In the world of franchising, Fundraising University distinguishes itself by creating positive, long-lasting change in schools and communities. The company’s mission (and business model) revolves around outreach and impacting the lives of local young people nationwide. By Lizzy Yeserski
Each year, we reach out to you, our readers, and ask you to nominate a woman franchisor who has gone above and beyond her business’s expectations and has inspired you the most. This year, results left us awestruck. We had more nominations than ever before!
As CEO of Propelled Brands, the parent company of Fastsigns International, the largest sign and visual communications franchisor in North America – along with the recent acquisitions of NerdsToGo, My Salon Suite and Salon Plaza – Catherine Monson is responsible for overseeing the operations of over 950 independently owned and operated franchised businesses in nine countries. By Jessica Jones
When Samir Desai founded D Spot Dessert Cafe in 2014, his goal was to create a sweet and memorable atmosphere where family and friends could enjoy a mouth-watering dessert. By Jessica Jones
The Island Fin Poké franchise is a dream realized by Mark Setterington. He wanted to create a fast-casual Hawaiian-style concept that serves delicious, super-nutritious poke bowls of 480-700 calories with 40 grams of protein. By Rose Mango
As the newest co-owner of the Jabz Boxing studio in Voorhees, New Jersey, Neena Ciallella spends her days doing what she loves most – training her clients in a boutique fitness studio she owns with her mother, Chrissy Ciallella. By Cindy Charette
InXpress, the leading B2B franchise in the booming shipping and logistics industry, is dedicated to serving consumers with a people-first, service-based philosophy. We sat down with Christina Chambers, InXpress Americas chief development officer, to learn more. By Lizzy Yeserski
According to recent data from the research firm Franchise Business Review, 32% of all new franchises opened in the past 24 months are women-owned – a promising surge that serves as a good predictor for the future of franchising. By Jessica Jones
Spencer Sessions graduated from Utah State University with a master’s degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering. After graduating, he went on to work for the government in Idaho Falls, Idaho for several years. By Cindy Charette
The creators of iCode have designed a new program, iCode Anytime, that can complement even the busiest school year schedules. The program launched in mid-September as a self-paced, instructor-assisted program framed around game development. By Elice Morgenson