Carl Stoffers

Entrepreneur Staff

Bio

Carl Stoffers is the Senior Business Editor at Entrepreneur, where he covers the franchise industry. Before joining Entrepreneur, he was Managing Editor at IPVM and held editorial roles at The New York Times Upfront, The Marshall Project, and the New York Daily News. He holds a Master's in Journalism from Columbia University.

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'You Will Have a Difficult Time Aligning Your Priorities With the Company': AT&T CEO Tells Employees to Comply With 5-Day Office Rule or Leave

In a memo to employees, AT&T CEO John Stankey made it clear that the company's future will not include remote-first flexibility — and those resisting the change may need to move on.

Franchise

10 No-Office-Required Businesses You Can Start for as Little as $5,000

With strong Franchise 500 rankings and investment levels starting under $5,000, these brands are ready for new owners to hit the ground running.

Franchise

How This First-Gen College Grad Went From Franchisee to Brand President: 'I've Been in the Trenches'

Susan Valverde built thriving franchises in economically disadvantaged areas. Now she's leading other franchisees to success.

Franchise

Former Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees Reveals the 3 Core Values a Brand Must Have Before He Invests

The NFL legend is involved with brands like Everbowl, Walk-Ons and Jimmy John's — but only because they met his strict three-part checklist.

Franchise

This Franchisee Made $2.2 Million From a Tiny Pretzel Stand. Here's His Secret.

Auntie Anne's is thriving in high-traffic venues like airports, where fast service, brand familiarity and walkaway snacks are fueling high revenue.

Franchise

This Former Super Bowl MVP Teamed Up With a Fledgling Superfood Business — Now It's On Track for Hundreds of Locations

After launching in 2016, Everbowl now has more than 100 locations and 350 more in development — many led by mega-investor Drew Brees.

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Here's How Much Palantir Pays Its Top Tech Talent, From Software Engineers to AI Researchers

With stock up nearly 500% in a year, Palantir is booming. Here's how that translates into pay for its employees.

Business News

Apple Smashes Expectations With $94 Billion Quarter. Here's How the iPhone Maker Did It.

Apple just reported a significant revenue beat for its latest quarter, exceeding analyst expectations.

Franchise

How to Prepare Your Business — And Yourself — For a Smooth Exit

After decades of building your business, turning it over to someone else can be emotional. But with the right mindset and a strong plan, it can also be your proudest moment.

Franchise

Networking Is the Most Underrated Business Skill. Here's How to Get It Right.

Technical skills matter, but relationships are what move the needle. Here's how to build a network that actually works.

Franchise

4 Reasons Why Local Entrepreneurship Is the Secret Weapon of Great Franchises

Community-driven leaders not only strengthen customer relationships but also innovate and elevate the brand, proving that the best franchises are built on the foundation of trust, collaboration and local intuition.

Franchise

Thinking About Scaling From a Single Unit to Multi-Unit Ownership? Here's What You Need to Know.

Scaling from a single franchise location to multiple units demands new systems, deeper trust and a shift in how you lead.

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