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Adrian Gonzalez, a former MLB star, is a big fan of Jersey Mike's and a franchisee of the brand, embodying the team-first approach that the brand values.

Del Taco's largest operator, Brent Veach, attributes his success to a relentless focus on continuous improvement and a servant leader approach.

JD Busch shares his approach to building a successful business by aligning himself with emerging brands and providing guidance and support.

KBP Foods' president emphasizes the importance of running good restaurants as the key to franchisee satisfaction and investor confidence.

A mystery shopping survey found that franchise development candidates have formed an opinion about a brand before reaching out, highlighting the importance of first impressions and connections.

Early Panera franchisee Mike Young adds Freddy's to his portfolio of 22 units.

Fantastic Sams franchisee John Prichard has achieved success by balancing faith, family, and business, prioritizing quality and customer experience over growth for growth's sake.

West Point Optical Group has grown to 60 locations in 4 years, with more locations planned.

Smoothie King multi-unit franchisee Andrew Weinstein shares his vision for growth and passion for the product, highlighting his commitment to healthy living and servant leadership.

Shahin Urias, owner of six Sport Clips salons, is a recipient of the 2018 American Dream MVP Award for her perseverance and success in a new country.

Kona Ice gives back to the community through various fundraising programs and charitable events.

Second-generation McDonald's franchisee Paul Booth, Jr., is living up to his family legacy in more ways than one.

Primrose Schools operators Lou Ann and Michael McLaughlin demonstrate leadership and community service, helping affected families during Hurricane Harvey and orchestrating assistance efforts.

Arby's franchisee Brumit prioritizes philanthropy and community involvement, focusing on making a positive impact on the lives of others.

Jay Pandya, a commercial real estate and retail executive, shares his success story and passion for business and franchising.

A couple shares their experience as a family business, emphasizing the importance of strength-based leadership and a balanced, caring relationship with employees.

Bob Middleton, a multi-brand growth leader, operates four brands with 42 restaurants in Michigan and Canada.

Pretzel Power CEO Alexander C. Johnson is a second-generation franchisee who prioritizes community involvement and leadership development.

Jersey Mike's multi-unit franchisee Angelo Crowell credits a family heart-to-heart for his fast start to franchising success.

Fast-growing ZIPS Dry Cleaners often draws comparisons to Planet Fitness for shaking up an industry with a same-day, one-price model.

The Cojak Restaurant Group has built an expanding portfolio of Another Broken Egg Cafe locations, with a focus on growth and expansion in the region.

Angelo Freites, founder and CEO of JAF Restaurant Group, shares his story of growing from two Checkers restaurants to 15, and his plans to hold 25 Checkers by the end of the year.

With today's low unemployment rates reducing the pool of potential franchisees, franchisors are increasingly turning to brokers to help them grow.

Franchise brokers can be an essential recruitment tool for brands, particularly during periods of low unemployment.