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'Nobody Helped Her Whatsoever': Elderly Woman Sues McDonald's For 'Severe Burns' After Spilling Hot Coffee
Mable Childress, a woman in her 80s, filed a lawsuit in San Francisco Superior Court last week.
Taco Bell Employee Charged With Fraud, Theft After Stealing Customer Credit Card Information
The employee worked at a Taco Bell located in Oregon, Ohio.
A Guide to Elevating Your Franchise with Competitive Research and Data-Driven Insights
It's time to break out your investigative hat and do your research.
Building a Strong Corporate Culture for Lasting Franchise Success
It's not about developing and enforcing policy. It's about bringing habit into your organization until it becomes a part of your brand.
This Entrepreneur's Franchise Made More Than $1 Million This Year — And it All Started Because of a Devastating Water Leak
A homeowner saw a disaster, but this entrepreneur saw a gap in the market — and a franchise opportunity.
These 7 Side Hustle Franchise Types Can Earn You Full Time Cash
Making your side hustle a franchise allows you to take advantage of an established brand and proven business model while having the flexibility to manage your time and resources — and, in many cases, make full time money.
