When you hear someone ask, "What is your favorite restaurant chain?" you likely aren't paying attention to the nuance behind the question. What comes to mind is likely your most visited fast food ...

Popeyes and Wendy’s believe that improving the way their restaurants are run is key to turning their sales around. So they’re ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The iconic drive-in chain is restructuring dozens of locations as part of a major operational shift.

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 ...