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Meet Michael McCoy the Chef to Shelters
How One Man’s Struggle Led to a Mission of Compassion Article by Courtney Wilbanks | Photography by Provided If you were to ask Michael McCoy, founder of Chef to Shelters, what his life would look like outside his then-executive title eight years ago, his vision would have probably included more money and corporate recognition. On the outside, Michael appeared to have it all. He drove luxury vehicles, wore designer clothes, flew first-class on flights, and had many friends. What most failed...
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Choosing the Right Franchise
The Top 5 Considerations When Purchasing a Food and Beverage Franchise Article by Rudy Frederico | Photography by Provided Investing in a food and beverage franchise offers aspiring entrepreneurs a promising path to business ownership, backed by an established brand and proven model. However, this significant financial and personal commitment requires careful consideration. Here are the top five factors to weigh before diving in. 1. Franchise Brand Strength and Reputation One of the...
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Non-Profit of the Month
Amazing Grace Food Pantry: How Faith, Community, and Determination Turned a Mistake into a Mission of Hope Article by Garland Hancock | Photography by Provided “If not for the grace of God and our many volunteers, we would've closed long ago,” says Karen Ellis, who oversees Collin County's Amazing Grace Food Pantry. Not only has the pantry remained open, but it also projects to have distributed 2.4 million pounds of food in 2024 by the end of October—more than any of the North Texas Food...
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Wayback Burgers
A New Taste of Tradition in Allen Article by Wayback Burgers | Photography by Lovelyn Photography When we asked Zalak, the owner of the newest Wayback Burgers franchise in Allen, Texas, why she chose to open a franchise with the company, her response was rooted in both business sense and community spirit. "Wayback Burgers is a fast-growing company nowadays," Zalak explained. "They also provide great opportunities and support to new franchisees with their already proven formula for success."...
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Angi Burns
Angi Burns was born and raised in the North Dallas area. She served as a local educator for thirteen years and is highly involved in the Arts and Non-profit sectors of our community. Angi has three amazing children who have greatly benefited from the family-centric culture in Allen and surrounding areas. Angi's love of people and servant leadership has led her to her role as Publisher for Allen City Lifestyle. She feels blessed to connect members of the community and highlight local businesses and events in her publication.