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Franchising is a business model that has led millions to financial success. Every franchisee has a singular story - of where they've been, how they chose franchising, and of the challenges they've overcome on their pathway to personal and business success. Franchising.com brings these real-life stories to you online. Someday your story may appear here as well.

2023 Noble Cause MVP Alex Tyler found deeper meaning his work on his first trip to Belize—and has been teaching swimming there ever since.
  • Sara Wykes
  • 1,195 Reads
Fitness franchise partners keep it growing with 2 Club Pilates, 2 YogaSix, and 1 CycleBar.
  • Sara Wykes
  • 2,325 Reads
Multi-unit franchisee has grown his business to 27 Sport Clips and 4 Rita’s Italian Ice locations.
  • Sara Wykes
  • 2,170 Reads 2 Shares
Focus on marketing helps former pro footballer T. J. Moe succeed on the franchising field
  • Sara Wykes
  • 2,461 Reads
Stephanie Coffey saw an opportunity in the nail care business, so she and her husband founded Frenchies Modern Nail Care.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 2,148 Reads 13 Shares
Redemption after a bad youthful decision reaps long-term success for multi-brand franchisee Jeff Burroughs
  • Sara Wykes
  • 2,546 Reads 1 Shares
Longtime partners branch into franchising with three fitness concepts: Club Pilates, YogaSix, and CycleBar
  • Sara Wykes
  • 4,313 Reads 6 Shares
Andy Gundlach’s passion has led him from pizza to fitness brands
  • Sara Wykes
  • 3,593 Reads 43 Shares
For Tracy Bouwens, Scooter’s largest franchisee, it’s all about people
  • Sara Wykes
  • 3,792 Reads 7 Shares
Dale Mulvey is a big Focus Brands fan: He operates 74 McAlister’s and 8 Moe’s, and spent time working at corporate
  • Sara Wykes
  • 3,297 Reads 12 Shares
Former athlete Helen Martin, who has 19 Stretch Zones and is buying 4 more, says, “I have so much Stretch Zone in my blood it would be hard to do another concept.”
  • Sara Wykes
  • 2,311 Reads 34 Shares
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Sudesh Sood’s latest big deal has Warner Food Management approaching 200 locations for 5 his food brands
  • Sara Wykes
  • 2,416 Reads 20 Shares
Mike James parlayed a real estate brokerage career into a fast-growing franchise business, opening 127 restaurants in 3 years, with big plans for more.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,556 Reads 54 Shares
Jigar Patel’s balanced approach means operating 4 restaurant brands in three different segments
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,496 Reads 14 Shares
39-unit Mathnasium franchisee with locations in Florida, Texas, Kentucky, and New Jersey has his sights set on doubling his unit count, part 2
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 6,976 Reads 9 Shares
39-unit Mathnasium franchisee with locations in Florida, Texas, and New Jersey has his sights set on doubling his unit count
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 8,313 Reads 202 Shares
Greg Cutchall was a friend to many, an inspiration to all, and a great guy to know. Rest in peace, brother.
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 12,594 Reads 7 Shares
We asked Clare Moore, Franchise Development Director at Complete Weddings + Events, how she has used innovation to enhance her brand’s lead generation and recruiting efforts.
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 7,073 Reads 106 Shares
In less than a year, Jason Crabb has expanded his N-Hance Wood Refinishing business from one franchise territory to three
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 3,192 Reads 8 Shares
Chris Carpenter went looking for the perfect partner for his first franchise. He found his dad.
  • Chris Carpenter
  • 6,700 Reads 26 Shares
Bill Gray’s decision to become a multi-unit Scenthound franchisee was driven by his mission to serve
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 3,258 Reads 15 Shares
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Amin Dhanani, with more than 500 franchised units, builds on his family tradition
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,377 Reads 17 Shares
Jason Pritchard on why he signed on with service brands Mosquito Authority and Pest Authority
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 2,550 Reads 7 Shares
Ryan Bridgeman had big shoes to fill (his dad was an NBA pro as well as a multi-brand franchisee) and has stepped up with his own game
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 8,849 Reads 1,156 Shares
Russell Berner, VP of restaurant operations at JDK Management is both a franchisee (Perkins) and franchisor (Quaker Steak & Lube)
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 6,705 Reads 4 Shares
Drew Gressett founded a burger brand, bought into Zaxby’s, and is looking to diversify further with a third brand
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,549 Reads 34 Shares
Ron Stokes, Qdoba’s largest franchisee, is bringing Dave’s Hot Chicken to the Badger State
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,707 Reads 121 Shares
Meritage Hospitality Group, with 345 Wendy’s, has signed on for 50 Taco John’s as the company targets 600 total units in 5 years
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,560 Reads 8 Shares
Pro Athlete Influencer MVP Award winners, Donnell Thompson and Ron Wooten, childhood friends, followed their NFL careers with a successful journey into franchising
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,526 Reads 5 Shares
Jason Day wants to be Penn Station East Coast Subs’ largest franchisee. He’s off to a great start!
  • kerry
  • 3,117 Reads 25 Shares

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