When gyms closed at the beginning of the pandemic, many people lost their sense of community as they turned to exercising on their indoor bikes or lifting weights in their backyards. Since then, there has been a significant increase in foot traffic to gyms as well as web searches about them, according to the research firm Jefferies, and gym goers are on the hunt for something new. By Brianna Bohn
Riding on its wave of incredible growth, Island Fin Poké is accelerating its national expansion, recently entering four new markets with 24 locations open, 57 sold and many others in development. Island Fin Poké is a Florida-based fast-casual concept known for its Hawaiian-style build-your-own poké bowls. Provided by InnoVision Marketing Group
If you’re searching for a low-entry, profitable and fun franchise that produces earth-friendly and aesthetically pleasing products, look no further than Boulder Designs. By Patty Horansky
September and October are officially Oktoberfest season, so there is no better time than now to embrace the Oktoberfest events and beer at a Hofbräuhaus of America franchise. Celina Rieger Horsley, marketing consultant for Hofbräuhaus of America, shared information about the brand’s renowned events, which are rooted in hundreds of years of history. By Cindy Charette
For Genevieve Sheehan, founder of Sheenco Travel, being an entrepreneur wasn’t exactly her plan. However, after she left her job in the travel industry, Sheehan was devastated that she would have to lose the strong client relationships she had built over the years. By Kelsi Trinidad
When Joe Klassen first started Joey’s Seafood Restaurant – originally Joey’s Only – in 1985, he had a vision of creating a unique fast-casual dining experience around Canadians’ love for homestyle fish and chips. By Tamara Rahoumi
Since 2013, Eight Turn Crêpe has delivered consistency, freshness and a combination of flavors and unique crêpe recipes that are unmatched. Marleen Zhik, president of franchising, spoke about the sweet offerings available to franchisees who want to invest in the popular eatery with a simple business model. By Brianna Bohn
If you were to ask Lauren Leflere why she and her husband, Marc, started their Naturals2Go business in Sarasota, Florida, she would tell you it happened by default. With her background in quantum and integrative medicine and Marc’s in exercise physiology, the husband-and-wife duo had originally been working on launching their own business when the pandemic hit. By Tamara Rahoumi
While pet parents have pampered their furry friends for ages, there has been a drastic increase in pet spending recently, with owners being more mindful of the quality of services they’re purchasing. According to the American Pet Products Association, 70% of U.S. households own a pet and $123.6 billion was spent on those pets in 2021. By Brianna Bohn
The demand for quality education around the world has never been higher, and Maple Bear Global Schools is meeting that demand as a worldwide leader in early childhood education. Maple Bear leverages its Canadian teaching program, which is built on bilingual immersion learning, to provide high-quality and affordable early learning centers for infants, toddlers and children from 6 weeks to 6 years old. By Nancy E. Williams