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Jeremy Kraus took the principles of microbrewed beer and applied them to ice cream. His unique marketing efforts built a loyal cult following, but it wasn't ... Read story
Obits: Computer Woes Unhinge Furniture Maker
This End Up reached success with its folksy furniture and affordable pricing. But a poorly implemented computer and distribution system forced the company to... Read story
Obits: Cold Feet Squash Minority-Supplier Site
Despite high-profile supporters and millions in seed capital, an online exchange for minority suppliers to the auto industry couldn't figure out how to make ... Read story
Obit: Taxi Company's Zeal for Service Backfires
When Yellow Cab owner Raymond W. Stubbs exiled cab drivers who wouldn't adopt his stringent customer service policies, the cabbies went solo, taking their cu... Read story
Obit: Bakery's Failed Recipe -- Employee Buyout
A lapse in product quality, outdated equipment, unprofitable contracts, a huge accounting error, and poor internal communications helped put Martino's Bakery... Read story
Obits: Neglect Zaps a Laser-Tag Franchisor
Q-Entertainment Inc., a franchisor of laser-tag amusement centers, went under when meteoric growth caused the company to neglect the needs of its franchisees... Read story
Obit: Disco Nights End on a Downbeat
The Transylvania Restaurant in Portland, Oregon closed down after a delayed opening hurt profits and the restaurant's disco night offended its conservative R... Read story
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