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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.

Blue Star Investments is focused on becoming the largest Anytime Fitness owner in 10 years
  • Kevin Behan
  • 5,279 Reads 4 Shares
Nauman Panjwani prefers a steady approach rather than pursuing a specific unit count
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,362 Reads 58 Shares
Franchisee becomes successful multi-unit operator using engineering background and passion to help students in math 
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,122 Reads 3 Shares
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a home services franchisee operating three separate brands
  • Kevin Behan
  • 6,357 Reads 347 Shares
Phillip Scotton says franchising allows him to have a direct impact on communities
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,796 Reads 2 Shares
Stephanie Moseley is focused on growing her Marco's Pizza portfolio
  • Kevin Behan
  • 6,529 Reads 10 Shares
Operator Bill Mathis bet his future on Subway more than 20 years ago, and it paid off
  • Kevin Behan
  • 6,227 Reads 10 Shares
Multi-brand operator Milo Leakehe says he loves the feeling that comes from achieving long-sought goals
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,982 Reads 32 Shares
Alex Carney says he's focused on building a multi-brand franchising empire
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,570 Reads 5 Shares
Nadeem Saleem Bajwa makes the sacrifices needed to build a great pizza business
  • Kevin Behan
  • 15,859 Reads 663 Shares
Bill Aseere grows his business while investing in his hometown of Cincinnati
  • Kevin Behan
  • 8,425 Reads 167 Shares
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K9 Resorts franchisee finds fulfillment in dog daycare and serving customers
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,812 Reads 26 Shares
Hand & Stone CDO discusses integrated approach to brand messaging
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  • 3,403 Reads 7 Shares
Sola Salons franchisee shares thoughts on choosing and operating a beauty service brand
  • Kevin Behan
  • 5,783 Reads 43 Shares
Pirtek franchisee offers wide range of industrial repair services
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,094 Reads 52 Shares
Smoothie King VP blends frandev and consumer marketing messages 
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 4,553 Reads 5 Shares
Complementary brands provide flexible office space solutions 
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,423 Reads 14 Shares
Why Spencer Chamberlain chose to carry on the family Sport Clips franchise business
  • Kevin Behan
  • 5,101 Reads 78 Shares
Managing partners of Three20 Capital Group, Todd Recknagel and Kristi Mailloux are the 2024 Influencer for Husband & Wife Team MVPs
  • Ginny Gaylor
  • 5,394 Reads 115 Shares
McLain Hoogland and Marco's Pizza have built a mutually beneficial relationship
  • Ginny Gaylor
  • 4,303 Reads 34 Shares
Al Bhakta, founding principal of CMG Companies, earns 2024 Mega-Growth Leadership MVP honors
  • Ginny Gaylor
  • 6,369 Reads 57 Shares
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School of Rock's Ali Kendall shares marketing strategies for building the franchise's brand to connect with new audiences  
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 4,052 Reads 26 Shares
Jim Balis, the 2024 Multi-Brand Leadership MVP, puts team members and guests first at Sizzling Platter
  • Ginny Gaylor
  • 5,302 Reads 78 Shares
Multi-unit operator switched from Burger King to Salata Salad Kitchen because healthy eating is here to stay
  • Helen Bond
  • 7,758 Reads 280 Shares
As a Spherion Staffing Services franchisee, Tom Pentenburg's passion is helping people grow in their careers.
  • Helen Bond
  • 5,396 Reads 93 Shares
With a healthy respect for top-line revenue, Pathik Patel encourages team members to say, "Yes," to guests.
  • Helen Bond
  • 3,927 Reads 13 Shares
Karl Malchow worked his way up the Toppers Pizza chain and now owns five restaurants.
  • Helen Bond
  • 6,602 Reads 156 Shares
After retiring from medicine, Steve Leibsohn devoted '110%' to Wetzel's Pretzels.
  • Helen Bond
  • 8,270 Reads 12 Shares
Bryant Greene is Always Best Care Senior Services' largest and top revenue-producing franchisee.
  • Helen Bond
  • 4,870 Reads 32 Shares
Entrepreneur Ryan Debin builds his business with enterprises that focus on family, fitness, and fun.
  • Helen Bond
  • 5,189 Reads 5 Shares

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