When Genevieve Sheehan founded the Ireland-based Sheenco Travel in 2012, her intention was to become a leading expert in luxury vacations, booking trips for clients at exclusive four- and five-star properties throughout Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales. By Jessica Petrucelli
ZOR411, a boutique franchise advisory firm, is known for its personalized and vested approach to building brands. Founded in 2019, ZOR411 works closely with franchise partners to achieve their goals while staying true to its mission to “Love, Learn, and Live Your Business.” By Brianna Bohn
Maple Bear Global Schools was founded 17 years ago with the desire to deliver quality Canadian education to students around the world. Since then, entrepreneurs committed to making a difference in their communities have found great success with the international education brand. By Nancy E. Williams
The Naturals2Go healthy vending machine concept is all about convenience. Focused on making people’s lives easier with cashless payments and a large variety of good-for-you snacks, the brand has proven popular in schools and office buildings alike. By Jessica Petrucelli
From its humble beginnings on a front porch outside of Philadelphia, to over 550 franchise locations, Rita’s Italian Ice has been serving frozen treats across the nation since 1984. By Kelsi Trinidad
While strEATS burst onto the scene in Calgary, Canada, in 2017, it wasn’t the team’s first rodeo. They had already solidified their claim to fame with Joey’s Seafood Restaurants, a staple in Canada since 1985, celebrated for fish and chips and a secret-family-recipe golden batter that Joe (Joey) Klassen developed himself. By Lizzy Yeserski
Island Fin Poké uses sustainably sourced, seasonal ingredients to create the freshest and most flavorful island-style poké bowls around, without a grill, grease trap, or fryer. Customers love the healthy, customizable concept with homemade sauces and a choice of 25 toppings. By Nancy E. Williams
There is no question that Korean pop culture has had a rising influence on U.S. consumers. From boy bands like K-pop sensation BTS, to television series, including Netflix’s “Squid Game,” Korean media has recently captured the mainstream American imagination and helped supercharge the popularity of Korean cuisine in the current restaurant industry. By Tamara Rahoumi
With its endless fresh and diverse menu options, Überrito raises the bar for what many might expect from a fast-casual experience. Make one trip to Überrito, and you will know that it most definitely is not just another burrito joint. By Elice Morgenson
Building a food-based business can be particularly difficult. Providing consistently fresh meals and creating an exceptional customer experience must always be balanced with often-complicated tasks, such as ordering materials, minimizing waste, and ensuring that your team is following best practices around food safety. By Tamara Rahoumi