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How a Former College Athlete Built a Best-in-Class Lifestyle and Wellness Concept

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What to Know Before You Go: Women in Restaurant Leadership Summit

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5 Lessons in Leadership From WiRL Keynote Speaker Shannon Hennessy

Whataburger's female-led C-suite.

The Women Driving Whataburger’s Growth and Evolution

Dutch Bro's Crown Straw Topper.

Dutch Bros Celebrates ‘Passenger Princesses’ Everywhere With Viral Marketing Campaign

Founder Tori Calderone in front of her PastaNito restaurant.

The Woman Turning Her Drive-Thru Pasta Vision into a National Franchise

Food from Golden Krust.

Jacqueline Hawthorne-Robinson Leads Golden Krust into the Future While Honoring its Legacy

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Handel’s Embraces Woman-Led Legacy as Nationwide Growth Accelerates

Clean Eatz dining room.

Ambitious Wellness Concept Clean Eatz Brings Healthy Alternatives to Communities

For Mandy Mack, success is about more than just sales.

Building Legacies in Women-Led Franchising

Kaitlyn Venable holding a doughnut tray.

Kaitlyn Venable Breaks Barriers as Shipley Do-Nuts’ Culinary Leader

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What 10 Years of Data Reveals about the State of Women in Corporate America

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Ansa’s Sophia Goldberg is Leading the Charge for Women in Fintech

Taco Bell employees.

Taco Bell Exec Jamie Harrison Shows the Power of Nurturing Talent and Fostering a Culture of Innovation

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Mary Nguyen’s Olive & Finch Collective is Redefining Accessible Fine Dining

Rosalie Guillem (left) and her daughter Audrey Saba.

Emerging Franchise Le Macaron Brings the Taste of France to America

Southblock smoothies.

South Block’s New Marketing Director Alexandra Lawrence Blends Artistic Roots with Strategic Vision

Shaka Kitchen food.

How a Brush with Cancer and Hawaiian Roots Shaped Shaka Kitchen’s Mission and Menu

Tan-Gillespie joins KFC U.S. from KFC Canada, where she has served as president and general manager since 2022.

Catherine Tan-Gillespie Named CMO and CDO of KFC U.S.

Jack in the Box restaurant.

Anna Gabele Helps Jack in the Box’s Marketing Reach the Next Level

Alice Crowder

How Krispy Krunchy Chicken CMO Alice Crowder Fuels Creativity and Growth

Chick-fil-A Announces Susannah Frost as President

From the Forests of Kilimanjaro to Restaurant Kitchens, PathSpot is Saving Lives and Money

Surcheros VP of Marketing Wants to Put ‘Fresh Mex’ in the Spotlight

How a Former Happy Joe’s Cook Used Determination and Passion to Climb the Ladder

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Women in AV/IT Launches Wave of Influence Mentorship Program

Jennifer Dunn accepting the Goodcents Franchisee of the Year Award.

How Franchising Gave a Wichita Goodcents Owner a Sense of Freedom

KFC restaurant.

Meet the Trailblazing Women Leading KFC’s Menu Strategy

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