Sharon Duke Estroff used her education roots to develop a successful franchise, Challenge Island. The former teacher gave us some insight into her journey from the classroom to entrepreneurial success – and how she is sharing that dream with franchise owners. By Rochelle Miller
K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel is an internationally known organization providing unparalleled cage-free care and pampering for pets. Co-founders and CEOs Steven and Jason Parker employed the same entrepreneurial skill and focus that helped build the multi-award-winning business to overcome challenges during the coronavirus pandemic. By Rose Mango
Hounds Town USA is an interactive doggie daycare concept that also offers overnight boarding, grooming, retail, and a pet taxi to transport furry customers to and from our facilities! By Charlotte Wagner
With 30 years of experience and more than 100 units in operation, it would be easy to think Mr. Transmission and Milex Complete Auto Care franchise brands would be too focused on business to think about pets. By Nancy E. Williams
As social distancing became the new norm, Wag N’ Wash in Lakeville, Minnesota, not only offered curbside pickup for customers – but also a big furry surprise. Customers received their orders courtesy of the Easter Bunny! By Rochelle Miller
Our pets may not be human, but they are full-fledged members of the family – and they do love to get pampered! As pet ownership increases in the U.S., the demand for quality grooming services is also on the rise. By Rochelle Miller
For the last several years, pet-related franchise brands have increased, showing up on top-ranking reports – anywhere from new brands emerging and joining the market, to those brands that have grown faster than others. Pet franchise brands offer great business opportunities. By Dawn Abbamondi
As a moral responsibility to franchisees and members, whom he considers family, Bryan Klein, founder and CEO of THE MAX Challenge, decided to close all fitness centers and transition to virtual classes in light of COVID-19, even prior to any government mandates. By Cindy Charette
When Ben Doebler moved from Tennessee to Portland, Oregon, he started looking for franchise opportunities that suited his entrepreneurial spirit. Since Doebler’s background included owning a restaurant franchise as well as starting his own restaurant-equipment cleaning company, he was well-suited for entrepreneurship. By Cindy Charette
Losing weight is never easy, but it can be especially challenging when gyms are closed and everyone is home all day with a kitchen stockpiled with food. That’s why Medi-Weightloss has taken extra steps to ensure continuous contact with clients to keep them on track during the coronavirus crisis. By Rochelle Miller