Franchise Direct: Franchising Success Stories

From Part-Time Entrepreneur to Full-Time Business Owner in the Algarve

Fiona Butler talks about her myDestinationsInfo.com franchise in the Algarve, in Portugal.

FiltaFry Franchisees Are Keeping Their Customers Happy

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.

Retailer of the Year for 2007

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.

This Owner's Back Rubber Vending Business Just Keeps Growing

"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."

Healthy Pizza Franchise Chain Takes Hold in Proctor

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.

Helping Businesses Harness the Power of the Internet

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.

All the World (Wide Web's) a Stage

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.

Tapping the Huge Hispanic Market in the United States

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.

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.

Turning Dreams into Reality with Maui Wowi Hawaiian's Smoothie Franchise Business

"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."

Franchise Success Stories