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A Subway in Georgia is now under the ownership of this history-making Black woman! Blackbusiness.com reports that Asia Thomas is now the first Black woman to own a Subway franchise in Duluth, GA. As a single mother of three, she says that this is only the beginning. “I’m definitely going to buy more,” she said. “I would feel like a quitter if I didn’t buy more.”
It seems as though New York’s transit system will be getting a lot of tech upgrades. By the end of summer, riders will be able to use Google Pay and Apple Pay on NYC’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) transit system. Ahead of that launch, Google is trying to make it even easier for its users to catch trains. Now, Google Assistant can tell NYC subway riders when their next train is due and more. If you have an Android phone, any smart speaker, or Smart Display, all you have to do is say, “Hey Google, when is the next 4 train arriving?” Along with telling you when a train comes, Google will provide directions to the platform that you need to be at. Since standing around at the subway platform wondering when the next train is going to come is one of the more annoying parts of a commute, Google’s new system will definitely be helpful. However, Google Assistant has to rely on the information given to it by the MTA. The company says that the system is “real-time,” but it’s...
Subways in New York are getting an upgrade. On their Q2 conference call, Apple confirmed that riders will see Apple Pay on New York’s transit system by the end of the summer, letting you forego having to walk around with a Metrocard all day that you probably lose once a week anyway. Apple may not be the only tech giant to offer its products to NYC riders. The city has plans for a wider contactless payment project called OMNY that could include other payment systems. That’s scheduled to launch at the end of May, but it will only impact certain bus routes and subway lines. The program isn’t expected to roll out until 2020, although some riders say they’ve already seen some of the equipment set up in stations across the city. @AirlineFlyer A new #omny screen pic.twitter.com/cGwT4gA2IS — Chris Bastian (@ChrisBastianBkl) April 10, 2019 The MTA has also made other huge technical improvements within the past year, one of which being an updated transit app. Hopefully the payment system...
Daniel Penny has joined the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) in a move some critics view as a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hire. David Ulevitch, a general partner at the top Silicon Valley investment firm, confirmed Penny’s hiring in an internal statement to The Free Press. He stated that Penny will “learn the business of investing and he will work to support our portfolio companies.” “We believe in Daniel and are excited to have him as part of our team,” Ulevitch said, per The Free Press. There has been criticism regarding Penny’s qualifications, with some perceiving his appointment as a political move after he avoided a 20-year prison sentence for the death of a homeless man. Following his acquittal last year, he was seen attending the Army vs. Navy football game as a guest of then-President-Elect Donald Trump. For this reason, the new hire may be painted as a public relations tactic for a16z rather than a hire based on merit, since Penny has no investing...
Investing in a profitable franchise is an attractive way to start a business with a well-established brand, proven business model, and ongoing support. High-profit franchises allow owners to maximize their returns while leveraging a recognized name and customer base. Here’s a look at some of the most profitable franchise opportunities in various sectors, what they offer, and why they are among the best choices for those looking to start a successful franchise. Fast-Food And Quick-Service Franchises Fast-food and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are consistently profitable, especially those with large brand recognition and wide customer appeal. For example, McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A are considered some of the highest-grossing franchises in the food industry. These franchises benefit from high consumer demand, streamlined service models, and generally strong brand loyalty. Although upfront costs can be substantial, particularly for McDonald’s, with the average franchisee bringing in...
Jayson Tatum is making moves on and off the basketball court as he explores potential investment opportunities in a WNBA franchise in St. Louis, MO. As interested parties compete for ownership of the league’s upcoming 16th team, the Boston Celtics star has informally committed to supporting the franchise, according to Sportico. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, Tatum secured a record-breaking five-year, $315 million contract extension in July and now plans to work behind the scenes, helping attract other high-profile investors and advocating for the WNBA team. “St. Louis is a top-tier sports market, and we believe that bringing a WNBA franchise to the region will be a defining moment in the city’s ongoing revitalization,” said Don Soffer, the spokesperson for the effort to establish the 16th team in St. Louis, per Sportico. Tatum’s potential involvement follows a change in the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement, ratified in April 2023, which, as OnFocus previously reported, now...
Jayson Tatum won’t be spending his historic contract money. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, the Boston Celtics player is fresh off a NBA National Championship win and agreed to a five-year $315 million supermax contract extension, which marks the richest in the league’s history, according to Bleacher Report and Chris Haynes of TNT Sports. However, Tatum will not be touching the money earned from his contract, as AFROTECH™ already told you. He made a deal with his mother, Brandy Cole — who he describes as an “overseer” because she handles his finances — that he would rely on endorsements and sponsors rather than his contract earnings. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Small Wins (@enjoysmallwins) “We had a deal before I got drafted that I couldn’t spend the money I make from the Celtics, that we have to live off endorsements,” Tatum said during an interview with “In Depth with Graham Bensinger.” “Her and my accountant agreed. They didn’t know that I would make as much as...
Reggie Bush has been all over the news in recent weeks after the Heisman Trust announced a formal reinstatement of the NFL legend ‘s long-rescinded Heisman Trophy. Bush originally earned Heisman honors in 2005 while attending USC , before having the title stripped from him in a 2010 student athlete reimbursement scandal. Now, many football fans and fellow Heisman winners alike agree that a decades-old wrong has officially been made right, with Reggie Bush expected to attend future Heisman ceremonies as an esteemed alumnus. Despite the temporary loss of his Heisman honors, Reggie Bush continued to make waves on the field with NFL teams including the Miami Dolphins , the Detroit Lions, and the San Francisco 49ers, among others. Throughout the course of his NFL career, Bush is said to have taken in over $60 million in salary alone, resulting in a net worth of $25 million in 2024, per Celebrity Net Worth . Let’s examine the life and career of Reggie Bush, and analyze the multiple...
Jayson Tatum is looking to support individuals in becoming homeowners. According to a press release, SoFi will partner with the Jayson Tatum Foundation to create the SoFi Generational Wealth Fund, an ambitious $1 million commitment to improve financial wellness in families. Per KSN-News in Wichita, KS, the investment will go toward grants that will provide a down payment for homebuyers in Tatum’s hometown of St. Louis, MO. For Tatum, who was raised by his mother, Brandy Cole-Barnes, and entered the world when she was only 19, the partnership is a reminder of the resources that would have been impactful during his upbringing. “Me and my mom, we didn’t know about investments or savings accounts when we were growing up. But obviously when I got to the NBA and started to make money, we had to ask questions and learn about things,” the Boston Celtics player said, according to KSN-News. As AFROTECH previously mentioned, Tatum made a deal with Cole-Barnes that he would not be living off...
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, has become something of a household name thanks to his 2019 season with the team when he led them to their first Super Bowl appearance in 50 years. Even though he has only been at the pro level for a short time, other opportunities like endorsements with Subway and Adidas, as well as other high profile investments in the sports industry , have helped to propel his visibility beyond the sports world. With a career that seems to only be getting brighter with time, a common question many people ask is exactly how much is Patrick Mahomes worth these days? Patrick Mahomes Early Life Patrick Mahomes is a native Texan from the town of Tyler where he was born in 1995. He is the son of Pat Mahomes, who is a former MLB pitcher for several teams in the U.S. and who also played a few seasons in the Nippon Professional League in Japan. From a young age, Patrick always showed an interest in sports, having played basketball, baseball and...
“It all starts with a desire. How hard do you want to go?” is the question that Dennis McKinley says all people should ask themselves if they have the interest in hopping on the franchise board. The Black Tech Green Money podcast is all about giving listeners the necessary keys to not only get to the money but achieve success while doing it. Host Will Lucas is joined this week by McKinley, who automatically has that hustler spirit having been born and raised in Detroit, MI. An investor, restaurateur, and all around serial entrepreneur, McKinley not only secured the rights to The Original Hot Dog Factory housed in Atlanta, GA, back in 2015 but revamped and rebranded the business to set it on a new path to success. He tells Lucas about how it all started at Subway, explains how he stumbled upon The Original Hot Dog Factory and gives us the blueprint on how to achieve that same success as a franchise operator. For McKinley, he was blessed at a young age to have mentors and teachers who...
Coronavirus hit the entertainment world hard with mass shutdowns on production. However, the singing competition, “America Idol” was able to pivot to virtual episodes to conclude the rest of the season. On Sunday, the show aired its season finale and crowned contestant Samantha Diaz, better known as “Just Sam” — a Harlem native — as their first-ever “at-home” winner for their third ABC season. The 21-year-old singer rejoiced in her historic moment telling host Ryan Seacrest, “My dreams have come true — Thank you America — I would have never, ever, ever expected this.” From a subway singer to a nationally-known star, Just Sam has become a fan favorite on the show this season. She wowed judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan during her initial audition in New York. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKnlj2Jz8kQ Growing up in New York City Housing Authority, Just Sam came from humble beginnings. 1010 Wins News reported that she was accustomed to living in poverty. “We never got...
Whether you’re walking down the street, sitting on the subway or waiting in a local coffee shop, it’s hard to find anyone who isn’t glued to their phone. Out of those hundreds of people, there may be at least one person checking up on their physical health through an app or mobile service. “Mental health is not the same as mental illness. We should be keeping up our mental health the way we keep up our physical health. There’s just a huge stigma that we have to work to overcome,” Ashley Edwards, the founder and CEO of MindRight, said. MindRight — originally a service for teenagers — provides mental health coaching through text messages. The coaches text clients throughout the week to check on their progress. Edwards started building the platform while working as the director of operations at a Newark, New Jersey charter school. “My school was very focused on college prep and grades, but as a whole, we weren’t really doing enough to address the mental health needs of my students,”...
Ride-share apps can be one of the easiest and most convenient ways to get around — unless you’re disabled. A recent report has found that if you need a wheelchair accessible Uber or Lyft in New York City, it will often be slower and more expensive. The study “Still Left Behind” — conducted by New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI) — backs up what many disabled people have already said about ride share apps. For the study, the NYLPI compared quotes, fares, and wait times from 224 pairs of ride request (448 total trip requests) to and from major destinations in NYC’s five boroughs. NYLPI found that Uber’s wait times were more than twice as long for wheelchair accessible rides and Lyft could only meet 38 percent of the requests. Meanwhile, Juno — who only operates in NYC — didn’t offer on-demand wheelchair accessible vehicles at all. Instead, Juno’s site asks users to book rides by phone at least 24 hours in advance. According to NYPLI , Juno’s request is “notwithstanding...