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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.
By Kate Taylor
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Building a Business
How a Struggling Veteran Found Success at a Train-Themed Restaurant Franchise
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
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.
By Kate Taylor
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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.
By Kate Taylor
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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.
By Kate Taylor
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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.
By Kate Taylor
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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.
By Kate Taylor
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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.
By Kate Taylor
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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.
By Kate Taylor
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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.
By Kate Taylor
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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.
By Kate Taylor
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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.
By Kate Taylor
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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.
By Kate Taylor
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Joining a Franchise That Is “THTK:” Totally Honest and Totally Kind
Yogurtland's philosophy sold Sung Ok on the fro-yo franchise's business model.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Why I Moved to Vegas to Open the First Checkers Franchise in Nevada
When David Meldrum came out of retirement to become a Checkers franchisee, he did so in an uncharted territory for the brand: Las Vegas.
By Kate Taylor
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Why Now Is the Time to Enter the Senior Home Care Industry
Jeff Emmer predicted a huge industry shift coming in the senior care industry. So, he decided to become a ComForcare franchisee himself.
By Kate Taylor
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Bringing Renovation Skills and Feng Shui to the Window Covering Business
John and Elspeth Newlands developed many of the skills that would be essential to their future franchise well before they became Budget Blinds franchisees.
By Kate Taylor
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The Highs and Lows of Taking Over an Existing Franchise Location
When Sophia Wasu entered the franchising business, she decided to take over an existing Sylvan Learning Center.
By Kate Taylor
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Becoming a Franchisee Allowed Me to Pursue My Bachelor’s Degree
Daniela Stanoycheva is planning on attending Virginia Commonwealth University in the fall, thanks to a scholarship from JAN-PRO.
By Kate Taylor
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Pairing Donut and Craft Beer Franchise Concepts
Vik Patel discovered that together, Dunkin' Donuts and The Brass bring the perfect balance to his franchise portfolio.
By Kate Taylor
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Why This Ex-Franchisor Decided to Become a Franchisee
After founding a fast casual chicken concept, Stuart Ottinger decided to become a franchisee for a different restaurant chain. Here's why.
By Kate Taylor
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Why I Turned to Franchising to Grow My Cleaning Business
Lourdes Villafuerte entered the cleaning business at age 18. Now, she's taking her business to the next level by becoming a Maid Right franchisee.
By Kate Taylor
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Opening an Education Franchise I Believe In
Kevin Lee believes that the ratio of teachers to students in America is way off. So, he's doing something about it.
By Kate Taylor
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Spreading Holiday Cheer as a Christmas Decor Franchisee
Dennis Marunde's job is making sure that customers have a very merry Christmas, lighting up their homes with holiday decorations.
By Kate Taylor
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The Perfect Family Business: A Trampoline Franchise
Kathy Webster and Tina West come from a family of entrepreneurs. So, when they looked into opening a franchise, they wanted a concept their whole family could enjoy.
By Kate Taylor
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Searching for Stability as an Immigrant Franchisee
After a series of relocations, Gaby Moidel decided to open her own business in hopes of providing her family with increased stability.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Lessons Learned From 13 Years in the Lawn Care Industry
During their first year in the franchise industry, this couple was making mac-and-cheese dinners and sleeping in the office. Now, they're about to hit the $1 million sales mark.
By Kate Taylor
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A Globe-Trotting Veteran Takes on the Home Inspection Business
After serving in the U.S. Army in Japan, South Korea and Afghanistan, Vincent Stoakley retired from active duty to become a home inspection franchisee.
By Kate Taylor