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Franchising is a business model that has led millions to financial success. Every franchisee has a singular story - of where they've been, how they chose franchising, and of the challenges they've overcome on their pathway to personal and business success. Franchising.com brings these real-life stories to you online. Someday your story may appear here as well.

Mike James parlayed a real estate brokerage career into a fast-growing franchise business, opening 127 restaurants in 3 years, with big plans for more.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 7,681 Reads 58 Shares
Jigar Patel’s balanced approach means operating 4 restaurant brands in three different segments
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,765 Reads 14 Shares
39-unit Mathnasium franchisee with locations in Florida, Texas, Kentucky, and New Jersey has his sights set on doubling his unit count, part 2
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 8,569 Reads 9 Shares
39-unit Mathnasium franchisee with locations in Florida, Texas, and New Jersey has his sights set on doubling his unit count
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 10,297 Reads 203 Shares
Greg Cutchall was a friend to many, an inspiration to all, and a great guy to know. Rest in peace, brother.
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 13,740 Reads 8 Shares
We asked Clare Moore, Franchise Development Director at Complete Weddings + Events, how she has used innovation to enhance her brand’s lead generation and recruiting efforts.
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 8,145 Reads 111 Shares
In less than a year, Jason Crabb has expanded his N-Hance Wood Refinishing business from one franchise territory to three
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 3,904 Reads 9 Shares
Chris Carpenter went looking for the perfect partner for his first franchise. He found his dad.
  • Chris Carpenter
  • 8,427 Reads 26 Shares
Bill Gray’s decision to become a multi-unit Scenthound franchisee was driven by his mission to serve
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 4,342 Reads 15 Shares
Amin Dhanani, with more than 500 franchised units, builds on his family tradition
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 7,181 Reads 17 Shares
Jason Pritchard on why he signed on with service brands Mosquito Authority and Pest Authority
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 3,397 Reads 7 Shares
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Ryan Bridgeman had big shoes to fill (his dad was an NBA pro as well as a multi-brand franchisee) and has stepped up with his own game
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 12,690 Reads 1,165 Shares
Russell Berner, VP of restaurant operations at JDK Management is both a franchisee (Perkins) and franchisor (Quaker Steak & Lube)
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 7,669 Reads 4 Shares
Drew Gressett founded a burger brand, bought into Zaxby’s, and is looking to diversify further with a third brand
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 6,078 Reads 34 Shares
Ron Stokes, Qdoba’s largest franchisee, is bringing Dave’s Hot Chicken to the Badger State
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 7,096 Reads 121 Shares
Meritage Hospitality Group, with 345 Wendy’s, has signed on for 50 Taco John’s as the company targets 600 total units in 5 years
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,653 Reads 8 Shares
Pro Athlete Influencer MVP Award winners, Donnell Thompson and Ron Wooten, childhood friends, followed their NFL careers with a successful journey into franchising
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,342 Reads 5 Shares
Jason Day wants to be Penn Station East Coast Subs’ largest franchisee. He’s off to a great start!
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  • 3,733 Reads 25 Shares
After 19 years as a Little General Stores employee, Greg Darby bought the company!
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,403 Reads 70 Shares
At just 25, Cole Taylor Weber has six Pet Supplies Plus stores and is grossing more than $11 million
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 14,831 Reads 300 Shares
At just 25, Cole Taylor Weber has 6 Pet Supplies Plus stores and is grossing more than $11 million
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 9,611 Reads 219 Shares
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Former NBA player & broadcaster Michael Smith is finding a new career in franchising with a 30-unit deal with Mountain Mike’s Pizza in Utah
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 8,834 Reads 78 Shares
Pallavi Jha, Dale Carnegie Training India multi-unit operator, began her franchising career with a mission
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 5,580 Reads 60 Shares
After 25 years in Corporate America, Bill Michaud is finding new satisfaction as a ManageMowed multi-unit franchisee in North Carolina
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 4,358 Reads 12 Shares
Lee Goodman transitioned from hospital administrator to a Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa franchisee and has found the security and work/life balance he wanted
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 5,268 Reads 25 Shares
Ajay Saini, with a background in IT and telecom, is finding great satisfaction as a franchisee of two service brands
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 5,318 Reads 50 Shares
Why Brittany Schmid chose a service brand franchise after reaching a crossroads in her job as a corporate trainer and sales manager
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 4,665 Reads 36 Shares
How Keith Guyton became a service brand franchisee with Christian Brothers Automotive
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 4,389 Reads 21 Shares
Peter Braun’s business philosophy boils down to 3 words as he nurtures tomorrow’s leaders: mentor, mold, and teach
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,019 Reads 6 Shares
Bryan Frnka’s has transformed from an independent tanning studio owner to a multi-brand franchisee with Amazing Lash, Palm Beach Tan, and Scissors & Scotch
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 8,065 Reads 121 Shares

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