“Football is a great deal like life in that it teaches that work, sacrifice, perseverance, competitive drive, selflessness and respect for authority is the price that each and every one of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile. To achieve success, whatever the job we have, we must pay a price.”—Vince Lombardi, Green Bay Packers coach.

Like life itself, no two family business transitions in the linen, uniform and facility services business are exactly alike.

Executives and next-generation leaders can pursue multiple roads to success. … Some decisions are reached after years of in-depth discussions and planning—sometimes ...