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Category archives: Franchise 500
#1 on the Franchise 500: How McDonald’s Evolved With Its Customer
The #1 company on our annual Franchise 500 list is a master class in staying power.
Which Franchise is Right For You? Follow These Steps
In this excerpt from The Franchisee Handbook, by iFranchise Group CEO Mark Siebert, learn how to narrow the field to boost your chances of success
How These 6 Franchises Have Thrived For Decades
Six companies have been on our Franchise 500 list for at least 38 of the 40 years we’ve produced the ranking. Here are their secrets.
Five Ways to Finance a Franchise
Franchisees share how they pulled together the cash to open their own franchise.
To Make 1-800-Got-Junk A Success, Its Founder Had To Rethink Everything (Including Himself)
1-800-Got-Junk was a runaway success, so much so that founder Brian Scudamore didn’t know how else to grow. So he considered: what other services do my customers need?
The Top 5 Business Service Franchises From the Franchise 500
Open a franchise and help others with their businesses, too.
Best in Service: The 105 Top Suppliers for Franchises in 2018
Our first-ever ranking of the companies that help franchises thrive.
The Top 10 Franchises You Can Buy for Less Than $100,000
These 10 franchises can cost less than six figures, and they all rank in the top 40 of our Franchise 500.
It’s National Hot Dog Day! Here Are Our Top 3 Hot Dog Franchises.
If you really, really love hot dogs, then odds are you’ll really, really love these franchises.