Press and Articles

Polk County School System Promo Video

06/26/2026

5 key steps to getting started as a franchisee

02/21/2025

I've owned over 60 restaurants — KFC, Chili's, PF Chang's, Burger King, Pizza Hut, and more. Here's how I got my start and scaled.

11/17/2024

The Importance of Good Customer Service in Franchising

11/07/2024

George Tinsley Has Roots in Auburndale and Enterprises Enroute

10/28/2024

Seven Tips to Help Restaurant Owners Avoid Common Pitfalls and Grow

10/04/2024

Former Pro Athlete Finds QSR Franchise Success in Airports

09/27/2024

When Should a Restaurant Group Consider Opening in an Unconventional Location?

09/03/2024

How My Experience in Athletics Trained Me to Become a Better Leader

08/08/2024

How Can Franchisees Prevent Employee Turnover? Invest More in Their Success

08/02/2024

Advice From a Multi-Unit Franchisee: George Tinsley Sr., Tinsley Family Concessions

06/20/2024

Guide To Buying Another Franchise: Check Valuations at Exit

06/14/2024

Former All-American Tinsley has impacted Polk County youth sports for 40 years on way to hall of fame

06/12/2024

Tampa Bay Business Journal: Longtime TIA Concessionaire Looks Forward to Ramping Up His Presence in the New Program

05/15/2015

Tampa Bay Times: TIA Restaurateur Lifts Himself Up, and Others

04/23/2015

The Ledger: Fuller, Tinsley Receive Banker’s Cup

02/12/2010

Louisville Male High School Alumni: George ’65 and Seretha ’67 Tinsley…

02/11/2009

The Ledger: Tinsleys Work Tirelessly to Nourish Both the Body and the Spirit

02/04/2007

The Ledger: Haven Chamber Honors Members

09/22/2006

The News Chief: Winter Haven Chamber Honors County Businesses, Individuals

09/21/2006

The Power Broker Magazine: Tampa Bay’s Top 50 Black-Owned Businesses

12/15/2005

Traveline: TGI Fridays Honors Local Franchise

12/15/1995

Winter Haven Tribune: “It’s My Responsibility to Give Something Back”

The Power Broker Magazine: Restaurants & Food Service #2

HMSHost and ACDBE Partners Bring Top Tastes to MIA

Orlando Sentinel: His Goal – Reverse the Ball for Many

Tampa Bay Tribune: Double Trouble for Airport Retailers

Chicken Franchise Owners Open Doors Again After Fire

Meet the Tinsleys — Joint Venture Partners with HMS Host

The Ledger: KFC Owners Celebrating Reopening

The Ledger: 2 Teachers Find Turning ‘Chicken’ a Smart Move

The Ledger: Auburndale’s Kentucky Fried Chicken Same Location for 23 Years

The Power Broker Magazine: The 30 Biggest Black-Owned Businesses in Tampa Bay

FL Sentinel Bulletin: Business and Civic Leader Leads Restaurant Group’s Bid to Continue Operating at Tampa Airport

Shula’s Bar & Grill Touches Down at Miami International Airport

The Ledger: George Tinsley Remembers Great Championship Seasons

The Power Broker Magazine: The 10 Biggest Black-Owned Businesses in Tampa Bay

Multi-Unit Franchisee – Athletes in Franchising: Air Tinsley

The News Chief: Tinsleys Use Business to Make the World Better

Great Things Start With People You Know

Joe Gumm: Black History Month profile on George Tinsley Sr.