See where Culver’s ranks when our 45th Annual Franchise 500 list is released on January 16, 2024. Started Franchising: 1988 | Total Units: 871 | Cost to Open: $2.3M-$5.8M By one measure, Culver’s had a low-key year: The Wisconsin-based burger joint opened only approximately 55 locations in 2022, and it’s the smallest brand in the […]
Do you have expensive pain? Here’s how to find out. When was the last time you shared something personal with your audience, even if it felt a bit uncomfortable? And I understand why you may be hesitant to do so, especially when those personal stories involve painful moments. But what if there was a price
Joanne Wilson has invested in more than 150 companies focusing on women and Black and Brown founders. Now, the face of Gotham Gal Ventures is turning the spotlight on herself to challenge the cannabis industry and create an entirely new retail category. In a recent episode of How Success Happens, I spoke with Wilson about
If you want to find a great opportunity in franchising, it’s worth asking two questions: What categories are booming (or about to boom)? And why? We can certainly answer the first one. At the end of each year, Entrepreneur looks across the franchising space and the world at large, and analyzes industry trends and year-over-year
ValueAct Capital Management, a well-known activist hedge fund, has discreetly acquired stakes in three major corporations: Disney (NYSE: DIS), Recruit Holdings (OTCMKTS: RCRRF), and Expedia Group(NASDAQ: EXPE). Renowned for its behind-the-scenes activism, ValueAct is positioning itself to unlock hidden potentials and influence positive changes in these industry giants. Recruit Holdings: A Tokyo-based opportunity ValueAct has
Want to grow a side hustle into something bigger? Morgan DeBaun knows something about that. Back in 2014, she was working full time at Intuit when she started a side hustle. It was called Blavity — a media company for a Black audience. “It wasn’t an immediate, ‘OK, I’m going to quit my job to
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Back when Jeffrey Bell was a horse trainer hanging around racetracks all the time, his father-in-law poked at him to “get a real job.” His father-in-law had a friend who sold franchises, so Bell got familiar with the business model. In 2010, he took the leap and bought a Floor Coverings International franchise in Cherry
Breakthrough developments, the use of advanced technologies, and rising investments in R&D are some of the factors driving the growth of the biotech industry. Although BioMarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN) showcases strong growth prospects, investors could consider buying even better biotech stocks Amgen (AMGN), Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ), and Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX). Read more…. With an aging population
The energy industry stands on the cusp of substantial growth, fueled by rising demand and soaring crude oil prices. Given this backdrop, quality oil and gas stocks Energy Transfer LP (ET), Sunoco LP (SUN), and Transportadora de Gas del Sur S.A. (TGS) making fall profits could be solid portfolio additions now. Read on…. The energy