The Most Profitable Food Franchises to Own in 2026
Interested in opening a restaurant of your own? We’ve compiled the most profitable food franchises you should consider in 2026. Check out our top picks!
restoration franchise
No Slow Months: How Mathnasium’s Membership Model Works
If you're considering investing in a tutoring franchise, summer might scare you. You grow accustomed to the steady income stream during the school year, but what happens when enrollment dips because everyone is on vacation? The unpredictability of academic enrichment businesses is an understandable source of anxiety for anyone considering this industry. Yet, it doesn't have to be. Depending on what business model your tutoring business follows, anxiety doesn't have to be the norm.
How to Finance Multi-Unit Franchise Growth
There are a few significant differences in financing a multi-unit franchise versus a single unit. Here's what you need to know about financing your multi-unit franchise.
What Are the Most Profitable Franchises of 2026?
What are the most profitable franchises of 2026? We get into it in this episode of the podcast.
How to Find and Compare the Most Profitable Franchise Opportunities
Every business owner wants to make money, but it’s not always easy to predict from the outset whether your business venture will turn a profit. And although there are no guarantees—even with a franchise—there are ways to identify and evaluate profitable franchise opportunities that offer the best chance of success.
Video: 5 Key Steps to Owning a Franchise
There are several steps to owning a franchise- here are 5 key ones. We at Franchise Business Review are here to support your franchise buying journey. We are the definitive resource for franchisee satisfaction. That means we survey hundreds of franchise brands (that means thousands of franchisees) yearly to determine who is happy owning their franchise. With that data, we figure out what franchises are the best to own and share them with you. We've got our Top 200 Awards list and many more. Any business you see on our site scores high in franchisee satisfaction.
What Is It Like Being a Woman in Franchising?
On the podcast, we talk to a female franchisee about what it's like being a woman in franchising in 2026. We share data from female franchisees from our Women in Franchising trends report.
Plan Your Franchise Exit Before You Invest
When you're excited about buying a franchise, the last thing on your mind is how you'll eventually leave it. Yet, considering your exit before you invest can make for a smarter franchise buying experience. It might mean the difference between buying a job and building a legacy.
What Is It Like to Own a Retail Franchise?
Jason Sharp’s journey from corporate healthcare to owning a pool supply franchise in Alabama reveals the real secret to success: building a community-focused team and letting your leadership shine behind the scenes. Discover how Jason’s strategic approach and operational systems turned a stagnant business into a thriving enterprise, even amidst COVID chaos.
12 Resources for LGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurs and Franchisees
Nearly two in three LGBTQIA+ U.S. adults have experienced discrimination. For those looking for a more inclusive culture, franchising can be the perfect opportunity for the entrepreneurial-minded to create a workplace environment that welcomes all while also building wealth. However, it’s important to recognize that there are barriers that hold back LGBTQIA+ people from pursuing business ownership. Explore this comprehensive list of resources for funding, networking, and mentoring opportunities for LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs.