Entrepreneur magazine
January 2019
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How Michael Strahan Took Control of His Post-Football Career
The NFL star redefined himself after retirement from the sport, and found a whole new world of opportunity.
Want to Know Which Franchise is Right For You? Follow These 4 Essential Steps
With so many franchise opportuntiies out there, learn how to narrow the field of prospective franchises to boost your chances of success.
Don't Know How to Reach Gen Z? Just Ask Beautycon.
CEO Moj Mahdara is helping brands across industries connect with the next generation of consumers.
A Childhood Memory Helped This Founder Find Her Passion
Marissa Louie, CEO of stuffed animal company Animoodles, found her path thanks to a cherished toy that belonged to her late sister.
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The Difference Between Being a Boss and Being a Friend
Find the line that works for your company -- and don't cross it.
SimpliSafe Chased the Wrong Customer. This Pivot Saved The Business.
SimpliSafe is a security system built for renters. But it unexpectedly gained traction with homeowners.
How One Bag Fits Every Shopping Cart
The founders of Lotus Trolley, a reusable shopping bag system, measured shopping carts across the globe to build a product that would work for all customers.
Bumble's Austin Headquarters Is All About Good Vibes
The dating app's employees are big on in-office engagement and out-of-office socializing.
Workplace Flexibility Helps Entrepreneurs Attract Top Talent
Executive search firm Inkwell connects brands with seasoned employees who need flexible schedules.
Remember Slice Soda? It's Back -- But Very Different.
Why these entrepreneurs bet on nostalgia for the old soda brand.
How to Cut Costs Without Cutting Staff
Six entrepreneurs share smart tips for trimming operation costs.
How Birchbox CEO Katia Beauchamp Evolved Along With Her Brand
A new partnership with Walgreens is the company's latest play for continued success.
The Best Employees Have Side Hustles -- Here's Why
How does an entrepreneur get started? By busting out of someone else's box.
For Struggling Startups, Retirees Are Coming to the Rescue
An increasing amount of founders are looking to folks who've been there and done that -- and benefitting from their hard-earned expertise.
To Make 1-800-Got-Junk A Success, Its Founder Had To Rethink Everything (Including Himself)
1-800-Got-Junk was a runaway success, so much so that founder Brian Scudamore didn't know how else to grow. So he considered: what other services do my customers need?
#1 on the Franchise 500: How McDonald's Evolved With Its Customer
The #1 company on our annual Franchise 500 list is a master class in staying power.
#8 on the Franchise 500: Great Clips Reinvents the Haircut Experience
The #8 company on our Franchise 500 list has an app that's been downloaded more than 10 million times, tracking customer appointments, history, and preferences.
Five Ways to Finance a Franchise
Franchisees share how they pulled together the cash to open their own franchise.
#9 on the Franchise 500: Jersey Mike's Succeeds By Supporting Its Franchisees
The #9 company on our Franchise 500 list recommitted to franchisee training in 2018, conducting more than 1,000 classes and launching a new management platform.
How These 6 Franchises Have Thrived For Decades
Six companies have been on our Franchise 500 list for at least 38 of the 40 years we've produced the ranking. Here are their secrets.
#10 on the Franchise 500: How 7-Eleven Plans to Double In Size In the U.S. By 2027
The #10 company on our Franchise 500 list had its fair share of challenges in 2018, but still has big goals for the future.
#6 on the Franchise 500: Culver's Succeeds By Investing In Managers
At the #6 company on our Franchise 500 list, a mentorship program focuses on turning store managers into franchisees -- and it's fueling growth.
Franchise 500: Our Definitive Ranking of 2019's Strongest Franchises
What trends are tops? What brands have proved most lasting? What franchise may be the right opportunity for you? Explore, absorb, and learn from our annual list.
Hims Scored Big With Male Consumers. Can It Repeat The Trick With Women?
The year-old startup got men to comfortably talk about uncomfortable issues. Now, the launch of Hers will test its ability to reach women with the same level of finesse.
#5 on the Franchise 500: The UPS Store Gets a Consumer-Friendly Makeover
The #5 company on our Franchise 500 list fights off old-age with constant reinvention.
#7 on the Franchise 500: Planet Fitness Plans to Dominate the Fitness World
The #7 company on our Franchise 500 list has learned exactly what its customers want -- and how to deliver.
#3 on the Franchise 500: Sonic Drive-In Looks to the Future
The #3 company on our Franchise 500 list may be built on the idea of nostalgia, but a new wave of tech-focused initiatives is laying a strong foundation for years to come.
#2 on the Franchise 500: How Dunkin' Continues To Thrive
Even with a forward looking rebrand to just Dunkin', the #2 company on our Franchise 500 list knows its soul.
#4 on the Franchise 500: Why Taco Bell Has Its Sights Set On Your City
The #4 company on our Franchise 500 list knows that to grow its customer base, it must go where customers are: metropolitan communities.