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The Second Season: Carlos Boozer on Entrepreneurship, Franchising, and Beyond
10/05/2026Before the boardrooms and business meetings, there was the basketball court. After 13 seasons in the NBA and two All-Star selections, Carlos Boozer retired in 2017 and entered a new arena: entrepreneurship. L’Express Franchise had the honor to speak with…
How to Start a Mobile Business in the U.S.: Best Ideas and Opportunities
20/04/2026American entrepreneurs asking how to start mobile businesses must identify a high-demand niche, secure specialized equipment or a vehicle, and obtain local mobile-vending permits. A successful approach will help cut down overhead costs and maximize profits. By eliminating traditional "brick-and-mortar"…
How to Start a Hotel Business: Costs, Models, and Opportunities
10/04/2026The hotel industry offers one of the most ambitious and capital-intensive moves you can make in the hospitality space. Opening a hotel business in the U.S. gives you a long-term asset that can generate consistent revenue across room bookings, food…
Do You Need a Franchise Lawyer? Key Reasons to Hire One Before Investing
07/04/2026Contrary to what most people believe, the heart and soul of a franchise isn’t a recognizable logo and a service. Instead, the core of a franchise is a contract. That’s why experienced entrepreneurs begin searching for a great attorney to…
Franchise, Franchisee, and Franchisor: Understanding the Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships
01/04/2026Franchising is one of the most accessible paths to business ownership, but getting the most out of it starts with understanding how the relationship actually works. A franchisor licenses their business model and brand to a franchisee, who then runs…
Kosher Franchises in the U.S.: Opportunities in a Growing Market
31/03/2026The kosher food market is no longer confined to lox, bagels, and oversized corned beef and pastrami sandwiches. Its appeal now extends far beyond Jewish communities and niche segments. The global kosher food sector was valued at about $22.8 billion…
Green Business Ideas for Entrepreneurs
30/03/2026Launching a green business idea is more than a moral choice: it’s a necessity for staying competitive. Greener businesses are growing in demand as sustainable initiatives, consumer preferences, and resource availability reshape today’s economic landscape. From large corporate models to…
How to Start a Car Wash Business: Costs, Options, and Growth Paths
09/03/2026Starting a car wash can be as simple as a one-person mobile operation or as complex as a multi-million-dollar automatic facility built for scale. If you’re researching how to start a car wash business, start by defining your model, your…
Can You Open a Dutch Bros Franchise? And How Much Does it Cost?
06/03/2026It’s easy to see why an entrepreneur would want to open a Dutch Bros location: The chain has gone from pioneering the drive-thru coffee concept in 1990s Oregon to operating more than 1,000 locations in 25 states (and counting). While…
Franchise Financing Explained: Funding Your Business
05/03/2026A major advantage to franchising is that you’re opening a business with a proven business model. When it comes to funding, the good news is that it’s more accessible than ever to secure capital. There are a range of options,…
