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Dutch Bros
The franchise rule that almost nobody else uses
Most franchise systems sell to whoever qualifies. Dutch Bros required franchisees to have worked for the company first. The reason for that decision is more interesting than it sounds.
CoffeeFranchisingOregon
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FedEx
The night FedEx was almost out of money
In 1973, FedEx's founder took the company's last $5,000 to Las Vegas. What he did with it is a story the company doesn't put in its official history.
LogisticsNear FailureMemphis
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In-N-Out
The family rule that nobody else followed
Almost every major fast food chain expanded through franchising. In-N-Out looked at that model in the 1950s and made a specific decision about it. The reasoning still applies today.
Fast FoodFamily BusinessCalifornia