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How This Founder Went From Side Hustle to 2,200 Franchises | Entrepreneur
Tony Lamb is the founder and CEO of Kona Ice, the mobile shaved ice franchise (ranked #30 on the 2025 Franchise 500) known for its tropical trucks, kid-friendly Flavorwave...
The Signs You’re Ready for Multi-Unit Franchise Ownership | Entrepreneur
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Among the nearly 850,000 franchise establishments in the U.S., almost half are operated by owners with more than one location –...
This Navy Veteran Cashed in His 401(k) to Buy a Business. Now, He Has Two Locations. | Entrepreneur
Jason Stucky never planned to own his own business. But after working at his local Color Me Mine studio in Geneva, Illinois, he couldn't resist getting more involved.Stucky is...
The Top 10 Education Franchises in 2025 | Entrepreneur
From early childhood development to specialized tutoring and test prep, the education franchise sector continues to thrive — proving that learning is always in demand. These brands aren't just...
The Real Reason You’re Still Procrastinating | Entrepreneur
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We hear it all the time: work hard, chip away a little at a time, take the first step. But when...
300 Units Sold, 1 Critical Lesson Learned for This CEO | Entrepreneur
PopUp Bagels has grown fast — 300 franchise units sold in less than a year — but even CEO Tory Bartlett, a franchise veteran brought in to oversee just...
3 Traits You Need to Succeed as a Franchisor | Entrepreneur
Franchise leaders know what it takes to build something that lasts.So we asked some of the top names in the industry to share the traits they believe separate good...
Learn How to Own a Franchise in Just 5 Days | Entrepreneur
If you've ever dreamed of being your own boss but didn't know where to start, franchising might be the perfect path for you. But, let's face it: figuring out...
The Secret Behind This Viral Bagel Brand’s Franchise Boom | Entrepreneur
PopUp Bagels, the "Not Famous But Known" brand, has built a cult following with its unique approach to bagels: They're only served hot and sold in packs of three...
She Bought a Franchise in 6 Weeks. Now It’s a $1M Business. | Entrepreneur
Rochelle Hendricks moves fast.In 2022, a decade after opening her own insurance brokerage, she decided to try her hand at the siding business — fast-tracking the purchase of an...