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This Franchise Is Going to the Dogs, and That's Absolutely Fine
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This Franchise Is Going to the Dogs, and That's Absolutely Fine

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This Franchisee Started a Business That's Got Wheels on It

This Franchisee Started a Business That's Got Wheels on It

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How This Man's High School Job Evolved Into a Food-Franchise Career

How This Man's High School Job Evolved Into a Food-Franchise Career

In the late 90s, John Gulledge was a high school student hungry for work and experience. Today, he's a successful franchisee enjoying his just desserts.
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For These Franchisees, 'Care' and 'Assistance' Have Been Personal Priorities for 40 Years

For These Franchisees, 'Care' and 'Assistance' Have Been Personal Priorities for 40 Years

Home-care business partners Steve Sudberry and Will Reid have been best friends 40 years. Business kerfuffles? They settle them 'on the ping pong table.'
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Father's Day at Golden Corral: A Franchisee Carries on His Dad's Tradition

Father's Day at Golden Corral: A Franchisee Carries on His Dad's Tradition

Franchisee Billy Sewell not only runs restaurants, he raises money for the children of wounded, disabled and fallen military service members.
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