6 Franchise Ownership Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 1st, 2023

Start A Franchise Ownership Business

Here are some real life success stories of starting a franchise ownership business:

1. Franchise Direct ($1.2M/year)

Ben Wrafter, the CEO of Franchise Direct, came up with the idea for the business after working as a consultant for the company from 2009 to 2018. Recognizing the company's potential and the value he could bring, he eventually took on the role of CEO. With over 20 years of online marketing experience and a focus on constantly upgrading and testing, Franchise Direct has become the world's leading portal for franchise and business opportunities, attracting clients through methods such as email marketing and social media. Despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, the company has remained strong and continues to adapt to the changing needs of the franchise industry.

How much they make: $1.2M/year
How much did it cost to start: $25K
Current team size: 40

From Business Consultant To Owning A $1.2M/Year Franchise Portal

Franchise Direct, a leading global franchise portal with 15 multilingual sites, boasts 1,000 clients, 675k monthly visitors, and nearly 2M page views per month, all achieved despite Covid-19.

About

Sean started Franchise Direct over 26 years ago

Revenue

Sean grew the business to $100K/month

Costs

It cost Sean $25000 to start the business

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2. EzineArticles

EzineArticles is a website that allows entrepreneurs to publish their articles on various topics. It generates revenue through advertising and subscriptions. It serves a wide range of customers looking for informative content. The site was founded by Christopher Knight. They have a team of employees who curate and manage the content on the site.

Where they're located: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Website traffic: 1.05M/month

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4. The Best Franchise Opportunities & Franchises for Sale

Where they're located: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Website traffic: 280K/month

5. Fleet Fleet

Running shoes + running apparel at Fleet Feet. Shop top brands like Brooks, Nike, New Balance, HOKA and more + get expert advice at a running store near you.

Where they're located: San Antonio, Texas, USA
Website traffic: 1.18M/month

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