Being a Certified Franchise Consultant is both fun and challenging. While the work can involve numbers and metrics, nothing compares to the relationships we build along the way. In the end, it’s those connections – made and strengthened over time – that truly put the icing on the cake. By Don Clayton
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Alesia Visconti, President and CEO of FranServe, Inc., wanted to share the love that FranServe Affiliate Franchise Consultants have for the company and their profession. When the word went out asking consultants to participate, the response was overwhelming! While they couldn’t all be shared, these responses should help readers “feel the love.” By Nancy E. Williams
From the start, Ah-Beetz wasn’t designed to be just another local pizzeria. Founder Nicholas Laudano, born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut, and a 40-year industry veteran, built the concept with national expansion in mind. By Tamara Rahoumi
Nashville Hot Chicken didn’t begin with a trend forecast or a flashy launch. It began with a simple test. In 2018, Co-founder and CEO Tigran Melkonyan and his brother, Sam, were running a pizzeria when they decided to slip samples of their Nashville-style chicken tenders into customer orders just to see what would happen. By Tamara Rahoumi
1-800-Plumber +Air, one of the only combined plumbing and HVAC franchise opportunities serving both residential and commercial clients, has been weaving honesty, integrity and a sense of community into the fabric of its company culture since it was founded 15 years ago. By Nancy E. Williams
Poolwerx, the world’s leading pool service and retail franchise, has proudly announced the opening of its 100th active territory. With more than 400 territories awarded across the globe and a proven U.S. model built on recurring revenue streams, premium retail experiences and high-touch support, Poolwerx continues to strengthen its position as the only true one-stop solution in the pool care industry. By Rose Mango
For nearly three decades, HomeVestors®, known for its famous slogan, We Buy Ugly Houses®, has built a national business around something deeper than just buying and selling homes. It’s about revitalizing neighborhoods and helping people find new beginnings. By Tamara Rahoumi
By providing franchisees with tailored formulas, state-of-the-art technology and robust quality control systems, Corporate Cleaning Group enables new owners to launch successful home-based cleaning businesses. By Erika Ortega
As America’s coffee obsession continues to grow, Break Coffee Co. is capitalizing on it. By Lizzy Yeserski
In the early 1990s, Mickey McHenry’s father took an early retirement from his job and was looking to start a family business. He asked McHenry to join him, and they started looking for businesses to buy in the construction industry, eventually coming upon Paul Davis Restoration’s franchise opportunity. In 1996, the McHenrys purchased their South Atlanta, Georgia, location as one of the first franchisees in the Paul Davis Restoration network. By Kelsi Trinidad