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Life Is Short

In the early days of my first startup, PlanGrid, our cofounder Antoine Hersen-who was only 29 at the time-died of cancer. We lived and worked from a house in Sunnyvale together, and he programmed until his last days.

What It Takes to Be the Best

Every issue, we ask a franchisor: Who's a top-performing franchisee, and what are they doing right? This time, meet Nir Katularu of Painting with a Twist.

The Expansion Plan Man

Yogurtland's founder doesn't just open new units. He opens new food concepts, too. Here, Phillip Chang explains how to grow by expanding your mission.

THEY'RE GOING TO KILL ME

Two decades ago, OMAIR TARIQ survived a nightmare that left him with deep trauma. But the ordeal also gave him a ravenous drive to succeed. And he funneled that ambition into founding a billion-dollar business.

Bye-Bye, Marketing Dollars?

When economies go south, so do marketing spends. But that might not make sense for you.

What You Don't Learn on Wall Street

As a corporate attorney, I knew how to get results. But when I launched DIBS with influencer Courtney Shields, she taught me that my way wasn't the only way.

How to Overcome Anything

The last few years have turned our world upside down, and many see dark clouds on the horizon. It’s tempting to let regret, grief, or fear consume us. But if we are not in control of what happens, we are also far from helpless. Here are four ways to conquer crisis when it comes your way.

Are You an Entrepreneur... or a Systempreneur?

It's the first question any potential franchisee should ask themselves. Here’s how to find the answer.

Betty Buzz – Every Little Detail

Do you obsess? Overthink? Plan to perfection? Blake Lively used to hide those instincts in herself-but by learning to channel them, she built a business that's selling millions.

How Much Can I Make?

It's what everybody wants to know before buying a franchise-and although there's no guaranteed answer, you can learn a lot by asking the right questions. Here's how.

What the Big Moment Looks Like

Want to be a franchisee? The last big step is often called "Discovery Day," where you decide to sign...or not! We followed four people on their big moment at Unleashed Brands.

How To Be A Wealthy Franchisee

Some franchisees are slaves to their businesses. Others make great money and still have time to enjoy their lives. What's the difference? Mindset and execution.

Here Comes the Fun

What's next in franchising? These seven newer brands (who didn't make our ranking this year) are introducing bold, fresh ideas to the world.

SHOULD YOU BUY A FRANCHISE DURING A BAD ECONOMY?

The answer is yes, so long as you buy wisely. That's why today's potential franchisees are asking tougher questions before signing on.

THE FRANCHISE 500'S BIG MOVERS

Some brands leapt more than 100 spots on our list this year. What did they do right? We asked them.

TOP 10 LEADERS OF THE FRANCHISE 500

MEET THE LEADERS OF THE FRANCHISE 500

I Saw the Sign

by Brooke Schnittman, founder, Coaching With Brooke

Go Ahead, Steal a Leadership Style

To become the best leader you can be, you must start by being a version of the leaders you most admire.

Gear to Kick Off the Year

2023 is all about mixing business with pleasure. Emmy Award-winning gear expert Mario Armstrong has the latest equipment to get you going.

This Word Helps You Go Viral

It's hard to light up the internet. But according to one of today’s hottest viral agencies, it becomes a little easier when you take this approach. by JASON FEIFER

Cana Boss and an Employee Swap Roles?

These two women at the creative agency Marine Lane did it, and they say it’s the perfect arrangement. Here, they extol the virtues of what they call the boomerang boss.’

Do Not 'Agree to Disagree'

That's just called avoiding the issue. There’s a better way to handle disagreements—and for the guys behind Smart Passive Income, it became their guiding principle.

Consumers Aren't Buying Products. They’re Buying You.

Your story matters a lot more than you think, according to emerging research. Here's how to make Sure it sings—and Sells.

Hey, Don’t Throw That Away!

Need a business idea? Identify a problem, then repeatedly try to solve it. That’s how Divert’s founders built a big business out of food waste.

Getting Top Talent to Stick Around

The best workers have plenty of options, so employers must get creative to keep them. Here, six business leaders describe their strongest retention strategies.

How to Save an Iconic Brand

When Barbie sales were falling, Mattel asked Richard Dickson to help save the famous toy. To do it, he drew up a four-part playbook.

What Will They Remember?

We want to give people a lot of value. But they may appreciate us more if we give a little less.

Winners Quit. Quitters Win.

Quitting is deeply misunderstood, says decision-making expert Annie Duke. You must stop thinking of it as failure, and start thinking of it as a strategy for growth.

Franchising For Heroes – A Coach for Heroes

Veteran Christopher Harvey took the long road to success. Now he has a new mission: He wants to make the journey a little easier for people like him.

Freedom From the Desk

This tech can help you nail deadlines on a layover, present virtually on your feet, and more.