Category Archives: BrightStar News

Many would argue that fried chicken has nothing to do with health care. Reynolds Corea would beg to differ. He’s a former outsourcing expert who was making “easily” six figures, Corea said, when Accenture Ltd. cut him loose in January … Continue reading →

About twenty years ago, Marie and Jerry Wiermanski toyed with the idea of opening a franchise but couldn’t find a well-managed company they could afford. Now, in their early 60s, the couple has more money in the bank, a stronger … Continue reading →

Interested in becoming a franchise owner? Get ready for some competition. There’s been a surge in applications — from laid-off executives to military personnel who’ve returned home — thanks to the economic downturn. Many entrepreneurs love the challenge of owning … Continue reading →

Want to become your own boss? Thanks to franchising, you can launch your own business without starting from scratch. Just ask these franchisees. Continue reading →

After 20 years working in corporate finance, Brian Achenbach was laid off in February for the third time in his career. Instead of looking for another job, he decided to open his own business. “I found myself in a situation … Continue reading →