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How To Catch The Next Big Wave In Weed
Too late for CBD? Too early for CBN? The art of getting rich on a cannabis boom is all in the timing.
Growth Strategies
Graduate Hotels Is Beating Its Competitors By Going Hyper, Hyper Local
The boutique hotel chain won fans by catering to local tastes in small markets. Now it's out to conquer big cities.
Franchises
When a Company Outgrows Its Founders: How a Little Breakfast Chain Plans to Go Big
Eggs Up Grill is a quirky, homegrown, Southeast breakfast chain. With new owners and a mandate to grow, the brand has a delicate balance to strike.
Franchises
How Shaq Is Bringing Fun Back to Papa John's
The basketball legend is the franchise's new brand ambassador. He's got his work cut out for him -- but Shaq's never been afraid of a challenge.
How The Black Market Is Threatening The Legal Cannabis Market
The outbreak of deadly vape-related illnesses is shining a spotlight on the booming $52 billion illegal market. Why are shady dealers still stealing business from legitimate companies?
Success and Failures
Can GoPro Reinvent Itself... By Going Back to Its Past?
The action-camera company grew fast, and crashed hard. Now it's trying to pick itself back up -- by thinking a lot smaller.
Franchise 500
#1 on the Franchise 500: How McDonald's Evolved With Its Customer
The #1 company on our annual Franchise 500 list is a master class in staying power.
Partnerships
RadioShack Is Now Selling in Unexpected Places. Will Anyone Buy?
After hanging on through two bankruptcies, RadioShack struck a deal to open small locations inside a franchise called HobbyTown. Now, the question: Will this help or hurt both brands?
Franchises
Travel Agencies Aren't Dying. They're Thriving -- Thanks in Part to Military Veterans.
Why travel advisory franchises are working hard to recruit hard-working veterans.
Hiring
Why MOD Pizza Loves Hiring Ex-Cons
Eight years ago, Ally and Scott Svenson started hiring felons to staff MOD Pizza. That turned out to be one of the best business decisions they ever made.
Franchises
This Ax-Throwing Company Plans to Transform From Small Business to National Franchise
Stumpy's Hatchet House wants to go big-but the competition isn't far behind
Franchises
Why Fitness Franchises Are Booming
With aggressive expansion strategies and low membership costs, fitness clubs are looking to rapidly expand -- and franchisees are lining up to get in on the action.
Branding
How This Company Thrived by Ditching Most of Its Customers
By trying to create a luxe water bottle for the masses, Grayl built a product no audience wanted.
Funding
For Entrepreneurs, Venture Capital Is Not Always the Best Option
Entrepreneurs get creative about funding their businesses -- and maintaining control of their vision.
Financials
Should You Let Your Clients (Or Your Staff) See Your Financials?
Radical financial transparency can help -- and hurt -- your business