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When times got tough, these franchisees held their ground and didn't look back.
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From Small-Town Day Spa to Flourishing Franchise
BY David Port
How a contrarian approach helped one entrepreneur scale her spa business to more than 25 franchise units in 14 states.
How One Health Care Franchisee Overcame Growing Pains and Found Success
BY David Port
Daniel Pahos shares lessons learned from managing the explosive growth of his Home Instead Senior Care business.
20-Something Entrepreneur Multiplies Success in a Salad Franchise
BY Jason Daley
A former mall rat serves up fresh ideas with Saladworks franchises in three states.
Franchisees Who Grew Million-Dollar Businesses
BY Jason Daley
With hard work and trust in the concept, franchisees can make it big. From a maid service, to a restaurant and a photography studio, here's how three entrepreneurs profited from their own spin on a franchise's business plan. How Social Media and a Sprinkle of Stardust Led to One Franchisee's Success
BY David Port
A Fetch! Pet Care franchisee in the Los Angeles area credits celeb clientele and word of mouth for its growth. How a Downsized Burrito Led to Franchise Success
BY Jason Daley
A Moe's Southwest Grill franchisee's idea for a smaller, more healthful burrito was a hit with customers chainwide. From Modest Roots to a 3,000-Salon Franchise
BY David Port
How the founders of Great Clips haircutting company built a thriving business. How Rent-A-Grandma Got Started
BY Jason Daley
For better quality child care, this franchisor turned to those with the most experience. A Bright Forecast for a Solar Panel Installation Franchise
BY Jason Daley
A San Francisco Bay Area entrepreneur harnesses tax credits and the power of the sun to fire up a successful solar panel installation franchise. How One Army Veteran Made a Smooth Career Transition to Franchising
BY Tracy Stapp
Snap-on Tools franchisee Greg Welch puts training into action. An Outsourced Accounting Franchise Goes Hi-Tech
BY Tracy Stapp
BookKeeping Express helps small-business owners virtually manage the back office. How a Franchisee Turned a Passion for Travel into a Successful Business
BY Tracy Stapp
Lower startup costs helped this seasoned cruiser live her dream to share her passion for on-ship vacations. A Window Washer Puts Workers in Kilts to Skirt Competition and Build Its Brand
BY Jason Daley
A unique cleaning franchise recently expanded to the U.S. from Vancouver, British Columbia, via Scotland. A Pizza Franchisee Explains the Secrets Behind His Success
BY Jason Daley
A Wisconsin franchisee discovers the secret behind a pizza chain's unparalleled popularity and makes a bundle in the bargain.Ads by Google
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"I love to compete. I want to get out there and kick your ass in the business world. That is what inspires me."
Ben Kaufman
Founder, Quirky Inc.
"I'm inspired by the Empire State Building. Probably not many people know that it was built in one year and 45 days."
Alexander Mendeluk
Co-founder of SpiritHoods
"When I see people bridging the gap between the limitations that the 'real world' imposes and what they realize they can manifest."
Bret Michaels
Musician, entrepreneur
"The secret to success lies in the gap between dream and reality."
Scott Heiferman
Meetup Co-founder
"I'm more inspired by the 20-somethings who are going to change the world. They have much less respect for the status quo and are seeing the world in a fresh way, many of them."
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