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The Value of the Franchise Community
One of the things I miss most about owning our two franchises isn’t the routes or the equipment—it’s the people. Our fellow franchisees weren’t just business owners in the same system. They became family. We celebrated wins together, shared hard lessons, and leaned on each other when things got tough. That support was critical to our success over 16 years. I was especially fortunate to form a tight brotherhood with four other franchisees. For years we talked every Wednesd
Chip Crutchfield
Aug 51 min read


Highlights from the FranChoice Summer Conference
What an incredible week at the FranChoice Summer Conference in West Palm Beach ☀️🏝️ It was energizing to connect with so many world-class franchise consultants and spend time with innovative, high-integrity brands. A real highlight was sitting down for dinner with Jeff Elgin, the founder of FranChoice. Hearing his stories, experiences, and the history of franchising was incredible. After 16 years operating my own multi-unit franchises through every stage from launch to a
Chip Crutchfield
Jul 171 min read


Heading to the 2026 FranChoice Summer Conference
Looking forward to heading to Palm Beach Gardens next week for the FranChoice Summer Conference! I'm really looking forward to connecting with driven founders, networking with fellow consultants, and staying on top of the latest in franchising. It all helps me serve my clients better as they explore business ownership. If you’ll be there next week, I’d love to connect — see you in Florida! #FranChoice Originally posted on LinkedIn
Chip Crutchfield
Jul 101 min read
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