Nicky goes to buy a pet, but by the time he buys all the things a pet will need, he has no money left.

First published in 1994, Five Fast Pennies was written by the Co-Founder of Food Lion, Inc., Ralph W. Ketner, to tell the story of the challenges and opportunities he faced throughout his life and career. Accessibly written, the book provides a detailed insight into Ketner’s philosophy of "Five fast pennies instead of one slow nickel", his views on success, and his journey from childhood through to Co-Founder of Food Lion, Inc., and beyond.

Five Pennies is 'THE FIELD MANUAL' for Building and Growing a Franchise Brand With the Right Mindset and Tools! This Book Contains over 120 Tools to Build, Grow and Manage a National Franchise Brand! Featuring Examples of 20 'Best of Class' Franchise Brands to learn from - and 10 'Mega-Wreck' stories to avoid! Learn About: - Creating and Growing Sustainable Unit Profitability - Managing Franchise System Relations - Staying Ahead of Your Growth Rate - Enhancing System Profits With Continued Education - Turning Your System Into a 'Best Practices' Machine - How to Recruit Franchise Buyer 2.0 and Maximizing Their Results - Structuring Layered Franchise Support and Marketing - Developing Macro-Level Programs for System Growth - Utilizing Technology to Grow and Manage a Brand - Resource Management for a Growing System