Illinois Feature Articles

Illinois Feature Articles

Looking for a franchise opportunity in Illinois? Whether you're a first-time business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, Illinois offers exciting potential for franchise success. With thriving markets in key cities like Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, Joliet, Naperville, Springfield, Peoria, Elgin, there's a perfect environment to launch and grow a franchise. From food and beverage to retail and services, the diverse economic landscape in Illinois is ripe for franchise opportunities. Explore the best franchise options today and take the next step toward business ownership in Illinois.

Informative articles to support business buyers, franchisees, and franchisors in Illinois.

Paul Booth, Jr. is helping to build the next generation of franchising through the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence at the University of Louisville
  • Annie Oeth
  • 4,530 Reads 16 Shares
After escaping from behind a desk job, Jeremy Music chased down his dream of being an entrepreneur
  • Sara Wykes
  • 4,276 Reads 3 Shares
Who’s up? Who’s down? Find out who’s dominating their states and regions in our 2023 Dominators Rankings.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 5,119 Reads 8 Shares
Service brand franchise deals stay hot as the weather begins to cool
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,797 Reads
Rachel Wallace took over the family business in 2012 and has grown it to 25 Subways, 3 Scooter’s Coffee locations, and 1 Best Western Plus
  • Sara Wykes
  • 5,196 Reads
Service brand franchises continue to expand in May
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,616 Reads 1 Shares
Rachel Wallace’s parents bought their first Subway when she was 14, marking her start on the path to becoming a multi-brand franchisee on her own
  • Sara Wykes
  • 5,167 Reads 11 Shares
Service brand franchises continue to expand nationally as spring spreads across the U.S.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,178 Reads 3 Shares
New IFA report says the number of franchise locations in the U.S. will top 800,000 in 2023 and provide 8.7 million jobs in the U.S.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 11,714 Reads 50 Shares
Moran Family of Brands partners with Franchise Update Chair Gary Gardner to open 12 Turbo Tint units in Nevada, Arizona, and Texas
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 3,838 Reads 22 Shares
Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors in early 2023
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,048 Reads 3 Shares
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Deloitte’s 2023 commercial real estate report points to a rocky road ahead, along with opportunities 
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,010 Reads
Who's dominating in their markets and regions? See our 2022 Dominators rankings to find out!
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 1,732 Reads 2 Shares
Mike James parlayed a real estate brokerage career into a fast-growing franchise business, opening 127 restaurants in 3 years, with big plans for more.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 9,416 Reads 58 Shares
Get involved in the effort to roll back California’s FAST Recovery Act now, before it spreads to other states.
  • Matt Haller
  • 5,734 Reads 12 Shares
Service brand franchises continue to strike new deals across all sectors
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,472 Reads 10 Shares
New poll finds U.S. small businesses tapping the breaks on hiring and increasing layoffs
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 7,856 Reads 30 Shares
PostNet franchisee Jerry Kahn describes his journey to creating a legacy business with his father
  • Jerry Kahn
  • 6,774 Reads 8 Shares
20221 Single-Brand Leadership MVP David Blackburn, already McAlister Deli’s largest franchisee, has signed on for 50 more
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 7,956 Reads 3 Shares
Tennessee multi-unit operator is the latest to sign a development agreement with Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken brand
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 7,188 Reads 4 Shares
Alignable’s latest rent report finds rent delinquency rates for restaurants and retailers at their highest level of the year
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 6,008 Reads 63 Shares
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Latest Alignable Rent Report finds rent crisis for small business operators reaching new heights.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,584 Reads 3 Shares
The IFA’s Open for Opportunity campaign seeks to protect the franchise business model in 2022
  • Matt Haller
  • 3,698 Reads 20 Shares
Ron Stokes, Qdoba’s largest franchisee, is bringing Dave’s Hot Chicken to the Badger State
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 8,857 Reads 123 Shares
The IFA’s Open for Opportunity campaign seeks to protect the franchise business model in 2022
  • Matt Haller
  • 4,416 Reads 14 Shares
The IFA’s Open for Opportunity campaign seeks to protect the franchise business model in 2022
  • Matt Haller
  • 5,166 Reads 16 Shares
Service brand franchises continue their expansion across all sectors in first 2 months of 2022
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 2,735 Reads 6 Shares
Who’s dominating in their markets and regions? See our 2021 Dominators rankings to find out!
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,843 Reads 5 Shares
Three multi-unit franchisees embrace new technologies to meet customer demands in a post-Covid world
  • Helen Bond
  • 8,210 Reads 40 Shares
Franchise recruitment turns to technology to continue growth and development during Covid
  • Helen Bond
  • 4,251 Reads 26 Shares

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