The Most Popular Franchises

Use these industry resources to learn more about McDonald's, Tim Hortons, Chick-Fil-A, and other popular franchises.
A 1968 photo of Pete's Subway which would later be branded as Subway.
The Story of How Fred DeLuca Built the Subway Franchise Empire
A Red Lobster restaurant in Times Square in New York
Learn About the Life and Times of Red Lobster Founder Bill Darden
DES PLAINES, IL - OCTOBER 24: In this photo illustration, a McChicken sandwich sits with typical Dollar Menu items sold at a McDonald's restaurant on October 24, 2013 in Des Plaines, Illinois. McDonald's has announced it will make changes to its low-priced Dollar Menu, which includes items like coffee, small fries, hamburgers and apple pies. The new menu, dubbed the Dollar Menu and More, will offer some higher priced options such as the grilled Onion Cheddar Burger and a McChicken sandwich.
Here Is a List of the Most Popular Food Franchises and Opening Costs
Tom Monaghan founder of Domino's Pizza, in his office with Catholic icons and statues
Learn All About Tom Monaghan, Founder of Domino's Pizza
What's Required to Open a McDonald's Franchise?
Ray Kroc founded McDonald's
Ray Kroc and the McDonald's Phenomenon
Dave Thomas
How Dave Thomas Built KFC and Wendy's
Domino's Pizza Sign
Domino's vs. Pizza Hut Franchise
Papa John's Pizza restaurant
A Review of Papa John's Pizza Franchise and What It Takes to Open
Street view of Burger King store
Burger King and Its Storied Past and Evolution
Sign on a Pizza Hut founded by Frank and Dan Carney
Frank and Dan Carney – Founding Brothers of Pizza Hut
The sign on a Boston Market resturaunt is shown August 7, 2007 in College Park, Maryland.
Evolution of What Started as Boston Chicken
McDonald's breakfast items
The Facts on Where Fast Food Breakfast Got Its Start
Chick-fil-A sign on storefront
The Story of S. Truett Cathy, Chick-fil-A's Founder