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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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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
  • 501 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
  • 2,768 Reads
The right franchise opportunity needs to fit the portfolio you've already built and give you room to keep growing
  • Freddy’s Frozen Custard
  • 1,352 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
  • 1,913 Reads
Big Blue Swim School accelerates franchise growth with nearly 60 locations and 170+ units in development
  • Big Blue Swim School
  • 1,842 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
  • 2,323 Reads
Phenix Salon Suites' smaller Parlor model offers franchisees a more flexible, capital-efficient path to growth
  • Phenix Salon Suites
  • 1,946 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
  • 3,374 Reads
PuroClean franchise owners unlock new revenue opportunities and drive business growth through commercial restoration projects
  • PuroClean
  • 2,486 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
  • 2,278 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
  • 1,604 Reads
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After 30 years in restaurant management with Wendy's, David Herbert found a new path as a Wayback Burgers franchisee. Herbert shares how personal service, corporate support, and hands-on ownership have shaped his experience and success with the proven better burger brand.
  • Helen Bond
  • 1,952 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
  • 8,343 Reads
For one of the world's largest pizza brands, the best ideas are the ones that make the business work better
  • Little Caesars
  • 2,696 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
  • 2,001 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
  • 1,830 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
  • 1,747 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
  • 2,383 Reads
Multi-unit investors look for strong economics, scalable operations, and clear proof before choosing a franchise brand
  • Ignite Visibility
  • 2,767 Reads
Multi-unit growth succeeds when franchisors and franchisees build the systems and leadership needed to support expansion
  • Andrew Seid
  • 3,024 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
  • 2,201 Reads
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Retro Fitness offers multi-unit franchisees a low-staff, recurring-revenue model for portfolio diversification
  • Helen Bond
  • 2,438 Reads
Minuteman Press franchisees Rachel and Cort Payne reached President's Club status by building community relationships, strengthening customer service, and pursuing new growth opportunities.
  • Minuteman Press
  • 2,794 Reads
Gourmet banh mi has never had a national brand. Bun Mee is building one. After 15 years and five San Francisco eateries, the innovative Vietnamese-inspired sandwich concept is headed to New York, set to open its first franchised location in Manhattan, where the idea began.
  • Helen Bond
  • 4,583 Reads
Connected data helps franchise systems measure marketing outcomes, improve performance, and drive growth market by market
  • Imaginuity
  • 2,213 Reads
Future-proof your brand with an SEO and GEO strategy built for AI search, stronger visibility and qualified leads
  • Hot Dish Advertising
  • 2,301 Reads
Many factors weigh into an entrepreneur's decision to invest in a franchise, from initial and ongoing costs, profit potential, and corporate support.
  • PuroClean
  • 3,884 Reads
See how Zoom Room's flexible footprint, lower-cost site options and streamlined buildout are helping franchise owners like Mel and Shemeck Piatek create a dog-training destination without paying for a marquee address
  • Helen Bond
  • 2,216 Reads
Most franchise candidates are making decisions long before they become leads. Understanding their emotional journey can help brands build trust earlier and stay connected through every stage.
  • Franchise Ninja
  • 2,910 Reads
Checkers & Rally's is fueling its next stage of franchise growth with restaurant remodels, experienced new leadership, and expansion into non-traditional locations.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 2,538 Reads
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