Mohamed Shetiah and his brother Fathy own 20 Biggby Coffee shops. Robert Leger controls 25 Hungry Howie’s pizza stores. And Louis Dortch Jr. and his family have built an empire of 43 Subways.
When it comes to the superstars of the franchise industry, these Michigan entrepreneurs are on the A list, destined to one day join the ranks of mega franchisees.
Though these multiunit operators tend to shun the spotlight, they are full of business savvy and ambition and are quietly expanding, opening stores in Michigan even during the recession.
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