Carl Stoffers
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Lawmakers Introduced a Bill to Make the Current Version of the Joint Employer Rule Permanent. Here's What It Means for the U.S. Franchise Industry.
After years of back-and-forth regulatory changes, a new bill aims to bring long-awaited clarity to the franchise industry.
Love Cars and Want to Own a Business? Start With These 10 Automative Brands.
Whether you're interested in tool distribution, car washes or quick-lube service, these 10 automotive franchises are the top performers of 2025, based on the Franchise 500 Rankings.
After 14 Years as an RN, She Opened the Business She Always Wanted to See — And Reached $1.3 Million
Rachel Wommack knew there had to be a better way to care for seniors, so she launched a business and proved it.
This Franchise Gives Veterans a $40,000 Head Start to Build Generational Wealth — No Fee Required
PJ's Coffee launched its Veteran Franchise License Giveaway nearly a decade ago to help military vets transition to civilian life through entrepreneurship.
These Are the Top Cleaning Franchises in 2025 — With Startup Costs As Low As $5,000
These top-ranked cleaning franchises combine steady demand, low startup costs and recurring revenue to offer some of the most accessible business opportunities today.
Here's What the 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill' Means for the Franchise Industry
The legislation includes tax changes that affect more than 800,000 franchise businesses nationwide.
Recently Edited Content by Carl Stoffers
Networking Is the Most Underrated Business Skill. Here's How to Get It Right.
Technical skills matter, but relationships are what move the needle. Here's how to build a network that actually works.
4 Reasons Why Local Entrepreneurship Is the Secret Weapon of Great Franchises
Community-driven leaders not only strengthen customer relationships but also innovate and elevate the brand, proving that the best franchises are built on the foundation of trust, collaboration and local intuition.
Thinking About Scaling From a Single Unit to Multi-Unit Ownership? Here's What You Need to Know.
Scaling from a single franchise location to multiple units demands new systems, deeper trust and a shift in how you lead.
Want to Own a Franchise? This 3-Tier Approach Can Help You Choose Wisely.
Instead of trying to find the magic unicorn franchise to match an individual, flip the script. Check out the 3 tiers that largely determine successful franchise businesses.
What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know About Intellectual Property
Discover how savvy entrepreneurs protect their ideas, inventions, and innovations with smart intellectual property strategies that help build lasting success and outsmart the competition.
This LGBTQ+ CEO Built a Brand on Honesty. It Started With One Personal Video.
I spent years helping people show the heart behind their business — but I wasn't showing mine, and the day I finally did changed how I lead.
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