Franchise Power Rankings

Welcome to the Franchise Power Rankings, a glimpse into the brand stories that are trending on 1851 and resonating most with our readers.

RANK		TRENDING		LATEST STORY
1		Yesterday 1		IndyStar: Bakery Café Paris Baguette Expanding to Indiana. What’s on the Menu?
2		Yesterday 2		Removing Obstacles Through Listening-First Leadership: Daryl Hurst’s Approach at Sola Salons
3		Yesterday 3		Paris Baguette Surpasses 1 Million Loyalty Members — A Testament To Franchise Growth and Potential
4		Yesterday 4		Legal Expertise Meets Heart: How Stephanie Russ Builds Franchisee Confidence at Children’s Lighthouse
5		Yesterday 5		Woodhouse Spas’ Proprietary Product Line Drives Franchisee Growth and Brand Differentiation
6		Yesterday 6		From Failing Restaurant to Fast Success: Converting to Layne’s Chicken Fingers
7		Yesterday 7		Pigtails & Crewcuts Leadership Team Brings Over 70 Years of Franchise and Child-Focused Industry Experience to the Table
8		Yesterday 8		Comfort Keepers® Expands in Seattle With New Franchisees John and April Luethe
9		Yesterday 9		Melting Pot’s Million-Dollar Mission: A 20-Year Partnership With St. Jude That’s Changing Lives
10		Yesterday 11		Griswold’s Beth Copeland Shares Key Signs Your Senior Loved One May Need Extra Help
11		Yesterday 12		From CFO to Franchisee: Why Gina Payzant Bet on Busy Bee Jumpers — and Herself
12		Yesterday 10		The Express Employment Professionals Story: A Legacy of Helping People Succeed
13		Yesterday 15		Fresh Coat and TruBlue: How Sister Brand Partnerships Drive Franchise Success
14		Yesterday 14		The Top 10 Reasons To Buy a Keke’s Breakfast Cafe Franchise in 2025
15		Yesterday 16		Building a Fitness Empire: Why Multi-Unit Franchising Thrives With Emerging Brands Like Fitness Premier
16		Yesterday 18		The Power of Niche: Why Specializing in Fresh, Customizable Pet Nutrition Gives Pet Wants a Competitive Edge
17		Yesterday 13		Why Compassion-Driven Businesses Are Thriving: How Caring Transitions Leads With Heart and Purpose
18		Yesterday 21		Why This Former Banker Bet Big on the Pest Hunters-Mosquito Hunters-Humbug Holiday Lighting Franchise — And Won
19		Yesterday 17		Pollo Campero Expands Its North Carolina Footprint With New Greensboro Location Opening on March 11th
20		Yesterday 19		Sell Smarter: How Pre-Listing Inspections Give Home Sellers an Edge
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