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Barry Maring is no stranger to franchising. He gravitated toward it for a variety of reasons in the 1990s when he first opened The Spaghetti Shop, a quick service Italian restaurant. After two and a half decades in the industry, including the opening and selling of multiple <a href="http://www.subway.com/en-us/ownafranchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-i-became-a-franchisee-experienced-multi-unit-multi-brand-franchisee-opens-in-home-care-franchise-to-give-back-to-his-hometown-2705227" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Subway</a> and <a href="https://www.tcby.com/franchise/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-i-became-a-franchisee-experienced-multi-unit-multi-brand-franchisee-opens-in-home-care-franchise-to-give-back-to-his-hometown-2705227" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TCBY</a> locations, being a franchisee with <a href="https://www.unos.com/unobrands.php?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-i-became-a-franchisee-experienced-multi-unit-multi-brand-franchisee-opens-in-home-care-franchise-to-give-back-to-his-hometown-2705227" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar and Grill</a>, and a Master Developer and franchisee with <a href="https://tacodelmar.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-i-became-a-franchisee-experienced-multi-unit-multi-brand-franchisee-opens-in-home-care-franchise-to-give-back-to-his-hometown-2705227" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Taco Del Mar</a>, Maring is moving from the restaurant industry to in-home care to give back to his community in his hometown of Fargo, North Dakota.

&ldquo;Joining a franchise system felt like a great way to get into business for myself because others had already figured out how to do things, and I was able to access that franchisor and system&rsquo;s knowledge while getting a brand name, logo, and nationally recognized brand,&rdquo; Maring said.

Understanding how franchisors set entrepreneurs up for success if they follow the processes and systems, and having been a multi-unit operator of multiple brands, Maring was looking for something more community-driven in his most recent business venture.

After having spent some time in Phoenix, Maring wanted to move back to his hometown and noticed a need for senior care in the area. As a seasoned businessman, Maring saw a demand for the service, which lacked providers, so he figured he could market himself as a senior care expert throughout the area while also being able to have a significant impact on the elderly and disabled.

&ldquo;This time around, I wanted to do something different, something more meaningful,&rdquo; Maring said. &ldquo;<a href="http://rightathomefranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-i-became-a-franchisee-experienced-multi-unit-multi-brand-franchisee-opens-in-home-care-franchise-to-give-back-to-his-hometown-2705227" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Right at Home*&rsquo;s</a> national presence was really important to me. The founder preached a hands-on approach that I believed in, and on top of that, I appreciated the professionalism of the corporate staff I was working with. I can see the home care industry becoming more top of mind, just like where Subway was twenty years ago.&rdquo;

Maring has been in franchising for most of his adult life, originally drawn to the industry because his father had developed franchised hotels. He mentions many benefits of opening a franchise, including operational guidelines and a support team, and one of the major benefits is that banks are more willing to take a chance on franchisees.

&ldquo;Financing a franchise can be easier when you have a household name and a proven system that you&rsquo;re looking to develop,&rdquo; Maring said. &ldquo;After years of opening franchises, I think there is huge upside getting into the home care industry. It makes sense in so many ways, and you don&rsquo;t have to start from scratch.&rdquo;

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