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EPISODE · Jul 28, 2026 · 8 MIN

The Actual Beginning of the Franchise - Sir Harold Evans

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View full lesson on TED-Ed BETA: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-real-origin-of-the-franchiseOne of the most successful business models is the franchise, but it didn't originate with McDonald's. Sir Harold Evans, the author of They Made America, describes the remarkable story of a beauty salon that allowed hundreds of women to own their own businesses.Lesson by Sir Harold Evans. Animation by Sunni Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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