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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.

Operator Bill Mathis bet his future on Subway more than 20 years ago, and it paid off
  • Kevin Behan
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Multi-brand operator Milo Leakehe says he loves the feeling that comes from achieving long-sought goals
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,726 Reads 32 Shares
Alex Carney says he's focused on building a multi-brand franchising empire
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,087 Reads 5 Shares
Nadeem Saleem Bajwa makes the sacrifices needed to build a great pizza business
  • Kevin Behan
  • 13,912 Reads 663 Shares
Bill Aseere grows his business while investing in his hometown of Cincinnati
  • Kevin Behan
  • 8,061 Reads 162 Shares
K9 Resorts franchisee finds fulfillment in dog daycare and serving customers
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,449 Reads 26 Shares
Hand & Stone CDO discusses integrated approach to brand messaging
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  • 3,027 Reads 7 Shares
Sola Salons franchisee shares thoughts on choosing and operating a beauty service brand
  • Kevin Behan
  • 5,439 Reads 43 Shares
Pirtek franchisee offers wide range of industrial repair services
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,831 Reads 52 Shares
Smoothie King VP blends frandev and consumer marketing messages 
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  • 4,361 Reads 5 Shares
Complementary brands provide flexible office space solutions 
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,202 Reads 14 Shares
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Why Spencer Chamberlain chose to carry on the family Sport Clips franchise business
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,833 Reads 77 Shares
Managing partners of Three20 Capital Group, Todd Recknagel and Kristi Mailloux are the 2024 Influencer for Husband & Wife Team MVPs
  • Ginny Gaylor
  • 5,090 Reads 115 Shares
McLain Hoogland and Marco's Pizza have built a mutually beneficial relationship
  • Ginny Gaylor
  • 4,061 Reads 34 Shares
Al Bhakta, founding principal of CMG Companies, earns 2024 Mega-Growth Leadership MVP honors
  • Ginny Gaylor
  • 5,959 Reads 57 Shares
School of Rock's Ali Kendall shares marketing strategies for building the franchise's brand to connect with new audiences  
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  • 3,789 Reads 26 Shares
Jim Balis, the 2024 Multi-Brand Leadership MVP, puts team members and guests first at Sizzling Platter
  • Ginny Gaylor
  • 5,012 Reads 78 Shares
Multi-unit operator switched from Burger King to Salata Salad Kitchen because healthy eating is here to stay
  • Helen Bond
  • 7,341 Reads 280 Shares
As a Spherion Staffing Services franchisee, Tom Pentenburg's passion is helping people grow in their careers.
  • Helen Bond
  • 5,121 Reads 93 Shares
With a healthy respect for top-line revenue, Pathik Patel encourages team members to say, "Yes," to guests.
  • Helen Bond
  • 3,667 Reads 13 Shares
Karl Malchow worked his way up the Toppers Pizza chain and now owns five restaurants.
  • Helen Bond
  • 6,369 Reads 156 Shares
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After retiring from medicine, Steve Leibsohn devoted '110%' to Wetzel's Pretzels.
  • Helen Bond
  • 7,918 Reads 12 Shares
Bryant Greene is Always Best Care Senior Services' largest and top revenue-producing franchisee.
  • Helen Bond
  • 4,673 Reads 32 Shares
Entrepreneur Ryan Debin builds his business with enterprises that focus on family, fitness, and fun.
  • Helen Bond
  • 4,917 Reads 5 Shares
Sam Askar and his brother Casey built a $200 million multi-brand portfolio and plan to keep growing
  • Helen Bond
  • 8,372 Reads 6 Shares
Multi-brand franchisee with nearly 250 units takes pride in the number of people who have been a part of his business journey
  • Sara Wykes
  • 6,342 Reads 38 Shares
After escaping from behind a desk job, Jeremy Music chased down his dream of being an entrepreneur
  • Sara Wykes
  • 4,236 Reads 3 Shares
USMC veteran Talisin Burton applies his drive and belief in teamwork to growing his multi-brand franchise operation
  • Sara Wykes
  • 7,723 Reads 3 Shares
Inspired by his family, Sedrick Turner has devoted himself to becoming a successful entrepreneur
  • Sara Wykes
  • 10,263 Reads 368 Shares
Roger Wagner focuses on the core pillars of his business: hospitality, quality, service, and cleanliness.
  • Sara Wykes
  • 5,605 Reads 2 Shares

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