational sector.

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The NLRB’s Joint Employer Rule Faces a Barrage of Challenges, Fueling a High-Stakes Battle Over the Future of Franchising

The NLRB has delayed implementing the controversial rule until February 2024, giving more time for opponents, including the International Franchise Association and U.S. Chamber of Commerce, to legally challenge the rule.

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The New Joint Employer Rule Will Crush Franchising As We Know It. Here’s What You Can Do to Protect Your Business.

Here's how the NLRB's new Joint Employer Rule redefines the franchisor-franchisee relationship and will alter the $825 billion franchising landscape.

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She Was Afraid of Her Company Becoming the ‘McDonald’s of Mental Healthcare’ Until She Realized This

Erin Pash discovered that franchising offered the best of both worlds for therapy practices.

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He Opened a Pizza Restaurant to Serve the Native American Community. It Was So Successful He’s Opening 20 More.

Dennis Johnson thought that Bemidji, Minnesota needed a place for the surrounding tribes to work, and hang out. He was right.

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He Grew Up in a McDonald’s Dynasty Then Swapped Big Macs for Lash Extensions. Here’s How He’s Bringing the ‘McDonald’s Framework’ to the $1.6 Billion Lash Industry

When he felt the entrepreneurial itch, Jonathan Ellis swapped Big Macs for big dreams in education and then beauty.

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This Marine Turned Around Two Businesses Through Exceptional Leadership. Now They’re Approaching a Combined $1 Million in Revenue.

Luke Cain took what he learned about leadership and determination in the Marine Corps and applied it to his businesses. The result has been rapid growth.

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This CEO Was Running 3 Yogurt Shops at 23, Then Purchased the Company at 27. Now He’s Sharing His Secrets.

Discover how one young entrepreneur left the world of finance to revitalize a dessert franchise.

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This Founder Walked-On to a Top College Basketball Team in the ’90s. Today, He and Drew Brees Are Bringing the ‘Walk-On Mentality’ to Franchising.

Brandon Landry was so determined to play college basketball that he walked-on — tried out with no scholarship and made the team — at a major program. He's brought that same determination to the franchise business with Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux.

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How Immigrating From Argentina to the Bronx at 11 Prepared Her For Life as a Franchisee

Vanesa Ellis was no expert in mosquitos or lawn care, but other experiences made her a perfect fit for two home-care brands.

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This Southern Biscuit Business Was Taking Off When It’s Founder Died Suddenly. Here’s What Happened Next.

The team at Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken came to understand "the ultimate measure of a good leader."

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This Entrepreneur’s Franchise Made More Than $1 Million This Year — And it All Started Because of a Devastating Water Leak

A homeowner saw a disaster, but this entrepreneur saw a gap in the market — and a franchise opportunity.

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A History of Franchising, From a Founding Father’s Printing Press to Fast Food Chains

In honor of Franchise Appreciation Day on September 2, we look at the history of franchising.

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Dog Training Franchises Can Struggle in a Crowded Marketplace. Here’s How One Company Expanded to 300 U.S. Franchises.

Dog Training Elite used a personalized model — training dogs and educating owners — to differentiate itself and expand.

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Want to Make $1 Million as a Franchisee? Clean up Some Dog Poop

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They Toured the World as Christian Musicians. Years Later, Franchising Brought Them Back Together

Joel Engle and David Odom were on the road together as Christian musicians in the 1990s. Now their connection continues with WIN Home Inspection franchises.

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For the Stottlemyres, Franchising — Like Baseball — Is a Family Business

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Wendy’s Ushers in New Leadership as The Strategy to Propel The Fast Food Giant Into Its Next Growth Phase Continues

Burger King Is Upping its Rebrand Strategy With a $1 Billion Acquisition. These Franchise Resets Could Tell Us About the Fast Food Giant’s Chances of Succeeding.

Inspire Brands Takes Jimmy John’s Global with Landmark International Franchise Deals

She Was Unhappy at Her Engineering Job and Wanted to Help Children. Now She’s Tripled Her Household Income Running a Kid-Centric Business.

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These Two Factors Are Leading the UPS Store’s Rapid Expansion

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How Kumon Maintained Its Spot As the Top Education Franchise In the Country

The NLRB’s Joint Employer Rule Faces a Barrage of Challenges, Fueling a High-Stakes Battle Over the Future of Franchising

The New Joint Employer Rule Will Crush Franchising As We Know It. Here’s What You Can Do to Protect Your Business.

She Was Afraid of Her Company Becoming the ‘McDonald’s of Mental Healthcare’ Until She Realized This

He Opened a Pizza Restaurant to Serve the Native American Community. It Was So Successful He’s Opening 20 More.

He Grew Up in a McDonald’s Dynasty Then Swapped Big Macs for Lash Extensions. Here’s How He’s Bringing the ‘McDonald’s Framework’ to the $1.6 Billion Lash Industry

This Marine Turned Around Two Businesses Through Exceptional Leadership. Now They’re Approaching a Combined $1 Million in Revenue.

This CEO Was Running 3 Yogurt Shops at 23, Then Purchased the Company at 27. Now He’s Sharing His Secrets.

This Founder Walked-On to a Top College Basketball Team in the ’90s. Today, He and Drew Brees Are Bringing the ‘Walk-On Mentality’ to Franchising.

How Immigrating From Argentina to the Bronx at 11 Prepared Her For Life as a Franchisee

This Southern Biscuit Business Was Taking Off When It’s Founder Died Suddenly. Here’s What Happened Next.

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