Franchise Success Stories: Page 8

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How Franchising Helped Me Find Work-Life Balance

This father of three left a job in retail, leaving behind unpredictable schedules in the process.

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How One Franchisee's Product Idea Ended Up in All Locations

Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchisee Brad Shellen proves that, in franchising, creativity counts.

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From Wall Street to Main Street: This Franchisee Is Generating Profits in a Whole New Way

Robert Shingleton moved from a $2 billion arbitrage portfolio to ownership of 14 sub sandwich restaurants, and he hasn't looked back.

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How Franchising Took This Business Into New Waters

After 30 years, a savvy business owner switched tactics, and things are going along swimmingly.

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How to Succeed in Franchising Your Business

The most successful franchises have a few strengths and strategies in common. Here's how they play to win.

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A Pretzel Franchise That Won't Leave Anyone Bent Out of Shape

This New York City firefighting franchise finds that with Philly Pretzel Factory there are mercifully few fires to put out.

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A Franchise That Says It With Flowers, and Fruit and Chocolates

As an Edible Arrangements franchisee, Scott Greenberg finds inspiration for his other business: motivational speaking.

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A Step Into the Unknown Pays Off for Franchising Couple

For Heidi and Paul Ferguson, Pillar To Post was the start of a whole new kind of life.

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How a Husband and Wife Team Became This Franchise's Fastest Growing Unit

Found out how this franchising couple weathered the tough times and found success.

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7 Tips for Getting the Information You Need Before Becoming a Franchisee

Speaking with at least five current owners is your best first step.

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An Artful Expansion: How Lisa Riley Found Success as a Pinot's PaletteFranchisee

With three studios open and thriving, this paint-and-sip franchise's future looks picture perfect.

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From Football Player to Franchisee: How Bryan Scott Translated NFL Skills Into Franchising Success

His advice: 'Make your performance louder than your applause.'

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4 Lessons This Family Learned From a Lifetime Growing Their Franchise Business

Operating 10 McDonald's has been grueling but satisfying for this Idaho family.

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Why This Hotel Chain Is No. 1 on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 List

This international hotel franchise is on a tear.

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3 Franchisees Who Tackled Adversity Reveal Their Secrets for Success

In their own words, these franchisees explain how they overcame difficult situations, including personal illness and a market downturn.