Franchises

2026 update: can you actually buy a Starbucks franchise? The short answer is no, not in the United States. Starbucks does not sell traditional franchises in the US or Canada. Its founder long argued that franchising would weaken the company culture, so standalone stores are run by Starbucks itself. What Starbucks does offer is a […]

Anytime Fitness is the world’s largest co-ed 24-hour gym franchise, with thousands of clubs worldwide. Its model is simple: smaller gyms open around the clock with key-fob access, run with a lean staff. This guide covers what an Anytime Fitness franchise costs in 2026, what owners report earning, and how to decide whether it’s right […]

Dunkin’ is one of America’s best-known coffee and breakfast brands, with thousands of locations and a menu now led by beverages rather than doughnuts. Since Inspire Brands acquired Dunkin’ in 2020, the company has been headquartered in Atlanta and grouped with brands like Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings and Sonic. This guide covers what a Dunkin’ […]

Wawa has one of the most loyal followings of any convenience store chain, so it’s no surprise that many entrepreneurs search for a Wawa franchise. The short answer: you can’t buy one. Wawa doesn’t franchise; it owns and operates its stores. This guide explains how Wawa is owned, how it’s expanding in 2026, what each […]

2026 update: what it really takes to own a Toyota dealership Toyota does not sell dealerships like a typical franchise with a fixed fee. New Toyota locations ("open points") are rare and awarded by Toyota itself. For almost everyone, owning a Toyota dealership means buying an existing one, and those have never been more expensive. […]

2026 update: who owns Topgolf now, and can you franchise one? Topgolf changed hands. In November 2025, Topgolf Callaway Brands agreed to sell a 60% stake in Topgolf to private equity firm Leonard Green and Partners in a deal that valued the business at about $1.1 billion. That is roughly half the $2 billion valuation […]