Franchise Players | Page 10

Over the last decade, Jeff Cohen has built business into 12 Togo's restaurants.

Originally from Des Moines, Iowa, the Newmans were more than willing to relocate to open a Two Men and a Truck location.

Tired of corporate America, Frank and Susan Mullen decided to open a Liquid Capital franchise.

Peter Foradas knew that BlueGrace logistics would be a perfect fit because he was already working in the logistics industry – for a different company.

These Oxi Fresh franchisees are the ultimate Vegas entrepreneurs.

Gary Fortcher found a franchise that played into his passion for nature: Wild Birds Unlimited.

Nate Lehmann spills on how he solved the challenges of being a Sport clips Haircuts franchisee.

Looking for a business to supplement his retirement income, Dwight Teske opened a 18|8 Fine Men's Salon.

Linda Saavedra continued her work as a Showhomes franchisee while being treated for breast cancer, ultimately winning Franchisee of the Year.

Eric Stewart has spent most of his life overseas, serving in the military. Now, he's opening a business of his own in Texas.

At age 24, Shannon Lelli decided to take out a business loan and open her own Planet Smoothie location.

For Debbie and Mike Gulledge, becoming franchisees is like raising two troublesome, but rewarding, kids.

Here's what Jane Watts and June Riner have learned about going into business with the love of your life.

Angel and Anne Marie Ramos's path to becoming successful dry cleaning franchisees is like no one else's in the business.

Jeff and Nancy Huguet had a long history of assisting their elderly neighbors even before they opened their Nurse Next Door franchise.

Jon-Anthony and Clarissa didn't plan on going into business together. But, when they did, they realized they were a perfect fit as partners.

With Tim living in Alabama and Marie living in Chicago, this duo manages both a long-distance marriage and business partnership as Marco's Pizza franchisees.

Michael Knobelock isn't just one of the largest Church's Chicken franchisees. He also owns Little Caesars, Sears and Captain D's locations.

In a year in which Gary and Jeanne Bracken faced Jeanne's battle with breast cancer and Gary's downsizing from an executive position, the couple pressed ahead with their new CertaPro Painters franchise.

For one franchisee, it doesn't get any cooler than owning his own Kona Ice trucks.

Not even 30 years old, Daniel Kemelman has brought skills from his time in the National Guard into his Bareburger restaurant.