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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.

Sam Chand, a former delivery boy, is named the 2025 Multi-Brand Leadership MVP
  • Kevin Behan
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James Brajdic, one of two Single-Brand Leadership MVP winners, has an enduring relationship with A&W
  • Kevin Behan
  • 951 Reads 3 Shares
Julie and Scott Beville, who operate 20 Chicken Salad Chick locations, are the 2025 Influencer for Husband & Wife Team MVP
  • Kevin Behan
  • 997 Reads 1 Shares
Carrie and Josh Ayers, the Veteran Entrepreneurship MVPs, operate multiple Playa Bowls units
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,155 Reads 2 Shares
Jacob Webb focuses on growing his business and building solid teams
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,821 Reads 7 Shares
Yousuf Nabi honors his father's legacy with Mrs. Fields while expanding the business with new brands
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,666 Reads 82 Shares
Lauren Johnson credits her cousin, Bryce Bares, with guiding her into franchising
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,851 Reads 4 Shares
Jerome Johnson's keys to success include sweat equity and reinvesting in the business
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,210 Reads 173 Shares
Kim Freid embraces Apex Leadership Co.'s fundraising and training programs
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,960 Reads 5 Shares
A suggestion from his dad led Patrick Elgin down the path to franchising with Sola Salon Studios
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,488 Reads 65 Shares
Scarlett Dalton describes her husband and herself as "Camp Bow Wow's biggest cheerleaders"
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,081 Reads 226 Shares
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James Brajdic developed a taste for A&W long before becoming a multi-unit owner
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,648 Reads 5 Shares
Nebraska-based Bryce Bares left practicing law to experience the benefits of franchising
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,775 Reads 4 Shares
Bob Allison says Lindora Clinic can standardize the delivery of metabolic health solutions
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,416 Reads 4 Shares
Franchisee identifies relationship building as top quality to growing estate sales business
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,916 Reads 83 Shares
As leader of Royal Restaurant Group, Randy Pianin oversees 61 Burger King units and 4 Potbelly locations
  • Kevin Behan
  • 5,334 Reads 24 Shares
Brad Peet aims to deliver high-quality HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service in Minnesota
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,630 Reads 4 Shares
Irfaan Lalani shares his parents' people-centered approach to service
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,803 Reads 27 Shares
Keith Johnson III, COO of Amazing Food Concepts, reconnects with his restaurant roots
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,934 Reads 3 Shares
Mike James and Guernsey Holdings own and operate more than 140 franchise locations in 11 states
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,732 Reads 145 Shares
Griffin Gordon focuses on developing employees and customers at The Little Gym
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,486 Reads 117 Shares
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Married couple prioritizes customer satisfaction in running their six pet grooming franchises
  • Tij Bedi
  • 2,718 Reads 28 Shares
Blue Star Investments is focused on becoming the largest Anytime Fitness owner in 10 years
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,644 Reads 3 Shares
Nauman Panjwani prefers a steady approach rather than pursuing a specific unit count
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,046 Reads 56 Shares
Franchisee becomes successful multi-unit operator using engineering background and passion to help students in math 
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,822 Reads 3 Shares
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a home services franchisee operating three separate brands
  • Kevin Behan
  • 5,932 Reads 346 Shares
Phillip Scotton says franchising allows him to have a direct impact on communities
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,419 Reads 1 Shares
Stephanie Moseley is focused on growing her Marco's Pizza portfolio
  • Kevin Behan
  • 6,092 Reads 9 Shares
Operator Bill Mathis bet his future on Subway more than 20 years ago, and it paid off
  • Kevin Behan
  • 5,780 Reads 10 Shares
Multi-brand operator Milo Leakehe says he loves the feeling that comes from achieving long-sought goals
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,687 Reads 32 Shares

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