Seems like a simple enough question. However, I think many franchisors forget they are in two businesses. One is the underlying subject-matter expert on the service provided to consumers, such as a restaurant, gym, roofing, and so on. But the second, and increasingly more important as your system grows, is the business of franchising. By Tom Spadea
No matter the color of your skin or where your faith may lie, there remains one commonality: as long as life continues, there will be a need for senior care. Wisdom Senior Care takes pride in having a diverse community of franchisees, clients and caregivers. By Heidi Lubrani
Running any business comes with its challenges, but those in the food space present a unique set of obstacles for business owners, with one of the most prevalent being food waste. According to the Green Restaurant Association, a single restaurant in the U.S. can produce approximately 50,000 pounds of food waste per year. By Tamara Rahoumi
According to Michael Eisner, today’s consumers are driving major changes in dry cleaning and laundry, an industry where many businesses are still using the outdated practices they have used since they opened countless years ago. By Elice Morgenson
Island Fin Poké was established in 2016 by Mark Setterington, who had a dream to create a fast-casual restaurant that serves incredible Hawaiian-style poké in an environment that transports you from everyday living to a surf shack on the beach. By Nancy E. Williams
Floor Coverings international® (FCI), a manufacturer-direct flooring company, has proven to be an easily scalable franchise opportunity with multiple revenue streams. By Brianna Bohn
The four founding partners of i4 Search Group were on an important mission when they started their national permanent placement healthcare recruiting firm. By Brianna Bohn
In the franchising industry, most franchisors typically award their franchisees a territory in which to grow and scale their business while protecting that location from being overrun by the same brand. In some situations, however, being awarded a limited territory can have a downside. By Cindy Charette
N-Compass TV, an indoor digital billboard marketing company, has a business model that is more attainable to owners from all backgrounds by keeping costs low and offering complete schedule flexibility. By Elice Morgenson
Mosquito Mary’s is a mosquito-, tick- and flea-control business that puts its clients’ families, their pets and the environment first. The franchise’s signature blend of essential oils and plant extracts is designed to eliminate bugs on contact and repel them where they breed. By Kelsi Trinidad