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Burger King Franchisees Dismiss Lawsuit Over $1 Cheeseburger
By dropping a two-year lawsuit, Burger King franchisees have it their way: They get more power over Value Meal pricing. Continue Reading
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Sam Adams to Provide $100,000 Worth of Microloans to Craft Brewers
The beer maker will expand its Brewing the American Dream program to include targeted funding for home brewers and microbrewers who want to start or expand their businesses. Continue Reading
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Whole Foods Gets Into the Bar Business
The grocery chain is testing a new concept -- bars built into select stores, which carry craft beer and local wine by the glass. Continue Reading
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Bethenny Frankel Cashes In on Skinnygirl Brand
Reality TV star Bethenny Frankel sells her real-life cocktail business, Skinnygirl, to Beam Global for an undisclosed amount. Continue Reading
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U.S. Wine Sales Top France For First Time Ever
U.S. wineries experienced a record year in 2010, selling 330 million cases worth $30 billion in retail sales. Continue Reading
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Small Businesses Feel the Pinch of Rising Food Prices
Small restaurants and other food businesses cite rapidly rising wholesale prices as a major concern this year. Continue Reading
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What Advice Would You Give Young Entrepreneurs?
Some of the most successful entrepreneurs got their starts mowing lawns and selling lemonade. With Girl Scout Cookies season in full swing, our Board of Directors offers some advice for little kids with big business dreams. Continue Reading
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Japanese-American Business Owners Offer Help to Quake Victims
In New York and cities across the country, many businesses are helping to raise money for the recovery effort in Japan. Continue Reading
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My First Million: Bob Williamson, Horizon Software International and Honey Lake Plantation
How an alcoholic, drug-addicted homeless drifter turned to God, turned his life around -- and went on to start several multimillion-dollar companies. Continue Reading
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St. Patrick's Day Has Retailers Seeing Green
Consumer spending on St. Patrick's Day is expected to jump 20 percent this year -- and retailers are joining the party. Continue Reading
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Gary Vaynerchuk: Connecting with Customers in 'The Thank You Economy'
The wine guru, bestselling author and colorful personality behind Wine Library TV explains why social media are the future of customer service in his new book, The Thank You Economy. Continue Reading
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The Next Big Idea? Butch Bakery, Cupcakes for Guys
David Arrick was intrigued by the cupcake craze, but realized all the tasty offerings out there seemed, well, a little girly. So he cashed in his 401(k) and began selling "aesthetically masculine" cupcakes made with beer, bacon and other manly ingredients. Continue Reading
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With One Tweet, Charlie Sheen Brings a Hot Dog Joint Along for the Ride
The Infield in Los Angeles is now offering a "Charlie Dog with Tiger Blood" after the embattled actor -- who has been the talk of Twitter since joining this week -- shared his order with his 1 million followers. Continue Reading
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Made in the USA: Doughnuts with an Edge
From organic offerings to creme brulee crullers, independent doughnut shops are reinventing the breakfast favorite and giving the likes of Dunkin' Donuts a run for their money. Continue Reading
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Survey Says: Happy Days are Here Again... Maybe
New research reveals some promising news for restaurant franchises and the overall health of the small-business economy. Continue Reading
