Vashti Moore, Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce
Vashti Moore has become a passionate advocate for military spouses and their entrepreneurial aspirations. Vashti mentions how events like Open for Opportunity are critical to…
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Texas is the number one state for franchise growth. The state of Texas has 79,860 franchise locations, employing over 860,000 people. Franchises generated a revenue of $84.9 billion in 2023. Texas is home to a multitude of brands such as Topgolf, Smoothie King, Gold's Gym, and 7-Eleven.
79,860
# of Franchise Locations
3.7%
Franchise Location Growth Rate
861,994
Employees Employed by Franchises
$85
Billion Franchise Revenue
5.6%
Franchise Revenue Growth Rate
Jeff Mulkey, Chick-fil-A Franchise Owner
Jeff Mulkey, a former Navy Pilot and Epsilon executive, is a franchise owner of Chick-fil-A in Irving, Texas. After his time as an Epsilon executive,…
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Jody Lamb, FASTSIGNS Franchise Owner
Jody Lamb, an Army veteran, now owns two FASTSIGNS locations in Arlington and Mansfield, Texas, where giving back has become a central part of his…
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Darrin Lawrence, FASTSIGNS Franchise Owner
After 22 years of service in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant First Class (E-7), where he specialized in Armor Tactics, Infantry Leadership, and Tow…
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Brad Stevenson, Chief Development Officer at Neighborly
Brad Stevenson, Chief Development Officer at Neighborly, has played a pivotal role in helping veterans transition into the world of franchising. As a Texas A&M…
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Mary Kennedy Thompson, CEO of BNI
Mary Kennedy Thompson, CEO of BNI, began her professional journey as a logistics officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. After her military service, she sought…
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Patrick Alcorn, Veterans Entrepreneur Program
Patrick Alcorn served nine years in the U.S. Army, including a time at the U.S. Military Academy where he played football and earned a Bachelor…
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Yolanda Stevenson, TaxiMom
Yolanda Stevenson grew up immersed in entrepreneurship, inspired by her father’s business. Her journey led to the creation of TaxiMom, a safe, reliable transportation service…
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Larissa Palatiere, Chicken Salad Chick
Larissa Ortiz Palatiere’s career in franchising is rooted in her educational journey at the University of North Texas and her commitment to professional growth, earning…
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Ericka Garza, IFA Board Member
Ericka Garza, IFA Board Member and Chairwoman of the Hispanic Latino Franchise Leadership Council, has built her career on advocating for underrepresented minorities in franchising.…
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