Doug Anthony isn’t new to entrepreneurship. His career began in construction back in 1999, where he successfully built and sold two companies before venturing into franchising.
In 2015, Doug invested in an Express Employment Professionals franchise, which eventually grew into a thriving, executive ownership business.
By 2021, with his staffing franchise running on autopilot, Doug was eager to diversify and explore a new opportunity. That’s when his Franchise Sidekick Advisor introduced him to Best Choice Roofing.
Doug’s background in construction gave him confidence in the roofing industry, but he still had questions about entering a new franchise system. That’s where the Sidekick team came in, guiding him through each step of the process.
“What impressed me the most is the quality of their availability, their willingness to want to help and their knowledge,” Doug said. “I feel like every person I worked with is someone I’d invite over to a family barbecue.”
Our team connected Doug with industry experts, set up calls with the franchisor and facilitated a seamless discovery day experience. This support gave him the confidence he needed to move forward.
“The people involved were very knowledgeable about business and this specific brand. That gave me the confidence to pull the trigger.”
After investing about $300,000 to secure the Utah territory and build out his operation, his roofing business turned a profit almost immediately.
“We started making a profit to cover all of our overhead by the end of the second month,” Doug said. “And we’ve been making a profit every month since.”
Now, two and a half years into his second time being a franchise owner, the business generates an EBITDA of around $500,000 annually. The combination of his experience, the strength of the roofing business and Sidekick’s guidance helped him launch strong and stay profitable.
Doug encourages other aspiring franchisees to take advantage of the support that Franchise Sidekick offers.
“Ask a lot of questions, participate in the franchisor calls and really get to know the franchise disclosure document,” Doug said. “The Sidekick team is amazing – they’ll make sure you’re well informed and connected.”
Sidekick helps entrepreneurs like Doug find the right opportunity, navigate the process with confidence and launch businesses built for long-term success. Whether you’re new to franchising or looking to diversify, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
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