GEORGIA Archives - Open for Opportunity

31,383

# of Franchise Locations

2.6%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

326,056

Employees Employed by Franchises

$33

Billion Franchise Revenue

3.4%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Open for Opportunity Day in Atlanta

With over 31,000 franchise businesses generating $33 billion in the state, Georgia is one of the leading states for franchise growth. The Open for Opportunity…

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Sharon Estroff, Challenge Island – Georgia

  When Sharon Estroff first started Challenge Island, it was just an education experiment she was conducting in her own classroom. As a 2nd grade…

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Tim Golden, Brightstar Care – Georgia

Tim Golden and his wife Carolyn have been with Brightstar Care for fourteen years and have two territories which cover much of east and northeastern…

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Richard Carrico, The UPS Store – Georgia

Richard Carrico started his career working as an associate at his local The UPS Store after attending business school.  He found his passion in interacting…

Meet Richard Carrico

Barbara Elliot, Decorating Den – Georgia

Barbara Elliott was working for one of the largest accounting firms in the U.S. but wanted to try something different. She always had a passion…

Meet Barbara Elliot

Clarissa Bradstock, Any Lab Test Now – Georgia

Clarissa Bradstock joined Any Lab Test Now when the brand began franchising in 2007. Having been there since the beginning and taking over as CEO…

Meet Clarissa Bradstock

Aron Glinsky, Any Lab Test Now – Georgia

Aron Glinsky has been in small business his whole life and when the owner of the franchise Any Lab Test Now reached out to him…

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Scott Hester, Mr. Transmission – Georgia

Scott Hester was serving as an electronics technician in the U.S. Navy when first child was born. He decided he didn’t want to miss his…

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Shouvik Ganguly, SportsClips – Georgia

Shouvik Ganguly embodies the entrepreneurial spirit. The owner of three SportClips in the greater Atlanta area, Shouvik has built an outstanding culture at each of…

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Arnie Seyden – Your Pie – Georgia

When Arnie Seyden and his wife wanted to do something different with their careers that tied directly back to their local community, they turned to…

Meet Arnie Seyden