Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A decade ago, a service franchisee would show up to handle a job estimate with a clipboard, a few blank customer forms and a BIC pen ...

Franchise operators are more successful when they are involved with a home office that's developed effective communication tools. Franchisees can implement special deals, new products, menu changes ...

The telephone is not the most exciting subject one can write about and initially might not raise much interest. Today, franchisors and franchisees can communicate using email, texting, and social ...

Cruise Planners franchise owners and agents learned about the many cool tools CP Headquarters is introducing to help them sell more travel. // Photo by Susan J. Young New tools and resources ...

Automotive franchises continue to thrive by blending convenience, technology and strong brand recognition. Mobile tool businesses and quick-service concepts dominate the top rankings in 2025. Several ...

A decade ago, a service franchisee would show up to handle a job estimate with a clipboard, a few blank customer forms and a BIC pen (hopefully, one that still had some ink left in the cartridge.) ...

The automotive industry continues to evolve, driven by innovation, convenience and consumer demand for faster, more efficient service. In 2025, the top-performing automotive franchises aren't just ...