Carl Stoffers
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Senior Business Editor at Entrepreneur
Senior Business Editor @Entrepreneur, covering all things franchise. Professor @KeanCMJ
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1 week ago |
entrepreneur.com | Carl Stoffers
Mina Haque isn't the likeliest person to turn around a once-popular food franchise. She's a lawyer by trade and, until a few years ago, didn't have any restaurant experience. But that didn't stop her from accepting the challenge and taking over as interim CEO of Tony Roma's in 2023.
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2 weeks ago |
entrepreneur.com | Carl Stoffers
Starting a business doesn't have to mean sky-high startup costs. In fact, some of the top franchise opportunities today are also among the most affordable — offering flexible models, built-in support and room to grow. Whether you're looking to supplement your income or build a long-term business, these brands provide proven systems that make it easier to get started and scale at your own pace.
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2 weeks ago |
entrepreneur.com | Carl Stoffers
Sandwich giant Jersey Mike's announced Thursday that Charlie Morrison, a franchise veteran known for scaling restaurant brands, will become its CEO effective April 28. He succeeds founder Peter Cancro, who built Jersey Mike's from a single sub shop at the Jersey Shore into a 2,800-unit powerhouse. Cancro will remain chairman of the board and a minority shareholder. The move marks a pivotal moment for Jersey Mike's as it prepares to accelerate growth in both domestic and international markets.
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3 weeks ago |
entrepreneur.com | Carl Stoffers
When Emma Dickison entered the franchising world, she wasn't chasing a corporate title; she was simply trying to support her family. A single mom with a background in history and education, Dickison took a job with a little-known franchise brand called Blockbuster in 1990, then just 150 locations strong. Fourteen years later, she'd helped grow it into a global juggernaut with over 8,800 locations and more than $1 billion in annual sales. "I fell in love with franchising," she says.
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3 weeks ago |
entrepreneur.com | Carl Stoffers
Sarah Ross spent years working in corporate accounting, following a path that felt predictable — but ultimately unfulfilling. The long hours, rigid structure and lack of autonomy began to wear on her. Though she appreciated the stability and had a knack for numbers, Ross started to question what it was all for and who was really benefiting from her effort. "I felt, if I'm working 14-hour days, it should be for me instead of somebody else," she says.
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She Was a Lawyer with No Restaurant Experience. Now, She's Reviving an Iconic Restaurant Chain. #Franchise https://t.co/oD74eXu6YR
He Was a Child Refugee. Now, He Runs 11 #Franchise Businesses — and Has an Unexpected Mantra. https://t.co/a8kqKEy9JM
She Quit Corporate Accounting to Start a Business on Track for $3 Million: 'If I'm Working 14-Hour Days, It Should Be for Me.' https://t.co/hKvev9zpVD