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Franchising is a business model that has led millions to financial success. Every franchisee has a singular story - of where they've been, how they chose franchising, and of the challenges they've overcome on their pathway to personal and business success. Franchising.com brings these real-life stories to you online. Someday your story may appear here as well.

Multi-brand franchisee Eric Danver – Papa John’s and Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa – shares what he’s doing to survive Covid-19. While his spas are shuttered, his Papa John’s stores are carrying the load, with recent sales up more than 30% as demand for pizza delivery soars.
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Multi-brand franchisee Eric Danver (Papa John’s and Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa) shares what he’s doing to survive Covid-19. While his spas are shuttered, his Papa John’s stores are carrying the load, with recent sales up more than 30% as demand for pizza delivery soars.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine
  • 3,414 Reads 8 Shares
Michael Chalmers, a Spherion Staffing Services franchisee with 4 offices in Georgia and Alabama, says his clients—companies looking to fill essential jobs—are giving him a unique perspective on the employment market during Covid-19
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine
  • 3,394 Reads 15 Shares
Michael Chalmers, a Spherion Staffing Services franchisee with 4 offices in Georgia and Alabama, says his clients - companies looking to fill essential jobs - are giving him a unique perspective on the employment market during Covid-19.
  • 2,757 Reads 7 Shares
Multi-brand restaurant operator Greg Cutchall had to furlough 350 employees at his casual brands, but has seen minimal to flat drops in sales at his QSR locations, which are helping to carry him through
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine
  • 4,576 Reads 14 Shares
Multi-brand restaurant operator Greg Cutchall has had to furlough 350 employees at his casual brands, but has seen minimal to flat drops in sales at QSR locations
  • Franchise Update
  • 3,175 Reads 12 Shares
Multi-Unit Operators Talk About Career Turning Points, Best Business Decisions, & Hardest Lessons Learned.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
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After leaving his corporate job as an engineer, Kash Akhtar has found a welcome home in franchising.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 2,685 Reads 13 Shares
Husband-and wife team Neal and Julie Starling expand their Five Guys business by signing on for 8 Bruxies.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,711 Reads 86 Shares
Eric Danvers changes with the times, refocusing from fast food to slow massage.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,985 Reads 58 Shares
Shahid Hashmi may have gotten off to a late start in franchising, but he's more than made up for it!
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,664 Reads 6 Shares
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After retiring as a pitcher and coach, Derek Tate is using franchising to instill a love of sports in the athletes of tomorrow.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 2,597 Reads 5 Shares
At 32, third-generation franchisee Justin King now leads the family business.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,303 Reads 5 Shares
The Saxton Group, McAlister's largest franchisees, continues to grow.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 7,232 Reads 30 Shares
Multi-Unit Operators Share What Their Passions In Business Are & How They Try To Balance Life And Work.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 2,218 Reads 7 Shares
Multi-Unit Operators Talk About Dealing With Problem Employees, Training & Retaining, & How They Hire And Fire.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 2,929 Reads 14 Shares
Multi-Unit Operators Discuss Formative Influences In Their Lives & Talk About Some Of Their Key Accomplishments.
  • 2,135 Reads 8 Shares
After an all-star NBA career, Chauncey Billups builds a new championship team as a multi-brand franchisee.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 21,796 Reads 65 Shares
Multi-Unit Franchisees Talk About The Importance Of Community Involvement & The Leadership Qualities That They Look For.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 2,404 Reads 39 Shares
Multi-Unit Franchisees Share How They Give Their Teams Room To Innovate And Experiment & Talk About Their Own Involvement In Operations.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 2,874 Reads 3 Shares
Multi-Unit Franchisees Recall First Career Turning Point, How They Made Their Best Business Decision, And How They Were Impacted By Their Hardest Lesson Learned.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,157 Reads 32 Shares
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Multi-Unit Franchisees Talk About How They Measure Growth & Their Vision For The Future.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 2,909 Reads 22 Shares
Multi-Unit Franchisees Share About Their Passion In Business And How They Seek Balance Between Life And Work.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 3,413 Reads 99 Shares
When pool service companies in his area didn't meet his needs, 26-year-old Michael Sasseen became a franchisee of America's Swimming Pool Company and did it himself.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,738 Reads 43 Shares
Multi-Unit Operators Talk About Dealing With Problem Employees, Training & Retaining, & How They Hire And Fire.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 2,838 Reads 16 Shares
At just 32 years old, Kyle Welch is Cold Stone Creamery's largest franchisee.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 12,046 Reads 108 Shares
Lee Kleiner bought out his DQ partner, built a new business model, and has added 2 more brands.
  • 2,006 Reads 1,023 Shares
From investment banker to franchisee, John Clancy is building Smoothie Kings and Planet Fitness locations like there's no tomorrow.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 10,980 Reads 10 Shares
Multi-Unit Operators Talk About Their Business Philosophies And The Management Methods And Style They Employ.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,071 Reads 25 Shares
Multi-Unit Operators Discuss Formative Influences In Their Lives & Talk About Some Of Their Key Accomplishments.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 3,527 Reads 5 Shares

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