Franchisees
Why Most Franchise Sales Plans Fail — and How to Fix Yours
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Strong franchise sales start with a clear process everyone actually follows every day. Educated prospects buy faster, which makes...
The Essential Explainer for All Franchise-Related Acronyms
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Becoming a franchisee involves learning a significant amount of industry-specific information and terminology, which can be overwhelming for newcomers....
Why Hustle Lied to Me About What Success Actually Looks Like
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Busy schedules can hide broken economics; profitability comes from leverage, focus and aligned customers. Niching down sharpens value, accelerates...
Weight Loss Drugs Are Changing Fast-Food Restaurant Menus
Would you like to supersize that order? Not anymore. Restaurants built on big portions are facing a new reality: Customers on GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and...
Domino’s Dominates Pizza Market With This Strategy
Domino’s is delivering big numbers in the pizza wars. While customers’ appetite for pizza has struggled lately, Domino’s U.S. sales grew 5.2%. The secret? CEO Russell Weiner focused relentlessly...
Protein Is Fast Food’s New Secret Weapon
Chains from Dunkin’ to Subway are kicking off 2026 with protein-heavy launches, pushing the nutrient from niche fitness trend to mainstream menu staple. The shift reflects growing demand for...
Shaq Built a Franchise Empire Bigger Than NBA Earnings
Shaquille O’Neal makes more money now from selling chicken sandwiches than he ever did dominating the paint. The former 7’1″ center earned $30 million at his peak in the...
5 Reasons Young Entrepreneurs Are Flocking to Franchising
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways More young entrepreneurs are pursuing franchise ownership earlier in their careers compared to generations before them. This surge is...
Could This Niche Franchise Be the Next Big Thing?
You might not have heard of onigiri rice balls, but that will soon change if Onigilly Japanese Kitchen has anything to do with it. The San Francisco-based fast-casual concept...
Why This Business Model Works Better Than Starting a Business From Scratch
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Micro-franchising lowers capital, risk and skill barriers, turning proven brands into accessible paths to ownership. Collaborative and micro-franchise models...