Franchise Players is Entrepreneur’s Q&A interview column that puts the spotlight on franchisees. If you’re a franchisee with advice and tips to share, email ktaylor@entrepreneur.com.
After ten years of traveling around the world as a consultant for A.T. Kearney, Amyn Ali was ready to become his own boss. Like many entrepreneurs, he saw franchising as his most likely path to success. Starting with the iconic Dunkin’ brand, he opened a Baskin-Robbins and Dunkin’ Donuts location eight years ago. Today, he owns three Wing Zones, 10 Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins and one Papa John’s. Here’s what he has learned.