The history of the Hofbräuhaus brand is compelling and rich, going back 400 years to 1589 in Germany. And the famous German-Bavarian beer hall and restaurant brand just commemorated another milestone, this time in the U.S. By Lizzy Yeserski
Do you have a growing hospitality business that has made a name for itself in the local community? Thinking of opening a second location but not sure you have the time to manage it? Consider franchising your brand and work with aspiring entrepreneurs who can follow your recipe for success. By Dawn Abbamondi
After earning his business degree and an MBA, Teodorico Azores Jr. knew he wanted to operate his own business. Of all the franchising opportunities available, Azores was drawn to the health service industry – he had grown up in a close-knit family and always enjoyed helping others. When it came time to invest in a franchise, one stood out: 1Heart Caregiver Services. By Brianna Bohn
Steve Dipollina worked in sales and upper management for a major paint manufacturer for more than 18 years but eventually tired of toiling for others. “I always wanted to start my own business,” he said. “I always wanted to take my career into my own hands.” He was looking at franchises in the paint world when a friend told him about Floor Coverings International. By Patty Horansky
The Alternative Board (TAB) offered Denise O’Neill an elegant exit from the corporate world when she and her husband bought the Baltimore Washington location in Maryland 10 years ago. By Lizzy Yeserski
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Giving and gratitude are part of the culture at Schooley Mitchell, a cost-reduction franchise. Many franchisees are drawn in by the opportunity to help reduce expenses for local businesses and nonprofits. By Sarah Lindauer
Corporate umbrella company for leading franchise brands showcasing franchise opportunities across its portfolio.
CARROLLTON, Texas — Propelled Brands, the multi-brand platform company of FASTSIGNS®, SIGNWAVE®, NerdsToGo® and MY SALON Suite, will be attending the International Franchise Expo (Booth #214) in New York, NY, taking place June 1-3 at the Javits Center. The International Franchise Expo (IFE) 2023 is the world’s leading event where potential franchisees can network and connect with large, medium-sized and emerging franchise brands.
“The International Franchise Expo is an opportunity to network, share best practices and showcase the available opportunities within the Propelled Brands network,” said Mark Jameson, chief development officer at Propelled Brands. “FASTSIGNS, NerdsToGo and MY SALON Suite offer world-class services, brand recognition and the support of an established network. With all three of our brands represented, we look forward to attending IFE once again and connecting with potential franchisees.”
The International Franchise Expo brings together attendees, exhibitors, expert speakers and sponsors for information sharing, education and business development. Mark Jameson and other key leaders at Propelled Brands will be in attendance to showcase franchise opportunities across the three brands. NerdsToGo, MY SALON Suite and FASTSIGNS are seeking qualified franchisees to be owner-operators to help the brands continue their aggressive growth trajectories.
NerdsToGo is a growing IT and technology repair services franchise that makes IT accessible for small to medium-sized businesses and provides a simple path to overcoming the pain points of technology, with plans to expand into new markets all across the country. MY SALON Suite, a salon suite franchise that offers a unique semi-absentee ownership model, has now grown to over 275 locations and is seeking multi-unit franchisee prospects nationwide. FASTSIGNS is the leading sign and visual communications franchisor in North America. The brand has now reached over 765 centers in the network, offering a variety of franchising options through co-brands and conversions.
For more information about Propelled Brands franchise opportunities, please visit https://www.propelledbrands.com/franchising-opportunities/, or contact Mark Jameson at mark.jameson@propelledbrands.com or 214-346-5679.
For more information about the International Franchise Expo, visit https://www.franchiseexpo.com/ife/.
About Propelled Brands®:
Propelled Brands is the multi-brand platform company of FASTSIGNS®, SIGNWAVE®, NerdsToGo® and Suite Management Franchising, LLC, the parent company of MY SALON Suite® and Salon Plaza®. Propelled Brands advances the strategic path for each brand, offering support, guidance, and a clear vision to fully equip every franchisee, helping them maximize success.
Propelled Brands is looking to partner with other service-oriented franchise concepts that align with its forward-thinking growth objectives. For more information or to learn about opportunities with Propelled Brands, visit propelledbrands.com. To learn about franchise opportunities with FASTSIGNS, NerdsToGo, or MY SALON Suite, contact Mark Jameson (mark.jameson@propelledbrands.com or call 214.346.5679).
MINNEAPOLIS — Discover Strength, a strength training concept built on the principle that busy people don’t have time to waste on exercise that doesn’t work, was recognized as one of the Top New and Emerging Franchises for 2023 in the May/June issue of Entrepreneur magazine. The ranking highlights some of the strongest companies that have begun offering franchise opportunities in the last five years (since 2018). Discover Strength was ranked #116.
“It is an incredible honor to be recognized as one of 2023’s Top New Franchises,” said Luke Carlson, CEO of Discover Strength. “This would not be possible without the amazing Discover Strength family, and we look forward to being able to continue providing the communities we serve with evidence-based strength training with a hospitality-obsessed culture; all delivered by expert exercise physiologists.”
The Top New and Emerging Franchises ranking is based on information submitted to Entrepreneur for its annual Franchise 500® and is part of the brand’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace. Companies featured on the 2023 list have been offering a franchise opportunity for five years or fewer and were assessed across multiple data points, including unit growth, startup costs and fees, training and support, the parent company’s financial stability, and brand strength.”
The franchise industry is full of big new ideas, which is why Entrepreneur’s Top New and Emerging list is always so exciting,” said Entrepreneur editor in chief Jason Feifer. “If anyone’s looking to get in on the ground floor of the next big thing, they should start with the brands we’ve identified — that are all full of creativity, innovation, and accessibility for aspiring entrepreneurs.
To view Discover Strength in the full ranking, visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/topnew. Results can also be seen in the May/June issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands May 2nd.
As the brand continues its franchise expansion, it is actively seeking both single and multi-unit franchise partners looking to invest in the growing market of strength training. The initial franchise fee of Discover Strength is $49,000 with an estimated total investment of $373,000 – $611,000.
To learn more about Discover Strength’s franchise opportunity, please visit: https://discoverstrengthfranchise.com/.
About Discover Strength
Founded in 2006, Discover Strength is a Minnesota-based strength training studio built on the principle that busy people don’t have time to waste on exercise that doesn’t work. Discover Strength delivers 30-minute strength training workouts, twice per week with exercise physiologists. They help their clients look and feel their best in a fraction of the time. Discover Strength currently has 15 locations (11 in Minnesota, one Scottsdale location, and three locations awarded in Salt Lake Valley) with more on the way. Learn more at discoverstrengthfranchise.com.
Leading Massage and Facial Franchise Expands Footprint in Midwest as Demand for Holistic Care Rises.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Massage Heights, a leading massage and wellness franchise, signed a franchise agreement in the Cleveland market, offering resort-quality massage, skincare and wellness services. Already open for business at 18240 Royalton Road in Strongsville, this is the third retreat within the state.
Behind the franchise agreement is Kim Higgins, who previously served as a Franchise Business Consultant for Massage Heights Franchising for six years at the brand’s headquarters in Texas. After making the transition from consultant to franchisee, she’s now serving the Midwest market. Having two decades of experience working in the beauty industry and the experience of supporting franchisees in her operations role, Higgins will capitalize on her industry knowledge to create an elevated member experience and a strong culture for her 20+ massage and skin care therapists.
“I’ve always had a passion for the wellness and beauty industry, which is what drew me to the operations role at Massage Heights Franchising back in 2018,” Higgins said. “I have had the privilege to work with so many Massage Heights franchisees over the years and supporting and guiding them through their journey in business ownership felt like the perfect next step for me.”
According to the 2023 Franchising Outlook report by the International Franchise Association, service-based industries will witness higher growth than other industries with beauty, fitness, health and wellness concepts ranking high on this list. With the industry primed for increased growth, Massage Heights has identified target markets and has vast whitespace available nationwide.
“Having been a consultant for our franchisees for many years, Kim knows exactly how to best support members, massage therapists, and skin care therapists,” said CEO & President Susan Boresow. “With her passion, expertise, and drive to provide personalized, therapeutic experiences, we know that the community will greatly benefit from her retreat.”
Massage Heights is currently seeking single and multi-unit operators to join its growing brand. To learn about Massage Heights franchise opportunities, visit https://www.massageheightsfranchise.com/.
About Massage Heights
The massage franchise started in 2004 and has grown to more than 115 Retreats throughout North America by providing personalized wellness treatment options through therapeutic massage and skincare services. For more information about Massage Heights and its franchise opportunities, please visit MassageHeightsFranchise.com.