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Slim Chickens is a fast-casual brand in the better-chicken segment, built to scale across markets with flexible formats. Its diverse menu, cooked-to-order quality, and Southern hospitality continue to drive strong growth.
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After selling a garbage collection company, Paola Horvath grew Orangetheory Fitness from 3 studios to 19
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James Bullock left a successful medical sales career to build a 14-unit Tropical Smoothie Cafe business
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Dave Baumgartner says his business' rapid expansion comes from developing people and building infrastructure for success
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Brian Bailey's operation is the largest Domino's franchise organization in the U.S.
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With his father as a role model and mentor, Alex Anthraper built a 23-unit portfolio spanning IHOP and Applebee's
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Noble Cause MVP Shak Patel blends business success with hands-on service, supporting soldiers, nurses, and local families
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Investing in people, sharing ownership, and giving back have powered Wade Oney's four-decade rise in franchising
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Mark and Jan Mansfield grew from early Sport Clips adopters to area developers supporting 120 stores across three states
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Childhood friendships evolve into a 36-unit powerhouse built on culture, consistency, and scale
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Rick Cseak, the Veteran Entrepreneurship MVP, channels a legacy of service into supporting seniors, families, and his team
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Ali and Emad Lakhany earn MVP honors by scaling a multi-brand platform rooted in family legacy, disciplined growth, and a deep commitment to developing people
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  • 3,178 Reads 8 Shares
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Bryant Greene earns MVP honors by building a high-performing single-brand operation rooted in consistent care
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Bart and Theresa Casiello earn MVP honors by using automation to cut costs, ease operations, and serve customers
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Nadeem Bajwa's journey reflects the grit, humility, and leadership behind this year's American Dream MVP
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From 10 gyms to 83 units in six years, Luke Andrus is scaling fast while keeping culture and operations tight
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  • 3,012 Reads 4 Shares
For Clement Troutman, staying the course was riskier than moving into franchising with Tropical Smoothie Cafe
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  • 4,254 Reads 23 Shares
After years of coaching franchisees and studying the business model, Jonathan Steward became a franchisee himself
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  • 4,782 Reads 9 Shares
Lisa Starnes, a Captain D's franchisee, embraces excellence, practicality, and people-first leadership
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Misha Punwani carries a data-plus-empathy mindset into marketing, leadership, and franchise operations
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  • 7,999 Reads 44 Shares
Franchisee hires and manages a team of employees to operate across four territories in Maryland
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Joey Pierson plans to turn Tacala Companies into the premier multi-brand franchise group in the country
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  • 9,012 Reads 94 Shares
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Dr. Eric Jenkins says infrastructure and culture are crucial to running his 8 MassageLuXe locations
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  • 3,372 Reads 9 Shares
Aaron Gillaspie learned the value of hustle, research, and adaptability when pursuing his first career
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  • 4,229 Reads 47 Shares
After taking over the family business, Matt Davis became Honey Baked Ham's largest franchisee
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  • 7,628 Reads 18 Shares
Andy Cabral and his family have built a growth engine designed to scale
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  • 4,647 Reads 25 Shares
Stephanie Altenburger builds a legacy through dedication to her leadership team, employees, and studio members
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  • 5,457 Reads 7 Shares
David Weeks, a former football player, left his corporate job to score a fulfilling career in franchising
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  • 6,082 Reads 11 Shares
For Tracy Savasta, success is building a business that supports both clients and employees
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  • 11,355 Reads 175 Shares
Cynthia Maxwell's entrepreneurial journey began in high school when she sold purses to her teachers.
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Tom Lovelace wants to ensure his business is in good hands for his family members
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