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For Monica Tobias, the plan was never to run a burger joint. She spent nearly two decades as a DJ,…

When Ed Firmalo and his high school friends launched The Chicken Factory, they thought they had a winning formula—a menu…

Ed Firmalo had already failed three times in the food business when he and his high school friends decided to…

When Lester Pimentel Ong first launched his chao fan food stall in 2000, he had no idea how tough it…

For Emmanuel Sison, the road to success was anything but easy. Long before he became the founder of Booksale, one…

Roland Hortaleza was on track to become a doctor. He had completed his residency training and was set to practice…

In the entertainment industry, one studio’s rejection can be another studio’s blockbuster. That’s exactly how Viva Entertainment, led by Vicente…

At first glance, Wildflour Café + Bakery serves what seems like simple comfort food—French toast, adobo, clam chowder. But what…

For decades, Racks has been known for one thing—its fall-off-the-bone ribs and signature barbecue sauce. But while other restaurants constantly…

When Vince Perez arrived at Wharton for his MBA, he was determined to finance his education on his own. But…