John and Corinne Tesh like to say they are beautifying their Jacksonville, Florida, community one family at a time. As HomeVestors® of America franchisees, the “We Buy Ugly Houses®” people, the Teshes are part of a network of franchises that makes up the largest and longest-running cash homebuyer in the country. By Patty Horansky
Behind every great paint job at That 1 Painter is a 30-plus-person support network helping franchisees achieve the American dream. More than just experts in the painting and home services space, That 1 Painter has built an onboarding and operations experience that’s propelled them to become the fastest-growing painting franchise in the U.S. By Sarah Lindauer
Baby Otter Swim School has become the fastest-growing traveling swim school franchise in the country, with over 14 franchises awarded in its first year and many more on the way. By Rose Mango
The BODY20 franchise is turning heads with a workout routine that can burn more calories in 20 minutes than your regular 90-minute routine. The secret is EMS (electro-muscle stimulation) technology, which uses electrical impulses to activate muscles in the body. By Sarah Lindauer
For Hofbräuhaus, the celebrations keep coming. This past May, the brand’s Newport, Kentucky, location – the first U.S. Hofbräuhaus – marked 20 years in business. And now Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary in March 2024, as the brand continues to honor its rich Bavarian roots. By Lizzy Yeserski
Refresh Renovations found its start in New Zealand in 2010. It was born from the growing customer dissatisfaction in the home renovation market. Customers were tired of projects falling behind, incidental costs growing and timelines getting pushed. By Kelsi Trinidad
A decade before Spadea Lignana was named the No. 1 franchise law firm by Entrepreneur magazine, Tom Spadea was selling franchises during the day and going to law school at night. By Brianna Bohn
More than 65 million households in the U.S. have at least one dog, according to a recent survey by the American Pet Products Association. “The pet space is absolutely exploding,” said John Kanski, founder and CEO of Salty Dawg Pet Salon. By Patty Horansky
Ken Osness, vice president of franchise development for BELFOR Franchise Group, describes Blue Kangaroo Packoutz as the peanut butter cup of the restoration industry. By Lizzy Yeserski
Within 18 months of opening, Clozetivity has established itself as a strong emerging franchise with 50 locations in the U.S. Even though the company has seen significant growth since launching, Co-founder and CEO Leo Goldberger remains focused on providing adequate support for franchisees. By Kelsi Trinidad