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THE WIZARD OF WHOPPER

Fernando Machado is the marketing genius who turned Burger King (and Popeyes!) into a buzzy, relevant, always-on-point brand. Here’s how he pulls it off.

Reinvention - MATCH.COM, BUT FOR FOOD?

To help save the food industry, this founder has a plan: Think differently about who uses the kitchen.

Franchise Success - KEEPING CLEAN, AND CLEANING UP

Spaulding Decon founder and CEO Laura Spaulding has made a career of cleaning up crime scenes, meth labs, and now, COVID-19. But her biggest job is keeping franchisees prepared.

Next Big Thing - THE NEW APPRENTICES

The old plumber and electrician trainee model has been reimagined for the new world—and could be exactly what a bootstrapped, growing startup needs.

Working from Home - HOW TO HIRE AND ONBOARD REMOTELY

Make the technology as easy as possible, and build a sense of team camaraderie.

Management - IS IT TIME TO SAY GOODBYE?

Whether or not we like it, firing employees is a part of entrepreneurship. Here’s how to know when to let go of a team member.

It's Time to Get Creative

We may be physically apart, but actor and entrepreneur Joseph Gordon-Levitt says we can (and should!) still find ways to creatively collaborate.

Building a Strong Team

Dan Murphy is an Army vet and a former NCAA athlete who knows the power of community. Now, as COO of the gym franchise D1 Training, his business is only as strong as its weakest link.

A New Pipeline

The global tech company Infosys wanted to diversify its hiring. But to get it right, it needed to rethink a lot more than just its recruiting methods.

From Coworking to Co-Leading

Shelley Bade has had a complex journey with the coworking franchise Office Evolution. It began as a competitor, then turned into a support system when she needed it the most.

Best Deals for Vets

Many franchises offer incentives to military veterans. Here’s our list of the top 150.

5 Questions Every Founder Must Ask

How to know whether the sacrifice is worth it.

Creating More Time in the Day

COVID-19 is stretching people thin, especially if they have kids at home. We asked six entrepreneurs: How are you managing your day…and your sanity?

The Book That Launched a Factory

WHAT INSPIRES ME.

The End of the Line

COVID-19 has forced the restaurant industry to rethink everything. No brand has seen a more dramatic shift than The Halal Guys, a food cart turned franchise where long lines and busy stores were part of the appeal. So how do you transform a hot spot into a safe, reliable meal?

TARAJI P. HENSON “ MY ‘WHY' WAS GREATER THAN THE FEAR”

How actress and entrepreneur Taraji P. Henson learned to be open about her mental health challenges and is now helping others do it, too.

Why Can't We Act Faster?

Companies are often resistant to change…until a crisis like COVID-19 forces them to think differently. Here’s why we’re so bad at making changes before we have to.

Building the Future

What does it take to create change? Just ask these 17 founders, all age 27 or younger, who are doing it every day.

Are We Productive, or Just Busy?

Not everything your team does will push your business forward. Here’s how to refocus that time and energy—and get on a path toward long-term success.

STOP TALKING ABOUT Empathy AND START ACTING ON IT

Consumers say they prefer buying from empathetic brands. Employees say they want to work for empathetic brands. Companies put “empathy” high up on their list of values. So why aren’t we seeing more empathy?

The Future of DTC Is…Boring?

Brandless was a hot company with a bad business model, like many of its direct-to-consumer peers. Now it’s back as a quieter company focused on slower growth. Is this what DTC needs?

The Beauty of Being an Outsider

Senreve is a luxury fashion brand, but it wasn’t created by luxury fashion insiders. Here’s how its founders came to dominate a very insider-driven industry.

How to Win Friends and Influencer People

SHAUN NEFF builds the hottest brands for the hottest people, including Kendall Jenner, Shay Mitchell, and Millie Bobby Brown. His secret to creating a hit: It’s all about the vibe.

There Is beauty in These Dark Times

I have suffered, both personally and as an entrepreneur. I have been the target of racism and nastiness. But I have also learned to see hopefulness— because these are not just times of darkness. They’re times to make things better.

How Fast Should You Grow?

Investors wanted SpotHero to grow rapidly, but its CEO had a different vision. He wanted to beat his competitors… by moving slower than they did.

HOW TO OWN A CULTURAL MOMENT: WITH PERSONALITÉ

YES WAY ROSÉ began life as a playful Instagram account. Now it’s one of the buzziest wines in America. What happened? It’s a case study in spotting the cultural moment before it explodes…and giving it a voice.

Lessons from Past Crises

Yes, it’s possible to come out of the pandemic stronger. Here’s how seven entrepreneurs thrived during the recession, 9/11, and other terrible events.

“HELP ME, OR DESTROY ME”

What’s the biggest risk you’ve ever taken? For Angela Gennari, whose company provides security and event staff at the University of Georgia, it was putting her fate into the hands of a competitor.

WORK SHOULD NOT BE CRAZY

What if working long hours, living on Slack, and growing as fast as possible isn’t the best way to run a business? The founders of Basecamp are pretty sure they have the answer.

WHO BREAKS THE TIE?

How do cofounders settle disagreements when they have an equal say in the business? Six entrepreneurs share their methods.