Real Life Stories From Successful Franchisees

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.

Multi-Unit Franchisees Talk About The Biggest Current Challenge They Face And Their Next Big Goal.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
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Former NFL player turned franchisee credits sports and God for his success.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 6,866 Reads 275 Shares
Want to know what it takes to be a successful mega-franchisee? These six profiles will help!
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,664 Reads 380 Shares
How 3 Multi-Unit Operators Create Their Passion For The Business And Balance Life And Work.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
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Michael Kulp has grown KBP Foods from $70 million to $780 million.
  • Helen Bond
  • 11,882 Reads 290 Shares
3 Multi-Unit Operators Talk About How They Measure Growth And What They See Ahead.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 6,821 Reads 13 Shares
Multi-Unit Franchisees Discuss The Best Advice They've Ever Gotten And The Passions That Drive Them In Business.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,606 Reads 27 Shares
These multi-unit franchisees share their business philosophies and management styles.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 5,450 Reads 45 Shares
3 multi-unit franchisees talk about making their best business decisions.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 5,051 Reads 74 Shares
3 multi-unit franchisees talk about how they have faced challenges in their business careers.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,749 Reads 63 Shares
As one of the first franchisees of Panera Bread Co., Mike Young still recalls the kitchen table conversation he had with his father-in-law more than 20 years ago.
  • Helen Bond
  • 12,528 Reads 21 Shares
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Fantastic Sams franchisee John Prichard has never been a "growth for growth's sake" kind of franchisee. Until recently, the Twin Cities-based owner of 24 Fantastic Sams and two upscale Camille Albane salons wasn't even aware that he was the brand's largest franchisee.
  • Helen Bond
  • 6,348 Reads 21 Shares
When we first met Jeff Rigsby in 2010, he was a successful multi-unit operator with 21 Bojangles' locations.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 6,130 Reads 21 Shares
Pearle Vision multi-unit operator Bill Noble, a graduate of West Point and former UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter pilot, credits "courage and access to capital" for his swift growth as a first-time franchisee.
  • Helen Bond
  • 9,438 Reads 13 Shares
Adrian Gonzalez is a five-time Major League Baseball All-Star and four-time Gold Glove Award winner.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 6,908 Reads 49 Shares
Smoothie King multi-unit franchisee Andrew Weinstein believes he was meant for the world of big business.
  • Helen Bond
  • 7,749 Reads 8 Shares
Alex King may be only 29, but the Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers multi-unit operator has been a part of the throwback brand since he was a teenager.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 9,011 Reads 62 Shares
Once a year we devote an issue to these hard-working, successful franchisees. As usual, they're an interesting mix, but the results are similar: a combination of grit, determination, and perseverance has led each to success and domination with their chosen brands and markets.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 5,163 Reads 32 Shares
Chris Rigassio is a Jersey boy who grew up loving Jersey Mike's sandwiches and the brand's unique culture.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 14,549 Reads 722 Shares
Since immigrating to the U.S. from India at age 14 with "pockets that did not run very deep," Jay Pandya would discover a wealth of opportunity awaiting him in his new home.
  • Helen Bond
  • 12,986 Reads 85 Shares
Joye and Dave Griffin have always had a singularly focused mindset to succeed in the automotive world, dating back to their college days when they ran a car detailing business out of the back of Dave's pickup truck.
  • Helen Bond
  • 5,282 Reads 3 Shares
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Bob Middleton has never been a status quo kind of guy. "I have always tried to improve and be the best I can," he says. "Having that mindset has created unexpected opportunities throughout my career.
  • Helen Bond
  • 5,912 Reads 13 Shares
One thing we've learned about Greg Cutchall over the years is that when it comes to his business dealings, he never sits still.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,250 Reads 12 Shares
For Alexander C. Johnson, giving back to his community is part of his nature. This second-generation franchisee is now paying it forward, sharing his know-how and leadership skills with the next generation as they navigate their way through the food and hospitality industry.
  • Helen Bond
  • 8,174 Reads 56 Shares
Fast-growing ZIPS Dry Cleaners often draws comparisons to Planet Fitness for shaking up an industry with a same-day, one-price model.
  • Helen Bond
  • 9,293 Reads 12 Shares
Kamal Singh worked as a cashier at McDonald's, delivered sub sandwiches, opened his own Lenny's Subs shop, began adding other franchise brands.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 11,354 Reads 25 Shares
Two NFL Players Team Up To Bring Additional Jamba Juice Locations to Washington, DC Market
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,512 Reads 11 Shares
Eric Holm has graced the pages of this magazine before. We first profiled him in these pages in 2013, then recognized him with our 2015 Noble Cause MVP Award and profiled him again.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 14,446 Reads 6 Shares
Jake Alleman considers himself lucky for the success that has come his way.
  • Helen Bond
  • 10,371 Reads 8 Shares
Mike Hamra grew up in the Midwest, where his parents ran a highly successful restaurant business, Hamra Enterprises.
  • Debbie Selinsky
  • 21,127 Reads 131 Shares

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