Food Businesses
Funding
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This Maker Aggressively Expanded Her Business Without a Traditional Loan. Here's How.
Have more demand than you can fill? This new spin on financing can help.
McDonald's
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McDonald's to Sell a Bigger Big Mac -- and a Less Big, Big Mac?
The chain plans to serve up some different options early next year.
Food Businesses
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At This Restaurant, Human Interaction Is Discouraged
With its 'low-interaction dining,' food is the focus at Ichiran, a popular chain in Asia that recently expanded to Brooklyn, N.Y.
Starting a Business
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The Important Entrepreneurship Lesson From Jessica Alba and Sarah Michelle Gellar
Both women had careers as actors, but they were inspired to start businesses based on personal needs.
Facebook
Facebook Adds Food Ordering Feature
Users will also be able to get quotes from businesses, buy movie tickets and book appointments at spas and salons, Facebook said in a blog post.
Entrepreneurs
This French Foodie Sensation Is Coming to the States
In France, he's a celebrity. In America, he's nobody.
Uber
Uber Launches Global Assault on Food Delivery Market
In a measure of rising ambition beyond its taxi business, Uber will begin delivering meals in Amsterdam on Thursday.
Starting a Business
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Why It's a Great Time to Be in the Food Business
Jen Moore, Founder of Meez Meals, explains how she simplifies people's lives.
Launching a Business
The Tech That Helped This Restaurant Fix Its Scheduling Woes
This natural-foods restaurateur found a system that helps her plan.
Agribusiness
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These Entrepreneurs Hope to Use Garbage to Change the Way America Grows its Food
California Safe Soil's technology turns organic food waste into an ultra-nutritious crop fertilizer.
Acquisitions
Activia Maker to Acquire U.S. Organic Foods Group Whitewave in $12.5 Billion Deal
The purchase will help the French company to pursue affluent consumers by adding WhiteWave's popular health food offerings such as Silk almond milk, Earthbound Farm Organic salad and Horizon organic milk to its product range.
Franchise Players
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How This Man's High School Job Evolved Into a Food-Franchise Career
In the late 90s, John Gulledge was a high school student hungry for work and experience. Today, he's a successful franchisee enjoying his just desserts.
Saladworks
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How This Salad Franchise Freshened Up Its Image and Menu to Appeal to Smarter, Health-Conscious Customers
Saladworks reinvents itself for a smarter, savvier and more health-minded customer.
Franchise of the day
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Franchise of the Day: Enjoy a Taste of the Sea With This Franchise
For the best seafood it's recommended to consult the captain.
