Duane and Tisha Campbell Martin: From TV & Movies to Opening a Restaurant
The Martins' new restaurant is one of the new hot spots in Los Angeles
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10 Black Business Power Couples In Black History
The Carters (Shawn “Jay-Z†and Beyoncé , the Smiths (Will and Jada), the Wests (Kanye and Kim) and the Obamas (Barack and Michelle) may come top to mind as the...
In the Fast Lane
Despite the rocky economy, quick-service restaurants are holding their own. In the U.S., sales for the top 500 quick-service chains rose to $230.2 billion last year, up $7.6 billion from 2007 according to Technomic Inc., a research and consulting firm that tracks the food service industry. Though sales growth actually slipped to 3.4% from 5.0% the previous year, it’s clear that people enjoy eating at places like Burger King. Among those riding the trend is Valerie Daniels-Carter, founder, president, and CEO of Milwaukee-based V and J Holding Cos. (No. 52 on the be industrial/service companies list with $90 million in revenues). The “V†stands for Valerie and the “J†stands for John, her brother and financial partner in the company.
As Baby Boomers Start To Retire, $5T Worth Of Businesses Will Be Sold, Here’s Why
Ninety-two percent of small businesses are eliminated due to closure while 5% are listed as completed sales and 3% under transfers.