Commanding a Premium Franchise Sale in a Cautious 2024 Private Equity Investment Climate
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Burger King Is Upping its Rebrand Strategy With a $1 Billion Acquisition. These Franchise Resets Could Tell Us About the Fast-Food Giant’s Chances of Succeeding.
Discover the details behind RBI’s strategic acquisition of Carrols Restaurant Group, a move that represents a significant step in a broader campaign to rejuvenate the Burger King brand, and compare it to past major franchise rebrands.
Plex confirms plan to launch TV and movie rentals next month
Media streamer Plex’s long-delayed plans to launch a marketplace for TV and movie rentals are finally being realized after multiple false starts. The media startup originally announced its plan to expand its streaming service to include rentals just ahead of the Covid-19 pandemic, which impacted launch plans alongside other technical concerns. Then, at CES a […]
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The other side of AI hype
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Hello, and welcome to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our Friday show, in which TechCrunch reporters sit down to talk through the key news of the week. This time around, Mary Ann Azevedo and […]
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How FYPM used Instagram Stories and thirst traps to raise $275K
Lindsey Lee Lurgin took an unconventional route to becoming a founder, so it’s only fitting that her fundraising strategies are just as unique. Her company Fuck You Pay Me (FYPM), which is like a Glassdoor for influencers, raised a $275K seed extension solely via Instagram stories, with no pitch deck. “If you think of what […]
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It’s critical to protect equity investments in minority businesses from activist organizations
Angel investors and investment groups that fund BIPOC entrepreneurs must remain committed to keeping vital early-stage capital flowing.
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How Do You Break Into the $4 Billion Health and Wellness Industry? These Startup Founders Share Their Secrets of Success.
We picked the brains of some of the most successful leaders in the health and wellness space.
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These Are the Best Companies to Work for in 2024 — Based on the Perks Employees Value Most
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Why Energy Management is the Antidote to Burnout
We live in an age obsessed with productivity and efficiency, so it’s no surprise that time management is an essential skill. Due to this, we meticulously schedule our days, color-code…