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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.

Ray and Monica Harrigill, who operate wellness and hotel brands, are the 2025 Spirit of Franchising MVPs
  • Kevin Behan
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Chanel Grant, the 2025 Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion MVP, teaches others to follow in her footsteps
  • Kevin Behan
  • 962 Reads 3 Shares
Chad Given, the Mega-Growth Leadership MVP, has overseen the quick development of Wingstop units
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,536 Reads 5 Shares
Nick Crouch, a Tropical Smoothie Café franchisee, is co-winner of the Single-Brand Leadership MVP
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,414 Reads 4 Shares
Sam Chand, a former delivery boy, is named the 2025 Multi-Brand Leadership MVP
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,744 Reads 4 Shares
James Brajdic, one of two Single-Brand Leadership MVP winners, has an enduring relationship with A&W
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,355 Reads 4 Shares
Julie and Scott Beville, who operate 20 Chicken Salad Chick locations, are the 2025 Influencer for Husband & Wife Team MVP
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,405 Reads 2 Shares
Carrie and Josh Ayers, the Veteran Entrepreneurship MVPs, operate multiple Playa Bowls units
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,465 Reads 3 Shares
Jacob Webb focuses on growing his business and building solid teams
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,917 Reads 8 Shares
Yousuf Nabi honors his father's legacy with Mrs. Fields while expanding the business with new brands
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,756 Reads 84 Shares
Lauren Johnson credits her cousin, Bryce Bares, with guiding her into franchising
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,936 Reads 5 Shares
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Jerome Johnson's keys to success include sweat equity and reinvesting in the business
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,316 Reads 174 Shares
Kim Freid embraces Apex Leadership Co.'s fundraising and training programs
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,108 Reads 6 Shares
A suggestion from his dad led Patrick Elgin down the path to franchising with Sola Salon Studios
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,558 Reads 66 Shares
Scarlett Dalton describes her husband and herself as "Camp Bow Wow's biggest cheerleaders"
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,159 Reads 227 Shares
James Brajdic developed a taste for A&W long before becoming a multi-unit owner
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,712 Reads 6 Shares
Nebraska-based Bryce Bares left practicing law to experience the benefits of franchising
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,872 Reads 5 Shares
Bob Allison says Lindora Clinic can standardize the delivery of metabolic health solutions
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,520 Reads 5 Shares
Franchisee identifies relationship building as top quality to growing estate sales business
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,987 Reads 83 Shares
As leader of Royal Restaurant Group, Randy Pianin oversees 61 Burger King units and 4 Potbelly locations
  • Kevin Behan
  • 5,510 Reads 25 Shares
Brad Peet aims to deliver high-quality HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service in Minnesota
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,734 Reads 5 Shares
Indevia Accounting
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Irfaan Lalani shares his parents' people-centered approach to service
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,954 Reads 28 Shares
Keith Johnson III, COO of Amazing Food Concepts, reconnects with his restaurant roots
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,085 Reads 4 Shares
Mike James and Guernsey Holdings own and operate more than 140 franchise locations in 11 states
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,842 Reads 146 Shares
Griffin Gordon focuses on developing employees and customers at The Little Gym
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,588 Reads 118 Shares
Married couple prioritizes customer satisfaction in running their six pet grooming franchises
  • Tij Bedi
  • 2,786 Reads 29 Shares
Blue Star Investments is focused on becoming the largest Anytime Fitness owner in 10 years
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,779 Reads 4 Shares
Nauman Panjwani prefers a steady approach rather than pursuing a specific unit count
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,131 Reads 57 Shares
Franchisee becomes successful multi-unit operator using engineering background and passion to help students in math 
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,886 Reads 3 Shares
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a home services franchisee operating three separate brands
  • Kevin Behan
  • 6,021 Reads 347 Shares

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