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Dogged Sustainability
Entrepreneur US

Dogged Sustainability

What does it really take to make a brand eco-friendly? For Shine Pet Food, it meant sweating every CO2 molecule-and making hard, expensive decisions.

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4 mins  |
July - August 2022
Your Customers Aren't Always Where You Think They Are
Entrepreneur US

Your Customers Aren't Always Where You Think They Are

Towboat operator Justin Nesloney took over a flagging business and is now driving $1 million in revenue. How? By meeting people where they are, often literally.

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3 mins  |
July - August 2022
If You Can Make It There
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If You Can Make It There

The French fast-food sensation O'Tacos is rapidly expanding across Europe, but it failed to find its footing with its first outpost in the U.S. What should its fellow foreign companies know about coming to the U.S.? And how can American partners profit from their unique ideas?

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10 mins  |
Startups Summer 2022
Can You Tell the Future?
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Can You Tell the Future?

Entrepreneurs need to know what's coming-or at least take their best guess. So how do you do it? Here, six leaders explain how they work their crystal ball.

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2 mins  |
July - August 2022
Breaking a Few Eggs
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Breaking a Few Eggs

Founders can give their companies a lot of charm and personality-but is that always a good thing? It's the question facing Eggs Up Grill, a quirky breakfast spot that now has private equity owners, a CEO from TGI Fridays, a mandate to grow, and a delicate balance to strike.

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10+ mins  |
Startups Summer 2022
Solving the Wildest Problems
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Solving the Wildest Problems

Not all of life's problems can be quantified, and not all have right answers. Economist Russ Roberts offers a different way to approach them.

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5 mins  |
July - August 2022
THE SOULS OF A SHOE
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THE SOULS OF A SHOE

They escaped their restrictive childhoods in Pakistan. Now their shoe brand Atoms makes $12 million a year. But getting there required a lot of failure, and a willingness to start over.

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10+ mins  |
July - August 2022
OBJ GOES LONG
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OBJ GOES LONG

Odell Beckham Jr. was once a short-term thinker who cashed every check he could. Then he discovered that real, lasting wealth required two things: a long-term mindset, and a deeper level of trust.

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10+ mins  |
July - August 2022
NO DRAMA WITH MAMA (OR ANYONE ELSE)
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NO DRAMA WITH MAMA (OR ANYONE ELSE)

How to run a successful franchise with loved ones.

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10 mins  |
July - August 2022
Leadership Is a Learned Skill
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Leadership Is a Learned Skill

We often think of leadership as a natural talent, but like most things, it improves with practice. Take it from me: Ten years ago, I was a terrible leader.

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3 mins  |
July - August 2022
The Tacos Are on Top!
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The Tacos Are on Top!

Taco Bell has been #1 on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 list for two years in a row. What is the brand's secret hot sauce? Everything starts with letting the franchisees push innovation.

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10 mins  |
Startups Summer 2022
Why Chicken Is Booming
Entrepreneur US

Why Chicken Is Booming

ALL THE RAGE | Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 ranking tracks the hottest food categories, and we've seen chicken surging for years. Here's why.

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2 mins  |
Startups Summer 2022
Why Retire, When You Can Franchise?
Entrepreneur US

Why Retire, When You Can Franchise?

SECOND ACTS | Instead of leaving the workforce, baby boomers are increasingly opening new kitchens. Here's why.

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2 mins  |
Startups Summer 2022
Why Restaurant Franchises Love Multi-Unit Franchisors
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Why Restaurant Franchises Love Multi-Unit Franchisors

EXPANSION | When you want someone for a big job, turn to those with big experience.

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5 mins  |
Startups Summer 2022
So You Want to Buy a Restaurant...
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So You Want to Buy a Restaurant...

FOOD 101 | Do you have what it takes to be a successful restaurateur? Our franchise expert offers some words of wisdom.

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4 mins  |
Startups Summer 2022
Restaurant Rescue?
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Restaurant Rescue?

Jon Taffer, host of the hit TV show Bar Rescue, has set out to solve the problems of food-service franchising. His solution is called Taffer's Tavern.

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7 mins  |
Startups Summer 2022
One Restaurant, Eight Brands
Entrepreneur US

One Restaurant, Eight Brands

To boost sales during the pandemic, the founders of Dog Haus flooded delivery apps with virtual restaurants that operate out of existing franchise kitchens. They've been so valuable that they're now here to stay-and are coming soon to a grocery store near you.

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6 mins  |
Startups Summer 2022
Made for Times Both Good and Bad
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Made for Times Both Good and Bad

After inaugurating its franchise program in a challenging year, Outer Banks Boil Company is eyeing future success.

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2 mins  |
Startups Summer 2022
It's Time For Calendar Zero
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It's Time For Calendar Zero

Protect your time like the precious resource it is. Here's a simple way to start.

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3 mins  |
Startups Summer 2022
How to Make Your Loyalty Program Succeed
Entrepreneur US

How to Make Your Loyalty Program Succeed

CUSTOMER CONNECTION | Every brand, no matter the size, can use these programs to foster community and grow sales. Here's how.

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3 mins  |
Startups Summer 2022
Wait! Did Anyone Tell the Customers?
Entrepreneur

Wait! Did Anyone Tell the Customers?

Our biggest fail at my company Calibrate was around communication. But it taught me that trust is the only foundation worth building on.

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3 mins  |
June 2022
What Does It Mean to Be ‘Tough'?
Entrepreneur

What Does It Mean to Be ‘Tough'?

If you think that success looks like ruthless competition, Terry Crews wants you to know there’s another way.

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5 mins  |
April - May 2022
The Armor of Positive Thinking
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The Armor of Positive Thinking

Why have so many entrepreneurs embraced spiritual, mystical, or straight-up “woo-woo" ideas? Because when you're doing something this hard, you need all the help you can get. And just because it's all in your head, that doesn't mean it's not real.

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10+ mins  |
April - May 2022
Out There
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Out There

What if the thing you’re trying to hide is actually your greatest asset? Walking Dead star (and restaurateur, book publisher, and TV producer) NORMAN REEDUS knows all about that.

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10+ mins  |
April - May 2022
How to Manage a Misunderstanding
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How to Manage a Misunderstanding

We're always navigating differences-whether they're rooted in opinions, personalities, cultural expectations, or communication styles. Here, six entrepreneurs share how they've learned to deal with discord.

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2 mins  |
April - May 2022
Faster, Better, More Productive!
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Faster, Better, More Productive!

These tech upgrades will get you up to speed-at home, in the office, on an airport layover, or out on the road.

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2 mins  |
April - May 2022
What's It Like Working A Four-day Workweek?
Entrepreneur

What's It Like Working A Four-day Workweek?

It's inspiring, say three leaders whose companies are doing it. But that doesn't mean it's easy.

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9 mins  |
June 2022
Zooey
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Zooey

Zooey Deschanel has gotten her share of shade for not blending in. But that's exactly the quality you need to thrive, she says-and she credits it with powering her as a comedic actress, singer, and cofounder of multiple companies.

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10+ mins  |
June 2022
Don't Choke
Entrepreneur

Don't Choke

Too often, when the big moment arrives, we overthink and underperform. But a cognitive scientist says the key to countering performance anxiety is reframing our physical sensations.

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3 mins  |
June 2022
What If a Fast-Food Restaurant Paid $17 An Hour?
Entrepreneur

What If a Fast-Food Restaurant Paid $17 An Hour?

Four years ago, a Chick-fil-A operator decided to try. Here's how it turned out.

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10+ mins  |
June 2022