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The new “modern heritage” prototype goes retro, leaning into A&W’s roadside root beer stand roots. By Jon Small | edited by Dan Bova | Aug 21, 2026 Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A&W is reaching back to its roots to shape its future. A new “modern heritage” blends the Americana look of A&W’s original roadside root beer stands and classic diners with contemporary architecture. The restaurants are between 2,200 and 2,800 square feet and seat 40 to 70 guests. The chain will keep its signature orange and brown color scheme and add outdoor seating, according to CoStar.…

Key Takeaways Herrera founded EHVM Apps Capital last year, drawing on her mobile apps background. The founder emphasizes the value in meeting potential clients in person whenever possible. With half a billion in active deal management, Herrera is eyeing an exciting future for the firm. This as-told-to story is based on a conversation with 27-year-old Evelin Herrera, founder and CEO of EHVM Apps Capital, an M&A firm working exclusively with mobile app businesses. Founded in 2025, EHVM Apps Capital closes up to 25 mobile app M&A deals a month. Currently, the firm manages about $500 million in active deal value.…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Customers can now discover a business, evaluate credibility and initiate contact within a single interaction with ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews or a voice assistant. For businesses, this means visibility is no longer just about ranking in search—it is about becoming the answer AI recommends. But being discovered is only half the battle. Once an AI system recommends a business, customers expect an immediate and seamless next step. Slow responses, missed calls and outdated intake processes can quickly send them to a competitor. By connecting AI visibility with fast, automated customer…

Key Takeaways More than six in 10 U.S. adults would like to work for themselves. New research from OnDeck reveals which business ideas Americans are interested in. Want to work for yourself? You’re in good company; 62% of U.S. adults would prefer to be their own boss.  But with no shortage of business ideas, which ones do people gravitate toward? Business lender OnDeck decided to find out.  Researchers analyzed the number of searches for advice for particular business types to see which are most popular across the U.S. and determine where interest is surging rapidly.  Across the country, people are…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Profit measures what already happened. Value reflects a buyer’s confidence that those earnings will keep showing up after the sale. Cash conversion, earnings durability, management depth and financial visibility are all characteristics that create enterprise value beyond profit. Owners often ask: “How can I increase my valuation?” But a better question is: “What would make a sophisticated buyer more confident in the sustainability of my earnings?” Every owner enjoys seeing a profitable year. It validates years of hard work, reassures stakeholders and creates confidence that the business is moving in…

Published August 21, 2026 02:32PMThe tight-knit community of American bicycle racers is mourning the deaths of two collegiate athletes following a deadly collision with a driver on August 19 in rural Tennessee.According to multiple reports, 11 cyclists from the Milligan University collegiate cycling team were on a training ride in northeast Tennessee when a driver plowed his car into them. The Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to an urgent call after the collision and found two of the cyclists dead and seven others injures. Milligan University identified the two deceased victims as Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rogers, both second-year students at…

Key Takeaways In a competitive hiring market, the skills section of your resume is more important than ever. Soft skills like communication and teamwork no longer help your resume stand out. As expected, employers increasingly favor AI-related skills. The hiring market is more competitive than ever, with more candidates competing for a smaller number of open roles, in part driven by the AI boom. Job-seekers who want to stand out might consider upskilling — and a new study outlines exactly which skills are most likely to correlate with getting a job. Workforce solutions provider Careerminds analyzed 9,700 resumes and found…

Build up your abs for better balance and all-day comfort on the trail when you’re carrying a heavy pack and need more stability. (Photo: Ayana Underwood/Canva)Published August 21, 2026 01:00PMNo offense to your legs, but it’s your abs and lower back that matter most when it comes to managing pack weight—and not just those superficial six-pack muscles, either.Ditch the workaday crunches for these whole-system exercises from expert Robyn Fog, owner of Hypermobility Exercise Solutions in Golden, Colorado, to target the deeper back and abdominal muscles that protect and stabilize your spine. Do them three times a week, starting at least…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Hawaii has long been known as a laid-back tourist destination, but that industry peaked years ago. Now the state is trying to reinvent itself as a tech hub. Silicon Beach was already taken, so some in the ecosystem have branded the effort “Startup Paradise.” State officials believe they don’t need a whole new industry, just a few big wins. “If you bring 30 or 50 jobs with a $100 billion company, you create 30 or 50 millionaires” who can fund the next wave of startups, said Zach Hernandez, who returned to Oahu…

Published August 21, 2026 07:24AMThere’s a reason I’m a trail runner. I get excited by endless miles of trail stretching out before me. I love towering pines and arid deserts and cypress-lined beaches. I like peaceful moments enjoying the flowers and the trees, but I like to make haste. I like to cover ground. Honestly, I should probably learn to slow down a bit. But as it turns out, there’s a sport built exactly for that contradiction between speeding and sightseeing: fastpacking. I was hooked on fastpacking from my first trip, a 12-mile trek to Imogene Lake in Idaho’s Sawtooth…