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Can owning a business be in your genes? What about if it's a franchise? Brothers Joe and Allen Hertzman mixed coleslaw and mopped floors in their father's Long John Silver's restaurants when they were kids. Today, the brothers own six Long John's Silver's, thirteen Rally's, and twenty-four Papa John's Pizza units. Both have been named franchisee of the year by their franchisors. When asked if they have different management styles, the brothers responded that they have some differences but intentionally have the same message and culture. Their saying is "Operate each store as if it's our only store.

Question 1 How do you think growing up in a family business affects career decisions by children of the owners?

Question 2 If you were going to run a business with a family member, how would you go about deciding on the organizational culture you want to create?