Category Archives: Business
Coffee Shop Culture: Corporate Chain or Local Mom-and-Pop Coffeehouse?
By SHADDI ABUSAID We’ve become a nation powered by caffeine. Energy drinks, coffees, lattes, cappuccinos and espresso shots are widely available and frequently consumed by the average American. With more than 13,000 Starbucks stores in the U.S. alone, coffee shop … Continue reading
Motorsports Business Success Proves Location Matters
By TAYLOR DRESSLER Marietta, Ga., is the home to the newest addition of the Mountain Motorsports powersports dealership family. In August 2012, Mountain Motorsports opened its doors in the Marietta location and has since proved that successful businesses can still … Continue reading
Gym Motivates Members Through Personal Trainers
By RANIA SAAD The Dallas, Ga., gym 24/7 Freedom Fitness has recently begun permitting certified personal trainers to train its clients and charge per-hour rates, a policy which became fully effective in mid-January to allow the trainers to make money … Continue reading
Kudzu Embroidery: From Passion to Flourishing Business
By HILLARY TAPLEY MARIETTA, Ga. — Kudzu Embroidery is not just a place to get towels and scarves monogrammed, it is a family business located in the heart of East Cobb, that hosts an outlet for creativity and style. “It … Continue reading
Monster Customs: Where your Car Dreams Come True
By JESSICA BROWN AND BRANDON CURRY Monster Customs in Marietta, Ga., has partnered with Monster Energy Company, restoring and customizing more than 100 vehicles since its creation in 2012.
Twisted Kitchen Pasta and Noodle Company: One of a Kind
By JIM DYKSTRA AND TERRENCE McTIER The Twisted Kitchen Pasta and Noodle Company is based on a build-your-own concept, but whether you create your own dish or choose from a menu list of already prepared items, you’re guaranteed to find a … Continue reading
Loyal Customer Base a Strong Foundation for Success
By RICHARD CHASE BROWN Capozzie’s Pizza in Cobb County is a competitive restaurant business that maintains its customers with homemade Italian food and superb customer service. At the peak of its success, Capozzie’s Pizza has opened locations in Roswell, Marietta, … Continue reading
Shirt Shanty: A Name That Sticks
By JADE HOGAN SMYRNA, Ga. ― Shirt Shanty is a screen printing business located in the heart of Smyrna, Ga., serving Atlanta and surrounding areas for more than 30 years. Shirt Shanty was founded in the late ‘70s and is … Continue reading
Where to Find a Million and 1 Items
By KATHRYN BENNETT The Hodge Army Navy Store opened in 1955, after John Hodge finished his service in World War II as a soldier in the United States Air Cadets. Hodge was a Marietta native, and attended Auburn University. He … Continue reading
