
Carl Stoffers
BIZ Experiences Staff
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10 No-Office-Required Businesses You Can Start for as Little as $5,000
With strong Franchise 500 rankings and investment levels starting under $5,000, these brands are ready for new owners to hit the ground running.
How This First-Gen College Grad Went From Franchisee to Brand President: 'I've Been in the Trenches'
Susan Valverde built thriving franchises in economically disadvantaged areas. Now she's leading other franchisees to success.
Former Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees Reveals the 3 Core Values a Brand Must Have Before He Invests
The NFL legend is involved with brands like Everbowl, Walk-Ons and Jimmy John's — but only because they met his strict three-part checklist.
This Franchisee Made $2.2 Million From a Tiny Pretzel Stand. Here's His Secret.
Auntie Anne's is thriving in high-traffic venues like airports, where fast service, brand familiarity and walkaway snacks are fueling high revenue.
This Former Super Bowl MVP Teamed Up With a Fledgling Superfood Business — Now It's On Track for Hundreds of Locations
After launching in 2016, Everbowl now has more than 100 locations and 350 more in development — many led by mega-investor Drew Brees.
Lawmakers Introduced a Bill to Make the Current Version of the Joint Employer Rule Permanent. Here's What It Means for the U.S. Franchise Industry.
After years of back-and-forth regulatory changes, a new bill aims to bring long-awaited clarity to the franchise industry.
Recently Edited Content by Carl Stoffers
Here's How Much Palantir Pays Its Top Tech Talent, From Software Engineers to AI Researchers
With stock up nearly 500% in a year, Palantir is booming. Here's how that translates into pay for its employees.
Apple Smashes Expectations With $94 Billion Quarter. Here's How the iPhone Maker Did It.
Apple just reported a significant revenue beat for its latest quarter, exceeding analyst expectations.
How to Prepare Your Business — And Yourself — For a Smooth Exit
After decades of building your business, turning it over to someone else can be emotional. But with the right mindset and a strong plan, it can also be your proudest moment.
Networking Is the Most Underrated Business Skill. Here's How to Get It Right.
Technical skills matter, but relationships are what move the needle. Here's how to build a network that actually works.
4 Reasons Why Local BIZ Experiencesship Is the Secret Weapon of Great Franchises
Community-driven leaders not only strengthen customer relationships but also innovate and elevate the brand, proving that the best franchises are built on the foundation of trust, collaboration and local intuition.
Thinking About Scaling From a Single Unit to Multi-Unit Ownership? Here's What You Need to Know.
Scaling from a single franchise location to multiple units demands new systems, deeper trust and a shift in how you lead.
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