Congressional Effort Underway to Keep Increasing Black Franchise Owners
Black entrepreneurs have long turned to franchising as a way to launch businesses, build assets, and create jobs where they operate. In recent years, Black franchise owners...
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Gary Brackett: From Super Bowl Champ to Successful ‘Stacked Pickle’ Franchisor
Gary Brackett had a successful NFL career, winning a Super Bowl ring with the Indianapolis Colts. After leaving the NFL, he forged a new career...
10 Most Important Questions to Ask Before Buying a Franchise
Franchising is not something to jump into; there are important questions before buying a franchise to ask a potential franchisor. Here are the 10 most important...
Scooter’s Coffee Franchise Partners with First African American Owner
The newest Scooter's Coffee in Omaha, Nebraska is not only the brand's first African American-owned franchise, but owners Julian and Brittnay Young have made it...
Millennial Owns Fitness Franchise, Invents New Stretching Technique
Hakika Wise, the founder and CEO of the Kika Stretch Studio fitness franchise, patented her unique stretching technique, opened multiple studios, and is now one...
New Franchising Seminar Helps Minorities Learn How to Build Wealth
As minority franchise ownership continues to grow, there are more educational opportunities to help African Americans learn how to own their own business and build...
I’ve Been a Franchise Owner for 16 Years, Thanks to Black Enterprise
Connie Hill-Johnson started her Visiting Angels Senior Care franchise 16 years ago after a life-changing moment and an article in Black Enterprise magazine...
From Naval Officer to Chick-fil-A Franchise Owner
Kevin Young's journey from the military to the corporate world to the newest Chick-fil-A franchise owner in Midtown Manhattan will inspire you to go the...
The Pros and Cons of Transitioning From Corporate Employee to Franchise Owner
Former PepsiCo exec Sam Reed, Jr. used his experience in corporate America to build an award-winning AlphaGraphics franchise in Irving, Texas....
Lover of the Arts Becomes First Black Owner of a Fred Astaire Dance Studio
In 2014, Kenneth Jarvis became the first African American owner of a Fred Astaire Dance Studio franchise. Jarvis has been passionate about the arts since he...