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Often blamed for the rising rates of obesity and diabetes among black Americans, fast food restaurants like McDonald's have long symbolized capitalism's villainous effects on our nation's most vulnerable communities. But how did fast food restaurants so thoroughly saturate black neighborhoods in the first place? In Franchise, acclaimed historian Marcia Chatelain uncovers a surprising history of cooperation among fast food companies, black capitalists, and civil rights leaders, who believed they found an economic answer to the problem of racial inequality.

Franchise This is the podcast where franchise growth meets digital marketing strategy. Hosted by Sean McKay, founder and CEO of Site Hub, this show dives into what it really takes to scale a franchise in today’s fast-moving, tech-driven world. ㅤ Each episode features insights from franchise owners, marketers, and operations leaders who are building brands that expand without losing their identity. Whether you’re just starting out or managing hundreds of locations, you’ll get practical tips, real stories, and marketing strategies designed to help you grow smarter—not just bigger. ㅤ ...

(We got into this knowing full well we may be sued.) The Franchise Skeptics Podcast is an informative and irreverent look at some of the worst franchises offered to middle-class investors. Not full of the toxic positivity which drives people into financial ruin, we tear apart the business models of franchises such as Snap-On Tools, Mathnasium, and more, and explain why these are... at best... risky investments. Season One of The Franchise Skeptics Podcast will be 11 full episodes and a teaser, with most episodes featuring a single company (PuroClean, Subway, Stanley Steemer, more) and our ...

The “deeply researched, surprise-on-every-page, and altogether marvelous” (Weekly Standard) tale of the five owners who shepherded the NFL through its tumultuous early decades and built the most popular sport in America The National Football League is a towering, distinctly American colossus...

A podcast chronicling the 1985 Toronto Blue Jays. The series features players, fans and other sports personalities discussing that season and the team. okbluejays.substack.com