Franchise Buying Guide
A Former Athlete Spills on Opening a Fitness Franchise
After a life of playing and coaching sports, Heidi Parr became a multi-unit Power Train franchisee.
A Blimpie Franchisee on the Benefits of Franchising as an Immigrant
David Old used an investor's visa to move from Mexico City and become a Blimpie Subs and Salads franchisee in Sam Houston, Texas.
From Store Manager to Franchisee at Topper's Pizza
Lalit Kainth was no stranger to the pizza industry when he became a franchisee.
Why These Young Entrepreneurs Entered the Homecare Industry
Jennifer Wilmoth's childhood hospital stays helped inspire her to team up with Yohan Kim to open a BrightStar Care location.
Sometimes the Best Business Opportunities Are Not the Most Obvious Ones
For this veteran couple, becoming Window Genie franchisees is the perfect post-military career.
I Wanted to Work to Improve My Life – Not My Employer's
Cindi Garabedian spills on why she decided to become Studio Barre's first franchisee.
Why Franchisees Need to Remember to Think Like True Entrepreneurs
Jerry Baltus is not only a business coach for franchisees and other business owners – he's a franchisee himself.
My Franchise Treats Me Like a Member of the Family
When looking for a franchise, Jud Cook wanted a company that recognized the importance of service and family.
How I Proved That Age Is Nothing But a Number as a Franchisee
Critics told UT Patel that he was too young to open his own franchise at age 30. So, he made it his mission to prove them wrong.
Why This Foster Parent of Five Toddlers Left a Career in Education for Franchising
Two years ago, Ted Jastemski left his job as a dean for the Art Institute of Tampa to become a Chem-Dry franchisee. Here's why.
Ditching a Desk Job for a Career as a Fitness Franchisee
Wanting to be his own boss, Tim Marshall left his job as an electrical engineer to become a GYMGUYZ franchisee.
Finding a Franchise Where a Banker and a Decorator Can Work Together
Mike and Janine Callahan didn't realize how their skills could complement each other as business owners until they opened a Showhomes location.
The Need to Understand Why You Do Something, Instead of Just How You Do It
As a Sylvan Learning Center franchisee, Tony Brogan has learned how to guide an business dedicated to spreading knowledge.
This 21 Year Old Took Over Her Mother's Franchise to Honor Her Memory
After her mother's sudden death, Brittany Nguyen knew she needed to take on the responsibility of running her Children's Orchard franchise.
How This Franchisee Runs More Than 275 Restaurants
Aslam Khan is still actively involved in running his Church's Chicken, Long John silvers and Hardees locations across the U.S.