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Successful multi-unit franchisees share their growth stories. From getting started in franchising to building and expanding their enterprises, multi-unit franchisees share their challenges and successes with in-depth profiles.
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Brian Bailey's operation is the largest Domino's franchise organization in the U.S.
- Kevin Behan
- 2,149 Reads 6 Shares
With his father as a role model and mentor, Alex Anthraper built a 23-unit portfolio spanning IHOP and Applebee's
- Kevin Behan
- 2,228 Reads 4 Shares
Noble Cause MVP Shak Patel blends business success with hands-on service, supporting soldiers, nurses, and local families
- Kevin Behan
- 1,917 Reads 2 Shares
Investing in people, sharing ownership, and giving back have powered Wade Oney's four-decade rise in franchising
- Kevin Behan
- 2,914 Reads 8 Shares
Mark and Jan Mansfield grew from early Sport Clips adopters to area developers supporting 120 stores across three states
- Kevin Behan
- 2,573 Reads 66 Shares
Childhood friendships evolve into a 36-unit powerhouse built on culture, consistency, and scale
- Kevin Behan
- 1,914 Reads
Rick Cseak, the Veteran Entrepreneurship MVP, channels a legacy of service into supporting seniors, families, and his team
- Kevin Behan
- 2,993 Reads 89 Shares
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
- Kevin Behan
- 2,561 Reads 8 Shares
Bryant Greene earns MVP honors by building a high-performing single-brand operation rooted in consistent care
- Kevin Behan
- 2,002 Reads 13 Shares
Bart and Theresa Casiello earn MVP honors by using automation to cut costs, ease operations, and serve customers
- Kevin Behan
- 1,766 Reads
Nadeem Bajwa's journey reflects the grit, humility, and leadership behind this year's American Dream MVP
- Kevin Behan
- 2,315 Reads 4 Shares
From 10 gyms to 83 units in six years, Luke Andrus is scaling fast while keeping culture and operations tight
- Kevin Behan
- 2,616 Reads 4 Shares
For Clement Troutman, staying the course was riskier than moving into franchising with Tropical Smoothie Cafe
- Kevin Behan
- 3,984 Reads 23 Shares
After years of coaching franchisees and studying the business model, Jonathan Steward became a franchisee himself
- Kevin Behan
- 4,376 Reads 9 Shares
Lisa Starnes, a Captain D's franchisee, embraces excellence, practicality, and people-first leadership
- Kevin Behan
- 3,871 Reads
Misha Punwani carries a data-plus-empathy mindset into marketing, leadership, and franchise operations
- Kevin Behan
- 7,512 Reads 44 Shares
Franchisee hires and manages a team of employees to operate across four territories in Maryland
- Kevin Behan
- 3,183 Reads 5 Shares
Joey Pierson plans to turn Tacala Companies into the premier multi-brand franchise group in the country
- Kevin Behan
- 7,955 Reads 93 Shares
Dr. Eric Jenkins says infrastructure and culture are crucial to running his 8 MassageLuXe locations
- Kevin Behan
- 3,084 Reads 9 Shares
Aaron Gillaspie learned the value of hustle, research, and adaptability when pursuing his first career
- Kevin Behan
- 3,890 Reads 47 Shares
After taking over the family business, Matt Davis became Honey Baked Ham's largest franchisee
- Kevin Behan
- 7,289 Reads 18 Shares
Andy Cabral and his family have built a growth engine designed to scale
- Kevin Behan
- 4,310 Reads 24 Shares
Stephanie Altenburger builds a legacy through dedication to her leadership team, employees, and studio members
- Kevin Behan
- 4,972 Reads 7 Shares
David Weeks, a former football player, left his corporate job to score a fulfilling career in franchising
- Kevin Behan
- 5,687 Reads 11 Shares
For Tracy Savasta, success is building a business that supports both clients and employees
- Kevin Behan
- 10,975 Reads 174 Shares
Cynthia Maxwell's entrepreneurial journey began in high school when she sold purses to her teachers.
- Kevin Behan
- 6,625 Reads 4 Shares
Tom Lovelace wants to ensure his business is in good hands for his family members
- Kevin Behan
- 13,685 Reads 9 Shares
Last summer, Amol R. Kohli became chairman of the board of Brinx Holdings
- Kevin Behan
- 4,998 Reads 5 Shares
Tamra Kennedy says her mission is to protect the franchising model that has served her and her team so well
- Kevin Behan
- 8,442 Reads 9 Shares
Franchisee Val Hill left the security of the corporate world and never looked back
- Kevin Behan
- 7,941 Reads 238 Shares
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