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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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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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Robbie Massie

Born into a franchise family, Robbie was always impressed with his parents’ work ethic. Now, Robbie Massie is a franchise owner of a Great Clips in the Minneapolis area. Robbie…

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Bonnie & Charles King: Open for Opportunity

Charles and Bonnie King are proof that anyone a desire to work, and a drive perform can achieve success if you use the tools provided in franchising. After 28 years…

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Josh Grinstead: Open for Opportunity

When Josh Grinstead decided to open his own business, he explored every option available and decided that franchising was the best opportunity for him. He wanted business where he could…

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Sam Stanovich: Open for Opportunity

Sam Stanovich was working in Illinois when he got a call from one of his good friends, the new CEO at Big Chicken, asking him to join the team. Sam…

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Bob Lee, Chick-fil-A — Minnesota

Bob Lee was an expert in chicken before owning his own Chick-fil-A. For most of his career, he worked at Cargill in their poultry and eggs research, development, and innovation…

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Luke Carlson, Discover Strength — Minnesota

Recognizing a need for flexibility with exercise in people’s busy day-to-day lives, Luke Carlson knew that he could find a solution – and later found out how franchising could grow…

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The Garden State Grows in Opportunity with Franchising

In early February, Open for Opportunity made its way to the Garden State for a groundbreaking roadshow focused on hospitality and tourism – and the essential role that franchises play…

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