Randy McCoy found his lifelong passion for culinary arts, specifically pizza, right down the street from his childhood home. “Russo’s Pizzeria’s first location was just a few blocks away from where I grew up. My brother and I used to go in and order pizza. One day, the owner, Anthony Russo, offered us jobs. That was my very first job. He had a big influence on me – he was the reason I wanted to become an entrepreneur.” By Elice Morgenson
With cryptocurrency growing in interest among investors and major retailers alike, Joel Carlsen, national sales director of Bitbox ATM, shared how anyone can invest in the lucrative business opportunity. By Brianna Bohn
Dylan Cook and Steven Roscioli, co-founders and owners of Moving U & Junk U, were headed down a different road at West Chester University when they discovered that their part-time jobs could evolve into a big business. “When we first started, I was a sophomore in college, and Steve was planning on going to medical school,” said Cook, CEO of Moving U & Junk U. By Heidi Lubrani
Corbin Jennings opened his first MADabolic studio in Arlington, Virginia, five years ago. Following Jennings’ second studio opening, Eric Bolden came on board as general manager in 2019. Since joining forces, the powerhouse team has gone full steam ahead, with two additional locations set to open late this year and another five in the pipeline. By Lizzy Yeserski
Since closing its first franchise in 2017, Wisdom Senior Care – a full-service, at-home senior care company – has awarded seven other franchises and has a goal of opening 10 more in 2022. The brand, which is known for its reliable, compassionate caregivers and its high-quality franchisee support and training, is deeply passionate about giving back to others. By Brianna Bohn
As consumers feel more comfortable venturing out again, the need for goods and services has skyrocketed. Additionally, many people who were previously laid off have taken the plunge to become entrepreneurs, and business start-ups have seen a massive upswing in numbers. By Elice Morgenson
Peter Shine, a retired New York City police officer, and Robert Rodriguez, who has been in the remediation industry since he was a teenager, met while working at a restoration company. By Cindy Charette
When Brent and Abby Thompson launched a Paul Davis Restoration franchise in July 2017, their mission was to make a difference in people’s lives. Former owners of a facilities management company, the couple recognized a need for property restoration in the area and switched gears after realizing their personal strengths aligned perfectly with the company’s focus on customer service. By Jessica Petrucelli
Rooted in over 400 years of history and tradition, Hofbräuhaus is famous for its authentic, made-from-scratch Bavarian dishes, premium beer imported from Germany, and live entertainment. By Brianna Bohn
Focused on providing unparalleled medical and non-medical services to clients within their homes, as well as supplemental care staff to corporate clients, BrightStar Care, a private duty home care and medical staffing franchise, recently recognized eight members of its national team for their exceptional service. By Jessica Petrucelli