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Francorp has mentored many of the franchising world’s biggest names
during its more than 40 years in business.
By Jim Harris, Knighthouse Media
The list of clients that Francorp has helped during its more than four decades in business reads like a “who’s who” of franchising. “Our stripes are earned by working with name brands or turning someone into a name brand,” founder and Chairman Don Boroian says.
Express Employment Professionals remains driven by its vision to help people find jobs.
By Jim Harris, Knighthouse Media
Express Employment Professionals’ owners and franchisees have ensured the success of the company for 35 years. “We have great franchisees, some of whom have been with us since the beginning, as well as others who have been here for 20, 25 or 30 years and have helped us grow and mentor others,” says Bill Stoller, CEO of the Oklahoma City-based staffing company.
Steak ‘n Shake focuses on global expansion with new design concepts
that meet its customers’ and franchisees’ needs.
By Janice Hoppe-Spiers
With more than 600 locations in eight countries and counting, Steak ‘n Shake has its sights set on leading and dominating the premium burger and milkshake segment of the industry. “We believe we have an exceptional value proposition for our customers,” says Tom Murray, CFO of franchise operations. “If you look at the quality of our product – the fact that we cook everything to order, use cuts of steak to make our steakburgers and all of our shakes are hand-dipped – it’s just an amazing value.”
Escapology aims to double its escape game franchising empire in two years.
By Kat Zeman, Knighthouse Media
You’re locked inside a room for an hour. Piecing together puzzles and solving riddles is the only way to escape. The only weapon you have is your wits.
Known as live escape games, these attractions are becoming one of the fastest-growing entertainment sectors in the world. Orlando, Fla.-based Escapology has experienced this trend firsthand.
A fitness franchise owner sees his empire expand and prepares for growth.
By Kat Zeman, Knighthouse Media
Bryan Klein always wanted to be the king of his own castle.
A born entrepreneur, he opened his first business at the age of 16 – operating a martial arts school out of his parent’s garage.
By the time he turned 18, the ambitious young man converted a chicken coup into a storefront for his karate school. “That was my first dive into entrepreneurship,” Klein remembers. “But I was always interested in franchising.”
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