Melissa Negreros and her husband have been finding great success with HomeVestors® of America, Inc. for over five years. Negreros isn’t new to the HomeVestors franchise as her dad was a franchisee as well. With him as an inspiration, Negreros knew she wanted to take the first step toward financial freedom and invest in a HomeVestors franchise. By Shelby Green
Back when I was learning to drive in the late 1980s, to get from your starting point to your destination, you needed a road map. You could only get road maps at gas stations. Once obtaining a road map, you had to go through the process of unfolding it and reading all the fine print, hoping it was the latest edition. Talk about taking your eyes off the road! By Don Clayton
While some people are intimidated by the thought of getting their car repaired, Mr. Transmission®/Milex makes the experience quick and affordable. With 50 years in the automotive repair industry, the co-branded company is committed to maintaining client trust and convenience. Each Mr. Transmission/Milex location is able to do minor and major repairs under the same roof, making it the perfect one-stop shop. By Kelsi Trinidad
Considering this issue’s low-cost brands special section, there’s no better business opportunity to discuss than FranServe, Inc. This home-based business consulting model enables owners to create profitable businesses, using coaching and relationships to introduce and place clients into franchise opportunities. By Nancy E. Williams
Since 2021, George and Cindi Miller have owned and operated One You Love® Homecare of The Triangle, serving the Chapel Hill and Raleigh-Durham areas of North Carolina. The brand provides quality personal and companion care to seniors and other homebound individuals, allowing them to live safely, comfortably and independently. By Patty Horansky
During the 2020 pandemic, Mahmood Bitaraf and Adib Baghdadi were living in Houston and, like the rest of the world, were wondering what to do for fun amid public restrictions. With most businesses closed, the only place to go was outdoors. By Kelsi Trinidad
Silver Bear Swim School has taught more than 10,000 children how to swim since it launched in 2006. With locations across Nevada and Utah and more to come, Silver Bear offers foundational learn-to-swim basics, technique-based skills training and special abilities programs for children 6 months to 18 years old. By Lizzy Yeserski
Vice President of New Franchise Development at Floor Coverings International® Alan Dickherber has focused on driving significant changes to the brand’s franchise program. The results have surpassed expectations by expediting ramp-ups and growing revenues. Dickherber has been leading the franchise development program for eight years after a successful career as owner and operator of CertaPro Painters. By Erika Ortega
Kim Porter and her husband, Ken, launched their Ace Handyman Services® franchise in Shorewood, Illinois, in late 2022. However, their journey was unique because Kim previously worked for the Ace Hardware corporate marketing team for several years. By Nancy E. Williams
Since the first Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard opened in 1984, the brand has been helping aspiring entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of owning their own businesses. But, for many of its franchisees, Rita’s is more than just a business; it’s a life-changing opportunity. By Shelby Green