MVP Awards
Each year, Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine is proud to honor franchisee excellence with its annual MVP (Most Valuable Performer) Awards. The winners, chosen from a long list of nominees, are the country’s best and brightest multi-unit franchisees, power operators, innovators, and creative thinkers who demonstrated outstanding performance in growing both their organization and their brands.
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Mary and Ferrel Freer often finish each other's sentences. That's most likely because the Flagstaff, Ariz., couple have been married 49 years--and for most of that time have worked together as franchisees for brands including Sizzler, Del Taco, and Hampton Inn & Suites.
- Debbie Selinsky
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During the 10 years Kevin Herman worked as a physical therapist providing home care in the Philadelphia area, he heard plenty of stories from patients about the kinds of assistance they needed--and their difficulty in finding those services.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 7,238 Reads 1 Shares
John Judson and his partners have grown their Two Men and a Truck franchises in St. Louis, Chicago, Salt Lake City, and Boston into a 15-franchise operation that brought in $16 million in revenue last year.
- By Debbie Selinsky
- 8,351 Reads 5 Shares
When Farouk Diab walks into one of his 18 Wienerschnitzel restaurants wearing a uniform, same as the other workers there, he's making a statement.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 8,452 Reads 2 Shares
Eric Holm may own 31 successful Golden Corral restaurants in Florida and Georgia and run a $150 million business, but his thoughts never stray far from the poverty in which he grew up.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 7,154 Reads 1 Shares
On May 20, 2013, when strong tornadoes tore through Moore, Okla., Brandon Boozer and his family were lucky. Their home wasn't damaged, though some of their closest neighbors lost everything.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 5,548 Reads 2 Shares
When Aslam Khan was a youngster growing up in a poor mountain village in Pakistan, his world didn't include knowledge of luxury cars, homes, designer apparel, or the other trappings of money.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 19,000 Reads 37 Shares
You can say this about William Bruce: he's not afraid of change or embracing new challenges.
- Kerry Pipes
- 8,144 Reads 83 Shares
Amin Dhanani didn't have to look far for a business role model: his father came from Pakistan 37 years ago with 11 children and $50 in his pocket.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 25,087 Reads 19 Shares
After working her way through college waiting tables, Tracy Balen told her mother at her graduation from Ohio State University, "I'll never work in another restaurant!"
- Debbie Selinsky
- 8,255 Reads 1,023 Shares
Every spring, Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine recognizes the winners of its prestigious Most Valuable Performer (MVP) Awards, which honor franchisee excellence and highlight outstanding performance in growing both their organization and their brand(s).
- Kerry Pipes & Eddy Goldberg
- 6,487 Reads
What franchisees want from corporate field support is pretty straightforward. Basic expectations include great products, marketing and brand support, ongoing training, site selection, purchasing power for goods and services, and participation in product and program testing.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 7,582 Reads 1 Shares
Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine recognizes franchisee excellence with MVP Awards at the 2015 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 8,324 Reads
Sam Anabi's time as a police officer in La Verne, Calif., laid the foundation for his business focus of helping those in need.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 6,108 Reads
Craig Joy, who works side by side with employees on the sandwich line at his Checkers restaurants in Florida, is known for his people-driven approach to business and the high retention rate of what he calls his "incredible team."
- Debbie Selinsky
- 7,204 Reads
Checkers co-franchisees Bruce Keehn and Andrew Lynn don't seek photo ops or newspaper articles about all the good they do in their communities.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 7,069 Reads 3 Shares
Chris Moore, a multi-unit Watermill Express franchisee, is in the enviable position of knowing exactly who his customers are, what they want, and why—and where—they want it.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 6,602 Reads 1,021 Shares
Jim Lager doesn't talk about himself a lot, but will allow that he's "pretty good at taking lousy businesses and turning them into something.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 6,355 Reads
Nachhattar Chandi is not exaggerating when he describes his story as one that began with "colossal odds" and resulted in "triumph."
- Debbie Selinsky
- 6,324 Reads
Bobby and Lori Forrest came well-prepared for their second careers as multi-unit franchisees for Sport Clips.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 17,828 Reads 5 Shares
When you look at the life and career of multi-unit franchisee Don Davey, you'll notice a pattern
- Debbie Selinsky
- 8,656 Reads 27 Shares
Larry Lee had a built-in advantage when he leveraged his career in real estate and shopping center development to include franchising.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 5,146 Reads
If Del Taco were a sports team, Paul Hitzelberger would not only be its MVP, he'd also be the GM and coach.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 8,890 Reads 1,021 Shares
Tony Lutfi, who immigrated to the United States from Lebanon, is one of the most successful QSR franchisees in the country, rapidly growing his five food brands to market domination and record revenues.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 7,665 Reads 1 Shares
The best franchisees are some of the hardest-working and kindest people around. They provide customers with consistent products and services, give back to their communities, and provide jobs for thousands of employees.
- Kerry Pipes & Eddy Goldberg
- 5,602 Reads
Great multi-unit franchisees deserve to be recognized. That's exactly why Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine created the annual MVP Awards. If you think you have what it takes – or you know a franchisee who does – nominate them for the MVP Award.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 5,533 Reads 1,021 Shares
Do you have an outstanding multi-unit franchisee deserving of recognition? Do you have several?
- Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine
- 2,803 Reads 35 Shares
Spencer Smith may be quiet and unassuming but don't let that fool you. On the inside he's a savvy business operator who has been successful with multi-units and multi-brands and has earned his success by following "the program" and the Golden Rule.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 5,824 Reads 149 Shares
Danny Sonenshine clearly remembers his father encouraging him to look into franchising back in the early 2000's.
- Kerry Pipes
- 14,157 Reads 6 Shares
When we first got to know William Bruce late last year (MUF 2012, 4th Quarter issue) it was clearly apparent that he values people.
- Kerry Pipes
- 7,985 Reads 1,023 Shares
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