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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.

Sumit Bansal says a balance of structure and independence creates ownership, accountability, and strong performance
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Longtime franchisee places priority on hospitality and customer experience to build loyalty and relationships. 
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Ronnie and Susan Morris were named Noble Cause MVPs for their support of cancer and diabetes research
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Former Baltimore Raven James Ihedigbo is the 2025 Influencer for Former Pro Athlete MVP
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Phong Huynh, an El Pollo Loco franchisee, earns the American Dream MVP
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Grady Hinchman's idea for a membership program helped him win the 2025 Innovation Award MVP
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Ray and Monica Harrigill, who operate wellness and hotel brands, are the 2025 Spirit of Franchising MVPs
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Chanel Grant, the 2025 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion MVP, teaches others to follow in her footsteps
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Chad Given, the Mega-Growth Leadership MVP, has overseen the quick development of Wingstop units
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  • 2,770 Reads 5 Shares
Nick Crouch, a Tropical Smoothie Café franchisee, is co-winner of the Single-Brand Leadership MVP
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  • 2,697 Reads 16 Shares
Sam Chand, a former delivery boy, is named the 2025 Multi-Brand Leadership MVP
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James Brajdic, one of two Single-Brand Leadership MVP winners, has an enduring relationship with A&W
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Julie and Scott Beville, who operate 20 Chicken Salad Chick locations, are the 2025 Influencer for Husband & Wife Team MVP
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Carrie and Josh Ayers, the Veteran Entrepreneurship MVPs, operate multiple Playa Bowls units
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Jacob Webb focuses on growing his business and building solid teams
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  • 3,395 Reads 8 Shares
Yousuf Nabi honors his father's legacy with Mrs. Fields while expanding the business with new brands
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  • 3,475 Reads 86 Shares
Lauren Johnson credits her cousin, Bryce Bares, with guiding her into franchising
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Jerome Johnson's keys to success include sweat equity and reinvesting in the business
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  • 4,896 Reads 182 Shares
Kim Freid embraces Apex Leadership Co.'s fundraising and training programs
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  • 4,021 Reads 7 Shares
A suggestion from his dad led Patrick Elgin down the path to franchising with Sola Salon Studios
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Scarlett Dalton describes her husband and herself as "Camp Bow Wow's biggest cheerleaders"
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James Brajdic developed a taste for A&W long before becoming a multi-unit owner
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Nebraska-based Bryce Bares left practicing law to experience the benefits of franchising
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Bob Allison says Lindora Clinic can standardize the delivery of metabolic health solutions
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Franchisee identifies relationship building as top quality to growing estate sales business
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As leader of Royal Restaurant Group, Randy Pianin oversees 61 Burger King units and 4 Potbelly locations
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Brad Peet aims to deliver high-quality HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service in Minnesota
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Irfaan Lalani shares his parents' people-centered approach to service
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  • 4,720 Reads 28 Shares
Keith Johnson III, COO of Amazing Food Concepts, reconnects with his restaurant roots
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  • 3,709 Reads 8 Shares
Mike James and Guernsey Holdings own and operate more than 140 franchise locations in 11 states
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  • 4,543 Reads 147 Shares

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