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Each year, Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine is proud to honor franchisee excellence with its annual MVP (Most Valuable Performer) Awards. The winners, chosen from a long list of nominees, are the country’s best and brightest multi-unit franchisees, power operators, innovators, and creative thinkers who demonstrated outstanding performance in growing both their organization and their brands.

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Multi-unit franchisee Cheston Syma has been named the 2024 Veteran Entrepreneurship MVP
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Known for sharing his success, Ali Chunara has been named the 2024 Noble Cause MVP
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American Dream MVP Joseph Omobogie keeps the Golden Rule in mind as he builds his business
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Alex Tyler found deeper meaning his work on his first trip to Belize—and has been teaching swimming there ever since.
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Raj Patel, the 2023 Multi-Brand Leadership MVP, grew up in franchising is on a mission to expand the family business.
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Eric Danver, the 2023 Mega Growth MVP, is looking to double his Hand & Stone spas from 48 to 100
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Tony Mattiacio started as a Ziebart employee. Today he owns 10 locations in New York and Florida, with plans for more.
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Shirin Kanji, CEO and president of Impact Holdings, believes in finding people with customer-focused attitudes and training them in the skills they need
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2023 Spirit of Franchising MVPs Austin and Lisa Campbell strive to give back as much as possible
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Shaquille O'Neal is Franchise Update's 2023 Influencer for Former Pro Athlete MVP
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  • 7,727 Reads 1 Shares
West Point graduate and U.S. Army veteran, Wyatt Batchelor brings a disciplined approach to his role as managing partner at MBN Brands
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  • 8,290 Reads 1 Shares
2023's MVP winners exemplify the nation's best multi-unit franchisees through their contributions to franchising and their communities
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