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18-Year-Old Turned Babysitting Money Into a Franchise
Key Takeaways Lily Wilford became a Papa Murphy’s franchisee at just 17, financing the deal with years of savings and a family friend’s loan. In her first year of...
3 Ways to Develop Your Personal Brand
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Your personal brand is your professional insurance policy — it keeps your value visible when company loyalty fails. Building...
The Small Hiring Change That Built Stronger Teams at My Company
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Résumés can’t reveal motivation, values, or cultural alignment — all of which drive long-term success. Hesitation often hides fear....
Five actionable ways to build a strong culture across franchise locations
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Culture is a franchisor’s strongest long-term growth tool — it fosters alignment, connection, and brand consistency. Leaders must embody...
This Popular Acai Franchise Is Expanding Fast. Is It Coming to Your State Next?
A refreshed C-suite and strong franchisee buy-in are setting the brand up for its most ambitious expansion yet. Key Takeaways Playa Bowls has overhauled its leadership team with a...
These $250 Million Resale Franchises Are Booming
Key Takeaways Younger shoppers, especially Gen Z, now see secondhand as sustainable, affordable and even brag-worthy — a major cultural shift. BaseCamp’s proprietary pricing and POS system removes the...
If You Want to Be an Entrepreneur, You Need to Accept This Harsh Truth
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Action is the antidote to stress — avoidance only compounds problems, while decisive action creates solutions. Entrepreneurs must focus...
She Built a Business, Then It Sold in a $750 Million Deal
Key Takeaways Shelly Sun Berkowitz turned a personal struggle into BrightStar Care. She pioneered healthcare franchising, scaling from one Chicago location to hundreds nationwide. Her $750 million exit this...
Why the FDD Is Essential for Franchise Buyers
The FDD is your X-ray of a brand. Here’s what the FTC requires — and how to read the sections that matter most. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are...
This Is the No. 1 Factor You Need If You Want Gen Z and Millennials to Buy Into Your Business
Gen Z and millennials want more than profitability from franchise ownership. Key Takeaways Franchise Insights data shows flexibility is the top franchise characteristic after financial factors. Younger generations, especially...