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The Entrepreneur's Source
Coverage of The Entrepreneur's Source in the Nexus archive.
- From employees to entrepreneurs: What's driving the small business boom
The article discusses a small business boom, exemplified by Keiontae Bell launching a Pearce Bespoke franchise in Scottsdale, Arizona. Nationally, 3.5 million new businesses were launched in the first half of 2026, driven by motivations such as pursuing passion, supplementing income, and navigating concerns regarding artificial intelligence.
- When I was 16, I was offered an internship while I served tables. It's been 17 years and now I'm the CEO of the company.
Marissa Frois transitioned from a waitress to CEO of The Entrepreneur's Source over 17 years, starting with an internship offered by regular restaurant patrons Terry and Karen. She credits her career path to early conversations about franchising and the company's mission to help families achieve business ownership.