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Here at Franchise Business Review, we often tell the stories of extremely successful franchisees. From multi-unit owners to folks crushing it in their single territories, we showcase people with several years of ownership under their belts. This post is about that first year, which can be chaotic, stressful, demanding, and yet extremely rewarding. We talked to several Mathnasium franchisees to find out what their first year was really like.
What are the best pizza franchises to buy? Based on franchisee satisfaction, we determined this year’s five best pizza franchises. See which brands offer the best opportunity for success.
Unlock the secrets to successful franchise ownership with insights from Tim Parmeter, a seasoned franchise broker at FranCoach. This episode reveals how working with a franchise consultant can be your shortcut to finding the right franchise fit. Tim demystifies the role of brokers, explaining how they’re compensated and how they vet both brands and candidates.
Whether you want to diversify your income with a part-time job or follow your passion to a whole new career, exploring the possibilities with a franchise side hustle could help you discover your dream gig! Here are some of the most popular side hustle franchise opportunities.
Franchise Business Review surveyed nearly 8,550 female franchise owners across 320 franchise brands to identify the 100 best franchises of 2026 for women—rated on owner satisfaction, culture, leadership, training, support, and financial opportunity. Discover what they had to say about their experiences in franchising and explore the top-rated brands based on their feedback.
This husband and wife team from Cruise Planners have owned their franchise for less than a year and are THRIVING. Watch this conversation to find out how they’ve managed to garner so much success in so little time with this travel franchise.
Discover how four FastSigns franchise owners in California transformed their business into a community-driven powerhouse during the pandemic. By building trust, leveraging relationships, and prioritizing core values, they not only survived but thrived. Join Allison Dudas as she talks with Franchisee Excellence Award Winners, Kaitlyn and Gaby (2 out of 4 of the owners), about navigating COVID-19, growing their team, and maintaining strong community ties. Learn practical insights on hiring, cultivating trust, and strategic decision-making that set them apart.
Watch this 20-minute conversation where Army Veteran Alice Garcia shares her experience as a Real Property Management franchisee. Real Property Management is part of the Neighborly family of brands.
FBR sits down with franchisee Chad Drainer of Express Employment Professionals, a staffing franchise. Chad is a Franchisee Excellence Award winner for 2026 and shares his insight about what has made him so successful.
This 30-minute video conversation explores the GrassRoots Turf franchise. This lawn care franchise offers strong training and support.
Franchisees Robin and Jamie own 2 Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Trucks in addition to their Kona Ice trucks in Central Illinois. Read about their success story and what makes them love this work.
Shady Sabry moved to the U.S. from Egypt in 2024. After working for multi-national CPG companies and various tech startups, he was ready for something different. He now owns two Two Maids franchises in Ohio and employs 15 people. He opened his Montgomery location in 2024 and his West Chester location in early 2025. Here’s our Q&A with this successful Two Maids franchisee.
Thomas Murphy, franchisee at Huntington Learning Center franchise was awarded the Franchisee Excellence Award in 2026.
Cynthia Perthuis has built one of the strongest and most disciplined businesses within the Senior Care Authority system and was awarded the Franchisee Excellence Award in 2026 for delivering sustained growth while modeling operational excellence.
Chad Drainer, franchise owner at Express Employment Professionals, was awarded the Excellence in Franchising Award due to his deep commitment to supporting his community, his willingness to invest in his team’s development, and his continued leadership in new client development.
In this episode, we get into the new SBA guidelines and cover the basics of SBA loans with Benetrends Financial.
Choosing the franchise financing option that’s best for your financial and professional goals is just as unique as selecting the right franchise brand and business model. Fortunately, there are several franchise financing options available that won’t break the bank.
SBA loans were created to offer low-interest rates and no balloon payments for business owners with a guarantee from the Small Business Administration (SBA). This article explores the pros and cons of SBA loans for franchise financing and what you need to know about how to apply for funding for your franchise.
Is crowdfunding the right for financing your franchise? Learn more about equity vs. reward-based crowdfunding platforms and explore the benefits and challenges that come with crowdfunding.
Your retirement funds can lead to franchise ownership. Learn how 401(k) business financing, a.k.a. Rollovers for Business Start-ups (ROBS), funds your dreams without tax penalties
Unlock the secrets to successful franchise ownership with insights from Tim Parmeter, a seasoned franchise broker at FranCoach. This episode reveals how working with a franchise consultant can be your shortcut to finding the right franchise fit. Tim demystifies the role of brokers, explaining how they’re compensated and how they vet both brands and candidates.
Michelle talks to Antonio McBroom of Primo Partners. He is a multi-unit, multi-brand franchisee with Ben & Jerry’s and Starbucks
Listen to this conversation with Crumbl Cookies and Pizza Factory franchisee. We talk about Brick-and-mortar food franchises.
In this episode of the podcast, we announce our Top Franchises for Women in 2026. With surveys from 8,550 female franchisees across nearly 330 brands, we’ve determined the best franchises to own for women. We break down the data for you.
In this episode, we get into the new SBA guidelines and cover the basics of SBA loans with Benetrends Financial.
From A to Franchisee is Franchise Business Review’s podcast for people seriously exploring franchise ownership. Each episode breaks down what actually matters in franchise research, from validation and due diligence to financial realities and day-to-day ownership, with insights from industry experts and real franchise owners.
It is designed to help listeners ask smarter questions, avoid common missteps, and make confident, well-informed decisions about whether franchising is right for them.
Robin and Jamie own both a Travelin’ Tom’s franchise and a Kona Ice franchise. Read about their family business and how they help their community through business ownership.
The Franchisee Excellence Awards celebrate franchisees who share an incredibly strong work ethic along with a deep passion for their business.