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Cruise Planners Franchise Owner Transitions from Civil Engineer to Luxury River Cruise Planner

While his success as a travel agent didn’t come overnight, Ariel Chavez credits the Cruise Planners corporate team and franchise system for providing the training, marketing support, and proven steps that helped him steadily grow his clientele.

Franchisee Profiles December 1, 2023

Right at Home Franchise Owner Finds Fulfillment and Shares the Rewards with Employees, Clients, Community

"I am most proud of the team we've assembled. It is truly a joy to come to work every day and reward those who work hard and do the right thing. Nothing makes me happier than giving one of my employees a bonus or a raise. It means they have found purpose in life and are working hard to make their dreams come true." Reid Grier, Right at Home Franchisee

Franchisee Profiles November 8, 2023

Army Veteran Applies Military Leadership Skills and Experience to HomeWell Care Services Franchise Ownership

Tracie Dominguez sought to impact her community more, desiring to pursue her own vision and leadership style in her company. Tracie leveraged her military leadership skills to make her entrepreneurial dreams come true as a HomeWell Care Services franchise owner.

Franchisee Profiles October 11, 2023

Corporate Executive Achieves Entrepreneurial Dream as HomeVestors® Franchise Owner

Oliver Delgado has always wanted to own a business and has always had an interest in real estate. Leveraging his broad skillset as a corporate executive and the proven processes and robust benefits of the HomeVestors of America franchise, he found the perfect marriage of his entrepreneurial dreams and goals as a HomeVestors franchise owner.

Franchisee Profiles October 11, 2023

Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise Owner Finds Integrity, Profitability, and Growth

When Cal Pascanu realized he needed a career change, he thought business ownership could provide the independence and work-life balance he craved. One brand in particular checked all of the boxes for him. We asked Cal to tell us a little bit about his journey to Christian Brothers franchise ownership.

Franchisee Profiles October 11, 2023

From Hospitality to HomeVestors Franchise Owner: John Flack Builds a New Career in Real Estate Investing

John Flack, his wife Jana, and their son Adam, looked at fitness and flooring franchises before discovering the HomeVestors franchise opportunity—known for it's slogan "We Buy Ugly Houses."

Franchisee Profiles September 25, 2023

Franchise Reviews & Insights

Cruise Planners Franchise Owner Transitions from Civil Engineer to Luxury River Cruise Planner

Right at Home Franchise Owner Finds Fulfillment and Shares the Rewards with Employees, Clients, Community

Army Veteran Applies Military Leadership Skills and Experience to HomeWell Care Services Franchise Ownership

Corporate Executive Achieves Entrepreneurial Dream as HomeVestors® Franchise Owner

Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise Owner Finds Integrity, Profitability, and Growth

From Hospitality to HomeVestors Franchise Owner: John Flack Builds a New Career in Real Estate Investing

The Right at Home Franchise Opportunity Found Ken Helmuth at the Right Time

Franchisee Spotlight – Skyhawks Sports Academy Franchise Owner, Ally Reid

Kona Ice Franchise Owners Wayne and Diana Reese Discovered Kona Ice On A Date

Franchisee Spotlight – New Again Houses Franchisee, Devin Rogers

HomeVestors Franchise Owners Become Hometown Heroes

Cruise Planners Franchise Owner Launches Second Career in the Travel Industry