The 10 Hottest Trends in Franchising in 2026

Want to buy into a buzzy business? Look no further than these franchises.

A SpongeBob Menu Boosted Burger King’s Traffic 19%. Now Every Chain Wants a Piece of Hollywood.

This summer alone, KFC, Papa Johns, Dunkin, Wendy’s and Subway all have major film promotions launching.

How a Free Cookie Became This Hotel Brand’s Most Valuable Asset

DoubleTree’s 700-plus hotels hand out more than 20 million chocolate chip cookies a year. The cookie has even been baked in space.

Five Reasons You Can’t Miss the 2026 IFA World Franchise Show

Thousands of prospective franchisees will be in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to network, connect, and meet with hundreds of premium franchises from around the world. Here’s why this event is a must-attend.

KFC Went From Seven Straight Losing Quarters to Three Straight Winning Ones — Here’s the Recipe for Their Turnaround

To reinvigorate the company, KFC’s new president, Catherine Tan-Gillespie, tried something unusual — she told customers the truth.

These Are The Top 10 Chicken Franchises in 2026

Whether you’re seeking an established name or a fast-growing concept, these chicken franchises provide the biggest opportunities right now.

He Gave Up Medical School to Make Better Ice Cream in His Parents’ Garage. Now He Has 16 Locations and $6.8 Million in Annual Sales.

Danny Golik built a machine named Lola that flash-freezes orders in under six minutes. CEO David Leonardo is now scaling it nationwide.

Arby’s Was Written Off. Then This Investor Rescued It. Now He Wants to Do the Same Thing for Pizza Hut.

The private equity firm circling Pizza Hut turned Arby’s into a $20 billion empire. Now it wants another comeback story.

From Stranded at Sea to a Lucrative Travel Business: How One Couple Turned a Side Hustle into the Life They Always Wanted

Join us for a free webinar to find out how these owners built the business of their dreams thanks to the power of franchising.