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‘America’s Next Best Restaurant’ Winner Jamawn Woods Talks Healthy Soul Food...
Jamawn Woods went from dreams of being a restaurateur to opening three Soul Daddy locations (Image: NBC Universal) The aura surrounding the new Soul Daddy restaurant in New York City was electric,...
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5 Things to Ask Before Franchising
(Image: ThinkStock) Despite the plethora of successful franchises, there are those that fail. According to author and franchise expert Bob Phibbs, many fail simply because the franchisee doesn’t...
View ArticleTackling a Prosperous Retirement
Retired NFL offensive tackle Tony Jones and his wife, Kamilla, have heard the horror stories over the years about professional athletes who lose their fortunes within a few years of retiring. In fact,...
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Former NFL Player Finds Success in Franchising & Television
Frank Rice In 2009, Sports Illustrated published an article stating that 78% of NFL players are bankrupt, divorced or unemployed two years after retirement. However, former NFL defensive back and...
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Dunkin Donuts Sued for Discrimination
A group of former franchisees are suing the popular coffee and donuts franchise, Dunkin Donuts. In a suit filed against Dunkin’ Brands in New Jersey former owners, Reggie and Amy Pretto, accuse Dunkin’...
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Fast Track to Success: How a 21-Year-Old Advanced to the Top at Five Guys
(Image: Thinkstock) No matter how good you are at what you do, it’s likely you have your eyes set on something bigger and better. The easy part is realizing your desire to make your next major career...
View ArticleHow I Made $100,000 From Home
When Maxine P. Gill was laid off from her job as a sales and marketing director for Comcast Corp. in 2008, she decided to explore her longtime dream of entrepreneurship. “I always knew I wanted to own...
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Actor Larenz Tate Advocates for Employment Opportunities for Urban Men
Actor Larenz Tate, seen with Buffalo Wild Wings franchise owner Karim Webb, is advocating for employment for urban men. (Image: Isidra Person-Lynn) Actor Larenz Tate and Buffalo Wild Wings franchise...
View ArticleA Dismal Outlook
A recent study sponsored by the National Small Business Association revealed that small-business owners are in the midst of challenging times. The report shows just 36% of total businesses polled...
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Roberts Hotels Group Expands Its Reach
Michael V. and Steven C. RobertsRoberts Hotels Group, the largest African American-owned and -managed hotel group in the U.S., is now Choice Hotels International’s largest African American franchisee....
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Stork Vision Delivers New Opportunities
Oftentimes advances in technology will spawn new franchise concepts. In the case of Stork Vision, a high-tech, ultrasound, prenatal imaging center, the franchisors added a new twist to an old...
View ArticleA Perfect Fit
Charles Turner used to daydream about owning a shoe store, a dream that would have fulfilled a design passion of his—and a need—since he often has difficulty finding shoes that fit both his liking and...
View Article2009 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo
No Excuses: Everything You Need to Know Now! More than 1,000 professionals, business owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs ventured to Detroit for the 2009 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo...
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QUIZ: Is Opening a Franchise Right for You?
Taking those first steps towards entrepreneurship can be an exhilarating rush. The thought of not having a boss, making your own hours, and calling the shots, is what most workers dream of. For some,...
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BE Next is Now
Robinson, the brains behind BE Next, addresses reception attendees. (Source: Lonnie C. Major) Black Enterprise held the BE Next kick-off reception, Tuesday, in New York City to celebrate its latest...
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Sports Franchise CFO Talks Boosting Bottom Lines
Name: Ian Clarke Title: Executive Vice President, CFO, Business Development, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. (MLSE) Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Age: 49 Power Play: As CFO of the...
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How To Turn Your Business into a Franchise
Grow your business idea beyond your initial vision If you have a thriving business that is due for expansion, it may be time to think about turning your enterprise into a franchise. Becoming a...
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10 Things to Ask Before Buying a Franchise
Like any investment, buying a franchise requires a significant amount of due diligence. Not even the best business opportunity comes with a guarantee, so an entrepreneur’s best defense is information....
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