Jeff Bartel is chairman and managing director of Hamptons Group, a private investment and strategic advisory firm headquartered in Miami. Many companies struggle to maintain financial discipline while ...

Artificial intelligence has become central to business operations, from procurement to financial services to customer experience. But as adoption accelerates, one concern remains constant: trust.

The Master Franchisee model can accelerate growth but requires highly capable intermediaries. Success in this model depends on strong systems, cultural adaptability, and minimal direct oversight. It’s ...

There are about 359 million businesses worldwide, with an average of 10 million new businesses annually. Let that sink in. Competition is rife in every industry, making standing out much harder. This ...

Of surprise to no one, a major theme emanating from the National Restaurant Association Show floor is pricing. Operators are looking for solutions to protect their margins as input costs continue to ...

A lot of people unfortunately enter retirement with very little money saved and wind up reliant on Social Security to make ends meet. And while there's nothing wrong with having those benefits ...