Being overweight doesn’t only mean not looking svelte in last year’s swimsuit or not fitting into your favorite pair of jeans. It also can lead to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes or stroke. With more than 42% of Americans classified as obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the demand for healthy weight-loss programs is increasing. By Rochelle Miller
Mary Ann Stallings, CEO and founder of Bridge to Better Living, is delighted when the clients her team and she help place in assisted-living facilities show an improvement in health. This is a direct result of the teams’ dedicated commitment to finding the perfect arrangements for their clients. By Cindy Charette
According to David Giacobbo, president and CEO of One You Love Homecare, the average age of its clients is 80 years, and many need companion, personal or comprehensive care. By Cindy Charette
The $30 billion health and fitness industry in the U.S. has been growing by at least 3% to 4% annually for the last 10 years and shows no sign of slowing down, according to the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). If anything, the industry’s growth is expected to accelerate. By Rose Mango
If you’ve considered owning your own business, but only if you could make a difference in other people’s lives, now is your chance. The country needs leadership today, probably more than ever, to support local communities. By Dawn Abbamondi
With years of success as a franchise owner in the restaurant industry and a background in the corporate, retail, and hospitality environments, Mo Pandoria never expected his greatest success would be in the beauty business. By Rochelle Miller
Home Helpers Home Care has created an all-inclusive, customizable package of services called Cared-4, which covers four areas of service: 24-hour monitoring; care and companionship; wellness calls and medication reminders; and meal delivery and nutritional planning. By Cindy Charette
While the world experiences recession, essential franchises, like Meineke Car Care Centers, are undergoing a period of growth. By Jessica Jones
Because it is an alliance, rather than a traditional franchise, Signworld Business Partners requires no royalties and imposes no rules – but does provide robust training and ongoing support, as well as state-of-the-art equipment. By Nancy E. Williams
Nick and Tessia Pash were no strangers to home renovations. The Michigan couple had been flipping investment properties for years. They enjoyed the business and design aspects of their projects and decided to turn what then was a sideline into something more. By Nancy E. Williams