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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.

Two Men and a Truck multi-unit operator Brooke Wilson shares what she’s doing to get through Covid-19
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine
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Multi-brand franchisee Eric Danver – Papa John’s and Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa – shares what he’s doing to survive Covid-19. While his spas are shuttered, his Papa John’s stores are carrying the load, with recent sales up more than 30% as demand for pizza delivery soars.
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  • 3,431 Reads 10 Shares
Multi-brand franchisee Eric Danver (Papa John’s and Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa) shares what he’s doing to survive Covid-19. While his spas are shuttered, his Papa John’s stores are carrying the load, with recent sales up more than 30% as demand for pizza delivery soars.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine
  • 4,600 Reads 9 Shares
Michael Chalmers, a Spherion Staffing Services franchisee with 4 offices in Georgia and Alabama, says his clients—companies looking to fill essential jobs—are giving him a unique perspective on the employment market during Covid-19
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  • 4,705 Reads 15 Shares
Michael Chalmers, a Spherion Staffing Services franchisee with 4 offices in Georgia and Alabama, says his clients - companies looking to fill essential jobs - are giving him a unique perspective on the employment market during Covid-19.
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Multi-brand restaurant operator Greg Cutchall had to furlough 350 employees at his casual brands, but has seen minimal to flat drops in sales at his QSR locations, which are helping to carry him through
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  • 5,781 Reads 15 Shares
Multi-brand restaurant operator Greg Cutchall has had to furlough 350 employees at his casual brands, but has seen minimal to flat drops in sales at QSR locations
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  • 4,143 Reads 12 Shares
Multi-Unit Operators Talk About Career Turning Points, Best Business Decisions, & Hardest Lessons Learned.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,968 Reads 37 Shares
After leaving his corporate job as an engineer, Kash Akhtar has found a welcome home in franchising.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,988 Reads 14 Shares
Husband-and wife team Neal and Julie Starling expand their Five Guys business by signing on for 8 Bruxies.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,955 Reads 87 Shares
Eric Danvers changes with the times, refocusing from fast food to slow massage.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,546 Reads 59 Shares
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Shahid Hashmi may have gotten off to a late start in franchising, but he's more than made up for it!
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,728 Reads 7 Shares
After retiring as a pitcher and coach, Derek Tate is using franchising to instill a love of sports in the athletes of tomorrow.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,953 Reads 9 Shares
At 32, third-generation franchisee Justin King now leads the family business.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,993 Reads 6 Shares
The Saxton Group, McAlister's largest franchisees, continues to grow.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 9,067 Reads 31 Shares
Multi-Unit Operators Share What Their Passions In Business Are & How They Try To Balance Life And Work.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 2,984 Reads 7 Shares
Multi-Unit Operators Talk About Dealing With Problem Employees, Training & Retaining, & How They Hire And Fire.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 3,801 Reads 14 Shares
Multi-Unit Operators Discuss Formative Influences In Their Lives & Talk About Some Of Their Key Accomplishments.
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After an all-star NBA career, Chauncey Billups builds a new championship team as a multi-brand franchisee.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 28,557 Reads 66 Shares
Multi-Unit Franchisees Talk About The Importance Of Community Involvement & The Leadership Qualities That They Look For.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 3,383 Reads 39 Shares
Multi-Unit Franchisees Share How They Give Their Teams Room To Innovate And Experiment & Talk About Their Own Involvement In Operations.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,527 Reads 3 Shares
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Multi-Unit Franchisees Recall First Career Turning Point, How They Made Their Best Business Decision, And How They Were Impacted By Their Hardest Lesson Learned.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,203 Reads 32 Shares
Multi-Unit Franchisees Talk About How They Measure Growth & Their Vision For The Future.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 3,928 Reads 22 Shares
Multi-Unit Franchisees Share About Their Passion In Business And How They Seek Balance Between Life And Work.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,285 Reads 99 Shares
When pool service companies in his area didn't meet his needs, 26-year-old Michael Sasseen became a franchisee of America's Swimming Pool Company and did it himself.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 6,832 Reads 44 Shares
Multi-Unit Operators Talk About Dealing With Problem Employees, Training & Retaining, & How They Hire And Fire.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 3,565 Reads 16 Shares
At just 32 years old, Kyle Welch is Cold Stone Creamery's largest franchisee.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 13,703 Reads 112 Shares
Lee Kleiner bought out his DQ partner, built a new business model, and has added 2 more brands.
  • 3,172 Reads 2 Shares
From investment banker to franchisee, John Clancy is building Smoothie Kings and Planet Fitness locations like there's no tomorrow.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 13,487 Reads 14 Shares
Multi-Unit Operators Talk About Their Business Philosophies And The Management Methods And Style They Employ.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 5,008 Reads 25 Shares

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