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Browse our collection of sponsored articles that take a deep look inside franchise opportunities and services bringing their story to life. From franchisees achieving success to origin stories, these businesses share their perspective on becoming a successful franchisee.

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As AI puts forecasting, scheduling, and site selection tools in every operator's hands, franchisors face a new test: proving what royalties and tech fees actually deliver
  • Imaginuity
  • 252 Reads
Backed by 15 years of proven operations, Bun Mee is franchise-ready and building the first household name in banh mi
  • Helen Bond
  • 345 Reads
Human-powered answering services help franchises capture more leads, build customer loyalty, and protect their reputation
  • AnswerConnect
  • 1,040 Reads
Ellianos Coffee blends quality drinks, Southern hospitality, and franchise support to fuel its growing coffee franchise network
  • Ellianos Coffee
  • 1,185 Reads
From the steel industry to scooping ice cream, Bill and Janet Jarae have built a Bruster's Real Ice Cream business rooted in family, community, and a product they believe in.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 716 Reads
Laundry Luv expands its Texas laundromat while growing franchise opportunities in the essential-service industry
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,388 Reads
Ziggi's Coffee pairs a creative menu with experienced franchisee support to fuel expansion as a national brand. See how the drive-thru brand is giving customers more reasons to return--and franchise owners more resources to grow.
  • Helen Bond
  • 1,101 Reads
Big Blue Swim School celebrates its 60th location, marking rapid nationwide franchise growth and continued expansion
  • Big Blue Swim School
  • 1,794 Reads
Why participation and consistency remain barriers to financial visibility, and how franchisors can overcome them
  • Bill Jones, CEO, Ceterus Software
  • 1,282 Reads
Bananas Foster French Toast started as a limited-time offer. Guests kept it on the menu. At Huckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch, new dishes come with campaigns built for franchisees, and no marketing, tech or admin fees.
  • Helen Bond
  • 1,360 Reads
After surpassing 1,000 restaurants, Zaxbys is building on its momentum with new franchise agreements, multi-unit expansion, and flexible restaurant formats in key growth markets
  • Zaxbys
  • 3,345 Reads
Retro Fitness
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The right franchise opportunity needs to fit the portfolio you've already built and give you room to keep growing
  • Freddy’s Frozen Custard
  • 1,646 Reads
Looking for a second brand that doesn't look like your first? Here's why multi-unit operators are choosing Tommy's Express Car Wash.
  • Helen Bond
  • 2,437 Reads
Big Blue Swim School accelerates franchise growth with nearly 60 locations and 170+ units in development
  • Big Blue Swim School
  • 2,189 Reads
Ace Hardware ranks No. 6 on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400, with $24 billion in retail sales and continued global growth
  • Ace Hardware
  • 2,665 Reads
Phenix Salon Suites' smaller Parlor model offers franchisees a more flexible, capital-efficient path to growth
  • Phenix Salon Suites
  • 2,281 Reads
Mathnasium is expanding its student and family experience with Mathnasium Plus for advanced learners and a new myMathnasium app designed to keep parents connected.
  • Mathnasium
  • 3,736 Reads
PuroClean franchise owners unlock new revenue opportunities and drive business growth through commercial restoration projects
  • PuroClean
  • 2,828 Reads
What happens after signing a Hand & Stone franchise agreement? Discover how structured onboarding, expert training, and ongoing support help new owners prepare for opening day and beyond.
  • Hand & Stone
  • 2,600 Reads
PIRTEK USA continued its franchise expansion in Q3 2026, awarding 12 new territories, opening five locations, and strengthening its leadership team to support future growth.
  • PIRTEK USA
  • 1,976 Reads
Birdcall is primed for growth with an experienced leadership bench, technology-driven operations, and a hospitality-first approach to franchising. The rapidly emerging Denver-based craft chicken brand aims to have as many as 200 locations nationwide by the end of 2028.
  • Helen Bond
  • 8,827 Reads
American Family Care
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For one of the world's largest pizza brands, the best ideas are the ones that make the business work better
  • Little Caesars
  • 3,086 Reads
For Golden Corral franchisee Eric Holm, giving back is personal. His 30-year Thanksgiving tradition has grown alongside a multi-unit business built on service, leadership, and community.
  • Golden Corral
  • 2,277 Reads     1 Shares
Franchisors can track sales with remarkable precision--but do they know if franchisees are profitable? Better financial intelligence can reveal what's really driving performance.
  • Bill Jones, CEO, Ceterus Software
  • 2,118 Reads     1 Shares
With protein demand rising and wellness going mainstream, PROTEINHOUSE offers multi-unit operators a timely opportunity to grow with a brand built for the moment.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 2,025 Reads
For multi-unit operators looking to diversify their portfolios, Eggs Up Grill offers a compelling opportunity in daytime dining, backed by strong brand momentum and a franchisee-first approach
  • Eggs Up Grill
  • 2,612 Reads
Multi-unit investors look for strong economics, scalable operations, and clear proof before choosing a franchise brand
  • Ignite Visibility
  • 3,028 Reads
Multi-unit growth succeeds when franchisors and franchisees build the systems and leadership needed to support expansion
  • Andrew Seid
  • 3,410 Reads
Jeff's Bagel Run is brewing up growth with scratch-made bagels, a coffee roaster of its own, and a morning routine built for repeat visits. See how the brand is turning quality, consistency, and coffee into a bigger breakfast opportunity for franchisees.
  • Helen Bond
  • 2,426 Reads
Retro Fitness offers multi-unit franchisees a low-staff, recurring-revenue model for portfolio diversification
  • Helen Bond
  • 2,683 Reads
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