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This as-told-to story is based on a conversation with Zach Downey, owner and CEO at Distinctive Vending, which operates cotton candy machines in high-traffic locations such as resorts and amusement parks. As a college student at James Madison University, Downey was approved to put a pizza vending machine on campus when a funding issue derailed […]

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The rise in artificial intelligence (AI) in the franchising world may seem like a fairly recent phenomenon, but it first began to have a noticeable impact on the industry five years ago. Since that inflection point, AI technologies have rapidly matured in areas like machine learning, data […]

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As entrepreneurs, we pour our heart and soul into building something, often taking risks others would shy away from. But when things don’t go as planned, the feelings of disappointment, frustration and even shame can be overwhelming. The truth is that failure is an inevitable part of […]

Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. As small and midsize businesses (SMBs) continue to face economic challenges, reducing software costs has become a significant […]

Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. More than quarter of all workers work in a hybrid environment, according to flex space and hybrid work […]

3 Benefits of owning a Hi-Five Sports franchise: Engages community with fun, developmental sports programs for children. Offers flexibility with home-based or dedicated facility business models. Access to a proven business model in the growing youth sports market. Hi-Five Sports is a franchise that specializes in youth sports programs and facilities, offering an array of […]

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Artificial intelligence (AI) has been creating a lot of volatility across industries around the world. And in 2024, it is still creating so many waves that are rocking the boat for investors looking to ride the AI wave. It’s easy to see the potential for AI to […]

Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. Data storage is more critical than ever for business leaders and entrepreneurs. With digital files growing exponentially, having […]

Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. Coders of all levels, listen up. Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking to upskill, a student eager to […]