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Rafael Alvarez spent three decades building a tax-preparation franchise trusted by the Latino community. Now he's preparing for rapid growth and national expansion.

That's how Christine Schindler turned a raw technology into a popular tool to make restaurants safer.

It can be done successfully, but there are nuances to consider when rethinking your recruiting and hiring process.

We checked in with Mauro Guillén, a leading sociologist and economist, to find out.

During the pandemic, entrepreneurs shared information like never before. That's not going away.

Community Engagement is about more than just social media interactions. Cara Sabin, CEO of Sundial Brands, offers advice on being relevant today - and tomorrow.

Before making a tough decision that impacts your team's future, Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price has a simple suggestion: Ask them for advice. It worked for him.

Dan Murphy is an Army vet and a former NCAA athlete who knows the power of community. Now, as COO of the gym franchise D1 Training, his business is only as strong as its weakest link.

Dee Clemmons had experienced the brand as a customer, and it made her feel at peace. Now she's out to share that feeling.

Fashion is all about insider status, but to truly innovate, these founders wanted to break away from the pack.

5 multi-unit franchisees, ranging from 2 locations to 770, share their experience.

What started as a goofy Instagram account is now a fast-growing wine empire, thanks to its founders' ability to make its followers (and customers) feel like part of the conversation.

Cheryl Leung's Hong Kong-based fashion brand is months ahead U.S. businesses in terms of recovery. Here's what she says you should expect.

Their stories prove that if you look hard enough, opportunity is everywhere.

To lead through challenging times, Thoughtspot CEO Sudheesh Nair is making sure his team has more information than they need.

A father-daughter duo sees Real Property Managment as a way to create generational wealth.

For employers, the pressure's on to keep staff safe and happy as the world adapts to remote work. A new report illustrates how they're doing, and the various ways both men and women workers need more support.

It's a splashy way to defend your company, but can it actually help protect it?

Bookshop.org founder and CEO Andy Hunter wanted to give indie booksellers a way to benefit from online sales. When those stores were forced to temporarily close their doors, his new platform became a lifeline. And he had to scale, fast.

Ariela Safira built a space to deliver affordable, targeted mental healthcare. Before she could open her doors, her city entered quarantine. Here's how she redesigned her business to deliver care during the crisis.

The founder and creative director of Ban.do wants to help her team, customers, and people everywhere prioritize their own wellness.

SpeedPro president and CEO Larry Oberly is haunted by some of his earliest missteps as a manager. But today, that's made him a better boss.

Minhthe Nguyen used to be an overworked Silicon Valley engineer. Now, as a uBreakiFix franchisee, he's still overworked -- but happier than ever.

Kathryn Duryea didn't want Ikea dishes, and she didn't want fancy china. And she bet other people her age felt the same.

The founder of the $2 billion business shares how she's grown as a leader, how she pays it forward, and how she handles bad news.

Michelle Kennedy launched the Peanut app to help moms. But now, the app is out to help all women.

By starting at the bottom, Lara Merriken got a quick education to food-product sales and marketing.

The entrepreneur turned a YouTube channel into a lifestyle brand, including a book, restaurants, and TV gigs. Her guiding principle: Treat every step as an education.

The #7 company on our Franchise 500 list attracts first-time gym-goers with low prices and a shame-free environment.

CEO Moj Mahdara is helping brands across industries connect with the next generation of consumers.