Turns Shipping Containers into Med Clinics: G3Box
Through their young company, Gabrielle Palermo and her three co-founders are donating clinics to those in need. Read more
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The Man Taking Magnolia Bakery Global 
Steve Abrams bought Manhattan's Magnolia Bakery in 2007. Now he's got big expansion plans, with stores in New York, L.A., Dubai & beyond. Watch video
Blow Dry Wars Heat Up
Drybar closes a $16 million investment to help with expansion while its biggest competitor marches into its territory. Read more
Leadership Lessons From the Man Behind the World's Biggest Restaurant Company
David Novak of Yum Brands isn't just known for creating Cool Ranch Doritos: he's a renowned leader in charge of overseeing a company of 1.4 million employees... Read more
Sweating His Way to a Successful Franchise
Chuck Runyon found a way to grow his gyms fast, without having a giant pool of money at his disposal. Here's how he created a franchising success. Read more
How I Turned a Mess Into a Moneymaker
European Wax Center's David Coba (with his siblings) turned a disastrous sideline of his father’s salon business into a national franchise. Read more
How to Grow Like Rita’s Italian Ice
The CEO of Rita’s Italian Ice says franchising your business starts with finding the right partners. Read more
4 Questions Every Franchiser Should Ask
Is your small business ready to expand? Here are four questions every franchiser should ask before taking the leap. Read more
America’s Fastest-Growing Human Resources Company
Nextaff sells human resources franchises that offer recruiting, screening, testing, and employee assessment services. Read more
Top 10 Franchises
Franchising a business requires quintessential entrepreneurial traits: aggressive salesmanship, understanding new markets, and the willingness to take big ri... View slideshow
What to Do When Your Franchiser Declares Bankruptcy
If your franchiser declares bankruptcy, it might not be the end of the line for your business. Here are some tips to give you some ideas about what to do next. Read more
6 Steps to Franchising Your Business
Franchising your small business may be a good way to grow fast. Figuring out whether or not franchising will work for you is a matter of knowing your busines... Read more
Edible Arrangements in Legal Hot Water
A franchisee organization claims Edible Arrangements imposed system-wide changes that violated its franchise agreement. Read more
Fruit Bouquets in Every Time Zone
How do you keep a smooth supply chain when you sell perishable goods on an international scale? Edible Arrangements's co-founder and COO Kamran Farid shares ... Read more
Obituary: Jack Fulk, 1932-2011
A fast-food pioneer who knew exactly what he wanted Read more
How Would You Sell Bacon and Beer Cupcakes?
Four entrepreneurs suggest marketing strategies for Butch Bakery. Read more
A Fresh Take on a Franchise Start-up
A young entrepreneur is bringing fresh food to the massesâ€"and putting a Gen-Y spin on an old-school concept. Read more
Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week: Sky Zone
How a father and son team built a successful nationwide franchise of trampoline-based recreation centers Read more
10 Promising Franchises for 2011
Thinking of starting a franchise? Here's a look at ten different franchises that just may become the country's next big thing. View slideshow
Who Turned Down $100 Million?
Path, that's who. Plus, a Super Bowl gamble, highly successful companies you've never heard of, and the rest of the day's news. Read more
Should You Consider an International Franchise?
Jeffery Adler, founder of Dlush, was running a funky chain of Southern California beverage joints when he got an interesting offer from a wealthy Kuwaiti fam... Read more
The Best and Worst Franchises to Own
Thinking about opening a franchise? The SBA ranks the franchises with the highest failure rates. Read more
Building Your Dream Company From Home
Tear up that office lease. Starting a business from home isn't just about the money you save, it's about the lifestyle it creates. Read more
Can You Sell a Franchise?
Exiting a franchise is a lot different from selling an independent business. Here, serial entrepreneur John Warrillow weighs the benefits and challenges. Read more
How to Give Your Franchise a Personal Touch
Making your franchise location stand out from the rest may be as easy as providing stellar customer service or adopting social media techniques to speak dire... Read more
