Franchising Insights

When people think about buying a franchise, the goal is often flexibility and strategic control. While achieving this level of freedom is possible, the timeline for reaching it may vary greatly, and many systems make it impossible. Yet, take Derek and Jillian Pipkorn, Mathnasium franchisees from the Greater Milwaukee area. Their typical day now looks significantly different from the way it did in 2017, when they opened their first learning center.

If you’re considering becoming a franchise owner, a unique opportunity awaits with Travelin' Tom's Coffee, a growing mobile coffee truck franchise that’s redefining the coffee and specialty drink industry by bringing high-quality beverages directly to customers. Skyler Walker from Michigan and Jon Dietzen from Wisconsin decided to join Travelin' Tom's franchise and they're so glad they did. Read on to learn about their experiences, motivations, and the rewards of joining the Travelin' Tom's family.

Each franchisee, with their unique blend of skills, values, and contributions, has an opportunity to become a beacon of inspiration to their brand, community, and franchise family. But what sets those who achieve the status of Franchise Rock Star apart? FBR’s Franchise Rock Star Awards are a testament to franchise owners who excel in their business and set a shining example of success and philanthropy.

For former teacher and math coach Becky McDaniels of Brandon, FL, investing in a Mathnasium Learning Center franchise allowed her to combine her passion for math with entrepreneurism. After running her first Mathnasium education franchise for a decade, she recently opened a second Mathnasium franchise center and is excited to expand math tutoring services to families in the Riverview community.

Each franchise brings a unique set of products, services, culture, and values to its brand, its community, and its franchise family. But what makes certain business owners excel to Franchise Rock Star status? FBR's Franchise Rock Star Awards honor franchise owners who set exceptional examples of success within the franchise business model.

Mike Cardamone has achieved his fair share of success in helping over 5,000 individual students improve their schooling. But Huntington Learning Center franchise leaders nominated Mike as a top-performing Rock Star because of his accomplishments inside and outside of the tutoring world.