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Jim Fitlow is a lifelong skier and as he loves to say, "Turning is highly overrated."
- Debbie Selinsky
- 5,906 Reads
Meg Roberts says her professional career path changed course into the franchising business unexpectedly.
- Kerry Pipes
- 7,784 Reads 2 Shares
Meg Roberts says her professional career path changed lanes unexpectedly and took her into franchising.
- Kerry Pipes
- 4,100 Reads 45 Shares
John "JD" Draper simply looks like a leader. Maybe it's his dapper attire, mile-wide smile, and booming voice. Or maybe it's his decades long command of operating franchises.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 10,987 Reads 2 Shares
When Jim Fitlow skis, he goes at it full tilt. In fact, one of his favorite quips is, "Turning is highly overrated."
- Debbie Selinsky
- 8,810 Reads 126 Shares
If President Obama decided to name an Ambassador of Franchising, John "JD" Draper, with his dapper attire, mile-wide smile, and booming voice would surely make the "short list" of top candidates.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 6,282 Reads 1 Shares
Don Copus likes to roll up his sleeves and get in the game with his employees, literally.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 5,799 Reads 2 Shares
To Glenn Mueller, franchising at its core is a partnership. And as the largest single franchisee in the Domino's Pizza system at 135 units, he's a great partner to have.
- Kerry Pipes
- 22,412 Reads 8 Shares
At least six times a year, Don Copus gathers his Hungry Howie's employees for a corporate outing where you may find the Berkley, Mich.-based franchisee batting for one softball team, pitching for the other, or manning the grill.
- Helen Bond
- 11,435 Reads 5 Shares
Franchising is big. And so are some of its franchisees. Just take a look at our "Mega 99" list (page 54) and you'll see what we mean!
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 7,889 Reads 1,023 Shares
This past August marked a milestone for Randy Shacka and for Two Men and a Truck: Shacka not only became the first non-family president of the Michigan-based franchisor, he also did it at the only company he's ever worked for--and at just 33.
- Kerry Pipes
- 6,224 Reads 351 Shares
That stockbroker job Kevin Osterfeld had longed for didn't turn out quite like he planned. So he made a change.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 9,935 Reads 1 Shares
Burton W. Folsom uncovered something revolutionary about capitalism in 19th century America.
- Kerry Pipes
- 4,244 Reads 2 Shares
It's like most relationships. Sometimes things seem stable and positive between franchisees and franchisors.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 14,811 Reads 72 Shares
When Kevin Osterfeld's "dream job" as a stockbroker didn't turn out so dreamy, he decided to switch things up.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 5,386 Reads 40 Shares
FUSR bring you positive news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, innovating, and continuing to grow, both domestically and overseas.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 5,468 Reads 1,014 Shares
As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in today's transforming global economy, FUSR bring you positive news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, innovating, and continuing to grow, both domestically and overseas.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 4,156 Reads 69 Shares
Burton W. Folsom uncovered something revolutionary about capitalism in 19th century America.
- Kerry Pipes
- 5,830 Reads 5 Shares
As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a volatile economy, FUSR continues to bring you positive news each month
- Eddy Goldberg
- 7,074 Reads 1 Shares
Franchising is bursting (not busting!) out all over this spring, with a flurry of activity in financing, M&A activity, and franchisee incentives.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 6,511 Reads 1 Shares
In 1996, Michael Ansley and his former college roommate asked their fathers for loans to buy their own franchise (Buffalo Wild Wings, then known as BW3) unit near Ann Arbor, Mich.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 6,261 Reads 193 Shares
As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a volatile economy, FUSR continues to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, innovating, and continuing to grow, whether domestically or overseas.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 7,171 Reads 1,023 Shares
In 1985, after committing to play for the powerhouse University of Michigan Wolverines, high school football senior John Rotche suffered a career-ending spinal cord injury that left him a quadriplegic.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 8,306 Reads 715 Shares
Robert Branca, Jr., and his family of Dunkin' Donuts multi-unit franchisees offer the kind of advertisement for franchise success that money can't buy.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 24,300 Reads 10 Shares
As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a volatile economy, FUSR continues to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, innovating, and continuing to grow, whether domestically or overseas.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 7,806 Reads 429 Shares
When Michael Ansley was a teenager helping his father, a painter, with work at KFC and Wendy's restaurants in Springfield, Ohio, he soaked up both his father's entrepreneurial spirit and a basic knowledge of the food and franchising business.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 8,975 Reads 1,014 Shares
Robert Branca, Jr., and his family of Dunkin' Donuts multi-unit franchisees offer the kind of advertisement for franchise success that money can't buy.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 18,479 Reads 53 Shares
When Michael Ansley was a teenager helping his father, a painter, with work at KFC and Wendy's restaurants in Springfield, Ohio, he soaked up both his father's entrepreneurial spirit and a basic knowledge of the food and franchising business.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 8,168 Reads 1 Shares
Former U.S. Marine Sergeant Steve Brevitz always dreamed of having his own business.
- Kerry Pipes
- 8,607 Reads 1,023 Shares
As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a changing economy, FUSR continues to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, innovating, and continuing to grow, whether domestically or overseas.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 7,619 Reads 195 Shares
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