A bill in Congress could reshape franchisor support. Here's what to ask before you buy a franchise, whether or not it passes.

Robin co-owns two Travelin' Tom's Coffee Trucks in Mystic, Connecticut, alongside her sister and her friend. This trio loves the hustle and bustle of this food and beverage truck and shares their insight from their first year of ownership.

Heidi is a RIght At Home franchisee in Florida with two locations. She has 140 employees and knows her business has helped countless families navigate the challenges of aging in their homes.

Audrey Ryder and Toni King own 7 YogaSix franchises. In this episode of the podcast, they talk about working together as a couple and doing their due diligence while investigating franchise brands. They also share their insights from managing people at their various studios.

The majority of franchise opportunities available today are with companies that are under 100 locations. That said, you don’t have to invest in a big franchise company in order to be successful as a franchise owner. Explore the top emerging franchises of 2026 and learn what to research before investing in a fast-growing new brand.

Brian and Heather Biddulph are the husband-and-wife team behind Kitchen Tune-Up in the Akron-Canton area. Before starting their remodeling business, their careers looked very different. Brian spent years in real estate and renovating homes from top to bottom, while Heather taught math and later coached educators worldwide to strengthen mathematics instruction. That journey eventually led them to Kitchen Tune-Up, where they now have the privilege of transforming kitchens into spaces that are both beautiful and functional for the families who gather there every day. They began with one territory and now have two, with eight employees.