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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.

Phillip Scotton says franchising allows him to have a direct impact on communities
  • Kevin Behan
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Stephanie Moseley is focused on growing her Marco's Pizza portfolio
  • Kevin Behan
  • 9,324 Reads 10 Shares
Operator Bill Mathis bet his future on Subway more than 20 years ago, and it paid off
  • Kevin Behan
  • 9,310 Reads 10 Shares
Multi-brand operator Milo Leakehe says he loves the feeling that comes from achieving long-sought goals
  • Kevin Behan
  • 5,914 Reads 33 Shares
Alex Carney says he's focused on building a multi-brand franchising empire
  • Kevin Behan
  • 7,525 Reads 5 Shares
Nadeem Saleem Bajwa makes the sacrifices needed to build a great pizza business
  • Kevin Behan
  • 28,873 Reads 697 Shares
Bill Aseere grows his business while investing in his hometown of Cincinnati
  • Kevin Behan
  • 11,033 Reads 175 Shares
K9 Resorts franchisee finds fulfillment in dog daycare and serving customers
  • Kevin Behan
  • 6,608 Reads 29 Shares
Hand & Stone CDO discusses integrated approach to brand messaging
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  • 5,022 Reads 7 Shares
Sola Salons franchisee shares thoughts on choosing and operating a beauty service brand
  • Kevin Behan
  • 7,835 Reads 52 Shares
Pirtek franchisee offers wide range of industrial repair services
  • Kevin Behan
  • 5,467 Reads 54 Shares
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Smoothie King VP blends frandev and consumer marketing messages 
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 6,027 Reads 5 Shares
Complementary brands provide flexible office space solutions 
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,973 Reads 15 Shares
Why Spencer Chamberlain chose to carry on the family Sport Clips franchise business
  • Kevin Behan
  • 6,659 Reads 81 Shares
Managing partners of Three20 Capital Group, Todd Recknagel and Kristi Mailloux are the 2024 Influencer for Husband & Wife Team MVPs
  • Ginny Gaylor
  • 7,598 Reads 115 Shares
McLain Hoogland and Marco's Pizza have built a mutually beneficial relationship
  • Ginny Gaylor
  • 6,317 Reads 34 Shares
Al Bhakta, founding principal of CMG Companies, earns 2024 Mega-Growth Leadership MVP honors
  • Ginny Gaylor
  • 9,605 Reads 59 Shares
School of Rock's Ali Kendall shares marketing strategies for building the franchise's brand to connect with new audiences  
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 5,817 Reads 26 Shares
Jim Balis, the 2024 Multi-Brand Leadership MVP, puts team members and guests first at Sizzling Platter
  • Ginny Gaylor
  • 7,528 Reads 78 Shares
Multi-unit operator switched from Burger King to Salata Salad Kitchen because healthy eating is here to stay
  • Helen Bond
  • 10,646 Reads 285 Shares
As a Spherion Staffing Services franchisee, Tom Pentenburg's passion is helping people grow in their careers.
  • Helen Bond
  • 7,437 Reads 95 Shares
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With a healthy respect for top-line revenue, Pathik Patel encourages team members to say, "Yes," to guests.
  • Helen Bond
  • 5,790 Reads 13 Shares
Karl Malchow worked his way up the Toppers Pizza chain and now owns five restaurants.
  • Helen Bond
  • 8,666 Reads 157 Shares
After retiring from medicine, Steve Leibsohn devoted '110%' to Wetzel's Pretzels.
  • Helen Bond
  • 11,019 Reads 14 Shares
Bryant Greene is Always Best Care Senior Services' largest and top revenue-producing franchisee.
  • Helen Bond
  • 6,789 Reads 32 Shares
Entrepreneur Ryan Debin builds his business with enterprises that focus on family, fitness, and fun.
  • Helen Bond
  • 7,065 Reads 5 Shares
Sam Askar and his brother Casey built a $200 million multi-brand portfolio and plan to keep growing
  • Helen Bond
  • 15,851 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
  • 8,363 Reads 39 Shares
After escaping from behind a desk job, Jeremy Music chased down his dream of being an entrepreneur
  • Sara Wykes
  • 6,269 Reads 3 Shares
USMC veteran Talisin Burton applies his drive and belief in teamwork to growing his multi-brand franchise operation
  • Sara Wykes
  • 10,312 Reads 7 Shares

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