Building a Business
How This Couple Went From Customers to Franchisees
After a great experience with DirectBuy, David and Kathie Weishaar decided to become franchisees themselves.
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Buying a Franchise
How I Bought My First Franchise With a Tax Refund
Coffee News' affordability was what first drew Lisa Shaw to the franchise.
Building a Business
Chipotle Plans to Hire 4,000 New Workers in Just One Day
Chipotle's first ever national career day will be held Sept. 9.
Buying a Franchise
Tapping Into My Creativity as a Bottle & Bottega Franchisee
After 15 years in the financial services industry, Twylla Bell was ready for a career that allowed her to explore her creative side.
Building a Business
Ex-Subway Pitchman Jared Fogle to Plead Guilty to Sex With Minors, Child Porn
The former spokesman for the sandwich chain is expected to accept a plea deal on Wednesday.
Buying a Franchise
Why Painting Is Personal for These Franchisees
Here's how Jeremy and Jennifer Rhett's 15 years in franchising allowed them to found a non-profit organization.
Tech
How Siri Saved a Man’s Life
An 18-year-old in Tennessee used his iPhone to call 911 -- hands free -- while trapped under his truck.
Buying a Franchise
Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone as a Beef Jerky Outlet Franchisee
Steven and Dana Crane's only regret about becoming franchisees is that they didn't take the plunge sooner.
Buying a Franchise
Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte Will Finally Be Made With Real Pumpkin
The PSL is actually living up to its name.
Thought Leaders
Soylent Refutes Claims That It Contains Dangerous Levels of Lead and Cadmium
The food replacement company says that it does not have unusual levels of heavy metals, as an environmental campaign group prepares to take legal action.
Marketing
From Subway’s Jared to Bill Cosby: How Do You Make Hiring a Spokesperson Worth the Risk?
In an era when scandals spread like wildfire, company spokespeople can go from the face of your company to a major liability.
Buying a Franchise
For Hard Rock Cafe’s Executive Chef, Authenticity Is the Key Ingredient
In his 21 years at the chain, chef Russell Booth has mixed food with rock and roll.
Thought Leaders
Forget Glitter: The New Thing to Ship Your Enemies Is a Potato
An entrepreneur in Texas has made a business out of shipping potatoes inscribed with anonymous messages.
Buying a Franchise
Can You Guess Which 2 Presidential Candidates Inspired Pizza Hut Commercials in the ’90s?
The 2016 election is shaping up to be pretty cheesy.
Marketing
The 12 Wackiest Things You Can Buy From the Presidential Candidates’ Campaign Stores
From Jeb Bush's guacamole bowl to Hillary Clinton's pantsuit t-shirt, the candidates are selling some surprising things to raise money.
Business Legal
Businesses in Seattle Are Now Required to Make Some Bathrooms ‘Gender Neutral’
Single-stall restrooms are now all-gender facilities in Seattle.
Buying a Franchise
7 Things McDonald’s Is Testing in America Right Now
From all-day breakfast to table service, here are what the chain is testing as it looks to reverse its sales slump.
Building a Business
Why You Need Dedication, an Open Mind and Honest Communication to Open Any Franchise
Business tips from Renee Dame, a Ritter's Frozen Custard franchisee with 16 years of experience.
Online Presence
Tinder Regrets Its Drunk-Tweeting Response to Vanity Fair’s ‘Hook-Up’ Article
Millennials may be failing to find love on Tinder, but the dating app failed harder at using Twitter to generate goodwill.
Building a Business
After 28 Years of Caregiving, This Registered Nurse Became a Franchisee
Right at Home utilizes the talents of Rob and Sandy Chester perfectly.
Buying a Franchise
How a One Direction Misdirection on Twitter Inspired Burger King to Bring Back Chicken Fries
The burger chain says that Liam Payne's tweets raised the snack's social media profile, but a true 1D fan would know that Payne is more of a KFC man.
Building a Business
Can You Bring Individuality to a Franchise?
For these two entrepreneurs, creative control was key to becoming Scout & Molly's franchisees.
Buying a Franchise
The Country’s Largest Chick-fil-A Will Open in New York City in October
On Oct. 3, New Yorkers' cravings for the chicken chain will finally be satisfied.
Building a Business
Tell Us: Would You Let Employees Come in Late if They Had Spent the Morning Exercising?
Turkish government workers in one part of the country are allowed to clock in late, if they sign up for a new fitness plan.
Building a Business
Arby’s Bids Farewell to Its Favorite Hater, Jon Stewart, With an Ad Featuring His Insults
The chain proved its brand savvy as it bid Stewart #JonVoyage.
Building a Business
Becoming a Company’s First Non-Corporate Franchise Owner
Here's how Jeffrey Schwartz was able to confidently become a franchise's first true franchisee.
Building a Business
Two Men Accused of Using Taco Bell as a Meth Lab
Some off-menu items were allegedly being cooked up at this fast-food joint.
Building a Business
Your Franchisor Needs to Give You the Tools to Succeed
Peter Castorena says that franchisor support was key to becoming a successful Minuteman Press franchisee.
Buying a Franchise
Bringing a New Fitness Franchise to the Pacific Northwest
Rick Hascall knew that Workout Anytime would be a hit in Oregon and the surrounding area.
Buying a Franchise
Meet the Renaissance Restaurant Man: Franchisee, Chef, COO
Shaun Curtis has more than 15 years of experience at Buffalo's Café. So, when he tells you how to make the perfect chicken wing, you listen.
