Month: August 2011

Bob Wilke, President of Hobby Town Discusses Exceeding Franchisor Expectations

How was your HobbyTown USA originally started? HobbyTown USA founders Thomas Walla and Merlin Hayes purchased a long established local hobby store in Lincoln, NE in 1980. After opening a second location in Lincoln they began to receive multiple inquiries about franchising the business.   What was your original vision for HobbyTown USA company? How Bob Wilke, President of Hobby Town Discusses Exceeding Franchisor Expectations

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By Jessica Dees | Posted August 23, 2011

Franchise Gator learns more about K&N Mobile Franchises from President and CEO, Curtis Nelson

Curtis Nelson’s father began K&N Mobile franchises in 1972 and they have since grown into an amazing company. We had to chance to ask him some questions and he had a lot to tell us about his business and the franchising world as a whole.                                                                                                                                                                                             What has changed in your vision for the Franchise Gator learns more about K&N Mobile Franchises from President and CEO, Curtis Nelson

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By Jessica Dees | Posted August 23, 2011

Martin O’Dowd, President of Hurricane Grill & Wings, Discusses the Flavorful Franchise

How was Hurricane Grill & Wings originally started? The entire idea of Hurricane Grill & Wings started with Chris Russo.  As a young man, Chris lived in Fort Pierce, FL had a passion for flavors.  His mother taught his how to cook and he turned his love for food and flavor into a small restaurant. Martin O’Dowd, President of Hurricane Grill & Wings, Discusses the Flavorful Franchise

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By Jessica Dees | Posted August 23, 2011