Franchise Buying Guide: Page 8
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.