Letter from the Editor
Second Chances
for Success in Franchising Dear Pillars of Franchising Community: As the “Great Resignation” has been in the news repeatedly over the last few months, there have been many reasons speculated for this phenomenon. As members of the franchising community, we understand what a great opportunity this is to introduce people looking for a second chance career to our business model. Each of our Million Dollar Mentors left jobs in corporate America for an opportunity to own a business, own his or her own time and build wealth that will ensure the future for the family. While they all had different paths, they have found that success in the second phase of their careers. In this issue, we highlight several great success stories starting with former Chicago Bear player, Doug Plank. Doug played in the 70s and had an innate knowledge that he needed a plan for his post-football life. In “From the King of the Football Field to King of the Burger,” he shares his story of entrepreneurial success and why he
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