Multi-Unit Franchisee Insight - Best Advice and Passion That Drives

We talk to successful multi-unit operators constantly here at Franchise Update Media. These busy on-the-go people share great insight and wisdom with us through our profile stories in Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine. Here, from our archives, are some insightful responses from some of these franchisees.

What is the best advice you ever got:
About a year and a half ago, my area director said, "You have to believe in yourself or nobody will." I am one of those people who will analyze myself up and down. That advice really forced me to put the pedal to the metal. I knew what I was doing, so I just needed to go for it--go big or go home.

How would you describe your passion in business?
People. People are the fuel to the engine. Having great people around you to push the envelope for the organization and bring different perspectives to the business that you can trust and believe in.
Angelo Crowell, multi-unit operator of Jersey Mike's Subs

What is the best advice you ever got?
Wealth is built by focusing on one thing and doing it well; wealth is preserved by diversifying.

How would you describe your passion in business?
Seeing people in my company develop and grow. I am passionate about giving back and giving my general managers the opportunity that I had, which was to become a franchisee.
Bob Middleton, multi-unit operator of Little Caesars, Jersey Mike's Subs, Sonic Drive-In, and Del Taco

What is the best advice you ever got?
That which you persist in doing becomes easier, not that the matter of the thing itself has changed, but your ability to do has increased. We both were raised by entrepreneurial dads who taught us how to work and solve problems.

How would you describe your passion in business?
To build a legacy business that provides for our family and many of our great employees. We love to provide a place for people to work at something meaningful and provide for their families.
Joye and Dave Griffin, multi-unit operators of Jiffy Lube