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2.2+

Franchise firms pay 2.2 – 3.4% higher wages than similar non-franchises

65%

More than 65% of franchise workers are offered health insurance, a greater proportion than among small establishments in general

76%

More than three-quarters of franchise workers (76%) are offered vacation, holiday, and sick leave

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Kristopher Stuart – Bloomin’ Blinds

Kristopher Stuart has been an integral part of Bloomin’ Blinds since its inception, starting as the very first employee and field technician. His commitment to the company helped propel it…

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Shawn Glenn – FASTSIGNS

Shawn Glenn, along with her husband Mark, co-owns several FASTSIGNS locations across Texas. Their journey into franchising began in 2011 when they realized, “We knew we didn’t want an 8-5…

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Shane Evans – Massage Heights

Shane Evans is the Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of Massage Heights, a membership-based upscale massage and skincare company dedicated to optimizing body and skin health in a spa-like environment. After…

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Patricia Navarro-Issel

Patricia’s journey as a McDonald's franchise owner in Nevada is a true testament to hard work and determination. At just 17 years old, Patricia started as a dish cleaner and…

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Nick Maldonado

Nick Maldonado, along with his partners, had a clear vision: to create an opportunity for business-minded professionals to own their own tax preparation business without having to “recreate the wheel.”…

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Peter Guzman

As President of the Opa Group, Guzman has carved a path as a successful small business owner, real estate investor, and developer. His business ventures have not only flourished but…

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Dina Titus

Rep. Dina Titus has proudly served Nevada’s First Congressional District for over a decade and stands as the dean of the state's congressional delegation. Before her time in the U.S.…

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Ashley Morris – Capriotti’s and Wing Zone

Ashley Morris is the CEO of two franchises, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone, both located in Las Vegas, Nevada. For Ashley, the power of franchising is in the built-in…

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Zarko Stojankovski – Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Zarko Stojankovski immigrated to the United States in his early twenties because he believed he would become successful with his strong entrepreneurial spirit. Zarko is a franchise owner of a…

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Kristopher Stuart

Kristopher Stuart is the Chief Operating Officer at Bloomin’ Blinds in Plano, TX. His mom first started the business in Washington state and owned and operated it by herself. When…

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