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.

Pro Athlete Influencer MVP Award winners, Donnell Thompson and Ron Wooten, childhood friends, followed their NFL careers with a successful journey into franchising
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Jason Day wants to be Penn Station East Coast Subs’ largest franchisee. He’s off to a great start!
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After 19 years as a Little General Stores employee, Greg Darby bought the company!
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At just 25, Cole Taylor Weber has six Pet Supplies Plus stores and is grossing more than $11 million
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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
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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
  • 11,045 Reads 78 Shares
Pallavi Jha, Dale Carnegie Training India multi-unit operator, began her franchising career with a mission
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After 25 years in Corporate America, Bill Michaud is finding new satisfaction as a ManageMowed multi-unit franchisee in North Carolina
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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
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Ajay Saini, with a background in IT and telecom, is finding great satisfaction as a franchisee of two service brands
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Why Brittany Schmid chose a service brand franchise after reaching a crossroads in her job as a corporate trainer and sales manager
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  • 5,731 Reads 36 Shares
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How Keith Guyton became a service brand franchisee with Christian Brothers Automotive
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Peter Braun’s business philosophy boils down to 3 words as he nurtures tomorrow’s leaders: mentor, mold, and teach
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,060 Reads 6 Shares
Bryan Frnka’s has transformed from an independent tanning studio owner to a multi-brand franchisee with Amazing Lash, Palm Beach Tan, and Scissors & Scotch
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 10,013 Reads 124 Shares
Mother-and-son team are serving Scooter’s Coffee to happy customers in Lincoln, Nebraska and Oklahoma City at their 27 locations
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  • 8,026 Reads 139 Shares
Why Darin Frantz added a service brand, Payroll Vault, to his Schlotzsky’s holdings
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  • 4,744 Reads 6 Shares
Michael Vinckier grew up loving his small town’s A&W restaurant. Now 27, he’s about to open his third.
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  • 5,249 Reads 22 Shares
Eric Werner, with dozens of Subways in Texas, continues to diversify into new brands and giving employees an ownership stake
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With her 10 Sola Salon Studios shuttered last year, Heather Safrit weathered the storm and will add 2 more in 2021
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  • 7,236 Reads 13 Shares
Justin Scotto, after 17 years as a Firehouse Subs franchisee, finds success as a We Sell Restaurants franchisee
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  • 19,730 Reads 27 Shares
After taking a body blow to his Aaron’s business in 2015, Spencer Smith has diversified and is on the growth track once again
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  • 6,120 Reads 5 Shares
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Multi-brand franchisee and area developer Tim Gayhart has buying his franchisor firmly in his sights
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How two multi-brand food franchisees are coping with Covid in mid-2021
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Seeking more time with his newborn daughter, Matt Pendleton left his high-stress job with a restaurant franchisor and today owns 3 Screenmobile locations
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Q&A with Sean Fitzgerald, president of TruBlue Total House Care, which boosted revenue 94% last year, part 2
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Mike Philip, with 22 years in franchising, applies a light touch to his serious success
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Q&A with Sean Fitzgerald, president of TruBlue Total House Care, which boosted revenue 94% last year
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,793 Reads 25 Shares
Mike Davis’ 1-800-JunkPro is gaining its share of a $50 billion industry
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,895 Reads 4 Shares
PuroClean 5-unit franchisee explains why he chose a service brand to invest in
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  • 5,223 Reads 31 Shares
30-year-old Wasif Saddique, who learned the ropes growing up in his uncle’s restaurants, now operates two Wayback Burgers and is gunning for more
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  • 4,830 Reads 8 Shares

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