Grow your franchise's brand for free by applying for the Franchise 500®

'By submitting your annual Franchise 500® application, your brand is engaged in free, objective, multi-platform exposure to millions of affluent print and digital readers, including the most qualified franchise prospects. All franchisors will be included in our Franchise 500® directory, will receive a free online franchise profile listing, and much more.'

Exclusive Benefits

Your Franchise 500® application gives exclusive benefits, including a free franchise profile on Entrepreneur.com, free listings in Entrepreneur magazine and so much more!

Get the Exposure Your Franchise Deserves

Be Part of the Exclusive Franchise 500 Ranking

Your franchise will have the opportunity to rank among the top 500 franchises in North America.

Be Considered for Other 2025 Franchise-Related Rankings

Your franchise will automatically be considered for subsequent franchise listings and rankings that appear in every issue of Entrepreneur magazine and on Entrepreneur.com, as well as related editorial articles.

Receive a Free Listing in Entrepreneur Magazine

Every franchise that completes an application will be listed in the Franchise 500® issue of Entrepreneur magazine, on newsstands in January, and receive exposure to our online audience of over 14 million visitors a month.

Promote to Millions of Prospective Franchisees

Free Online Franchise Profile Listing

Your brand will receive its own Franchise Profile page on Entrepreneur.com, giving it exposure to millions of readers and potential franchisees.

Marketing & Communication Tools

If ranked in the Franchise 500®, you will receive marketing and communication tools to help promote your ranking status, adding credibility to your business.

Inclusion in Entrepreneur’s Fall Startups Issue

Receive more free exposure to prospective franchisees in the Franchise Buyers Guide listings in the fall issue of of Entrepreneur’s Startups magazine.

How to Apply

Step 1: Complete Franchise Listing Form

Complete our initial request form here. A member of our team will evaluate your submission to ensure you qualify.

Step 2: FINISH FRANCHISE 500® APPLICATION

If your submission request is approved, you will receive an email invitation to complete the entire Franchise 500® application.

Being on the Franchise 500® list and being included in this exclusive and amazing group of brands is important to Wild Birds Unlimited. It's a great validation and great opportunity to show how much we care about our franchisees, our brand and our customers.

Paul Pickett

Paul Pickett

Chief Development Officer and EVP of Wild Birds Unlimited

Apply Now to Get Your Franchise the Exposure it Deserves

Submit your request here to receive further instructions on how to be part of the 2025 Franchise 500®.

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