Winter 2022–2023 · The Future of Franchising

Elizabeth Roberts poses for a photo while standing behind a desk

Alumni Faces of Franchising From Big Macs in Bahrain to sandwich shops in Las Vegas to barre classes in Western Massachusetts, Babson alumni are thriving in the world of franchising. Here is a look at just a few alumni who have found success and happiness in franchising.

By Kara Baskin

January 10, 2023

Tagged Franchising, Alumni, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

Stephen Spinelli poses for a portrait in a Planet Fitness gym

The Franchising Journey of President Spinelli For more than four decades, President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD, the co-founder of Jiffy Lube International, has helped build and advance the field of franchising.

By Eric Beato

January 5, 2023

Tagged Franchising, Alumni, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education, Graduate, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

Somia Farid Silber sits at a conference room table with Atlanta skyline in the background

The Future of Franchising An effective and enduring business model, franchising looks toward a future marked by new business trends, leaders, and educational opportunities courtesy of Babson’s Tariq Farid Franchise Institute.

By John Crawford

January 4, 2023

Tagged Franchising, Alumni, Campus, Career, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Faculty, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Denicia Ratley: Supporting Students of All Faiths As Babson’s director of Religious & Spiritual Life, Denicia Ratley provides safe spaces for students to explore and express their faith identities.

By Eric Beato

January 18, 2023

Tagged People of Babson, Student Life, Campus, Babson Magazine

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Kate Jaspon ’98 Is Driven to Inspire Now the CFO at Inspire Brands, Kate Jaspon ’98 has a unique perspective on the restaurant industry and the franchise community.

By Erin O'Donnell

January 12, 2023

Tagged Franchising, Alumni, Women's Leadership, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

Ben Smith poses for a photo in his communal living space

The Business of Building Community The founder and operator of Goal House, Ben Smith ’16 brings people together through communal living in Brooklyn, New York.

By John Crawford

December 28, 2022

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Alumni, Social Innovation, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

Collage of photos of Babson student-athletes in New Balance gear

Inside an Internship at New Balance Women’s basketball player Madison Odam ’24 reflects on her hands-on experience with New Balance, which recently announced a new relationship with Babson College.

By Jeremy Viens

December 26, 2022

Tagged Athletics, Class of 2024, Entrepreneurship Education, Babson Magazine

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Mary Pinard poses for a photo on the Babson campus

Mary Pinard: Taking Risks on the Page and the Stage With her colleagues’ support, English Professor Mary Pinard writes a play, which is set and produced in rural Kansas.

By Erin O'Donnell

December 21, 2022

Tagged Faculty, Arts, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

Portrait of President Stephen Spinelli Jr. at Planet Fitness

From the President: A Franchising Community Babson’s franchising roots run deep and have created a natural, built-in community to support and expand our efforts to develop the next generation of franchise entrepreneurs.

By Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA'92, PhD

November 1, 2022

Tagged Franchising, Alumni, Campus, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Babson Magazine

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Mauricio Palazzi and Abby Thorsgaard pose for a photo with friends

News, Notes, and Nods: Undergraduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson’s undergraduate alumni in the Winter 2022–2023 edition of Babson Magazine.

By Babson Magazine Staff

November 1, 2022

Tagged Alumni, Undergraduate, Babson Magazine

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Catherine Crosby poses for a graduation photo with her family

News, Notes, and Nods: Graduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson’s graduate alumni in the Winter 2022–2023 edition of Babson Magazine.

By Babson Magazine Staff

November 1, 2022

Tagged Alumni, Graduate, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

News, Notes, and Nods: In Memoriam Remembering the alumni and members of the Babson community who have passed recently and included in the Winter 2022–2023 edition of Babson Magazine.

By Babson Magazine Staff

November 1, 2022

Tagged Alumni, Babson Magazine

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