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After selling a garbage collection company, Paola Horvath grew Orangetheory Fitness from 3 studios to 19
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,766 Reads
James Bullock left a successful medical sales career to build a 14-unit Tropical Smoothie Cafe business
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,560 Reads 68 Shares
Dave Baumgartner says his business' rapid expansion comes from developing people and building infrastructure for success
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,827 Reads 4 Shares
Brian Bailey's operation is the largest Domino's franchise organization in the U.S.
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,054 Reads 8 Shares
With his father as a role model and mentor, Alex Anthraper built a 23-unit portfolio spanning IHOP and Applebee's
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,731 Reads 4 Shares
Noble Cause MVP Shak Patel blends business success with hands-on service, supporting soldiers, nurses, and local families
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,174 Reads 2 Shares
Investing in people, sharing ownership, and giving back have powered Wade Oney's four-decade rise in franchising
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,291 Reads 8 Shares
Mark and Jan Mansfield grew from early Sport Clips adopters to area developers supporting 120 stores across three states
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,929 Reads 67 Shares
Childhood friendships evolve into a 36-unit powerhouse built on culture, consistency, and scale
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,223 Reads
Rick Cseak, the Veteran Entrepreneurship MVP, channels a legacy of service into supporting seniors, families, and his team
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,296 Reads 96 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
  • 3,086 Reads 8 Shares
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Bryant Greene earns MVP honors by building a high-performing single-brand operation rooted in consistent care
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,246 Reads 13 Shares
Bart and Theresa Casiello earn MVP honors by using automation to cut costs, ease operations, and serve customers
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,022 Reads
Nadeem Bajwa's journey reflects the grit, humility, and leadership behind this year's American Dream MVP
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,616 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
  • 2,955 Reads 4 Shares
For Clement Troutman, staying the course was riskier than moving into franchising with Tropical Smoothie Cafe
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,227 Reads 23 Shares
After years of coaching franchisees and studying the business model, Jonathan Steward became a franchisee himself
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,741 Reads 9 Shares
Lisa Starnes, a Captain D's franchisee, embraces excellence, practicality, and people-first leadership
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,126 Reads
Misha Punwani carries a data-plus-empathy mindset into marketing, leadership, and franchise operations
  • Kevin Behan
  • 7,948 Reads 44 Shares
Franchisee hires and manages a team of employees to operate across four territories in Maryland
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,449 Reads 5 Shares
Joey Pierson plans to turn Tacala Companies into the premier multi-brand franchise group in the country
  • Kevin Behan
  • 8,906 Reads 93 Shares
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Dr. Eric Jenkins says infrastructure and culture are crucial to running his 8 MassageLuXe locations
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,328 Reads 9 Shares
Aaron Gillaspie learned the value of hustle, research, and adaptability when pursuing his first career
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,183 Reads 47 Shares
After taking over the family business, Matt Davis became Honey Baked Ham's largest franchisee
  • Kevin Behan
  • 7,582 Reads 18 Shares
Andy Cabral and his family have built a growth engine designed to scale
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,596 Reads 25 Shares
Stephanie Altenburger builds a legacy through dedication to her leadership team, employees, and studio members
  • Kevin Behan
  • 5,401 Reads 7 Shares
David Weeks, a former football player, left his corporate job to score a fulfilling career in franchising
  • Kevin Behan
  • 6,031 Reads 11 Shares
For Tracy Savasta, success is building a business that supports both clients and employees
  • Kevin Behan
  • 11,302 Reads 175 Shares
Cynthia Maxwell's entrepreneurial journey began in high school when she sold purses to her teachers.
  • Kevin Behan
  • 7,018 Reads 4 Shares
Tom Lovelace wants to ensure his business is in good hands for his family members
  • Kevin Behan
  • 14,149 Reads 10 Shares
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