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Fashion is all about insider status, but to truly innovate, these founders wanted to break away from the pack.

5 multi-unit franchisees, ranging from 2 locations to 770, share their experience.

What started as a goofy Instagram account is now a fast-growing wine empire, thanks to its founders' ability to make its followers (and customers) feel like part of the conversation.

Cheryl Leung's Hong Kong-based fashion brand is months ahead U.S. businesses in terms of recovery. Here's what she says you should expect.

Their stories prove that if you look hard enough, opportunity is everywhere.

To lead through challenging times, Thoughtspot CEO Sudheesh Nair is making sure his team has more information than they need.

A father-daughter duo sees Real Property Managment as a way to create generational wealth.

For employers, the pressure's on to keep staff safe and happy as the world adapts to remote work. A new report illustrates how they're doing, and the various ways both men and women workers need more support.

It's a splashy way to defend your company, but can it actually help protect it?

Bookshop.org founder and CEO Andy Hunter wanted to give indie booksellers a way to benefit from online sales. When those stores were forced to temporarily close their doors, his new platform became a lifeline. And he had to scale, fast.

Ariela Safira built a space to deliver affordable, targeted mental healthcare. Before she could open her doors, her city entered quarantine. Here's how she redesigned her business to deliver care during the crisis.

The founder and creative director of Ban.do wants to help her team, customers, and people everywhere prioritize their own wellness.

SpeedPro president and CEO Larry Oberly is haunted by some of his earliest missteps as a manager. But today, that's made him a better boss.

Minhthe Nguyen used to be an overworked Silicon Valley engineer. Now, as a uBreakiFix franchisee, he's still overworked -- but happier than ever.

Kathryn Duryea didn't want Ikea dishes, and she didn't want fancy china. And she bet other people her age felt the same.

The founder of the $2 billion business shares how she's grown as a leader, how she pays it forward, and how she handles bad news.

Michelle Kennedy launched the Peanut app to help moms. But now, the app is out to help all women.

By starting at the bottom, Lara Merriken got a quick education to food-product sales and marketing.

The entrepreneur turned a YouTube channel into a lifestyle brand, including a book, restaurants, and TV gigs. Her guiding principle: Treat every step as an education.

The #7 company on our Franchise 500 list attracts first-time gym-goers with low prices and a shame-free environment.

CEO Moj Mahdara is helping brands across industries connect with the next generation of consumers.

The Jimmy Choo co-founder has faced plenty of hurdles as an entrepreneur. But now, she's clinging tight to her vision -- and finding new levels of success.

With a new gig as one of NBC's late-night talk show hosts, the comedian and content creator is ready to tackle traditional media.

The Project Runway host built a coding school, Kode With Klossy, to inspire a generation of tech-savvy women. But her real mission, she says, is much broader.

By listening to her community and reacting quickly, Mariam Naficy built a business bigger than her wildest visions.

By splitting responsibilities and respecting each other's skill sets, these pals created a successful Coder School operation.

The young franchisor has focused on improving operations -- and sales have increased as a result.

Plenty of would-be entrepreneurs crave a business partner but don't know where to look. These three relationships prove that being bold in your search can pay off.

Interior designer Nicole Gibbons knew she could create a better interior paint brand. She also knew she couldn't bootstrap the process.

As the director of operations for Dogtopia, Air Force Vet Jeff Farnell knows it's all about people.