Tracy Stapp Herold

Franchising is evolving — find out how leading brands are staying relevant and ahead of the competition.

To appear in our Hall of Fame, a brand must have ranked in the Franchise 500 consecutively for 25 years or more.

To appear in our Hall of Fame, a brand must have ranked in the Franchise 500 consecutively for 25 years or more.

If you want to buy into a business that's booming, this is your ticket.

If you want to stay on the cutting edge of the franchise industry, these are the companies to consider.

In one of the industry's most competitive categories, these brands rise above the rest.

We've ranked the top brand across every conceivable franchise category.

We asked top franchisors what they're doing to stay on top — and the traits they say helped them succeed.

Want to know which businesses to go to, when your franchise needs some help? Here are the best of the best.

Considering taking your business abroad? Follow a proven path with these outstanding international franchises.