This Franchisee Owns 112 Restaurants and Gives Ownership Stakes to His Staff: ‘It Helps Them Know It’s a Team’

Wade Oney, President of Bam-Bamy Pizza, gives his managers, supervisors and executives a piece of the business.

How Cereal Milk Matcha and Pink Mermaid 7 Fizz Are Fueling 7 Brew’s Biggest Growth Yet: ‘The Industry Hasn’t Been Disrupted in a Long Time’

7 Brew didn’t exist in 2017. It’s now closing in on 1,000 locations with customer volume one franchisee calls ‘insane.’

She Ate at Denny’s Before She Set a Record Rowing Solo Across the Pacific — Here’s the Surprising Way the Chain Responded

When world record holder Kelsey Pfendler turned out to be a fan, Denny’s leaned in, without trying to sell anything.

They Bet Everything to Turn a Simple Snack into a Restaurant Brand. Now They’re on Track for $20 Million in Revenue.

Kyle and Maggie Gordon wanted to elevate this food from a mere side note or appetizer to the main dish.

Mrs. Fields and TCBY Once Had Over 3,500 Stores Combined. Now Their New Boss Wants to Rebuild From 213.

The once ubiquitous brands have lost their luster. Rich Screnci wants them to return to their former glory.

Ready to Own a Franchise? Here’s What to Ask Before You Buy 

Before buying a franchise, ask the right questions about the brand’s track record, financial performance, support system and culture to determine whether it’s the right fit for your goals.

He Got Hooked on SweatHouz as a Customer. Now He’s CEO of More Than 100 Studios.

Nico Varano used to evaluate businesses for a living. Then a boxing injury led him into SweatHouz’s private suites — he never left.

This Father-Son Duo Built a $103 Million Business From a Single Location: ‘It’s Been Quite a Run.’

Terry and Andy Kurth are the father-son team behind Weed Man’s largest multi-unit franchise ownership group.

He Left TGI Fridays to Run a Small Breakfast Franchise. Now It’s the Biggest in the Country.

Under CEO Ricky Richardson, Eggs Up Grill has quadrupled in size — and become the largest actively franchising breakfast brand in U.S.

Krispy Kreme’s Doughnut-Decorating Robots Were a ‘Supermessy’ Disaster. Now It’s Hiring Humans.

The doughnut chain brought in humans to decorate limited-edition Harry Potter and He-Man designs for the social media crowd.