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.
Jim Balis, the 2024 Multi-Brand Leadership MVP, puts team members and guests first at Sizzling Platter
- Ginny Gaylor
- 5,626 Reads 78 Shares
Multi-unit operator switched from Burger King to Salata Salad Kitchen because healthy eating is here to stay
- Helen Bond
- 8,162 Reads 280 Shares
As a Spherion Staffing Services franchisee, Tom Pentenburg's passion is helping people grow in their careers.
- Helen Bond
- 5,685 Reads 93 Shares
With a healthy respect for top-line revenue, Pathik Patel encourages team members to say, "Yes," to guests.
- Helen Bond
- 4,154 Reads 13 Shares
Karl Malchow worked his way up the Toppers Pizza chain and now owns five restaurants.
- Helen Bond
- 6,839 Reads 156 Shares
After retiring from medicine, Steve Leibsohn devoted '110%' to Wetzel's Pretzels.
- Helen Bond
- 8,681 Reads 12 Shares
Bryant Greene is Always Best Care Senior Services' largest and top revenue-producing franchisee.
- Helen Bond
- 5,076 Reads 32 Shares
Entrepreneur Ryan Debin builds his business with enterprises that focus on family, fitness, and fun.
- Helen Bond
- 5,409 Reads 5 Shares
Sam Askar and his brother Casey built a $200 million multi-brand portfolio and plan to keep growing
- Helen Bond
- 9,801 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
- 6,785 Reads 38 Shares
After escaping from behind a desk job, Jeremy Music chased down his dream of being an entrepreneur
- Sara Wykes
- 4,599 Reads 3 Shares
USMC veteran Talisin Burton applies his drive and belief in teamwork to growing his multi-brand franchise operation
- Sara Wykes
- 8,301 Reads 3 Shares
Inspired by his family, Sedrick Turner has devoted himself to becoming a successful entrepreneur
- Sara Wykes
- 11,115 Reads 371 Shares
Roger Wagner focuses on the core pillars of his business: hospitality, quality, service, and cleanliness.
- Sara Wykes
- 6,004 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
- 5,919 Reads 24 Shares
Gary Avants left his corporate job to become a Zaxby’s franchisee. Today he has 35.
- Sara Wykes
- 5,868 Reads 19 Shares
Three Sports Clips stylists tell how they became franchisees with the brand
- Franchise Update Media
- 10,608 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
- 5,533 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
- 6,958 Reads 16 Shares
Fitness franchise partners keep it growing with 2 Club Pilates, 2 YogaSix, and 1 CycleBar.
- Sara Wykes
- 5,334 Reads
Multi-unit franchisee has grown his business to 27 Sport Clips and 4 Rita’s Italian Ice locations.
- Sara Wykes
- 5,193 Reads 3 Shares
Focus on marketing helps former pro footballer T. J. Moe succeed on the franchising field
- Sara Wykes
- 9,496 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
- 5,906 Reads 13 Shares
Redemption after a bad youthful decision reaps long-term success for multi-brand franchisee Jeff Burroughs
- Sara Wykes
- 6,384 Reads 5 Shares
Longtime partners branch into franchising with three fitness concepts: Club Pilates, YogaSix, and CycleBar
- Sara Wykes
- 8,365 Reads 7 Shares
Andy Gundlach’s passion has led him from pizza to fitness brands
- Sara Wykes
- 8,491 Reads 46 Shares
For Tracy Bouwens, Scooter’s largest franchisee, it’s all about people
- Sara Wykes
- 10,777 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
- 7,942 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
- 5,046 Reads 36 Shares
Sudesh Sood’s latest big deal has Warner Food Management approaching 200 locations for 5 his food brands
- Sara Wykes
- 6,589 Reads 22 Shares
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