Crain’s Chicago Business:
Barbara Turf’s Chicago roots run as deep as Crate & Barrel’s, but she’s taking the 47-year-old housewares chain far from home.
A former schoolteacher who joined Crate & Barrel 40 years ago as a part-time worker in its original store on Wells Street, Ms. Turf succeeded founder Gordon Segal as CEO early last year, [...]

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INSEAD Knowledge:
As China’s star continues to shine, one of the more recent beneficiaries of the country’s economic boom is the early childhood development sector.
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Home-based tutoring franchise for experienced educators.
Franchise Name: Creative Tutors
CEO/Founder: Jan Van Blarcum, CEO (Interview)
Website links: Creative Tutors, Timmy#8217;s Tutor Blog
Comments: Creative Tutors FanWall
Corp. Name: Creative Tutors 4 Kids International, Inc.
Year Founded: 1999
Year Franchised: 2004
Number of units, company: 1
Number of units, franchised: 12
Initial investment: $30,000 – 80,000
Minimum Net worth: $150,000
Home-based Business?: YES
Priority Markets for Expansion: Alabama, [...]

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Roll-Your-Own Farm Fresh Tobacco
Franchise Name: 7 Valleys Custom Blends
CEO/Founder: Mark Tucci, CEO (Interview)
Website links: 7 Valleys Custom Blends, 7 Valleys Custom Blends Franchise Information
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Corp. Name: Custom Blends Franchise Corp.
Year Founded: 1993
Year Franchised: 2006
Number of units, company: 1
Number of units, franchised: 3
Initial investment: $122,225 to $207,000 (unit developer) $537,125 to $961,000 (area developer)
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Prenatal 3D/4D ultrasound imaging in a mother-centered environment
Franchise Name: Womb With A View
CEO/Founder: Tim Stirling, CEO (Interview)
Website links: Womb With A View, Womb With A View Franchise Information
Comments: Womb With A View FanWall
Corp. Name: WWAV, INC.
Year Founded: 2003
Year Franchised: 2008
Number of units, company: 2
Number of units, franchised: 2
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Home-based Business?: [...]

Make-your-own-wine classes and supplies
Franchise Name: Vintner’s Circle
CEO/Founder: David Schmeltzle, CEO (Interview)
Website links: Vintner’s Circle, Vintner’s Circle Franchise Information
Comments: Vintner’s Circle FanWall
Corp. Name: Vintners Circle Franchising LLC
Year Founded: 2006
Year Franchised: 2008
Number of units, company: 1
Number of units, franchised: 1
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