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OfficeZilla is stomping on its big box store competition.

A domestic maker of binoculars takes on the best European optics, one satisfied customer at a time.

A world traveler brings home flavors to savor.

Tastes have changed, and fast casual restaurants are catching up.

Â鶹Éç stops the presses for a Q&A with Chris Andrews, an AlphaGraphics franchisee.

A serial entrepreneur launches his third pizza startup and gives franchisees the freedom of choice.

Starting a concept from square one isn't easy. But being first to market can put you one step closer to becoming the next big thing.

Loyalty and ambition drive a U.S. success story.

With affordable pricing, convenient locations and online scheduling systems, franchising is making health and beauty services accessible to all.

A Canadian franchise is taking poutine to the next gut-busting level.

Low-cost franchises are proving lucrative for those willing to put the time and energy into building them up.

ApplePie Capital serves up a fresh financing model.

MaxOut Strength Systems went through a serious rough period.

Former Hooters owner is back in business at Twin Peaks.

A staffing franchise helps U.S. employers keep pace with a just-in-time work force.

Australians are franchise fanatics -- and their eyes are on U.S. expansion.

While his employees performed community services, the restaurant owner performed a charitable act of his own.

Sometimes, even the most trusted brands may find themselves in need of an extreme makeover.

After 30 years, a savvy business owner switched tactics, and things are going along swimmingly.

Blo, an international franchise, attracted the attention of Gwyneth Paltrow and others.

MakeSpace is thinking outside the box when it comes to storage.

Once in the minority, multi-unit franchisees control more than 75 percent of franchised restaurants.

A TV-based caregiving platform keeps the elderly in touch

The most successful franchises have a few strengths and strategies in common. Here's how they play to win.

A little friendly competition translated into a big jump in sales.

The Halal Guys dish on opening a franchise of brick-and-mortar eateries.

Lisa Kornstein's clothing boutique is using a semi-absentee model, allowing her to manage her health and her business.

Denny's is aiming to be a grand slam in Manhattan.

With low startup costs, rapid returns and the ability to operate independently, mobile franchises are putting anything and everything on wheels.

Audra De Vera's investigative skills helped her solve the mystery of why the taco joint wasn't doing well. Then, she fixed it.