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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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Voodoo Doughnut: Get a Bacon Maple Bar... or Get Married
With quirky creations like the Voodoo Doll and the Marshall Mathers, two longtime friends turned a downtown Portland, Ore., doughnut shop into an institution -- that even performs weddings. Continue Reading
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Why Queens, New York, is a Hotspot for International Franchises
With more than 132 nationalities represented by its residents, the borough and county of Queens in New York City is the most diverse in the US. Continue Reading
Food Franchises Seeing Green in Going Green
With companies greening everything from laundry detergent to shoes, it's no surprise that food franchises are joining in on sustainability efforts. Continue Reading
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The Post-Etsy Crafts World: Can You Really Make Money Off Your Hobby?
In this weak economy, the handmade products revolution is a way for crafters to earn money when typical jobs are out of reach and a way for consumers to spend their money on authentic goods while supporting local economies rather than giant corporations. Continue Reading
When it Makes Sense to Create Competitors
When the owners of Eagle Rock Brewery in Los Angeles decided to start a craft brewery, they couldn't have imagined what a long, strange, bureaucratic-hoop-filled journey it would be. Continue Reading
Food Truck Entrepreneurs Start a Revolution on Wheels
On a somewhat chilly Thursday evening, a group of young college students have driven 10 miles because of a tweet. Their destination: a bar in Costa Mesa. Continue Reading
Tailwaiters: Creating a Business in a Stadium Parking Lot
Jason Wotman admits the whole idea was born out of laziness. Tailgate parties are fun, but the transportation, set-up and clean-up are certainly no picnic. Continue Reading
