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🎙️ Episode 276 – In this episode of the Franchising 101 Podcast, Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, welcomes Jason Feifer, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, for their fifth annual discussion on Entrepreneur’s yearly Franchise 500 ranking. Jason explains the meticulous selection process for the list, emphasizing the importance of franchisee support and market trends. He also reveals that more than 1300 franchises applied this year, and discussions highlight the rise of categories like health and wellness, financial services, and new industries like virtual reality and skincare. Which business is the number one ranked franchise in 2026? Tune in to find out! 

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