Getting to know the customers of franchise restaurants doesn’t just come down to the in-person conversations at the register anymore. It’s a much more complex process involving consumer data, which is ...

Restaurant franchise performance management has followed a predictable pattern: review financial results, identify underperforming locations, and work with operators to correct course. The challenge ...

As the cost to open and operate restaurants continues to rise, some investors and franchisees are looking to non-restaurant brands to expand their portfolios. The co-founder of giant Yum Brands ...

As Q4 of 2025 approaches franchised restaurant operators are entering a critical stretch. Franchising continues to outperform many sectors of the economy in growth rate hiring and total output. The ...

If you’ve ever wanted to be your own boss and start a business, becoming a franchisee within the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry might be right for you. With customers focused increasingly on ...

In the franchising world, food still reigns supreme. Almost a quarter of the 1,023 companies that applied for this year’s Franchise 500 were food-based franchises, and half of the companies that ...

Tariffs, interest rates, and weakening consumer sentiment are top concerns among business owners across industries. Some companies are raising prices, and others are dramatically cutting costs and ...

To view our entire 2026 Franchise 500 list, including category rankings, click HERE. You may not know me, but if you’ve ever had a plate lunch (two scoops of rice and a scoop of mac salad with your ...