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Franchisees inspire others with stories of getting started and becoming multi-unit franchisees. Whether it’s opening, building, or acquiring new franchise units, philanthropy and community involvement, or operations and profitability, you’ll find it covered here.

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  • Kerry Pipes
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Jim Craig inspired MUFC attendees with lessons on leadership, teamwork, preparation, and dreaming bigger
  • Kevin Behan
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Top franchise operators boost profits by treating the P&L as a story, not just a scorecard
  • M. Scott Morris
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Growth happens when franchisees build strong teams, trust systems, and stop doing everything themselves
  • Kerry Pipes
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  • 3,159 Reads 1 Shares
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Brittany Hodak showed MUFC attendees how great customer experiences turn customers into loyal superfans
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Operators gather in Las Vegas to share what's working, what's changing, and how to grow in a tougher environment
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 2,990 Reads 6 Shares
Mitch Cohen, chair of the 2026 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference, highlights the insights and connections from the event
  • Mitch Cohen
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From mindset shifts to building trusted teams and scalable systems, multi-unit franchisees reveal what it really takes to grow beyond a single restaurant.
  • Kevin Behan
  • 6,088 Reads 3 Shares
Members of the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference board of directors share their 2026 predictions
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,485 Reads 3 Shares
Multi-unit franchisees learn that growth means relinquishing control and transitioning to strategic oversight
  • Colleen McMillar
  • 6,188 Reads 6 Shares
Married couples should have defined roles, open communication, and view ownership as a shared mission
  • Ashley Dehghani
  • 3,334 Reads 24 Shares
Veteran automotive franchisee finds calling with service-based business
  • Kevin Behan
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Franchisees receive a proven system and guidance to reduce risk and create better work-life balance 
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Service-based brands can get the most from their young employees by creating a strong work culture and giving them the opportunity to grow 
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IFA Franchisee of the Year grows portfolio to 12 Batteries Plus stores in three years
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Franchising provides the structure and support to turn a passion project into a lucrative career
  • David Dunsmuir
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  • Ryan Parsons
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When you drive the bus, you control your destiny
  • John Tschohl
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By finding a concept that meets their passion, franchisees can enjoy long-term fulfillment and financial success 
  • Scott Oaks
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PIRTEK franchisee of the year is motivated by the passion to serve others 
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Insights and considerations for partnering with a charitable cause that is the best fit for your franchise brand
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