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This Fencing Franchise Is Ready for Growth

Superior Fence & Rail nearly doubled its sales in one year. How? By stepping back and focusing on fundamentals.

What Are a Franchisee's Role and Responsibilities?

If you're going to be a franchisee, you should know exactly what's expected of you.

This Dog-Training Franchise Is Zooming Ahead

After a rough few years, Zoom Room made major changes...and has emerged as a stronger, faster, very well-behaved business.

What's the Real Damage?

Most clean-up companies just fix messes, like fire or flood damage. But 911 Restoration's new CEO saw an opportunity to help with the other emergency they often encounter: customers' emotional trauma.

Mental Health Services, Franchised

The U.S. is facing a growing mental health crisis. Ellie Mental Health wants to be the solution.

2024 BUYER'S GUIDE - 1,546 Franchises to Buy

Want to own your own business? Search this comprehensive list there's something for everyone here!

'How AI Helped My Business'- Seven companies share how AI solved their common problems, like recruiting and customer service. You can follow their lead.

There are countless ways to use artificial intelligence at your business-so many, in fact, that the possibilities can be overwhelming. That's why we're starting with the basics. Here's how seven very different companies are using AI to help tackle essential problems that most businesses experience.

What I Had to Unlearn From Google- In Big Tech, people can build and wield reputations over long periods of time. In startups, you speak through action alone.

| launched a startup after years of working in Big Tech. To succeed, I'd need an entirely new way to work and think.

AI Tools That Actually Work - 20 AI tools that you can use now

The market is full of AI tools, but which ones are legitimately useful? Here's a rundown on 20 you can use now, recommended by entrepreneurs who love them.

Your Next Assistant May Be a Bot - For decades, we've been waiting for technology that can handle tasks for us

For decades, we've been waiting for technology that can handle tedious, time-consuming tasks for us. Finally, we're on the verge of getting it.

A Tailored Teaching Approach

After figuring out what her son needed to thrive in school, Maria Washington built a flourishing Tutor Doctor franchise that gives other families the same experience.

I Know Why Your Customer Service SUCKS

That's because left my high-paying executive job, worked five low-wage frontline jobs, and experienced the problem firsthand. Here’s what learned about fixing it.

Is It Real Al, or Marketing Hype?

seemingly everything today is powered by Al.” Here's how to know what that actually MeESNS.

WHAT AI CAN DO FOR YOU NOW

First came the hype, with people claiming that AI would do everything.

Patent the Boring Stuff

Patents aren't just for cutting-edge innovations, says a leading patent lawyer. In fact, the most lucrative patents are often for mundane, humdrum things—and you might be sitting On Some.

It's Not Retirement.It's 'Flextirement.'

As older employees reach retirement age, they're increasingly asking for a \"phased retirement\" instead of leaving on a certain day. Here's why more employers are saying yes.

'Sales Is a Very Emotional Process'

If you want to lure customers away from your competitor, you can't just focus on your product. You need to understand their psychology. That’s how Element Biosciences went from being an underdog startup to an industry-disrupter bringing in 25 million a year.

The Hire That Changed Everything

What roles do you need to fill at your company? It's sometimes hard to know. Here, six leaders share the hire they didn't realize they needed and are so glad they made).

How to Get More Attention

You can't run a great business if you can’t capture people’s attention, says Gary Vaynerchuk. And today, that requires getting very creative.

Doing Good Is Good for Business

Want to grow your franchise? Invest heavily in your community.

You're Never Out of Options

An entrepreneur's path is never simple or easy-but you have more opportunities than you think.

YOUR NEXT RECRUIT COULD BE A ROBOT

Across the franchise industry, brands are putting AI to use in all kinds of novel ways. From customer service to better marketing and quality control, here's how brands are taking the leap into automation.

'MY JOB IS TO KEEP THIS BRAND HOT'

Taco Bell's new CEO is, in his words, \"not the dictionary definition of a CEO.\" But he has a vision for how to keep their winning streak going.

These Franchise Trends Are Hot!

If you're looking to buy a franchise, start with this list. We break down 10 of the industry's hottest trends, and more than 400 brands to choose from.

How He Opened 10 Franchises in 10 Years

After being laid off twice in two years, Josh Grinstead became a GYMGUYZ franchisee and now makes more than $1 million in annual revenue. Here's his playbook.

Busting 3 Major Franchising Myths

Is franchising really just for the affluent looking for a turnkey, \"easy\" path to success? No, no, and no!

Which Franchise Model Is Right for You?

There are two big ones: You're either a location-based business, or you're service-based. Here's how to decide between them.

Ready to Own Your Own Business?

This magazine is designed to help you. Here's how.

Charities Are Getting Down to Business

Nonprofits are struggling. That's why more charitable leaders are taking a page from their for-profit peers-and learning how to make money.

HOW TO ASK SOMEONE FOR A MILLION DOLLARS

Philanthropic fundraisers often get donors to give $1 million-and their tactics are useful for anyone trying to win over someone else's dollars.