Celsius today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Alani Nutrition LLC (“Alani Nu”) for $1.8 billion, including $150 million in tax assets for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion, comprising a mix of cash and stock. Click here to read the story at businesswire.com. Read more…
Welcome to the future. For years, Fast Company has been tracking ideas and technologies that promise to transform the world but seem just out of reach. As this year’s list of the Most Innovative Companies illustrates, they’re now firmly in our grasp. Click here to read the story at fastcompany.com. Read more…
Don’t think you can afford to open a franchise? Think again. There are actually franchise opportunities available for a wide variety of investment levels. Even if your budget is limited, your options are myriad. To get an idea of all the affordable options the franchise world has to offer, check Read more…
Imagine how well a great-tasting pasta with just 9 calories and zero net carbs would sell. Click here to read the story at entrepreneur.com. Discussion Questions:
Once celebrated as a pioneer with its single-serve coffee pods, the future of the popular Keurig platform is increasingly built around its ability to replicate an array of coffeehouse-style drinks for a demanding consumer. Click here to read the story at fooddive.com. Discussion Questions:
Who else thinks the national coffee market could use a jolt? Most well-caffeinated Americans are familiar with the longstanding rivalry between Starbucks and Dunkin’, but if you live east of the Mississippi, you might be less familiar with an increasingly formidable challenger: Dutch Bros. Coffee. Click here to read the Read more…
CES has always been the place for weird, out-there gadgets to make their debuts, and this year’s show is no exception. Click here to read the story at techcrunch.com. Discussion Questions:
Bella Boye is the proud owner of a limited-edition Stanley x Starbucks quencher, the shiny pink tumbler that is going viral online. Click here to read the story at usatoday.com. Discussion Questions:
OpenAI’s GPT Store, where users can share their custom chatbots, finally launched Wednesday after a monthslong delay. Click here to read the story at theverge.com. Discussion Questions:
While attending Louisiana State University in the mid-1990s, Todd Graves wrote a business plan for a fast-food restaurant that sold only fried chicken tenders. Click here to read the story at businessinsider.com. Discussion Questions: