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Whether you’re currently considering a “Second Act” career transition or consider yourself ready to launch an entrepreneurial business venture of your own, there happens to be a low-key industry you should investigate that can be easy to overlook. While it’s all around you and you most likely come into contact…
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Port of Subs is stepping into spring with a fresh menu highlight and a slate of seasonal promotions designed to drive traffic and group orders. Leading the rollout is the new Turkey, Bacon & Avocado sub, featuring freshly sliced turkey, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and crisp vegetables on house-baked bread.…
Code Ninjas has named Tyler Semerdjian as its new Chief Marketing Officer, a strategic move to accelerate systemwide growth across its global network of more than 350 centers. Semerdjian steps into the role with over 15 years of experience leading marketing for direct-to-consumer, marketplace, and private equity-backed businesses. CEO Navin…
D1 Training has elevated Devon Arnold to Vice President of…
Golden Corral has named Trona Balkissoon Chief Financial Officer (CFO),…
Keyrenter Property Management has named Kioumars Amini as its new…
Boardroom Salon for Men has appointed Matt Weiss as Vice…
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When Magnolia Bakery first opened its doors in 1996 on a quiet street corner in New York’s West Village, nobody could have guessed it would become a globally recognized brand synonymous with mouthwatering cupcakes and legendary banana pudding. Now, nearly three decades later, Magnolia Bakery’s CEO & Chief Baking Officer…
Moving is rarely just a moving truck and a new address. For many families, the hardest part is not logistics. It’s the moment when a parent’s life changes, and the home that once felt stable becomes complicated, unsafe, or simply too much to manage. Smooth Transitions exists for that moment.…
I sat down with Don Tarinelli, Chief Development Officer at Franchise FastLane, to take a clear-eyed look at how franchise development works in 2026. The conversation did what the best interviews do; it opened up better questions. Why are more founders gravitating to franchise sales organizations now? What truly signals…
Franchising is often celebrated for its proven systems, recognizable branding, and strong corporate support. However, the true competitive advantage often comes from the hidden heroes who work diligently behind the scenes, providing specialized expertise that franchisees rely on. Pestmaster’s own Mariah Baggio-Deibler, affectionately known as “Dr. Bugs,” exemplifies this invaluable…
Finding the right location for a restaurant franchise has never been simple, but it has rarely been as consequential as it is today. Rents are elevated. Construction costs have climbed. Permitting timelines stretch in ways that eat into a franchisee’s runway before a single bowl is served. In that environment,…
When you talk to Daniel McCarty, you don’t get the feeling you’re speaking to a man tinkering at the edges of an old idea. You get the feeling you’re talking to someone tearing the whole thing down, just to rebuild it better. From his home base in San Antonio, McCarty…
