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From Philly cheese steaks to stuffed pitas, meet the companies devouring the competition.

Want to start a business, but don't want to deal with an office or a storefront? These are the franchises for you.

Our annual Franchise 500 listing reveals 14 sectors where franchising is booming with opportunity. Here's a look.

New franchises are holding their own against older competition

Here's a look at three of the most popular industries in this year's Franchise 500 and the trends that are shaping their future.

From burgers to child care to staying fit, our annual list of trends in the franchise world shows where to consider putting your money to make money.

Franchises with lower costs of entry can make it easier to be your own boss. Here's a look at the strategies behind low-cost franchising and where to find successful opportunities.

Franchising is exploding in international markets, from Latin America to Asia to Europe and beyond. Here's a look at the franchises leading the worldwide expansion, along with insight on how to succeed on the global stage.

Our annual list of new businesses in the world of franchising. Plus, a look at four franchisors with innovative, fresh approaches.

The caring business is booming. Here's a look at two franchisees in the niche.

Use our list of 30 child-, health- and senior-care franchises to find the right opportunity for you.

Veterans have myriad opportunities for franchise success--often at special rates. Here's a look at some of the best options.

Lonnie Helgerson has headed up Ident-A-Kid, Expetec and Computer Doctor, but he's also a veteran of the U.S. Army. Helgerson's latest company combines his knowledge of both worlds.

Snap-on Tools franchisee Greg Welch puts training into action.

Our annual list of low-cost franchises.

BookKeeping Express helps small-business owners virtually manage the back office.

Lower startup costs helped this seasoned cruiser live her dream to share her passion for on-ship vacations.

Sometimes the best ideas for launching a business can start right at your kitchen table--and stay there

Coffee News owner and CEO Bill Buckley left the financial industry to start a Coffee News franchise out of his home.

Three top franchise consultants share their views on what makes a franchise company a winner.

Find out what makes great franchises tick in our Best of the Best list for 2011

Our list of the top restaurant franchises--and how to be innovative when it comes to the most important meal of the day.

Interested in franchising, but don't know where to begin? Why not start with what's hot?

New business opportunities are poised to make their mark, with 58 franchises joining our ranking

This is spinal tap. Actually, it's chiropractic services making its debut at No. 1 on our Top New Franchises list.

Check out our list of the systems that outpaced the rest amid a challenging economic environment.

Value. Affordability. Service. That's the winning combination for success in this year's Franchise 500.

Listen up, franchisors. Craft a winning disclosure document by avoiding these pitfalls.

From pets to moving and storage services, the top 10 franchise industries you should know about.

From cruising to carpet cleaning, you'll find plenty of opportunities on our list of the Top 100 Low-Cost Franchises.