Beth Ewen News Today

The billionaire owner of the San Diego Padres allegedly has been playing hardball with mom-and-pop entrepreneurs in a franchising empire he controls that spans more than 1,000 businesses -- and has likewise been accused of “intimidating and bullying" trade press who have reported on his tough tactics.

Discontented franchisees have found allies among state legislators and federal regulators in pushing for new laws and rules, but change has been slow.

Over the years, I have met or interviewed my share of famous people, either because of their investments in franchising or because they keynoted at our various conferences. Let the

One of the pandemic's most unlikely success stories has turned into a furious corporate food fight.

Date Time Online exhibition showcases success of PONToon project An immersive online exhibition has launched, marking the culmination of the PONToon project, that aims to engage, support and upskill women in digital technologies to aid employment. The three and a half year project, led by the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries, has now supported over 1,600 women into training or employment in digital skills. Produced by Project Assistants Hannah Buckingham, Sasha Damjanovic, Vera Hadzh...