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Some businesses are built from spreadsheets and market research. Others start with a craving after a long workout, a stare of wonder at a dessert topping bar, and the kind of loyalty that sneaks up on you before you ever realize it has arrived. For Neil Hershman, the story of…
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Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is marking the First Day of Spring on March 20th with its annual free Italian Ice giveaway and a new seasonal collaboration with the PEEPS brand. Guests visiting any of Rita’s 600-plus locations nationwide can receive a free 6-ounce Italian Ice as part of…
Choice Hotels International has promoted longtime legal executive Jeff Lobb to Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, effective March 26th, 2026. In the role, Lobb will oversee the company’s global legal and public policy strategy while serving on the executive leadership team. Lobb will report directly to President and…
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From the Archives: Interviews
When Magnolia Bakery first opened its doors in 1996 on a quiet street corner in New York’s West Village, nobody could have…
“As we enter 2026, the economics of franchise growth have reached an inflection point where time saved has become the single most…
When you talk to Daniel McCarty, you don’t get the feeling you’re speaking to a man tinkering at the edges of an…
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Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm known for its investments in consumer, distribution, and retail-related businesses, has announced its acquisition of Playa…
In honor of National Literacy Month, Celebree School, a leader in early childhood education, is launching a campaign to raise awareness about…
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (Freddy’s) announces the opening of its new training and innovation center in their hometown of Wichita, KS.…
