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Hardly a ‘Patch’ Job: This Franchisee Is Deep into at Least 4 Franchise-Industry Roles

Patch Boys is only the latest initiative Bill Bunting has jumped into over the past 15 years.

By Joan Oleck

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A ‘Smooth’ Brand Extension Outside the Four Walls of His Franchise Restaurant

By Joan Oleck

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Entrepreneurial Lessons From Nearly 50 Years in the Pizza Business

By Kate Taylor

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This Police Officer Spends His Off-Duty Hours Working as a Cleaning Franchisee

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

Why I Franchised KLA Schools

Education and entrepreneurship are part of Roberto Ortega's family legacy.

By Kate Taylor

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This Franchisee’s Story Gives True Meaning to Today’s Celebration of the American Worker

Orphaned in Vietnam and adopted by an American church, Phong Huynh grew up in the El Pollo Loco company, rising from night porter to corporate director and, today, owner of 13 restaurants.

By Joan Oleck

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This Franchisee Was a Derivatives Trader Before He Took a Radical Plunge

Bob Ryan's interest in a Goldfish Swim School franchise was piqued by the scarcity of children's swim lessons in Chicago.

By Joan Oleck

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No Bones About It: This Franchisee Says He Made a Great Business Choice

Chiropractic doctor Steve Nutty cites his experience as a hockey coach as great training for owning his own business.

By Joan Oleck

Building a Business

How the Navy Prepared Me for Franchising

Curt Maier's background as a nuclear naval submarine officer gave him the skills needed as a Murphy Business Northwest franchisee.

By Kate Taylor

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The Business Secrets of the Largest Hardee’s Franchisee in Florida

Jack Kemp believes he learned more in the Army than at Harvard Business School.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

The Journey from Citibank to a Garage Flooring Franchise

Michael Iannuccilli left the world of corporate finance to become a Global Garage Flooring and Design franchisee.

By Kate Taylor

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Goodbye, Burgers. Hello, Wings: This Franchisee Had Good Reason to Quit McDonald’s

Marcus Teufel prepared for 10 years to be a McD's owner before taking a 180-degree turn.

By Joan Oleck

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‘Creating Smiles and Stories’ for Customers Is Just One of This Mega-Franchisee’s Goals

With 74 western U.S. Dairy Queen locations, and 43 years as both franchisor and franchisee, Bill Spae is also focused on growth.

By Joan Oleck

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This Franchisee Investigated a Restaurant Company He Liked and Signed On

Paul Scholtes had a yen for Asian cuisine and loved how the menu at Wok Box Fresh Asian Kitchen encompassed delicacies from ten different regions.

By Joan Oleck

Building a Business

How a Long Wait in Line Made This Franchisee Understand Demand and Provide a Solution

While waiting for a blowout, Hiedeh Honari realized that San Francisco could use more blow dry bars. So, she took action.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

How This Couple Went From Customers to Franchisees

After a great experience with DirectBuy, David and Kathie Weishaar decided to become franchisees themselves.

By Kate Taylor

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How I Bought My First Franchise With a Tax Refund

Coffee News' affordability was what first drew Lisa Shaw to the franchise.

By Kate Taylor

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Tapping Into My Creativity as a Bottle & Bottega Franchisee

After 15 years in the financial services industry, Twylla Bell was ready for a career that allowed her to explore her creative side.

By Kate Taylor

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Why Painting Is Personal for These Franchisees

Here's how Jeremy and Jennifer Rhett's 15 years in franchising allowed them to found a non-profit organization.

By Kate Taylor

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Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone as a Beef Jerky Outlet Franchisee

Steven and Dana Crane's only regret about becoming franchisees is that they didn't take the plunge sooner.

By Kate Taylor

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This Franchisee Honors Her Grandmother by Helping Seniors Stay Independent

By owning her own in-home care business, Brenda Gross is following in the footsteps of her father and grandfather, who were both entrepreneurs.

By Joan Oleck

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A Franchisee Who’s Doggone Glad She Found a Business She Could ‘Wuv’

Larisa Citsay of New Jersey loves being surrounded by furry friends as she grows her dog-boarding business.

By Joan Oleck

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A Sign From Above Helped This Franchisee Select His Next Business Venture

Wanting his own printing business, Todd Fisher chose a franchise over an independent shop because of his industry's fast-evolving technology.

By Joan Oleck

Building a Business

Why You Need Dedication, an Open Mind and Honest Communication to Open Any Franchise

Business tips from Renee Dame, a Ritter's Frozen Custard franchisee with 16 years of experience.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

After 28 Years of Caregiving, This Registered Nurse Became a Franchisee

Right at Home utilizes the talents of Rob and Sandy Chester perfectly.

By Kate Taylor

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Can You Bring Individuality to a Franchise?

For these two entrepreneurs, creative control was key to becoming Scout & Molly's franchisees.

By Kate Taylor

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‘Let’s Get FYZICAL’ Is the Path Forward for This Franchisee-Physical Therapist

Gina Reullion transformed her PT practice into a franchise model to avoid the "business headaches" corporate competitors gave her.

By Joan Oleck

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Move Over, Philly Cheese Steaks: This Franchisee Is a Booster for the Benefits of Jamba Juice

Andreana Chryssos wants to sell Philadelphia to her franchise's selection of nutritious fruits and vegetables.

By Joan Oleck

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This Band of Brothers Operates 3 Franchises at 18 Locations Across 4 States

Jesse Keyser jumped into franchising first, before taking little brother (and new college grad) Charles under his wing.

By Joan Oleck

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Becoming a Company’s First Non-Corporate Franchise Owner

Here's how Jeffrey Schwartz was able to confidently become a franchise's first true franchisee.

By Kate Taylor