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How This Former Walmart Executive Found Success in Franchising With Sport Clips Haircuts

Franchisee Stories

Nov 9, 202617 min read

How This Former Walmart Executive Found Success in Franchising With Sport Clips Haircuts

After more than 25 years in retail, Bill Riiff jumped into franchise ownership, using his leadership skills and Sport Clips' strong network to grow a multi-unit business.

Luca Piacentini

1851 Managing Editor

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Franchisee Stories

Nov 4, 20265 min read

Restoration Franchise Employee of Over 10 Years Becomes Franchisee With United Water Restoration Group

Looking for something to commit to for the long haul, Ken Stevens found the accountability and independence he wanted with UWRG, and early demand has kept his new business busy.

Jamie Goldberg

Staff Writer

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Franchisee Stories

Nov 4, 20266 min read

Senior IT Leader Leaves Global Tech for Home Safety and Senior Advocacy With a TruBlue Home Service Ally Franchise

Charles Tanpoco spent 30 years building engineering teams and solving complex problems. Now, he's bringing that same mindset to helping seniors stay safe at home and avoid being taken advantage of.

1851 Staff

1851 Staff Contributions

Franchisee Stories

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How a Honolulu Couple Balanced Two Careers and 20 Years of Pigtails & Crewcuts Ownership

Franchisee Stories

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“A Happy Hour, Every Hour”: How These Guests Went From Regulars to Owners at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s

Franchisee Stories

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Former Flight Attendant Trades the Runway for the Studio, Opens Neighborhood Barre in Kernersville, North Carolina

Franchisee Stories

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Tide Services Owners Take the “Slow Dime” Approach to Building 12 Locations Across Nevada and Utah

Franchisee Stories

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From Software Engineering and Community Advocacy to Home Care Franchise Ownership with Griswold

Franchisee Stories

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Why This Pharmacist Chose The Brass Tap Franchise to Enter the Hospitality Industry

Franchisee Stories

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After 10 Years at Escapology HQ, Franchise Executive Becomes the Franchisee

Franchisee Stories

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New to Georgia, an Aspiring Entrepreneur Finds Her Fit With Fresh Coat Painters Franchise

Franchisee Stories

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Jake Vance Launches TruBlue of Hanover County & Glen Allen to Help Local Homeowners and Build a Family Legacy

Franchisee Stories

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Why These Loyal Customers Signed a Five-Unit Deal to Bring Keke's Breakfast Cafe Franchise to Cleveland

Franchisee Stories

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How The Brass Tap Palm Coast Built an Award-Winning Training Culture

Franchisee Stories

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This College Professor Put His Management Lessons to the Test With Beef ‘O’ Brady’s

Franchisee Stories

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How Old-School Hospitality Helped This Restaurant Veteran Build an Award-Winning Beef 'O' Brady's Franchise

Franchisee Stories

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After the Marine Corps, This Veteran Turns His Next Mission Into a Franchise Built Around Family and Community

Franchisee Stories

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