Name: Joanna Villasenor

Name of business: El Ranchero

Address: 164 Council Drive, Franklin

Phone number: 562-2811

Operating hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday

E-mail address: elranchero12@yahoo.com

Nature of business: Mexican restaurant

Manager: Pedro Rios

Year founded: 2012

How’s business: Great

One thing you wish everyone knew about your business: It is really great food, really authentic and good portions, too.

Your first job: El Agave

Your role model (in business or life generally): My mother, she’s been through a tough time and has worked really hard to raise my brothers.

The key to a successful business is: Be a friendly person and always do your best to succeed. Never give up and no matter what always smile.