McDonald’s Rolls Out a New Growth Plan As Rivals Close In: ‘There Is No Such Thing As Second Place’

After four straight quarters of growth, McDonald’s is still reinventing its menu, stores and drive-thru to keep up with the competition.

Discounts Don’t Cut It Anymore — Here’s How One Franchise Is Upping the Loyalty-Program Game

The chicken chain is trying to stand out from the pack by offering members WWE suites, NBA seats and exclusive merch drops.

Want to Open a Dairy Queen? The Company Will Hand You $150,000 Cash.

The Minneapolis-based brand is paying franchisees who open new Grill & Chill locations — and the payout gets bigger for repeat openers.

This $2 Billion Bakery Franchise Found That ‘Smaller Is Better’ and Is on Track to Hit 1,000 Stores

Inside the growth strategy of 29-year-old dessert franchise Nothing Bundt Cakes.

He Watched His Stanford Friends Become Dotcom Millionaires — Then Bought 8 Applebee’s and Became a Billionaire

Greg Flynn skipped the dotcom rush to bet on franchising. He now runs more than 3,000 outlets across seven brands and three countries. (

Family Dining Chains That Don’t Serve This Meal Saw Sales Grow 11.6%

Restaurants serving only breakfast and lunch are beating traditional family diners. Here’s the reason why.

Lowest-Cost vs. Big-Budget Burgers: Which Hamburger Franchise Investment Is Right for You?

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.

The Man Who Built 7-Eleven Into a Global Empire Had One Three-Word Motto —Here’s What It Was

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 Hotels Team With Applebee’s to Get Free Food Delivery to Your Room: ‘There’s Nothing Better Than A Burger In Bed’

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

The CEO Who Rescued Potbelly Is Now Taking Over Wendy’s — Here’s What to Expect

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.