Franchising Succes Stories
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.
Roger Wagner focuses on the core pillars of his business: hospitality, quality, service, and cleanliness.
- Sara Wykes
- 768 Reads 1 Shares
Michael Fay saw the value of franchising at a college job. Now he has 40 units spread across four brands.
- Sara Wykes
- 1,561 Reads 16 Shares
Gary Avants left his corporate job to become a Zaxby’s franchisee. Today he has 35.
- Sara Wykes
- 1,821 Reads 13 Shares
Three Sports Clips stylists tell how they became franchisees with the brand
- Franchise Update Media
- 6,520 Reads 1,018 Shares
Rachel Wallace took over the family business in 2012 and has grown it to 25 Subways, 3 Scooter’s Coffee locations, and 1 Best Western Plus
- Sara Wykes
- 2,950 Reads
2023 Noble Cause MVP Alex Tyler found deeper meaning his work on his first trip to Belize—and has been teaching swimming there ever since.
- Sara Wykes
- 3,523 Reads 13 Shares
Fitness franchise partners keep it growing with 2 Club Pilates, 2 YogaSix, and 1 CycleBar.
- Sara Wykes
- 3,275 Reads
Multi-unit franchisee has grown his business to 27 Sport Clips and 4 Rita’s Italian Ice locations.
- Sara Wykes
- 3,131 Reads 3 Shares
Focus on marketing helps former pro footballer T. J. Moe succeed on the franchising field
- Sara Wykes
- 4,669 Reads 1 Shares
Stephanie Coffey saw an opportunity in the nail care business, so she and her husband founded Frenchies Modern Nail Care.
- Kerry Pipes
- 3,244 Reads 13 Shares
Redemption after a bad youthful decision reaps long-term success for multi-brand franchisee Jeff Burroughs
- Sara Wykes
- 3,617 Reads 1 Shares
Longtime partners branch into franchising with three fitness concepts: Club Pilates, YogaSix, and CycleBar
- Sara Wykes
- 5,093 Reads 6 Shares
Andy Gundlach’s passion has led him from pizza to fitness brands
- Sara Wykes
- 4,814 Reads 46 Shares
For Tracy Bouwens, Scooter’s largest franchisee, it’s all about people
- Sara Wykes
- 6,412 Reads 7 Shares
Dale Mulvey is a big Focus Brands fan: He operates 74 McAlister’s and 8 Moe’s, and spent time working at corporate
- Sara Wykes
- 4,187 Reads 14 Shares
Former athlete Helen Martin, who has 19 Stretch Zones and is buying 4 more, says, “I have so much Stretch Zone in my blood it would be hard to do another concept.”
- Sara Wykes
- 2,720 Reads 35 Shares
Sudesh Sood’s latest big deal has Warner Food Management approaching 200 locations for 5 his food brands
- Sara Wykes
- 2,996 Reads 20 Shares
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
- 6,564 Reads 58 Shares
Jigar Patel’s balanced approach means operating 4 restaurant brands in three different segments
- Kerry Pipes
- 3,988 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
- 7,599 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
- 9,135 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
- 13,078 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
- 7,680 Reads 108 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
- 3,542 Reads 9 Shares
Chris Carpenter went looking for the perfect partner for his first franchise. He found his dad.
- Chris Carpenter
- 7,461 Reads 26 Shares
Bill Gray’s decision to become a multi-unit Scenthound franchisee was driven by his mission to serve
- Franchise Update Media
- 3,728 Reads 15 Shares
Amin Dhanani, with more than 500 franchised units, builds on his family tradition
- Kerry Pipes
- 6,215 Reads 17 Shares
Jason Pritchard on why he signed on with service brands Mosquito Authority and Pest Authority
- Franchise Update Media
- 2,920 Reads 7 Shares
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
- 10,655 Reads 1,160 Shares
Russell Berner, VP of restaurant operations at JDK Management is both a franchisee (Perkins) and franchisor (Quaker Steak & Lube)
- Kerry Pipes
- 7,089 Reads 4 Shares
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