When Amit Patel was laid off from his job as a product design engineer, he found himself working at his cousin’s Subway shop. Soon, he was inspired to open up a location of his own. Once he caught the franchising bug, he couldn’t stop. Today, he also runs a Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffee & Smoothies location. Here’s what he’s learned.
Name: Amit Patel
Franchise owned: Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffee & Smoothies and Subway in Locust Grove, Ga.
About the author:
Stephan Baldwin received his B.A. from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania in Interactive Design. He went on to start Traffic Media, a successful online consulting firm specializing in website design and marketing for real estate professionals in South Florida. Looking for a change in scenery, Stephan accepted the position of Marketing Director with Franchise Gator and moved to Atlanta where he currently resides. Stephan brings over 10 years of experience in UI design, SEM, SEO, email & affiliate marketing to Franchise Gator.