Taking advantage of training put Fernando Suarez on the fast track. Fernando Suarez, an immigrant from Colombia, owns four Maid Brigade franchises in the U.S. today. He says that being a newcomer to this country helped his success. Immigrant Business spoke with him recently to learn how he made the most of his unique background. […]
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Colombian Prospers as Maid Brigade Franchisee
Read how Fernando Suarez overcame language and cultural differences to become one of Maid Brigade’s top franchisees. By Eilene Zimmerman Fernando Suarez and his wife came to Miami in 1996 from Bogota, Colombia. Now, he’s not only the owner of four Maid Brigade franchises in Florida, but he’s also a corporate trainer for newcomers to […]
Sport Clips – Not Your Father’s Barber
Sport Clips a leader in America’s $55 billion hair services market. At Sport Clips Haircuts, it’s all about the customer experience. While franchisees of the company, based in Georgetown, Texas, provide men’s haircuts, that’s only part of the service. “Most men don’t know the difference between an okay cut and a great cut, but everybody […]
Advice From Arif Taj, Sports Clips Franchisee
Advice, insights and lessons for anyone considering buying a franchise. Taj moved from Pakistan to the U.S. in 1979, eventually buying several Sport Clips franchises. He talked to Immpreneur about how to evaluate a franchise opportunity and other matters. How did being an immigrant help you? “I’ve never thought of myself as being any different […]
H&R Block: Leader in $75 Billion Tax-Preparation Market
Read how H&R Block is pushing hard to attract immigrant franchisees. When you think tax preparation, you probably think H&R Block. And for good reason. Started in 1955 by two brothers in Kansas City, H&R Block has grown to be an international powerhouse in the tax-preparation business. About 4,000 franchise offices operated by 1,600 franchisees […]
From Refugee to Successful Business Owner
From refugee to successful business owner in just nine years. Read how Mohamed Jalloh did it. Mohamed Jalloh and his family fled Sierre Leone, then ravaged by civil war, about 10 years ago, fearing for their lives. Targeted by rebels because he was chairman of a bank, Jalloh first escaped to nearby Guinea, then applied […]
Franchising: Path to Success for Immigrant Entrepreneurs
Franchising is ideal for immigrant entrepreneurs. If you are willing to do a little research and work hard, you can own your own business and become successful. Every year thousands of new immigrants take a shortcut to success in America— franchising. Why? With franchising you don’t need connections to get started. You don’t have to […]
What’s the Best Franchise for Immigrants?
The right franchise can pave the way to the entrepreneurial lifestyle, without some of the hassles. Read this guide to find out what’s the best fit for you. There’s more than one way start a business. Many immigrants find their path to entrepreneurship through a franchise, rather than starting from scratch. The word conjures images […]
Dwyer Group and the Trillion Dollar Opportunity for Immigrants
Franchising opportunities for immigrant entrepreneurs are expanding rapidly. Here’s a closer look at The Dwyer Group, which has 2,100 franchises operating across North America and system-wide sales of $1.3 billion annually. Market America’s 115 million households buy more than a trillion dollars in services every year, and this enterprising franchise company has developed ten different ways immigrant entrepreneurs can get […]
The UPS Store Provides a World of Opportunity for Immigrant Entrepreneurs
Success in business is simple: find a product or service that everyone needs, become partners with a top global brand to bring customers to your door, and work hard to become an asset to your community. This formula has made The UPS Store one of America’s most admired franchises. Read on to see how it can […]