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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.

Shirin Kanji's family business has grown from $60 million to $85 million in 3 years.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,614 Reads 39 Shares
At 19, Tommy Hoopsick was Ductz's youngest franchisee; today, at 25 he owns two.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,286 Reads 205 Shares
Multi-Unit Franchisees Share Some Of Their Formative Influences & Accomplishments.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,097 Reads 47 Shares
Brent Veach is a one-brand man--and Del Taco's largest franchisee.
  • Helen Bond
  • 11,493 Reads 129 Shares
Multi-Brand Operator Acquires 13 Additional Panera Bread Locations.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 6,452 Reads 377 Shares
Multi-Unit Franchisees Discuss Career Turning Points & Best Business Decisions.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 6,264 Reads 72 Shares
JD Busch, with 90 units and plans for 40 more in 2019, is most excited about his new Manage 2 Profit software.
  • Helen Bond
  • 5,505 Reads 360 Shares
Multi-Unit Franchisees Talk About The Biggest Current Challenge They Face And Their Next Big Goal.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 3,577 Reads 60 Shares
Former NFL player turned franchisee credits sports and God for his success.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,429 Reads 274 Shares
Want to know what it takes to be a successful mega-franchisee? These six profiles will help!
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,864 Reads 378 Shares
How 3 Multi-Unit Operators Create Their Passion For The Business And Balance Life And Work.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,189 Reads 60 Shares
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Michael Kulp has grown KBP Foods from $70 million to $780 million.
  • Helen Bond
  • 10,398 Reads 289 Shares
3 Multi-Unit Operators Talk About How They Measure Growth And What They See Ahead.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 6,201 Reads 13 Shares
Multi-Unit Franchisees Discuss The Best Advice They've Ever Gotten And The Passions That Drive Them In Business.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,091 Reads 27 Shares
These multi-unit franchisees share their business philosophies and management styles.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,847 Reads 45 Shares
3 multi-unit franchisees talk about making their best business decisions.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,535 Reads 74 Shares
3 multi-unit franchisees talk about how they have faced challenges in their business careers.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,255 Reads 63 Shares
As one of the first franchisees of Panera Bread Co., Mike Young still recalls the kitchen table conversation he had with his father-in-law more than 20 years ago.
  • Helen Bond
  • 10,570 Reads 20 Shares
Fantastic Sams franchisee John Prichard has never been a "growth for growth's sake" kind of franchisee. Until recently, the Twin Cities-based owner of 24 Fantastic Sams and two upscale Camille Albane salons wasn't even aware that he was the brand's largest franchisee.
  • Helen Bond
  • 5,016 Reads 20 Shares
When we first met Jeff Rigsby in 2010, he was a successful multi-unit operator with 21 Bojangles' locations.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,125 Reads 20 Shares
Pearle Vision multi-unit operator Bill Noble, a graduate of West Point and former UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter pilot, credits "courage and access to capital" for his swift growth as a first-time franchisee.
  • Helen Bond
  • 8,274 Reads 12 Shares
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Adrian Gonzalez is a five-time Major League Baseball All-Star and four-time Gold Glove Award winner.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,759 Reads 48 Shares
Smoothie King multi-unit franchisee Andrew Weinstein believes he was meant for the world of big business.
  • Helen Bond
  • 6,324 Reads 7 Shares
Alex King may be only 29, but the Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers multi-unit operator has been a part of the throwback brand since he was a teenager.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 7,771 Reads 62 Shares
Once a year we devote an issue to these hard-working, successful franchisees. As usual, they're an interesting mix, but the results are similar: a combination of grit, determination, and perseverance has led each to success and domination with their chosen brands and markets.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,365 Reads 30 Shares
Chris Rigassio is a Jersey boy who grew up loving Jersey Mike's sandwiches and the brand's unique culture.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 13,215 Reads 721 Shares
Since immigrating to the U.S. from India at age 14 with "pockets that did not run very deep," Jay Pandya would discover a wealth of opportunity awaiting him in his new home.
  • Helen Bond
  • 11,263 Reads 85 Shares
Joye and Dave Griffin have always had a singularly focused mindset to succeed in the automotive world, dating back to their college days when they ran a car detailing business out of the back of Dave's pickup truck.
  • Helen Bond
  • 4,257 Reads 2 Shares
Bob Middleton has never been a status quo kind of guy. "I have always tried to improve and be the best I can," he says. "Having that mindset has created unexpected opportunities throughout my career.
  • Helen Bond
  • 4,951 Reads 13 Shares
One thing we've learned about Greg Cutchall over the years is that when it comes to his business dealings, he never sits still.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,523 Reads 12 Shares

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