Franchise supply chains may have to pivot in wake of Suez Canal crisis
Mary Vinnedge
March 31, 2021
That giant container ship that was stuck in the Suez Canal, blocking the vital shortcut between Africa and Asia for
Mary Vinnedge
Mary Vinnedge is an award-winning journalist who has served as editor in chief, managing editor and senior editor at national and regional publications, including SUCCESS and Design NJ magazines. She also held reporting and editing roles at The Dallas Morning News and Charlotte Observer newspapers.
Before Mary began covering franchise news and trends as a staff writer for FranchiseWire and Franchise Consultant Magazine, she developed articles on topics ranging from lifestyle, education, health and science to home projects, horticulture, gardening, interior design and architecture. These articles included her reporting on academic news at her alma mater, Texas A&M University, when Mary worked in the marketing department of the Texas A&M Foundation. She continues to be a news junkie and subscribes to several publications.
Today Mary and her husband are empty nesters living on Galveston Island near Houston. The couple’s blended family – scattered around the United States – includes five children, five grandchildren and two very spoiled, very barky miniature schnauzer rescues.
New York State poised to legalize recreational marijuana
Mary Vinnedge
March 27, 2021
Entrepreneurs anticipate a new growth industry for franchising New York state lawmakers have wrapped up an agreement to legalize recreational
PPP Extension Act passes in Senate
Mary Vinnedge
March 25, 2021
With IFA pushing lawmakers, franchises net huge help to ride out pandemic The latest victory for franchise small businesses was
Eligibility for Grants from Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Mary Vinnedge
March 12, 2021
Veterans, Women Entrepreneurs Among Priority Groups for this $28.6 Billion Fund Many owners of franchise restaurants will be eligible for
PPP Round 2: Welcome news for franchises
Mary Vinnedge
January 12, 2021
The Paycheck Protection Program, which has kept many of America’s small businesses afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, is back for
BoxUnion Acquires TITLE Boxing Club
Mary Vinnedge
January 10, 2021
BoxUnion has acquired TITLE Boxing Club, and the combined franchise has big plans for expansion. Based in Santa Monica, Calif.,
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop acquires Wing Zone
Mary Vinnedge
January 6, 2021
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop has acquired Wing Zone, combining two favorite franchise brands that together posted $100 million in sales last
Congress Passes Second Coronavirus Relief Bill
Mary Vinnedge
December 22, 2020
Congress has overwhelmingly passed a $900 billion coronavirus relief package that will help franchises and other small businesses weather the
Congress to Vote on Bipartisan Covid Relief Deal Right Away
Mary Vinnedge
December 21, 2020
The U.S. House and Senate are expected to approve a new $900 billion coronavirus relief bill that will send stimulus
Franchises hopeful as Congress closes in on COVID-19 relief
Mary Vinnedge
December 18, 2020
As Congress moves toward passage of more coronavirus relief, it can’t come too soon for small businesses, including franchises and
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