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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.

Chris Carpenter went looking for the perfect partner for his first franchise. He found his dad.
  • Chris Carpenter
  • 12,172 Reads 26 Shares
Bill Gray’s decision to become a multi-unit Scenthound franchisee was driven by his mission to serve
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 6,994 Reads 15 Shares
Amin Dhanani, with more than 500 franchised units, builds on his family tradition
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 14,412 Reads 27 Shares
Jason Pritchard on why he signed on with service brands Mosquito Authority and Pest Authority
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 6,219 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
  • 26,298 Reads 1,231 Shares
Russell Berner, VP of restaurant operations at JDK Management is both a franchisee (Perkins) and franchisor (Quaker Steak & Lube)
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 10,495 Reads 5 Shares
Drew Gressett founded a burger brand, bought into Zaxby’s, and is looking to diversify further with a third brand
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 11,149 Reads 40 Shares
Ron Stokes, Qdoba’s largest franchisee, is bringing Dave’s Hot Chicken to the Badger State
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 11,010 Reads 125 Shares
Meritage Hospitality Group, with 345 Wendy’s, has signed on for 50 Taco John’s as the company targets 600 total units in 5 years
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 7,492 Reads 10 Shares
Pro Athlete Influencer MVP Award winners, Donnell Thompson and Ron Wooten, childhood friends, followed their NFL careers with a successful journey into franchising
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 8,019 Reads 6 Shares
Jason Day wants to be Penn Station East Coast Subs’ largest franchisee. He’s off to a great start!
  • kerry
  • 5,712 Reads 26 Shares
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After 19 years as a Little General Stores employee, Greg Darby bought the company!
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 11,080 Reads 73 Shares
At just 25, Cole Taylor Weber has six Pet Supplies Plus stores and is grossing more than $11 million
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 17,928 Reads 309 Shares
At just 25, Cole Taylor Weber has 6 Pet Supplies Plus stores and is grossing more than $11 million
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 13,489 Reads 225 Shares
Former NBA player & broadcaster Michael Smith is finding a new career in franchising with a 30-unit deal with Mountain Mike’s Pizza in Utah
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 14,542 Reads 79 Shares
Pallavi Jha, Dale Carnegie Training India multi-unit operator, began her franchising career with a mission
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 8,540 Reads 60 Shares
After 25 years in Corporate America, Bill Michaud is finding new satisfaction as a ManageMowed multi-unit franchisee in North Carolina
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 6,421 Reads 12 Shares
Lee Goodman transitioned from hospital administrator to a Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa franchisee and has found the security and work/life balance he wanted
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 8,725 Reads 25 Shares
Ajay Saini, with a background in IT and telecom, is finding great satisfaction as a franchisee of two service brands
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 8,526 Reads 50 Shares
Why Brittany Schmid chose a service brand franchise after reaching a crossroads in her job as a corporate trainer and sales manager
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 7,423 Reads 36 Shares
How Keith Guyton became a service brand franchisee with Christian Brothers Automotive
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 7,105 Reads 21 Shares
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Peter Braun’s business philosophy boils down to 3 words as he nurtures tomorrow’s leaders: mentor, mold, and teach
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 6,633 Reads 7 Shares
Bryan Frnka’s has transformed from an independent tanning studio owner to a multi-brand franchisee with Amazing Lash, Palm Beach Tan, and Scissors & Scotch
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 12,653 Reads 130 Shares
Mother-and-son team are serving Scooter’s Coffee to happy customers in Lincoln, Nebraska and Oklahoma City at their 27 locations
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 10,022 Reads 140 Shares
Why Darin Frantz added a service brand, Payroll Vault, to his Schlotzsky’s holdings
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 6,040 Reads 6 Shares
Michael Vinckier grew up loving his small town’s A&W restaurant. Now 27, he’s about to open his third.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 7,005 Reads 23 Shares
Eric Werner, with dozens of Subways in Texas, continues to diversify into new brands and giving employees an ownership stake
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 11,300 Reads 10 Shares
With her 10 Sola Salon Studios shuttered last year, Heather Safrit weathered the storm and will add 2 more in 2021
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 9,425 Reads 14 Shares
Justin Scotto, after 17 years as a Firehouse Subs franchisee, finds success as a We Sell Restaurants franchisee
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 20,749 Reads 27 Shares
After taking a body blow to his Aaron’s business in 2015, Spencer Smith has diversified and is on the growth track once again
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 8,320 Reads 6 Shares

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