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Franchising for Kids
These entrepreneurs are serious about their kid-friendly franchises.

All Hooked Up
A franchisee finds her calling selling cell phones.

Soup Frenzy
A TV show built nationwide buzz. Now these franchisees are serving it up in their local community.

Of Mice and Men
Pesky critters crawling and the military calling put this franchisee in a bind.

Double Dipping
Life is sweet for a vice president of sales by day and chocolate fountain franchisee by night.

Bread Winners
Sandwich consumption specialists try their hand at selling subs.

You're Invited
The party never stops for these event planners.

Two's Company
This pair went on a cleaning spree, sweeping their former jobs under the rug for good.

Mixing Real Estate and Moving Services
A franchise adds oomph to an already-thriving moving business.

Deliciously Cool
One franchisee reaps the sweet rewards of owning a frozen custard shop.

Word to the Wireless
Franchising gives freedom and clarity to a lifetime technophile.

'Wich of the South
Two Texans ask, "what's easy to make but delicious to eat?" and find an answer in a sandwich shop.

Stress Relief
An enterprising entrepreneur makes rest and relaxation her business.

Building Permitted
Constructing a new life from the ground up

Staying Power
Why is Subway still on top? Because of its passionate and involved franchisees, says Subway founder Fred DeLuca.

Behind the Arches
Our writer takes a sneak peek into the training grounds of McDonald's franchisees: Hamburger University.

The Golden Ticket
Can a franchise hold the key to your dreams? Meet 3 people who took a chance on franchising and changed their lives.

Spin City
This marketing guru found just the right niche for his passion and skill.

Selling Point
Bidding on the success of eBay auction assistance pays off.

Card Shark
Mastering tricks of the card trade set a franchisee up for success.

Charged Up
An electrical engineer realized his dreams in the land of opportunity.

Making the Grade
Franchising can help entrepreneurs make a difference in people's lives.

Shaping Up
These former teachers toned up their business savvy with a fitness franchise.

Center Stage
A mom looking to foster her kids found a solution in franchising.

A Day in the Life
Tag along with these 3 franchisees for a day, and see what it's really like to own a franchise.

Clean House
Getting laid off from his corporate job gave this franchisee a fresh start.

Executive Decision
Corporate execs are jumping into franchise ownership and experiencing a whole new side of business.

Lookin' Good
This couple knows image is everything and helps their clients look great.

The Whole Package
Giving back to the community is part of these postal franchisees' code.

True Confessions
Wondering what it's really like to buy a franchise? Seven entrepreneurs tell all about their experiences as franchisees.

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