130 : Oprah Effect led to Franchising for Marie DeNicola

Marie DeNicola (DEE Nicola) is the Founder, President and CEO of Mainstream Boutique Franchising, based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Marie started the company in 1991, franchised it in 1998, and today has 44 stores in 16 states with many more on the horizon. Over the past year they have received many awards including being listed in the Inc 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in America.  Marie and her husband Nick are college sweethearts, and have three children.  Marie’s son Corey has just been named Chief Operating Officer.