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What Franchising's First Billionaire Reveals About the Industry's Wealth Potential

What Franchising's First Billionaire Reveals About the Industry's Wealth Potential

Greg Flynn's rise from eight Applebee's restaurants to more than 3,000 locations shows both the upside and challenges of building wealth through franchising.

Chris Irby

By Chris Irby

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June 12, 2026

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