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Side Hustle

At 24, She Immigrated to the U.S. and Worked at Walmart. Then She Turned Savings Into a ‘Magic’ Side Hustle Surpassing $1 Million This Year.

Mehek Khera was burnt out and grappling with health issues when inspiration struck.

By Amanda Breen

Building a Business

His Mother Taught Him How to Cook. Now Her Recipes Are Feeding Loyal Customers and Those In Need at This Landmark Harlem Restaurant.

By Entrepreneur Partner Studio Staff

Building a Business

This Restaurant CEO Created His Own National Holiday (and Turned It Into a Business Strategy)

By Shawn P. Walchef

Building a Business

They Opened a Restaurant During the Pandemic — But Locals Showed Up, and Celebrities Followed. Now, It’s Thriving.

By Shawn P. Walchef

Building a Business

How to Develop the Mindset for a Billion-Dollar Success, According to Raising Cane’s Founder

Todd Graves was turned down by every bank in town when he started. Here, he sits down to share his mentality on success, leadership and building a billion-dollar brand.

By Jason Feifer

Building a Business

These Co-Founders Came From Different Backgrounds, Joined Forces and Now Run 10 Restaurants Together

Alexandra Lourdes, Michael Santos, Steve Jerome and Lin Smith Jerome teamed up to start a Las Vegas hospitality juggernaut.

By Shawn P. Walchef

Thought Leaders

Guy Fieri Teaches His Team This Customer Service Secret — And It Can Unlock Unexpected Success For Your Business Too

We sat down with the Mayor of Flavortown to find out the philosophy that helped him build a global brand centered on food, fun, and family.

By Dan Bova

Side Hustle

This 29-Year-Old’s Side Hustle Brought People ‘to the Dark Green Side.’ It Made $10,000 Within 2 Days and Sees 6 Figures a Month.

Nikki Seaman began work on her business when the pandemic led to grocery store shutdowns.

By Amanda Breen

Building a Business

This Restaurant Tech Cost Him a Client — Then Changed Everything for His Business

Tunji Junard was skeptical of a new restaurant tech, but before long, he was convinced it could be a game-changer for his restaurant brand, Steam Boys.

By Shawn P. Walchef

Building a Business

This Founder Is Scaling a Spicy Food Brand—and It’s Putting the Heat On Her Marriage

Get practical advice from Dr. Drew and investor Kim Perell on this episode of Entrepreneur Therapy, featuring In The Kitchen with Alexandra founder Alexandra Baker.

By David James

Side Hustle

They Started a Side Hustle Producing an ‘Obvious’ Food Item. It Hit $300,000 Monthly Revenue Fast — On Track for Over $20 Million in 2025.

When Jason Rosenbaum and Hailey Swartz couldn't find the product they wanted to see on grocery store shelves, they took matters into their own hands.

By Amanda Breen

Thought Leaders

Jon Taffer Teamed Up With This $300 Million Franchise Company to Build Something Bigger Than Restaurants

Taffer, known for his role in 'Bar Rescue,' teamed up with Craveworthy Brands to expand his concept, Taffer's Tavern.

By Shawn P. Walchef

Thought Leaders

‘Seeing People I Helped Succeed Is My Greatest Thrill’: Baseball Star Dexter Fowler and Restaurateur Michael Tanha Outline a Playbook for Success

Retired World Series Champion Dexter Fowler and hospitality entrepreneur Michael Tanha discuss what drives their passion to succeed on the new episode of "The Playbook."

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

How This Massive Food Company Turned Its Fleet of Trucks into Rolling Billboards — And the Lesson It Teaches About Brand-Building

The CMO of US Foods on why brand consistency matters, how the team brings its brand to life and the ways AI is transforming menu design and marketing for restaurant operators.

By Shawn P. Walchef

Building a Business

When Life Gives You Hate Comments, Make Popcorn — How the D’Amelio Family Turned TikTok Stardom Into a Snack Empire

The D'Amelios' latest venture, Be Happy Snacks, blends purpose with popcorn, bringing mental health awareness and Gen Z flavor to Walmart's shelves.

By Leo Zevin

Tech

A Conversation About AI With Sam Altman Blew Their Minds — So They Wrote the Playbook for Businesses That Want to Use the Tech

Digital strategists Adam Brotman and Andy Sack discuss their new book on AI and the impact of tech on today's restaurants.

By Shawn P. Walchef

Building a Business

His Bakery’s Window Got Smashed — But What He Did Next Actually Helped His Business

Chef Nick Rodriguez talks about building a successful cupcake brand, staying calm under pressure and turning viral chaos into community support.

By Shawn P. Walchef

Building a Business

How David Beckham and Shaun Neff Are Creating Buzz Around Their New Snack Brand BEEUP

Soccer superstar David Beckham and serial entrepreneur Shaun Neff teamed up to launch BEEUP, a new fruit snack powered by honey.

By Dan Bova

Thought Leaders

Meet Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine — Free Food and Drinks Event in NYC

Come to the first-ever live taping of Entrepreneur's "How Success Happens" podcast and clink glasses with celebrity chef, philanthropist and entrepreneur Robert Irvine.

By Dan Bova

Thought Leaders

From ‘Hot Ones’ to Creating the Hottest Pepper in the World, Smokin’ Ed Currie Says He’s on a Mission From God to Bring Pleasure and Pain to the Masses

Smokin' Ed Currie, founder of Puckerbutt Pepper Company and creator of Pepper X, the Guinness World Record holder for hottest pepper, talks about the soul behind his legendary sauces.

By Dan Bova

Thought Leaders

‘You Always Have to Reinvent Yourself’: Tom Brady Just Revealed His Next Big Move

The GOAT NFL quarterback announced the release of a new snack food called, you guessed it, GOAT Gummies.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

These College Friends Wanted to Sell Better Food. Now, Their Company Is Publicly Traded.

Sweetgreen co-founder Nicolas Jammet dives into how the brand got started, what setbacks it faced and how it's using automation in its 250-plus locations.

By Shawn P. Walchef

Thought Leaders

Fans Are Tattooing This Pizza Brand’s Logo on Their Skin for a Year of Free Slices

&pizza CEO Mike Burns discusses turning customers into superfans, empowering staff and building a brand that breaks the rules.

By Shawn P. Walchef

Building a Business

They Started a Side Hustle in Their College Dorm and Bootstrapped Their Way to a Massive Business: ‘It’s Always Been About Being Scrappy’

Co-founder Morgan Lerner discusses the launch and growth of Gonanas and its mission to provide indulgent, allergy-friendly banana bread for home bakers everywhere.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

This Chef Lost His Restaurant the Week Michelin Called. Now He’s Made a Comeback By Perfecting One Recipe.

Chef Frank Neri discusses how a trip to Tijuana changed his view on flavor, a WhatsApp group kept him in the game, and doing one thing well became his recipe for success.

By Shawn P. Walchef

Building a Business

What It’s Like Putting on a Restaurant Show for 55,000 People

Lisa Malikow discusses running a massive industry event, helping operators grow and why unexpected inspiration is the best part of the job.

By Shawn P. Walchef

Buying a Franchise

These Are the Top Food Franchises of 2025

In one of the industry's most competitive categories, these brands rise above the rest.

By Tracy Stapp Herold

Building a Business

How a Spot on ‘The Montel Williams Show’ Sparked a Restaurant Power Brand for This Miami Chef

Chef Adrianne Calvo discusses building confidence on national TV, turning guests into loyal customers and the power of storytelling in the kitchen.

By Shawn P. Walchef

Building a Business

This ‘Chopped’ Champ Beat Cancer 6 Times, Lost Nearly 200 Pounds and Found Power in Presence

Chef Eric LeVine discusses what happens when you strip away ego, lead with truth and live fully in the moment both in and out of the kitchen.

By Shawn P. Walchef

Building a Business

How a Jersey Kid Grew His Restaurant Business Into a West Coast Powerhouse

Brad Wise discusses the power of trust, the balance between growth and hospitality and the surprising crossover between running a butcher shop and a restaurant.

By Shawn P. Walchef