Real Life Stories From Successful Franchisees

Franchising Succes Stories

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.

Sudesh Sood’s latest big deal has Warner Food Management approaching 200 locations for 5 his food brands
  • Sara Wykes
  • 7,018 Reads 22 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
  • 9,868 Reads 58 Shares
Jigar Patel’s balanced approach means operating 4 restaurant brands in three different segments
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 6,773 Reads 16 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
  • 11,061 Reads 13 Shares
39-unit Mathnasium franchisee with locations in Florida, Texas, and New Jersey has his sights set on doubling his unit count
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 13,011 Reads 206 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
  • 15,873 Reads 9 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
  • 9,660 Reads 116 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
  • 5,127 Reads 9 Shares
Chris Carpenter went looking for the perfect partner for his first franchise. He found his dad.
  • Chris Carpenter
  • 10,776 Reads 26 Shares
Bill Gray’s decision to become a multi-unit Scenthound franchisee was driven by his mission to serve
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 6,038 Reads 15 Shares
Amin Dhanani, with more than 500 franchised units, builds on his family tradition
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 11,169 Reads 18 Shares
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Jason Pritchard on why he signed on with service brands Mosquito Authority and Pest Authority
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 5,088 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
  • 22,236 Reads 1,215 Shares
Russell Berner, VP of restaurant operations at JDK Management is both a franchisee (Perkins) and franchisor (Quaker Steak & Lube)
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 9,499 Reads 5 Shares
Drew Gressett founded a burger brand, bought into Zaxby’s, and is looking to diversify further with a third brand
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 8,973 Reads 40 Shares
Ron Stokes, Qdoba’s largest franchisee, is bringing Dave’s Hot Chicken to the Badger State
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 9,564 Reads 125 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
  • 6,342 Reads 10 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
  • 6,831 Reads 6 Shares
Jason Day wants to be Penn Station East Coast Subs’ largest franchisee. He’s off to a great start!
  • kerry
  • 4,889 Reads 26 Shares
After 19 years as a Little General Stores employee, Greg Darby bought the company!
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 8,033 Reads 72 Shares
At just 25, Cole Taylor Weber has six Pet Supplies Plus stores and is grossing more than $11 million
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 16,730 Reads 303 Shares
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At just 25, Cole Taylor Weber has 6 Pet Supplies Plus stores and is grossing more than $11 million
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 12,200 Reads 221 Shares
Former NBA player & broadcaster Michael Smith is finding a new career in franchising with a 30-unit deal with Mountain Mike’s Pizza in Utah
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 12,746 Reads 79 Shares
Pallavi Jha, Dale Carnegie Training India multi-unit operator, began her franchising career with a mission
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 7,407 Reads 60 Shares
After 25 years in Corporate America, Bill Michaud is finding new satisfaction as a ManageMowed multi-unit franchisee in North Carolina
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 5,576 Reads 12 Shares
Lee Goodman transitioned from hospital administrator to a Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa franchisee and has found the security and work/life balance he wanted
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 7,450 Reads 25 Shares
Ajay Saini, with a background in IT and telecom, is finding great satisfaction as a franchisee of two service brands
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 7,204 Reads 50 Shares
Why Brittany Schmid chose a service brand franchise after reaching a crossroads in her job as a corporate trainer and sales manager
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 6,283 Reads 36 Shares
How Keith Guyton became a service brand franchisee with Christian Brothers Automotive
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 5,982 Reads 21 Shares
Peter Braun’s business philosophy boils down to 3 words as he nurtures tomorrow’s leaders: mentor, mold, and teach
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,529 Reads 7 Shares

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