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Can You Open a Chick-fil-A Restaurant in the U.S. in 2026?
Chick-fil-A reached roughly $23.9 billion in U.S. systemwide sales in 2025 across 2,863 franchised and company-operated restaurants, with a median per-store sales figure of about $9.1 million, per Fortune and QSR Magazine coverage of the brand's 2026 FDD. The brand…
How to Start an Ice Cream Shop in the U.S. in 2026: Costs, Licenses & Step-by-Step Guide
The U.S. ice cream shop industry generated approximately $7.4 billion in revenue in 2026, with 12,780 establishments, according to IBISWorld. Driven by premium flavors, dairy-free options, and mobile concepts, the industry offers opportunities for independent businesses and ice cream franchise…
How Much Does a Franchise in the U.S. Cost in 2026?
Franchise costs in the United States vary from under $10,000 for a home-based unit at the lowest end to more than $5 million for a capital-intensive brick-and-mortar concept. There is no single published average, and the only citable figure for…
Top 10 Most Profitable Franchises in the U.S. in 2026
The 2026 Franchise Disclosure Documents now cover a full year of 2025 results, and several brands disclose more than average sales. Some publish EBITDA, operating cash flow or store-level margins for franchised units. This guide looks at the most profitable…
Jobs That Won’t Be Replaced by AI in the U.S. in 2026
The U.S. economy is projected to add 5.9 million jobs between 2025 and 2035, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, while artificial intelligence reshapes office, media and computer roles. Jobs that won't be replaced by AI tend to share…
Opus Training Platform: How It Helps Franchises Streamline Training and Operations
Franchise networks hire, train and replace frontline staff continuously, often across dozens of independently owned locations. Opus is a New York software company that sells a mobile training platform built for that workforce, and it joined the International Franchise Association…
How to Start a Juice Bar and Smoothie Business in the U.S. in 2026: Costs, Licenses & Step-by-Step Guide
The juice bar industry has grown 5.3% annually over the past five years, reaching roughly 5,700 establishments. With average profit margins near 5% and rising demand for functional beverages, this guide explores the costs, licenses, operational steps, and franchise opportunities…
Can You Open an Insomnia Cookies Store in the U.S. in 2026?
Insomnia Cookies passed its 350th location in November 2025 and projects more than 75 openings in 2026. Not one of them will be sold to a franchisee. The late-night cookie chain has no franchise program in the United States, and…
Can You Open a Voodoo Doughnut Shop in the U.S. in 2026 ?
Founded in a single Portland storefront in 2003, Voodoo Doughnut ran 24 shops across nine states by October 2025. That network grew on the company's own capital and on private equity backing, not on franchisees. This article covers what the…
Can You Open a Suka Sushi Restaurant in the U.S. in 2026?
A patent-pending tube that pushes a sushi roll up bite by bite turned a small Manhattan storefront into a social video destination in late 2025. Suka Sushi now runs two takeout locations in New York City, and neither is a…
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