Franchise Players: Page 9
Hardly a 'Patch' Job: This Franchisee Is Deep into at Least 4 Franchise-Industry Roles
Patch Boys is only the latest initiative Bill Bunting has jumped into over the past 15 years.
A 'Smooth' Brand Extension Outside the Four Walls of His Franchise Restaurant
When Arcadia High School in California invited owner Robert Kenz to sell his Robeks juices and smoothies to its students in-house, he couldn't say no.
Entrepreneurial Lessons From Nearly 50 Years in the Pizza Business
In 1966, Bill Walsh started working at Pizza Hut for less than a dollar per hour and unlimited beer refills. Today, he's the president of a company that owns 106 restaurants.
This Police Officer Spends His Off-Duty Hours Working as a Cleaning Franchisee
Eric Freeman's biggest challenge as a Maid Right franchisee is finding balance in his busy life.
Why I Franchised KLA Schools
Education and entrepreneurship are part of Roberto Ortega's family legacy.
This Franchisee's Story Gives True Meaning to Today's Celebration of the American Worker
Orphaned in Vietnam and adopted by an American church, Phong Huynh grew up in the El Pollo Loco company, rising from night porter to corporate director and, today, owner of 13 restaurants.
This Franchisee Was a Derivatives Trader Before He Took a Radical Plunge
Bob Ryan's interest in a Goldfish Swim School franchise was piqued by the scarcity of children's swim lessons in Chicago.
No Bones About It: This Franchisee Says He Made a Great Business Choice
Chiropractic doctor Steve Nutty cites his experience as a hockey coach as great training for owning his own business.
How the Navy Prepared Me for Franchising
Curt Maier's background as a nuclear naval submarine officer gave him the skills needed as a Murphy Business Northwest franchisee.
The Business Secrets of the Largest Hardee's Franchisee in Florida
Jack Kemp believes he learned more in the Army than at Harvard Business School.
The Journey from Citibank to a Garage Flooring Franchise
Michael Iannuccilli left the world of corporate finance to become a Global Garage Flooring and Design franchisee.
Goodbye, Burgers. Hello, Wings: This Franchisee Had Good Reason to Quit McDonald's
Marcus Teufel prepared for 10 years to be a McD's owner before taking a 180-degree turn.
'Creating Smiles and Stories' for Customers Is Just One of This Mega-Franchisee's Goals
With 74 western U.S. Dairy Queen locations, and 43 years as both franchisor and franchisee, Bill Spae is also focused on growth.
This Franchisee Investigated a Restaurant Company He Liked and Signed On
Paul Scholtes had a yen for Asian cuisine and loved how the menu at Wok Box Fresh Asian Kitchen encompassed delicacies from ten different regions.
How a Long Wait in Line Made This Franchisee Understand Demand and Provide a Solution
While waiting for a blowout, Hiedeh Honari realized that San Francisco could use more blow dry bars. So, she took action.