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Subway Franchisees Try Out Unusual Sites
After developing more than 100 Subway sandwich shops in the Cleveland area, Ghazi Faddoul was starting to run out of spots for new restaurants. Then, in May 2006, Mr. Faddoul opened a Subway inside the Jewish Community Center of Cleveland, a recreational and cultural facility that offers yoga classes and preschool.
After developing more than 100 Subway sandwich shops in the Cleveland area, Ghazi Faddoul was starting to run out of spots for new restaurants. Then, in May 2006, Mr. Faddoul opened a Subway inside the Jewish Community Center of Cleveland, a recreational and cultural facility that offers yoga classes and preschool.
Flat Fee Leads Broker to Convert Business
Broker Donna Chance transformed her real-estate business, Donna Chance Realtors in Austin, Texas into an Assist-2-Sell franchise and she has already seen an increase in business. She credits this to Assist-2-Sell's national referral system and its flat-fee commission.
Broker Donna Chance transformed her real-estate business, Donna Chance Realtors in Austin, Texas into an Assist-2-Sell franchise and she has already seen an increase in business. She credits this to Assist-2-Sell's national referral system and its flat-fee commission.
No Cutting Corners for Hair-Salon Owner
After Jared Lee purchased a license for three Sport Clips franchises, he and his business partner bought an established Sport Clips shop in the Phoenix suburb of Gilbert, Ariz. That strategy helped them "come up the learning curve more quickly," he says.
After Jared Lee purchased a license for three Sport Clips franchises, he and his business partner bought an established Sport Clips shop in the Phoenix suburb of Gilbert, Ariz. That strategy helped them "come up the learning curve more quickly," he says.
Gym Franchisee Says Program is a Good Fit
Paula Beiger, a former real-estate broker, bought a Curves franchise in Lawrenceville, N.J., in 2001 with her husband, Jack. They bought a second unit across town about a year ago. Ms. Beiger sat down with StartupJournal to talk about owning and operating her Curves gyms.
Paula Beiger, a former real-estate broker, bought a Curves franchise in Lawrenceville, N.J., in 2001 with her husband, Jack. They bought a second unit across town about a year ago. Ms. Beiger sat down with StartupJournal to talk about owning and operating her Curves gyms.
Cruise Franchisee Says It's Been Smooth Sailing
Each year Carleen Peaper, 44, sends hundreds of people to Norwegian fjords and Mediterranean ports from her home office on a farm in Indianapolis. Mrs. Peaper is one of 650 franchisees of Cruise Planners, a 12-year-old franchise company in Coral Springs, Florida.
Each year Carleen Peaper, 44, sends hundreds of people to Norwegian fjords and Mediterranean ports from her home office on a farm in Indianapolis. Mrs. Peaper is one of 650 franchisees of Cruise Planners, a 12-year-old franchise company in Coral Springs, Florida.
The Joys of Juggling More Than One Franchise
Derek Norwood and his dad have owned an Outdoor Lighting Perspectives franchise in Chicago for 10 years. In the early going, father and son were mostly satisfied with the returns. But every year, there was a predictable lean period that hurt their bottom line: winter. Their business would freeze for months at a time under the assault of Chicago's arctic winds and deep snows.
Derek Norwood and his dad have owned an Outdoor Lighting Perspectives franchise in Chicago for 10 years. In the early going, father and son were mostly satisfied with the returns. But every year, there was a predictable lean period that hurt their bottom line: winter. Their business would freeze for months at a time under the assault of Chicago's arctic winds and deep snows.
Chinese Entrepreneurs Eye Fast-Food Franchises
While working on an M.B.A. at the University of Calgary in Canada, Meng Sun took a part-time job behind the counter at a McDonald's. "I thought it was a very good place to start as an aspiring entrepreneur," Ms. Sun says.
While working on an M.B.A. at the University of Calgary in Canada, Meng Sun took a part-time job behind the counter at a McDonald's. "I thought it was a very good place to start as an aspiring entrepreneur," Ms. Sun says.
A Neighborhood Deli Gains National Appeal
Two years ago, George Naddaff was driving through Watertown, Mass., when he spotted a line of customers snaking out the door of a local restaurant. As an entrepreneur and former Boston Chicken franchiser, he pulled over to investigate.
Two years ago, George Naddaff was driving through Watertown, Mass., when he spotted a line of customers snaking out the door of a local restaurant. As an entrepreneur and former Boston Chicken franchiser, he pulled over to investigate.
TV Persona Franchises His Surly Soup Business
About a decade ago, Al Yeganeh, a surly New York City soup seller, gained global fame when he inspired a character on the hit TV sitcom "Seinfeld." Now, the notorious chef -- known for chewing out some customers and refusing to serve others -- is taking his own show on the road.
About a decade ago, Al Yeganeh, a surly New York City soup seller, gained global fame when he inspired a character on the hit TV sitcom "Seinfeld." Now, the notorious chef -- known for chewing out some customers and refusing to serve others -- is taking his own show on the road.
Successful Franchisees Embrace 'The System'
When Joe Grimand first opened a Precision Tune Auto Care franchise 25 years ago in Oklahoma City, he didn't know whether the new venture would be successful.
When Joe Grimand first opened a Precision Tune Auto Care franchise 25 years ago in Oklahoma City, he didn't know whether the new venture would be successful.
Can Franchisees Win Big Lifestyle Payoffs?
When Peter Levy told a fellow corporate tax attorney he planned to change careers and purchase a dog-training franchise, the colleague asked, "Is that you?"
When Peter Levy told a fellow corporate tax attorney he planned to change careers and purchase a dog-training franchise, the colleague asked, "Is that you?"
Franchisees Hop On the Boomer Bandwagon
Three years ago, Marcia Turner began her quest for what she believed would be the perfect franchise-investment opportunity: one that would appeal to the largest number of consumers who live near her Rochester, N.Y., home. In short, it had to appeal to Rochester-area baby boomers, that huge segment of the U.S. population born between 1947 and 1965.
Three years ago, Marcia Turner began her quest for what she believed would be the perfect franchise-investment opportunity: one that would appeal to the largest number of consumers who live near her Rochester, N.Y., home. In short, it had to appeal to Rochester-area baby boomers, that huge segment of the U.S. population born between 1947 and 1965.
'Handyman' Franchises Ride the Housing Boom
Two years ago, a leaky dishwasher pushed Michael Ferry to the edge. He waited four hours for a repairman to show at his Phoenix-area home and paid nearly $200 for a quick service call to replace an inexpensive gasket. But Mr. Ferry, then an information-technology manager, thought there might be a business opportunity in his grumbling.
Two years ago, a leaky dishwasher pushed Michael Ferry to the edge. He waited four hours for a repairman to show at his Phoenix-area home and paid nearly $200 for a quick service call to replace an inexpensive gasket. But Mr. Ferry, then an information-technology manager, thought there might be a business opportunity in his grumbling.
Domino's Slices Turnover by Focusing on Leaders
When Rob Cecere became regional manager for eight Domino's Pizza stores in New Jersey four years ago, his boss gave him a mission: slow down turnover.
When Rob Cecere became regional manager for eight Domino's Pizza stores in New Jersey four years ago, his boss gave him a mission: slow down turnover.