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Frances Dodds is Entrepreneur magazine's deputy editor. Before that she was features director for Entrepreneur.com, and a senior editor at DuJour magazine. She's written for Longreads, New York Magazine, Architectural Digest, Us Weekly, Coveteur and more.

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Franchise

Four Years Ago, This Chick-Fil-A Started Paying $17 An Hour. It Transformed the Business.

Back in 2018, Eric Mason made headlines when he began paying his employees a "living wage." On this side of the great recession, his experience could be a roadmap for other fast food franchises.

Thought Leaders

Jessica Simpson's Billion-Dollar Secret: 'Being Underestimated Is a Superpower'

Building a fashion empire has taught the pop star that when people assume you're clueless, it only gives you more time to prove them wrong.

Mujeres emprendedoras

El secreto de mil millones de dólares de Jessica Simpson: 'Ser subestimado es un superpoder'

Construir un imperio de la moda le ha enseñado a la estrella del pop que cuando la gente asume que no tienes idea, solo te da más tiempo para demostrar que están equivocados.

Growing a Business

'It's Just Human Nature:' A New Book Examines Why Our Work Is Better When We Work Less

Ready for the 4 day work week? Journalists Anne Helen Petersen and Charlie Warzel argue that conversations about the future of work too often miss the bigger picture.

Estrategias de crecimiento

'Es solo la naturaleza humana': un nuevo libro examina por qué nuestro trabajo es mejor cuando trabajamos menos

¿Listo para la semana laboral de 4 días? Los periodistas Anne Helen Petersen y Charlie Warzel argumentan que las conversaciones sobre el futuro del trabajo a menudo pierden el panorama general.

Thought Leaders

Her Mom Sold Rice Cakes in a Refugee Camp. Now She Sells Her Mom's Hot Chili Sauce in Gourmet Grocery Stores. Her Mom Isn't Impressed... Yet.

As Lunar New Year celebrations begin, Lisa Tran tells the harrowing, inspiring story of her family's journey from Vietnam to Portland, Oregon, and reflects on the spirit of entrepreneurship that guided them every step of the way.

Recently Edited Content by Frances Dodds

Franchise

She Started as a Franchisee — Then She Became CEO by Remembering to do This One Thing

Nobody cares what you want unless you speak up to tell them. That's how Tracy Panase became CEO of Just Between Friends.

Franchise

No Education Degree Required — How He Built a $2.5 Million Education Empire

Jason Skidmore once ran an ambulance service. Now he's the top-performing franchisee of Celebree School.

Growing a Business

I've Worked in PR for 17 Years. Here's Why You Shouldn't Hire Me.

Entrepreneurs often think they need PR. Most don't.

Growing a Business

I Faced My First True Professional Meltdown — And It Led to an Eye-Opening Revelation

We all know the importance of picking yourself back up after a failure. But I had always believed how fast you make that recovery was what mattered.

Living

The Top 50 Undergraduate Programs for Entrepreneurs in 2025

The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur partnered to rank the best 2025 undergraduate programs for studying entrepreneurship.

Starting a Business

NBA Star Jaylen Brown Turned Down $50 Million Worth of Deals to Start His New Business — And He Got the Idea From Kobe Bryant

The NBA Finals MVP sat down to talk business with Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor for a new series called 'The Playbook,' by Entrepreneur and Sports Illustrated.