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How One Woman Turned Pandemic-Induced Boredom and a Makeshift Garage Art Studio Into a Thriving Franchise
Maya Ratcliff was searching for a hobby when she stumbled upon an art form that would ultimately change her life forever.
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The customer went viral for what he did next.
The Top 15 Home-Based and Mobile Franchises for 2023
For budding entrepreneurs looking to franchise without leaving the house, these concepts offer flexibility.
Subway Is Considering Selling Its Sandwich Chain Business With $10 Billion Deal
The footlong-swinging sandwich chain has been in turnaround mode since at least 2019. But now, the business is reportedly considering selling itself off, according to new reports.
I Quit Teaching After 20 Years to Open an Ice-Pop Franchise. I Make $150,000 More a Year and Work Fewer Hours.
Sonya Matthews was an elementary-school teacher for 20 years before she joined an ice-pop company.