A listing of Franchise Success Stories. http://www.franchisedirect.com/rss/22/rss/ en-us As Revive Energy Mints have exploded onto the energy market, many entrepreneurs have taken advantage of this ground-floor opportunity and have jumped at the chance to be a Revive Energy Mints distributor. http://www.franchisedirect.com/successstories/revive-energy-mints/6871/706/ Thu, 24 Sep 09 05:28:22 -0500 Based on the success of his first Accommodation Guru website license, Marcus decided he wanted to increase his revenues and expand the Accommodation Guru business opportunity even further. He tells the story in his own words. http://www.franchisedirect.com/successstories/accommodation-guru-international/6532/678/ Fri, 04 Sep 09 08:31:11 -0500 Annie Fuller, who had no background in tax preparation, went from being a marketer in a friend's Liberty office to owning six Liberty offices of her own and becoming an area developer for the franchise. http://www.franchisedirect.com/successstories/libertytaxservice/153/653/ Thu, 20 Aug 09 06:02:10 -0500 The CTi home improvement business opportunity helped an already successful enterprise to grow more. http://www.franchisedirect.com/successstories/cti/1963/533/ Wed, 27 May 09 05:59:12 -0500 When Ron and Lanie Stowell were searching for a business affiliated to the construction industry they found Concrete Technology Inc (CTi) and have never looked back. http://www.franchisedirect.com/successstories/cti/1963/532/ Wed, 27 May 09 05:35:38 -0500 “Owning my own business was something I always wanted to do,” remarks Janine. “My dad owned his own business, and I knew I would follow the same path.” Her expertise in logistics made a shipping franchise a natural choice. http://www.franchisedirect.com/successstories/unishippers/6349/511/ Thu, 14 May 09 06:37:56 -0500 Bill and Wanda Sieber have six children, all of whom have worked in their shipping business at one time or another. For the Siebers, Unishippers is the quintessential family affair, right down to the building where their office is located. http://www.franchisedirect.com/successstories/unishippers/6349/509/ Thu, 14 May 09 06:25:20 -0500 James Cahill initially purchased the Master Franchise for Hotel Express International in Ireland. When the opportunity arose to launch it in the UK as well, he jumped at it. http://www.franchisedirect.com/successstories/hotel-express-international/6522/363/ Fri, 13 Feb 09 09:05:12 -0600 Richard Somogyvari, founder and managing director of Hotel Express International (Pty) Ltd, South Africa, talks about his experience building the business into the leading independent hotel affinity program in Southern Africa. http://www.franchisedirect.com/successstories/hotel-express-international/6522/362/ Fri, 13 Feb 09 08:31:06 -0600 Michael Lorsch, a BAI Affiliate who consistently does well, shares his experience in a lengthy interview. Michael became a BAI Affiliate in May 2005. Previously he had been a VP of finance with a large corporation and was also a franchisee with The Great Frame Up for 13 years. http://www.franchisedirect.com/successstories/businessallianceinc/51/284/ Mon, 15 Sep 08 06:10:49 -0500 Fiona Butler talks about her myDestinationsInfo.com franchise in the Algarve, in Portugal. http://www.franchisedirect.com/successstories/mydestinationinfocom/5866/70/ Fri, 04 Apr 08 11:36:04 -0500 Kip and Christy Swanson of CKB Swanson Inc. started a FiltaFry franchise to help restaurants reduce waste and to recycle their oil. "I was searching for a unique business opportunity … this was quite unique," said Christy Swanson. http://www.franchisedirect.com/successstories/filta/89/62/ Fri, 22 Feb 08 07:54:31 -0600 Traders Forum has announced Kevin Kane, of Great Canadian Dollar Store, as Retailer of the Year for 2007. Kevin, based in New Brunswick, is the regional franchise representative for Atlantic Canada for the Great Canadian Dollar Store retail franchise. http://www.franchisedirect.com/successstories/greatcanadiandollarstore/2941/55/ Mon, 07 Jan 08 08:39:35 -0600 "I was looking for the right part-time opportunity to generate additional income when my wife quit work, and through your company I have found it. My return on investment on this vending business opportunity far surpassed all of my expectations." http://www.franchisedirect.com/successstories/thebackrubber/2568/34/ Thu, 08 Nov 07 06:38:57 -0600 When Chris Fox injured his shoulder and couldn't work, he had a lot of time to think and he decided he wanted to open his own business. He came across a pizza franchise operation based in Boulder, CO, that was ranked among the top 50 franchise opportunities in the country. http://www.franchisedirect.com/successstories/nicknwillyspizza/118/33/ Thu, 11 Oct 07 06:45:01 -0500 Considering that over 27 million websites were developed in 2006, it can certainly be said that it was an extraordinary year for the growth of the Internet! Internet business opportunities have never been better. http://www.franchisedirect.com/successstories/aismedia/13/31/ Tue, 25 Sep 07 12:29:11 -0500 There are 700 million people in the online audience. Here's how one company goes online to put on a spectacular show, with the help of an AIS Media Internet business partner. http://www.franchisedirect.com/successstories/aismedia/13/30/ Tue, 25 Sep 07 12:24:14 -0500 In his Internet business, Rick Caraballo of Coral Springs, Florida combines his expertise in the Hispanic market with the most advanced Internet technologies to help businesses reach this ever-growing market online. http://www.franchisedirect.com/successstories/aismedia/13/29/ Tue, 25 Sep 07 12:16:48 -0500 Scott and Robyn Rosen joined the Mad Science children's franchise family a few short years ago after buying the Las Vegas franchise rights and moving from Chicago. http://www.franchisedirect.com/successstories/madscience/5250/27/ Fri, 14 Sep 07 11:30:47 -0500 "I was originally afraid to begin my smoothie franchise business without knowing what lay ahead, but the training and support that the mainland headquarters gave me provided the assurance and the confidence to get started and pursue my dream of a "job" that is nothing but fun." http://www.franchisedirect.com/successstories/mauiwowihawaiian/165/25/ Sun, 26 Aug 07 08:28:41 -0500 After multiple lay-offs in the automotive industry, a worker finds out how to become a self-employed business owner using 401k funds without incurring any tax penalties. http://www.franchisedirect.com/successstories/guidantfinancialbusinessfinancingwithretirementfunds/2494/24/ Wed, 15 Aug 07 12:29:46 -0500 "I noticed a line in the flyer that said I could purchase a business using my retirement money now, before retirement, without having to pay taxes or penalties," says Andy Alberts, proud owner of the Touchdowns Sports Bar and Grill food business in Renton. http://www.franchisedirect.com/successstories/guidantfinancialbusinessfinancingwithretirementfunds/2494/21/ Thu, 19 Jul 07 06:20:02 -0500 "We chose the AIS Media business opportunity because the relationship offered value-added services without the additional expense. We can assure a very high quality of work with AIS Media as a partner," says Sally Zussman. http://www.franchisedirect.com/successstories/aismedia/13/15/ Thu, 28 Jun 07 05:57:13 -0500 Jason Fitzgerald, a WSI Internet Franchise Consultant, held senior positions within some of the largest companies in the world including General Motors, Nissan and AT&T before joining WSI's global network. http://www.franchisedirect.com/successstories/wsiinternet/231/13/ Wed, 27 Jun 07 08:19:24 -0500 Mrs Yen's, Inc., a Candy Bouquet franchise in the California Valley, is experiencing phenomenal growth and expanding rapidly to meet demand. The owner's background and experience in the business arena enable her to understand the occasions when businesses need to send gifts to employees, vendors, customers and strategic partners. http://www.franchisedirect.com/successstories/candybouquet/54/12/ Wed, 27 Jun 07 08:06:52 -0500