Whether you’re seeking a lower barrier to entry or a household name, these burger brands on the 2026 Franchise 500 offer opportunities at every investment level.

Toshifumi Suzuki, known as “The God of Retail,” started with one Tokyo store and built up an empire with tens of thousands of locations.

Wyndham Rewards members can now get free Applebee’s delivery to their hotel rooms with orders over $15 — plus bonus points.

Bob Wright led Potbelly’s turnaround and sold it for $566 million. Now he’s trying to save a burger chain that’s closed 300 locations.

Doughnuts aren’t just a guilty pleasure. They represent a significant and growing business opportunity.

A bankruptcy court approved the sale of the company — which owns Twin Peaks, Johnny Rockets, and Fazoli’s — in four separate deals.

Some pizza restaurant franchisees are returning to the glory days of the 1980s and customers just can’t get enough.

To stand out, chains are borrowing ‘drops’ from sneaker culture, serving up merch and food to restaurant fans.

The coffee chain, which fled Canada in 2018 after losing a $16.4 million lawsuit, is betting on younger customers for its second chance.

Daniel Boone spent two decades selling couches before deciding his next venture had to focus on health. His son Ethan joined him.