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These 11 Franchises Climbed the Ranks of the Franchise 500 This Year. Here's How They Did It.

These brands each jumped over 100 spots on our Franchise 500. One of them jumped 400 spots, after not even ranking last year.

Adam Soccolich

Adam Soccolich

The UPS Store Prioritizes Diversity — Here's How it's Paying Off

The shipping franchise is expanding swiftly through its Diversity Ownership Program, and that's helped it stay a top 10 franchise for seven years.

Britta Lokting

Britta Lokting

From Boozy Ice Cream to Bounce Houses, Here's How These 7 Brands Turned Fun Into a Full-Time Job

There's a whole new generation of franchises looking to capitalize on all things fun.

Madeline Garfinkle

Madeline Garfinkle

This Innovative Move Keeps Wingstop Flying High

In our Franchise 500's Top 10, the aviation-themed restaurant franchise is betting big on international expansion.

Jeff Cheatham

Jeff Cheatham

West Coast, Get Ready — Dunkin' Is Coming, and It's Bringing 'Insta-Ready' Gen Z Drinks With It

The coffee shop's sales topped $10 billion in 2021, and its coming in at #5 on our 2023 Franchise 500.

Britta Lokting

Britta Lokting

Taco Bell Uses This Little-Known Secret to Stay on Top Year After Year

The franchise is keeping cravings strong by taking enough risks to make it "cool," to both insiders and outsiders.

Nate Hopper

Focusing on These 2 Key Areas Helped Ace Hardware Capitalize on the Pandemic Sales Spike

The home improvement boom has landed the neighborhood handy store in the Top 10 of our Franchise 500.

Blaire Briody

What Popeyes' Viral Menu Strategy Can Teach You About Staying Relevant

Innovative new dishes has helped this chicken institution stay among the top five franchises in the world.

Britta Lokting

Britta Lokting

These Are the Hottest Franchises to Watch in 2023

Welcome to our annual Franchise 500 ranking! You'll learn about the industry's hottest trends and brands, and what's keeping the most resilient veterans on top, all while exploring the best franchise opportunities.

Entrepreneur Staff

Entrepreneur Staff

The Secret to Jersey Mike's Increasing Popularity? Danny DeVito and the Special Olympics Are Only Half of It.

The sandwich chain is staying true to its roots, and focused on real people, and that's helped it stay a top 10 franchise for five years in a row.

Britta Lokting

Britta Lokting

What Hampton by Hilton's 14-Year Reign as the Top Hotel Franchise Can Teach You About Customer Service

The hotel franchise, in the top 10 of our Franchise 500, is marching into the future by paying attention to its customers' evolving needs and desires.

Jeff Cheatham

Jeff Cheatham

Alicia Miller

Alicia Miller