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Business Accounting

Why I Founded an Ice Cream Franchise

Greg Sausaman, co-founder of Topper's Creamery, spills on the benefits of the ice cream business.

By Kate Taylor

Buying a Franchise

From Childhood Friends to Franchised Business Partners

After decades of friendship, Seth McKennon and JoBen Barkey decided to open a franchise together.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

Want to Be a Successful Franchisee? Learn How to Rebound From Failure.

An athlete's ability to come back from failure has been a useful skill for Beau Reed as a Mosquito Joe franchisee.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

Why These Newlyweds Opened the First Orangetheory Fitness in Manhattan

Five years after the concept's creation, Adam Krell and Jessica Kumari opened the fitness franchise's first location in Manhattan.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

What It Feels Like to Run a Startup and a Franchise

Julie and Kevin McAdoo say, if they had to do it all over again, they'd start with the franchise, not the startup.

By Kate Taylor

Buying a Franchise

Why This Air Force Veteran Decided to Become a Franchisee of a Brand She Loved as a Kid

After eight years as an Air Force officer, Tammy Tubbs decided to open up a Papa Murphy's franchise.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

From Award-Winning High School Entrepreneur to Edible Arrangements Franchisee

Aislinn Smith first appeared in 'Entrepreneur' 20 years ago, after founding a dance studio as a teenager. Here's what she's been up to in the last two decades.

By Kate Taylor

Business Accounting

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.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

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.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

From Store Manager to Franchisee at Topper’s Pizza

Lalit Kainth was no stranger to the pizza industry when he became a franchisee.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

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.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

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.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

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.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

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.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

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.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

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.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

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.

By Kate Taylor

Buying a Franchise

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.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

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.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

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.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

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.

By Kate Taylor