Franchise Buying Guide: Page 7
From Military Pilot to Engineer to Personal Trainer
Aaron Anthonsen has done it all. Here's why this veteran decided to become a GYMGUYZ franchisee.
How a Struggling Veteran Found Success at a Train-Themed Restaurant Franchise
After returning from Iraq, Shaun Garry struggled to find work, until he discovered 2Toots, a restaurant chain that hopes to become the first predominantly veteran owner-operator franchise.
What You Can Learn From a Failed Franchise Investment
In Franchise Players, Entrepreneur typically highlights successful franchisees. Here's one franchisee who failed – and what he has learned.
Why Good Oil Co. Decided to Enter the Restaurant Business
For Don Good, working in the family business means working in more than one industry, as a third generation gets ready to take on gas stations, convenience stores and restaurants.
Becoming the Largest Franchisee of a 50-Year-Old Brand
Over the last eight years, Gregg Hansen has become the biggest Huddle House franchisee, with 18 locations across the U.S.
Proving Myself as an Employee Allowed Me to Become a Franchisee
Neil DiBiccari started at the bottom at Unishippers. Today, he is a multi-unit franchisee.
I Was an Entrepreneur From Day One
Immediately after graduating college, Bob White opened a car wash. He's been pursuing different entrepreneurial projects ever since.
Getting Into the Growing Business of Fast-Casual Pizza
Jeff Burrill had a feeling that Pizza Studio was about to take off – and he was right. This year, the franchise is opening 100 new locations.
Why I Became a Franchisee After Retiring From the NFL
After six years playing professional football, Power Train franchising provided Adam Terry the structure he needed as he began his career as a franchisee.
What I Have Learned as a Coupon Magazine's First Ever Franchisee
Don Grindle left corporate America to become the first person to buy a Money Pages franchise.
How I Went From Working at State Farm to Running My Own Insurance Franchise
Chris Cole saw a career-boosting opportunity with Brightway Insurance to open an independent insurance agency.
Franchising When Subway Is Your Family Business
Keshuv Aggarwal's family own and operates more than 50 Subway restaurants. Here's why he expanded into the chicken wing business.
From Civil Engineer to Instant Imprints Franchisee
Anna Shmukler says it was fate that brought her to Instant Imprints. Here's how she became a franchisee after 30 years in the engineering field.
How a Pretzel Craving Turned Into a Franchising Opportunity
Lorrie Leary and Mike Coon could not have guessed that searching for pretzels to snack on would lead to them becoming franchisees.
Moving Up the Ranks From Mover to Franchisee
Joel Trost started working at Two Men and a Truck at age 19. Today, he's grown into franchisee material at the company.