Retail Reviews

The UPS Store has been the #1 shipping franchise for 19 consecutive years — but roughly 60% of U.S. locations reportedly don't break even. Here's the full picture.

Ace Hardware operates as a dealer-owner cooperative, not a traditional franchise. We explain the difference, what it costs to open a store, and what dealers actually earn.

7-Eleven has 85,000+ global locations and a unique profit-sharing model — but franchisees keep only 40–50% of gross profits. Here's the full picture.