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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.

School of Rock's Ali Kendall shares marketing strategies for building the franchise's brand to connect with new audiences  
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  • 4,472 Reads 26 Shares
Jim Balis, the 2024 Multi-Brand Leadership MVP, puts team members and guests first at Sizzling Platter
  • Ginny Gaylor
  • 5,840 Reads 78 Shares
Multi-unit operator switched from Burger King to Salata Salad Kitchen because healthy eating is here to stay
  • Helen Bond
  • 8,461 Reads 280 Shares
As a Spherion Staffing Services franchisee, Tom Pentenburg's passion is helping people grow in their careers.
  • Helen Bond
  • 5,834 Reads 93 Shares
With a healthy respect for top-line revenue, Pathik Patel encourages team members to say, "Yes," to guests.
  • Helen Bond
  • 4,315 Reads 13 Shares
Karl Malchow worked his way up the Toppers Pizza chain and now owns five restaurants.
  • Helen Bond
  • 7,039 Reads 156 Shares
After retiring from medicine, Steve Leibsohn devoted '110%' to Wetzel's Pretzels.
  • Helen Bond
  • 8,922 Reads 12 Shares
Bryant Greene is Always Best Care Senior Services' largest and top revenue-producing franchisee.
  • Helen Bond
  • 5,204 Reads 32 Shares
Entrepreneur Ryan Debin builds his business with enterprises that focus on family, fitness, and fun.
  • Helen Bond
  • 5,558 Reads 5 Shares
Sam Askar and his brother Casey built a $200 million multi-brand portfolio and plan to keep growing
  • Helen Bond
  • 10,358 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
  • 6,949 Reads 38 Shares
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After escaping from behind a desk job, Jeremy Music chased down his dream of being an entrepreneur
  • Sara Wykes
  • 4,764 Reads 3 Shares
USMC veteran Talisin Burton applies his drive and belief in teamwork to growing his multi-brand franchise operation
  • Sara Wykes
  • 8,501 Reads 3 Shares
Inspired by his family, Sedrick Turner has devoted himself to becoming a successful entrepreneur
  • Sara Wykes
  • 11,440 Reads 373 Shares
Roger Wagner focuses on the core pillars of his business: hospitality, quality, service, and cleanliness.
  • Sara Wykes
  • 6,131 Reads 2 Shares
Michael Fay saw the value of franchising at a college job. Now he has 40 units spread across four brands.
  • Sara Wykes
  • 6,106 Reads 24 Shares
Gary Avants left his corporate job to become a Zaxby’s franchisee. Today he has 35.
  • Sara Wykes
  • 6,018 Reads 19 Shares
Three Sports Clips stylists tell how they became franchisees with the brand
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  • 10,770 Reads 1,078 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
  • 5,708 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
  • 7,220 Reads 16 Shares
Fitness franchise partners keep it growing with 2 Club Pilates, 2 YogaSix, and 1 CycleBar.
  • Sara Wykes
  • 5,469 Reads
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Multi-unit franchisee has grown his business to 27 Sport Clips and 4 Rita’s Italian Ice locations.
  • Sara Wykes
  • 5,302 Reads 3 Shares
Focus on marketing helps former pro footballer T. J. Moe succeed on the franchising field
  • Sara Wykes
  • 9,821 Reads 90 Shares
Stephanie Coffey saw an opportunity in the nail care business, so she and her husband founded Frenchies Modern Nail Care.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 6,082 Reads 13 Shares
Redemption after a bad youthful decision reaps long-term success for multi-brand franchisee Jeff Burroughs
  • Sara Wykes
  • 6,517 Reads 5 Shares
Longtime partners branch into franchising with three fitness concepts: Club Pilates, YogaSix, and CycleBar
  • Sara Wykes
  • 8,485 Reads 7 Shares
Andy Gundlach’s passion has led him from pizza to fitness brands
  • Sara Wykes
  • 8,656 Reads 47 Shares
For Tracy Bouwens, Scooter’s largest franchisee, it’s all about people
  • Sara Wykes
  • 11,017 Reads 8 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
  • 8,139 Reads 16 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
  • 5,165 Reads 36 Shares

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