TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Real Origin of the Franchise
In this video lesson, Sir Harold Evans describes the remarkable story of Martha Matilda Harper, a beauty salon owner who invented franchising, one of the most successful business models today. [5:49]
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Starbucks Failed in Australia
Starbucks can be found all over the world, from Shanghai to Guantanamo Bay. But Australians largely rejected Starbucks' attempted takeover, which led to an embarrassing retreat for the brand. Find out why.