Buying a Franchise A Picture-Perfect Opportunity This mom used a franchise to cater to an underserved market. By Tracy Stapp and Jennifer Wang
Buying a Franchise Stress Relief An enterprising entrepreneur makes rest and relaxation her business. By Sara Wilson
Buying a Franchise Spin City This marketing guru found just the right niche for his passion and skill. By Sara Wilson
Buying a Franchise Charged Up An electrical engineer realized his dreams in the land of opportunity. By Sara Wilson
Buying a Franchise Card Shark Mastering tricks of the card trade set a franchisee up for success. By Sara Wilson
Buying a Franchise Shaping Up These former teachers toned up their business savvy with a fitness franchise. By Sara Wilson
Buying a Franchise Lookin’ Good This couple knows image is everything and helps their clients look great. By Sara Wilson
Buying a Franchise Hole in One This golf lover chose a franchise that fit him to a tee. By Sara Wilson
Buying a Franchise Baby Love One couple's desire to welcome their new child inspires their small-business dreams. By Sara Wilson
Buying a Franchise Never Too Old to Party A party franchise proves business and pleasure do go together. By Sara Wilson
Buying a Franchise The Inside Scoop What's it really like to buy a franchise? One entrepreneur dishes up all the details of her journey to open a Cold Stone Creamery. By Nichole L. Torres
Buying a Franchise View From the Top Subway takes the title of the #1 franchise for the 13th time. So what's it really like to wear the crown? By Nichole L. Torres
Buying a Franchise Back in the Saddle Again After languishing in franchise turmoil amid franchisor changes, Roy Rogers franchisees take the reins of the franchise system and plan on blazing a trail back to the top of the food chain. By April Y. Pennington
Buying a Franchise No Place Like Home One couple makes it their business to care for homebound clients. By Rebecca Villaneda
Buying a Franchise Smoothie Operator With 4 successful stores, this juice enthusiast has all the right moves. By Natalia Olenicoff
Buying a Franchise No Free Lunch Hard work is a key ingredient for the owners of four Togo's stores. By Anna Buss
Buying a Franchise Special Arrangements A persistent entrepreneur enjoys the sweet fruits of his labor. By Anna Buss
Buying a Franchise High on Life Genuine enthusiasm translates to good business in any language. By Sara Wilson
Buying a Franchise Playing Cupid These matchmaking sisters aim to give busy singles a fast--and fun--way to date. By Anna Buss
Buying a Franchise Picture Perfect Cameras, costumes and toddlers are all in a day's work for Lil' Angels franchisees. By Jonathan Riggs
Buying a Franchise I Spy One franchisee uncovers hidden potential in a private-eye business. By Sara Wilson
Buying a Franchise Flower Power A nearly overlooked opportunity is blooming into an ideal business. By Sarah Pierce
Buying a Franchise Two the Rescue This dependable duo is on hand when technology gives you a hard time. By Sara Wilson
Buying a Franchise A Cut Above A landscaping franchise bloomed into a livelihood for this grad. By Sarah Pierce
Buying a Franchise Sister Act Working together is helping these women build a healthy franchise. By Sarah Pierce
Buying a Franchise A Brew Attitude It takes more than your average Joe to go up against the likes of Starbucks. By April Y. Pennington