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Successful multi-unit franchisees share their growth stories. From getting started in franchising to building and expanding their enterprises, multi-unit franchisees share their challenges and successes with in-depth profiles.
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February 14th, 2019
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Del Taco, one of the nation's largest Mexican quick-serve chains, first opened in 1964 serving up freshly prepared Mexican menu items such as tacos...
These multi-unit franchisees share their business philosophies and management styles.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 1,498 Reads 9 Shares
3 multi-unit franchisees talk about making their best business decisions.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 1,500 Reads 29 Shares
3 multi-unit franchisees talk about how they have faced challenges in their business careers.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 1,787 Reads 37 Shares
As one of the first franchisees of Panera Bread Co., Mike Young still recalls the kitchen table conversation he had with his father-in-law more than 20 years ago.
- Helen Bond
- 2,570 Reads 18 Shares
Fantastic Sams franchisee John Prichard has never been a "growth for growth's sake" kind of franchisee. Until recently, the Twin Cities-based owner of 24 Fantastic Sams and two upscale Camille Albane salons wasn't even aware that he was the brand's largest franchisee.
- Helen Bond
- 1,616 Reads 19 Shares
When we first met Jeff Rigsby in 2010, he was a successful multi-unit operator with 21 Bojangles' locations.
- Kerry Pipes
- 1,549 Reads 19 Shares
Pearle Vision multi-unit operator Bill Noble, a graduate of West Point and former UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter pilot, credits "courage and access to capital" for his swift growth as a first-time franchisee.
- Helen Bond
- 2,011 Reads 8 Shares
Adrian Gonzalez is a five-time Major League Baseball All-Star and four-time Gold Glove Award winner.
- Kerry Pipes
- 2,114 Reads 46 Shares
Smoothie King multi-unit franchisee Andrew Weinstein believes he was meant for the world of big business.
- Helen Bond
- 2,031 Reads 6 Shares
Alex King may be only 29, but the Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers multi-unit operator has been a part of the throwback brand since he was a teenager.
- Kerry Pipes
- 2,367 Reads 58 Shares
Once a year we devote an issue to these hard-working, successful franchisees. As usual, they're an interesting mix, but the results are similar: a combination of grit, determination, and perseverance has led each to success and domination with their chosen brands and markets.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 2,172 Reads 30 Shares
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Chris Rigassio is a Jersey boy who grew up loving Jersey Mike's sandwiches and the brand's unique culture.
- Kerry Pipes
- 6,022 Reads 564 Shares
Since immigrating to the U.S. from India at age 14 with "pockets that did not run very deep," Jay Pandya would discover a wealth of opportunity awaiting him in his new home.
- Helen Bond
- 2,529 Reads 42 Shares
Joye and Dave Griffin have always had a singularly focused mindset to succeed in the automotive world, dating back to their college days when they ran a car detailing business out of the back of Dave's pickup truck.
- Helen Bond
- 1,969 Reads 2 Shares
Bob Middleton has never been a status quo kind of guy. "I have always tried to improve and be the best I can," he says. "Having that mindset has created unexpected opportunities throughout my career.
- Helen Bond
- 2,457 Reads 13 Shares
One thing we've learned about Greg Cutchall over the years is that when it comes to his business dealings, he never sits still.
- Kerry Pipes
- 2,235 Reads 12 Shares
For Alexander C. Johnson, giving back to his community is part of his nature. This second-generation franchisee is now paying it forward, sharing his know-how and leadership skills with the next generation as they navigate their way through the food and hospitality industry.
- Helen Bond
- 3,122 Reads 44 Shares
Fast-growing ZIPS Dry Cleaners often draws comparisons to Planet Fitness for shaking up an industry with a same-day, one-price model.
- Helen Bond
- 3,783 Reads 11 Shares
Kamal Singh worked as a cashier at McDonald's, delivered sub sandwiches, opened his own Lenny's Subs shop, began adding other franchise brands.
- Kerry Pipes
- 3,721 Reads 21 Shares
Two NFL Players Team Up To Bring Additional Jamba Juice Locations to Washington, DC Market
- Kerry Pipes
- 2,349 Reads 11 Shares
Eric Holm has graced the pages of this magazine before. We first profiled him in these pages in 2013, then recognized him with our 2015 Noble Cause MVP Award and profiled him again.
- Kerry Pipes
- 4,817 Reads 5 Shares
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Jake Alleman considers himself lucky for the success that has come his way.
- Helen Bond
- 4,583 Reads 4 Shares
Mike Hamra grew up in the Midwest, where his parents ran a highly successful restaurant business, Hamra Enterprises.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 7,128 Reads 127 Shares
Angelo Freites spent years on the road overseeing restaurant operations of large franchise portfolios before he made the move to go solo so he could remain closer to home.
- Helen Bond
- 7,402 Reads 4 Shares
Robb Quinlan is comfortable wearing many hats--and also many gloves. The former Major League Baseball player could snag balls at first base, third base, and in the outfield, could take pitches as a catcher, and hold his own with a bat as a designated hitter.
- Kerry Pipes
- 10,192 Reads 113 Shares
Andrew Howell, 29, has been in franchising for just four years but he is making big waves in Florida with his growing chain of Tropical Smoothie Cafes.
- Kerry Pipes
- 9,459 Reads 7 Shares
Anil Yadav has graced the pages of this magazine before. He's well-known as a man whose work ethic took him from a Jack in the Box fry cook to the brand's largest franchisee, with 227 restaurants.
- Kerry Pipes
- 11,602 Reads 25 Shares
To succeed and grow, multi-unit franchisees must learn to overcome competition, rising costs, changing consumer tastes, the unpredictability of social media, and legislative and regulatory threats--at the same time they're busy hiring and training employees, updating menus, remodeling stores, and dealing with insurance, taxes, and suppliers.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 9,134 Reads 3 Shares
For Evan Latham the franchise business is a family affair. That's because the 29-year-old Orangetheory Fitness franchisee is the son of the brand's co-founder, Ellen Latham.
- Kerry Pipes
- 12,287 Reads 426 Shares
Tracy Bouwens was a stay-at-home mom who never stayed home in Omaha when her discovery of Scooter's Coffee piqued her entrepreneurial instincts.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 9,567 Reads 2 Shares
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