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Michael Vinckier grew up loving his small town’s A&W restaurant. Now 27, he’s about to open his third.
  • Kerry Pipes
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Eric Werner, with dozens of Subways in Texas, continues to diversify into new brands and giving employees an ownership stake
  • Kerry Pipes
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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
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 7,878 Reads 14 Shares
Justin Scotto, after 17 years as a Firehouse Subs franchisee, finds success as a We Sell Restaurants franchisee
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After taking a body blow to his Aaron’s business in 2015, Spencer Smith has diversified and is on the growth track once again
  • Kerry Pipes
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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
  • Kerry Pipes
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Mike Philip, with 22 years in franchising, applies a light touch to his serious success
  • Kerry Pipes
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Q&A with Sean Fitzgerald, president of TruBlue Total House Care, which boosted revenue 94% last year
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Mike Davis’ 1-800-JunkPro is gaining its share of a $50 billion industry
  • Kerry Pipes
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PuroClean 5-unit franchisee explains why he chose a service brand to invest in
  • Keegan Trudgen
  • 5,656 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
  • Kerry Pipes
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Yonas Hagos arrived in the U.S. after spending his childhood in a refugee camp in Sudan. Today he operates 27 franchised units – with more on the way.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 7,595 Reads 9 Shares
Sajib Singha goes big, growing his 5 food brands across small-town Texas, with plans for 8 more in 2021
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 8,013 Reads 34 Shares
Robby Basati rises from delivery driver to franchisee and area development agent for Mountain Mike’s Pizza
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 8,724 Reads 62 Shares
Lynn Ann Zazzali’s passion for education and children led her from public school teacher to a top franchisee at The Learning Experience
  • Kerry Pipes
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Luis San Miguel, with 3 brands, is looking forward to 2021 and advancing toward his goal of 100 units 
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Army veteran George Hart’s goal is to build a Dunkin’ on every military base in America
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 7,549 Reads 4 Shares
After a stellar career in sports and entertainment marketing, Elaina Watley is becoming a star franchisee with Amazing Lash Studio, promoting women in business, and building a school in Ghana
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 11,743 Reads 17 Shares
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How a 33-year-old franchisee with almost 60 snack-brand units is dealing with Covid-19
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine
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Covid-19 has taught third-generation franchisee Scott Rohrer (One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, Mister Sparky Electric) that plumbing is his most “essential” business
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine
  • 8,641 Reads 24 Shares
Veteran multi-brand franchisee Mitch Cohen has seen sales at his Jersey Mike’s Subs locations fall 25% since mid-March. He’s countered with discounts, and has gone above and beyond to support his employees and their families. He’s also signed a 6-unit agreement with Sola Salon Studios and is a co-founder of Performax Franchisee Advisors.
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During the Covid-19 pandemic we have been contacting franchisees, asking them what they’re doing to get through the crisis and, hopefully, come out the other side.
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How multi-unit Christian Brothers Automotive franchisee Jeff Toth is coping with being deemed an essential business in Texas
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Dawn Lafreeda, Denny’s largest individual franchisee, has seen sales drop as much as 90 percent in some of her restaurants. She is looking for a stronger government response as she tries to save her company and protect her employees until she’s allowed to reopen at full capacity.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine
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Multi-brand franchisee Lee Kleiner (Dairy Queen, Which Wich, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh) shares what he’s doing to survive Covid-19
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Two Men and a Truck multi-unit operator Brooke Wilson shares what she’s doing to get through Covid-19
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Multi-brand franchisee Eric Danver – Papa John’s and Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa – shares what he’s doing to survive Covid-19. While his spas are shuttered, his Papa John’s stores are carrying the load, with recent sales up more than 30% as demand for pizza delivery soars.
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