Articles by

Carl Stoffers

Franchise Industry Descends on D.C. to Advocate for ‘Independence and Flexibility’

Hundreds of franchise leaders converged on Washington, D.C., this week for the International Franchise Association's (IFA)...

These Are the Top 10 Children’s Franchises in 2025

From swim lessons to tutoring, today's most successful children's franchises are finding innovative ways to support kids'...

A Gas Station Giant Just Bought a Restaurant Franchise for $566 Million — Here’s Why

Atlanta-based convenience store operator RaceTrac has agreed to acquire fast-casual sandwich chain Potbelly Sandwich Works in an...

Congress Makes a Major Push for Franchise Independence With a New Bipartisan Bill

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced the American Franchise Act, legislation aimed at ending years...

See Which Former Super Bowl MVP Just ‘Stole’ Danny DeVito’s Jersey Mike’s Job

Jersey Mike's is bringing a new face to the table — and he's no stranger to...

He Started a Side Hustle Selling a Product With ‘Great Margins’ — Then Grew It to 2,200 Franchises That Make Money ‘From Day One’

Tony Lamb is the founder and CEO of Kona Ice, the mobile shaved ice franchise (ranked...

10 No-Office-Required Businesses You Can Start for as Little as $5,000

Whether you're drawn to a mobile tool truck, a travel planning business you can run from home...

This Franchisee Made $2.2 Million From a Tiny Pretzel Stand. Here’s His Secret.

Randy Labosco started as a single-unit Auntie Anne's franchisee at a Florida mall 30 years ago....