franchising From "The Year of the Pause" to "The Year of the Launch" Download Your Copy We aren’t even a week into the new year and it’s happening already. But first, a brief look back. Last year, 2025, was a strange year for those of us working with aspiring entrepreneurs who were exploring franchise ownership. Many began. Many became afraid and By Will Huffhine • 2 min read
franchising A Modern, Clean-Care Franchise Opportunity Transforming the $29 Billion Nail Industry Download 18-Page PDF For years, the beauty and self-care industries have been some of the most reliable—and resilient—sectors in franchising. But within these industries, one category has stood out as both highly profitable and surprisingly underserved: nail care. With an estimated market size of more than By Will Huffhine • 4 min read
franchising A Franchise That Hits It Out of the Park Food, Beverages, and Baseball By Will Huffhine • 4 min read
franchising 7-Eleven and the Convenience of Consistency Part 12 of a 30-Part Series By Will Huffhine • 2 min read
franchising A Haircut and a Vision—The Rise of Service Franchises Part 11 of a 30-Part Series By Will Huffhine • 2 min read
franchising The Franchise Playbook Gets Published Part 10 of a 30-Part Series By Will Huffhine • 3 min read
franchising Holiday Inn—Making Travel Predictable Part 9 of a 30-Part Series By Will Huffhine • 2 min read
franchising Suburbs, Supermarkets, and the Franchise Boom Part 8 of a 30-Part Series By Will Huffhine • 2 min read
franchising Howard Johnson and the Rise of Franchised Lodging Part 7 of a 30-Part Series By Will Huffhine • 3 min read
franchising A Colonel, a Pressure Cooker, and a Big Idea Part 6 of a 30-Part Series By Will Huffhine • 3 min read
franchising General Motors and the Franchise Dealership Model Part 5 of a 30-Part Series By Will Huffhine • 2 min read
franchising The First Food Franchises—White Castle and the Birth of Brand Trust Part 4 of a 30-Part Series By Will Huffhine • 2 min read
