A PuroClean Family Business
This PuroClean franchisee truly has a family business. Read about his experience moving from carpet cleaning to PuroClean. He’s most proud of the way his business shows up for his community.
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Kona Ice Founder Tony Lamb: Building A Franchise Empire
This podcast episode features Tony Lamb, the founder and CEO of Kona Ice (among other brands). Eric Stites, FBR’s founder, sits down for a talk about how Kona started, where it’s going, and what Tony sees in the future of franchising.
Should I Buy a McDonald’s Franchise? Costs and Comparisons
Thinking of owning a McDonald’s franchise? While its brand recognition and sales remain strong nearly 90 years later, see how well the venerable burger franchise fares when it comes to the competition. Is a McDonald’s franchise restaurant worth the investment in 2026? Get a breakdown of the costs, requirements, sales numbers, and award-winning alternatives before you invest.
Which Franchises Make the Most Money?
Understand how to identify profitable franchises that offer the greatest opportunity to build meaningful long-term wealth. Avoid common pitfalls and see which franchises were rated highest by franchise owners for 2026.
Multi-Unit Two Maids Franchisee Thriving in NY
Christa Mruz, alongside her husband Javier Cruz, owns 2 Two Maids territories in New York and Connecticut. They’ve had their business for 9 years and are always learning and improving. Read their story!
Explore Our Awards Lists
Every year, we survey over 30,000 franchisees to determine the best franchises to own. We ask them questions about training, support, initial investment, franchisee community, and more. With the insights we gather, we make the following lists. No brand can pay to be on these lists, they appear because of their good data. Because of that good data, we at FBR can recommend them wholeheartedly.
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From A to Franchisee is Franchise Business Review’s podcast for people seriously exploring franchise ownership. Each episode breaks down what actually matters in franchise research, from validation and due diligence to financial realities and day-to-day ownership, with insights from industry experts and real franchise owners.
It is designed to help listeners ask smarter questions, avoid common missteps, and make confident, well-informed decisions about whether franchising is right for them.
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Read Robin & Jamie's story
Robin and Jamie own both a Travelin’ Tom’s franchise and a Kona Ice franchise. Read about their family business and how they help their community through business ownership.
Franchisee Excellence Awards
The Franchisee Excellence Awards celebrate franchisees who share an incredibly strong work ethic along with a deep passion for their business.
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