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Franchisee Stories

Sep 9, 20264 min read

How Two Brothers Applied Their Restaurant Experience to Build an 11-Store Tide Cleaners Operation

After selling their restaurants, Indianapolis-based siblings Jon and Mike Shuel brought years of operational experience to a new industry and scaled to 11 locations across two markets.

Senait Gebregiorgis

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Touring Musician Michael Anderson Is Building a National Franchise With Rockstars of Tomorrow

Franchisee Stories

Sep 9, 202620 min read

Touring Musician Michael Anderson Is Building a National Franchise With Rockstars of Tomorrow

After more than three decades as a musician, Anderson is applying his experience in the industry to a performance-based music franchise with 11 locations and plans for nationwide growth.

Victoria Campisi

Staff Writer

image of Mitul Patel owner of Beef 'O' Brady's of Tuscaloosa Florida

Franchisee Stories

Sep 9, 20265 min read

Former Curry Kitchen Owner Brings Alabama’s First Beef 'O' Brady's to Tuscaloosa

Leaving mom-and-pop dining behind, Mitul Patel is bringing Beef 'O' Brady's to Tuscaloosa with 30+ big screens, scratch-made food, and a family-first game day experience.

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Newk’s Eatery

How Much Can I Make as a Newk’s Eatery Franchisee?

How Much Can I Make as a Newk’s Eatery Franchisee?

Wings and Rings

Wings and Rings Turns Up the Heat for Fall With New Sweet-Fire Jalapeño Menu

Wings and Rings Turns Up the Heat for Fall With New Sweet-Fire Jalapeño Menu

Why This Car Salesman Became a Right at Home Franchisee

Why This Car Salesman Became a Right at Home Franchisee

Wings and Rings

From First Job to Leadership: What 15 Years in the Restaurant Industry Taught Me

From First Job to Leadership: What 15 Years in the Restaurant Industry Taught Me

ServiceMaster Restore

What Happens When ServiceMaster Restore Responds to a Hurricane

What Happens When ServiceMaster Restore Responds to a Hurricane

How Much Can You Make Owning a DoodyCalls Franchise?

How Much Can You Make Owning a DoodyCalls Franchise?

Mellow Mushroom

Mellow Mushroom Targets Indianapolis for Franchise Growth as Indiana’s Capital Continues to Expand

Mellow Mushroom Targets Indianapolis for Franchise Growth as Indiana’s Capital Continues to Expand

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How DOGPerfect Franchisees Can Staff an Entire Store in One Day

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DOGPerfect Goes Beyond the Standard, Big-Box Format to Offer Pet Owners an Intentional, Comprehensive Experience

Layne's Chicken Fingers

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How Much Can I Make as a Layne’s Chicken Fingers Franchisee?

Express Employment Professionals

How Express Employment Professionals Franchise Owner Stephen Shields Found Success in Missouri

How Express Employment Professionals Franchise Owner Stephen Shields Found Success in Missouri

How a Fresh Coat Painters Franchise Can Fit Into Your Lifestyle

How a Fresh Coat Painters Franchise Can Fit Into Your Lifestyle

Children's Lighthouse

How Does Children’s Lighthouse Choose New Franchise Owners?

How Does Children’s Lighthouse Choose New Franchise Owners?

Why the Home Halo Senior Care Franchise Is Built for the VA's Shift Toward In-Home Veteran Care

Why the Home Halo Senior Care Franchise Is Built for the VA's Shift Toward In-Home Veteran Care

Keyrenter Property Management

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Keyrenter Franchise Propels Real Estate Investors With a Platform That Manages Today’s Portfolio While Building Tomorrow’s

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FSC Franchise Co. Launches Limited-Time Franchise Incentive for Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap

FSC Franchise Co. Launches Limited-Time Franchise Incentive for Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap

New and existing franchisees can take advantage of reduced franchise fees, first-year royalty relief and grand opening marketing support for qualifying restaurants signed by the end of 2026.

Top 10 Franchise Events in 2026

Top 10 Franchise Events in 2026

Franchise conferences, expos and trade shows offer invaluable education and opportunities for networking with suppliers and other franchise industry experts.

Bonchon Acquired by Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity

Bonchon Acquired by Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity

Bonchon enters its next phase with plans to strengthen its U.S. infrastructure and pursue measured growth across North America and other markets in the Americas.

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