Success stories
Don’t take our word for it! Browse through just a few of our many successful franchising stories, real people we’ve helped become their own boss.
In 2010 Mark Derylo and his wife Jodi became the proud owners of a Molly Maid franchise, whose territory covers Kalamazoo and Portage, Michigan. Part…
View More, Another Client Success Story: Meet Mark Derylo
Jennifer Keahl is a proud multi-unit franchise owner for StretchLab in Brighton and Clarkston, Michigan. The franchise opportunity is the industry’s l…
View More, Another Client Success Story: Meet Jennifer Keahl
Ken and Amy Kish are the proud owners of Floor Coverings International of East Metro Detroit, a turnkey provider of high-quality home flooring options…
View More, Another Client Success Story: Meet Ken and Amy Kish
Mike and Michelle Peterson are the proud owners of a Challenge Island franchise in Oakland County, Michigan. Challenge Island is an award-winning educ…
View More, Another Client Success Story: Meet Mike and Michelle Peterson
John and Janet Hunnius are the proud owners of Spavia Ann Arbor, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. A Spavia Day Spa franchise offers numerous therapeuti…
View More, Another Client Success Story: Meet John Hunnius
Several years ago, with the assistance of Diana Trondsen of FranNet of Houston, Fabio Teixeira made his entrepreneurial plans come true – owning an en…
View More, Another Entrepreneurial Journey: Meet Fabio TeixeiraAfter a successful two-decade career in the corporate world, Sonja began to realize that she just didn’t have the passion she once had for the work sh…
View More, Client Success Story | Sonja Nwabuoku – Young RembrandtsMike Doherty is the proud owner of a Junkluggers franchise that spans seven territories. His entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of an inspiratio…
View More, Another Client Success Story: Meet Mike DohertyMatthew Relyea was born into entrepreneurship, as his family owned a multi-generational business in Columbus, Ohio that began with his grandfather. Ho…
View More, Another Client Success Story: Meet Matthew Relyea
Julie Piccone has always been ambitious. From a young age, her father, Alberto, knew that she would accomplish great things. Wanting to build a legacy…
View More, Young and Ambitious | A FranNet Success Story
A FranNet Success Story After fighting in the Lebanese civil war, George Habboucche fled the violence for opportunity in America. He spent several suc…
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A FranNet Success Story After 6 years in the Air Force as a Combat Arms Specialist, Jeff Gibson was looking for a way to continue his service, but thi…
View More, From Military Service To Business OwnershipI’m Diana Trondsen, FranNet’s Market President for Houston and the Gulf Coast Region. And I’d like for you to meet another client of mine: Mara Booth-…
View More, A “Dog-Centric” Boots to Paws MissionVilmars Forstmanis always had an interest in entrepreneurship. But he didn’t have much of an idea of how to go about it. During his former career, he…
View More, Another Entrepreneurial Journey: Meet Vilmars ForstmanisI am Diana Trondsen, FranNet’s Market President for Houston and the Gulf Coast Region, and would like you to meet another clients of mine: Alma Zuniga…
View More, Another Client Success Story: How Alma Zuniga & Gustavo Chavez Became Their Own Boss
With the assistance of Mark Cory, Market President and Franchise Consultant for FranNet of Michigan, Jared Rothberger made a lifelong dream come true,…
View More, Another Entrepreneurial Journey: Meet Jared Rothberger
Josh Shanahan is no stranger to business ownership, but when it comes to franchising, he’s now another satisfied FranNet client. A CEO of a successful…
View More, Thriving through Covid: Josh Shanahan – Clean Eatz Cafe Franchise Owner
Shona Bascon spent almost three decades in the oil and gas industry, working for Shell Oil Company. She loved her time working for the energy giant,…
View More, FranNet of Houston Client Spotlight: Shona Bascon
Brian and Ramona Long needed a Second Act for their career paths. After living and working in New England, the Longs packed up and headed down South t…
View More, Thriving through Covid: Brian and Ramona Long – Money Pages Franchise Owners
Ryan Kinsley and his wife, Michelle, always envisioned owning a business of their own. The journey to get there took them to a new city (Athens, GA) w…
View More, Thriving through Covid: Ryan Kinsley – Monster Tree Service Owner
Trey Davila grew up in a military family, moving around quite a bit. Halfway through college, an ROTC scholarship presented itself and he joined the U…
View More, FranNet of Houston Client Spotlight: Trey Davila
Simply listening to the tone of Toni Amenrud’s voice will clue you in to the excitement and ambition she feels as the new owner of her Kitchen Tune-Up…
View More, A Franchisee’s Journey: Getting to Know Toni Amenrud
Michael Lee is the CEO of his own business, Fitness Machine Technicians of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. The company specializes in fitness equip…
View More, A Franchisee’s Journey: Getting to Know Michael Lee
Anago Commercial Cleaning Services Master Franchisee Aaron Grohs has a plan to grow his brand in one of the most business-friendly states in the U.S.…
View More, A Franchisee’s Journey: Getting to Know Aaron Grohs
In February 2018, Bob Herman debuted as a franchise owner with Aussie Pet Mobileessentially a mobile and roaming pet grooming service, serving Charles…
View More, A Franchisee’s Journey: Getting to Know…Bob Herman
Michael Renault is the proud owner of an image360 franchise in Charleston, SC. The business is a turnkey solution for customers who need custom visual…
View More, A Franchisee’s Journey: Getting to Know…Michael Renault
Everyone’s tale of taking the entrepreneurial leap of faith is different. And Jason Otte, one of the newest franchisees for Instant Imprints in Charlo…
View More, A Franchisee’s Journey: Getting to Know…Jason Otte
Jim Zandee is the proud owner of a CertaPro Painters franchise serving the Detroit metro area. He’s personally involved in every aspect of the busines…
View More, A Franchisee’s Journey: Getting to Know…Jim Zandee
Judy Praska’s Fastest Labs franchise may be one of the newest businesses in Bloomington, MN, but her desire to take the entrepreneurial route in life…
View More, A Franchisee’s Journey: Getting to Know…Judy Praska
Tim Lanai operates a Mosquito Joe franchise in Nashville, Tenn. And as you read about his entrepreneurial journey, you’ll begin to understand why clie…
View More, A Franchisee’s Journey: Getting to Know Tim Lanai
When Corporate America decides that employees are expendable, downsizing becomes a reality for many in the workforce. The ripple effect of lost income…
View More, A Franchisee’s Journey: Getting to Know…Robert StapfRegi John is an engineer who’d been at Microsoft for 21 years. He reached a point where he had an inner urge to do something different. Even though Mi…
View More, Regi’s Road to Business OwnershipKari Hingst always had plans to become a business owner, but like many of us, she needed to find the right opportunity. With the help of a strong part…
View More, A Strong Partnership Makes Semi – Absentee Ownership Possible
The opportunity to showcase FranNet’s satisfied clients is something we’re always proud to do. Not only does it put a personal touch on our services,…
View More, FranNet Finds Perfect Bond Between Life, Business
FranNet DFW and 9Round Keller share their stories. Enjoy the video, and then if you'd like to know more about franchise opportunities in the DFW area,…
View More, FranNet of Dallas/Fort Worth success story
Considering starting a business, or buying a franchise, in the Dallas - Ft Worth area? If so, then a success story is just what you need! At FranNet,…
View More, A Franchise Success StoryTerrilynne Young spotted a big hole in the way health care equipment was sold, and Gary Prenevost helped her find the right business to fill the need…
View More, Canada Franchise Broker Testimonial: Nurse Finds Great Business for Helping Elderly, Injured, DisabledSharon Herrnstein wanted to take advantage of her marketing background, and she was also intrigued by franchising. Gary Prenevost helped her find a pe…
View More, Canadian Franchise Advice: Recent MBA Graduate’s Job Search Leads Her Into FranchisingJF Thibault consulted with FranNet franchise broker Gary Prenevost to see if franchising would be the right fit for him. When JF Thibault’s job as hum…
View More, Franchise Consultant Canada Testimonial: Human Resources Pro Gets Help Scanning a World of OpportunitiesWhen Leslie Greene realized her business passion and it wasn’t something on Gary Prenevost's franchise roster, the help kept on coming Leslie Greene m…
View More, Canada Franchise Consultant Testimonial: Search for Pet Brand Demonstrates Commitment to ClientsJeff Trudeau found a business he loved with help from Canadian franchise advisor Gary Prenevost Jeff Trudeau can’t say enough good about Gary Prenevos…
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