Emilee Wentland

To grow a brand sustainably, “you have to be solving a real problem,” said Scenthound CEO Tim Vogel. “It has to be purpose driven. We enrich the connection between people and their dogs.” The “scent” in Scenthound stands for skin, coat, ears, nails and te... See more

As the CEO of Wild Bill’s Craft Beverage, Michael Quilty made it a personal mission to create jobs for military veterans. A Navy veteran himself, Quilty bought Wild Bill’s in 2018 with the intention of providing entrepreneurship opportunities to people co... See more

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued a Bellingham, Washington-based Little Caesars franchisee this fall, alleging that the operator allowed the harassment of a Black employee. Target Market Enterprises owns at least nine Little C... See more

As I Heart Mac & Cheese owners allege fraudulent activity on the franchisor’s part, the company’s founders tout their up-and-coming new concept, Pilar Coffee Bar & Iced Treats. “It feels apparent that they’ve abandoned I Heart Mac & Cheese, an... See more

It’s time to vote for the best franchises in the industry with the Franchise Times Zor Awards, which recognizes the top brands to buy in 10 hot industry segments. This interactive awards program allows our readers to vote for their favorite brands in each... See more