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L&L Hawaiian co-founder publishes franchising guidebook

June 13, 2025

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue co-Founder Eddie Flores Jr. is offering insights and practical advice for aspiring and current franchise owners in his book…

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From Founder to franchisee: How Chronic Tacos built a Brand still breaking through

In this episode of Founderology, I sit down with Randy Wyner, Founder and franchisor of Chronic Tacos, and Caleb Walker, multi-unit franchisee and…

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Are you the tallest tree in your 'business forest?'

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Have you ever heard the phrase, "You can't see the forest for the trees"? This metaphor is particularly relevant for Founders, as it highlights how we can…

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Crazy Pita: From $30 to scaling a legacy

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

This week on Founderology – Built to Breaktrough, I sat down with Mehdi Zarhloul, the powerhouse Founder of Crazy Pita, Chicken Genius and Salad Madness. His…

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Founderology Forum introducing blog series: 'Developing front-line managers' leadership skills'

by Felicia White — President, CHART

Dr. Felicia White's blog series will reveal results from her research study exploring the connections between front-line restaurant managers receiving training…

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How Red Chickz founder went from dishwasher to national brand builder

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

What if your next breakthrough idea came from a dishwasher-turned-Founder or a tech innovator who transformed chaos into a scalable business? Hear from Shawn…

Presented by EB-3

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Kathleen Wood, Networld Media Group launching revamped Founderology Growth Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Registration is open for this Founders-only event.

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How to build a leadership team for scalability

Can you distinguish between managers and leaders?

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Building your restaurant's championship team to win

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

The same principles that create winning teams on the field can transform your business into a powerhouse. Let's talk the Xs and Os of building a championship…

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Turning your restaurant customers into brand ambassadors

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

When customers feel genuinely valued, they don't just return — they bring others with them.

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From a Closet to a Scaling Franchise System: Meet Evonne and Don Varady of Clean Eatz

In this episode of Founderology, host Kathleen Wood sits down with two powerhouse founders—Don and Evonne Varady, the creators of Clean Eatz. Their story…

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How great leaders manage emotions, build trust

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

Leaders, managers, and employees must recognize that change isn’t just about logistics—it’s about how people feel throughout the process.

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5 ways to lead boldly in uncertain times

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

The best Founders don't just survive tough times; they THRIVE because they focus on what they CAN control.

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Bun Mee: From One Bite to Best in the World

Denise Tran’s journey from attorney to award-winning restaurateur is a masterclass in vision and resilience. On Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, she shares…

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How to build a thriving restaurant culture that inspires, engages

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

Jim Knight, founder and CEO of Knight Speaker and bestselling author on the topics of company culture, customer service, rock star leadership and employee…

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