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business23 days ago•9 min saved

Miami Family Scales a Side Gig Into a 63-Car Turo Fleet

A Miami couple turned a one-car experiment into a full-time, family-run car rental business on Turo, growing to 63 cars and about $500,000 in 2025. With a background in transportation and Spanish-speaking service, they recruit relatives to manage fleets and guest interactions, largely attracting travelers via the app and airport demand, aided by World Cup tourism in 2026. They reinvest profits to expand, rely mainly on organic bookings, and report mostly positive customer experiences despite occasional issues, like a rental that smelled of marijuana.

via Business Insider|

#business #car-sharing #family-business

business1 month ago•9 min saved

Keeping a 170-Year-Old Family Business Alive Across Generations

A 170-year-old family business, the Laird Norton Company, remains active through deliberate succession and broad family involvement: Jill Gardner, who married into the family, serves as family president and helps oversee governance with a board of both family and non-family directors, while programs like a family journal, annual summits, internships, and a “next gen” initiative engage relatives across generations to sustain the legacy.

via Business Insider|

#business #family-business #generations

business2 months ago•38 min saved

Dynasty-Driven Empires: Inside America’s Largest Family Businesses

Forbes highlights America’s biggest family-owned firms, showing how multi‑generational ownership and governance shape long-term strategy, succession planning, and resilience across industries beyond short-term quarterly results.

via Forbes|

#business #business-leadership #family-business

business5 months ago•20 min saved

Harold’s Chicken Shack Mourns CEO Kristen Pierce-Sherrod, Preserving a Family Legacy

Kristen Pierce-Sherrod, longtime CEO of Harold’s Chicken Shack and daughter of founder Harold Pierce, has died at 55. The family announced the death on social media, noting she led the Chicago staple for more than two decades and co-founded the Chicago Children Equestrian Center with her husband. Harold’s, a Chicago institution known for its fried chicken and Mild Sauce, grew from a single Kenwood location to a broader chain, with Pierce-Sherrod emphasizing a close-knit, family-driven culture while carrying forward her father’s legacy.

via Block Club Chicago|

#business #chicago #family-business

business6 months ago•5 min saved

Lush CEO urges customers with Gaza disagreements to avoid shopping at his stores

Lush co-founder Mark Constantine proudly embraces being 'woke,' integrating activism and social values into the company's core, and believes in the importance of family-run businesses and traditional retail values like kindness and innovation, despite challenges like past pay disputes and government tax proposals.

via BBC|

#activism #business #family-business

food-and-culture6 months ago•12 min saved

Chef Chu’s: A Silicon Valley Family Favorite

Chef Chu’s, a family-owned Chinese restaurant in Los Altos since 1970, has become an institution in Silicon Valley, known for its food, celebrity visits, and community roots, while maintaining its small-scale, authentic approach despite the area's rapid growth.

via KQED|

#chef-chus #chinese-cuisine #family-business

business9 months ago•24 min saved

Legendary Upper West Side Deli Owner Saul Zabar Passes Away

The article revisits a 1992 story about the tumultuous partnership at Zabar's, a renowned New York delicatessen, highlighting internal conflicts among the owners, including lawsuits and family tensions, which threaten the store's legacy despite its commercial success and cultural significance.

via Grub Street|

#business #family-business #new-york-city

food10 months ago•7 min saved

Russ & Daughters Celebrates a Century of Family and Flavor in NYC

Russ & Daughters, a historic NYC appetizing store celebrating 100 years, remains a family-run business known for its traditional smoked fish, bagels, and Jewish delicacies, emphasizing its roots, craftsmanship, and cultural significance.

via NPR|

#appetizing #family-business #food

local-news11 months ago•1 min saved

Family Opens Town's First Bookstore Amid Bathroom Bill Controversy

A family opened Vermillion's first bookstore, 'Outside of a Dog,' but are considering leaving the town due to the impact of a bathroom bill that is affecting LGBTQ+ rights and community support.

via The Washington Post|

#bathroom-bill #bookstore #family-business

business1 year ago•6 min saved

Real Estate Tycoon's Son Proves Merit Over Nepotism

Jorge Pérez, a $40 billion real estate mogul, carefully prepared his sons for leadership of his company through a rigorous 18-year succession plan, requiring them to gain outside experience, earn MBAs, and climb the ranks internally to ensure they were qualified and not just nepotism hires, culminating in Jon Paul becoming CEO and Nick as president.

via Fortune|

#business #family-business #jorge-perez

business1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump Family's Wealth and Crypto Deals Under Scrutiny

Barron Trump, the 19-year-old son of the former President, may have earned around $40 million from the sale of crypto tokens linked to his family's firm, World Liberty Financial, which has sold $550 million worth of tokens. He is listed as a co-founder and possibly owns a 7.5% stake in the company, which has been highly profitable for the Trump family. The report highlights the family's significant involvement and earnings from digital assets, although direct evidence of Barron's personal gains is not confirmed.

via New York Post|

#barron-trump #business #crypto

business1 year ago•4 min saved

The 400-Year Secret Behind Zildjian Cymbals

Zildjian, a renowned cymbal brand used by top drummers worldwide, has been crafting its instruments using a secret process for over 400 years. Originating in the Ottoman Empire, the Zildjian family continues to produce cymbals in Massachusetts, maintaining a closely guarded alloy formula. The brand gained significant popularity after the Beatles' 1964 performance on "The Ed Sullivan Show," and today, Zildjian cymbals are a staple for musicians across various genres.

via NPR|

#business #cymbals #family-business

local-news2 years ago•2 min saved

Porto's Bakery Founder Raul Porto Sr. Passes Away at 92

Raul Porto Sr., the founder of the beloved Southern California institution Porto's Bakery & Cafe, has died at age 92. Porto, along with his wife Rosa, started the bakery from their home kitchen after emigrating from Cuba. The family business has since grown into a cherished community treasure with multiple locations across the region. Rosa Porto passed away in 2019. The family expressed their gratitude for the community's support in an Instagram post announcing Raul's passing.

via NBC Los Angeles|

#cuban-immigrants #family-business #local-news

obituary2 years ago•4 min saved

Porto's Bakery Founder Raul Porto Sr. Passes Away at 92

Raul Porto Sr., founder of the iconic Porto's Bakery in Southern California, has passed away at the age of 92. Known for its Cuban pastries and community impact, Porto's began as a small family business in 1976 and grew into a beloved local chain. Raul Sr. and his wife Rosa, who passed away in 2019, built a legacy of hard work and dedication that continues through their children and grandchildren. The bakery remains a cultural touchstone for many Cuban-Americans in the area.

via LAist|

#cuban-american #family-business #obituary

obituary2 years ago•2 min saved

Porto's Bakery Founder Raul Porto Sr. Passes Away at 92

Raul Porto Sr., founder of the beloved Porto's Bakery & Cafe in Southern California, has died at the age of 92. He and his wife Rosa, who passed away in 2019, started the bakery from their home kitchen, eventually growing it into a cherished community institution with multiple locations. Raul Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and dedication.

via KABC-TV|

#family-business #legacy #obituary