When Alex Adler began exploring franchise opportunities, he didn’t expect home care to rise so clearly to the top of his list. However, after months of refining his criteria with a franchise broker, one company kept resurfacing: Assisting Hands® Home Care. By Jessica Petrucelli
For many families, enrolling a young child in dance is a first step into structured extracurricular learning. For Twinkle Star Dance™ Academy, that moment represents something larger: an opportunity to shape how children experience learning itself. By Tamara Rahoumi
As International Women’s Day approaches, the story of women in franchising has moved from inspiring to transformational. Today, women represent roughly 30% of all franchise owners in the U.S., a significant rise from about 20.5% a decade ago. This marks a clear shift in entrepreneurial leadership, and it redefines how women engage with business ownership through franchising models that offer structure, support and scalability. By Rose Mango
Originally created by some of the founders of The Joint Chiropractic, iFlex® Stretch Studios opened in March 2022 with a corporate store in Chandler, Arizona. In the winter of 2024, boutique fitness franchising company Sequel Brands purchased the brand, adding to its growing roster of wellness and fitness companies. Sequel Brands saw an opportunity to apply its expertise in the fitness and wellness industries to create an iteration of iFlex Stretch Studios as a premier, modern, technology-driven stretch studio. By Kelsi Trinidad
Have you ever wandered up to a lovely buffet with so many delicious options that look tantalizing? Your mouth is watering just waiting to take the first bite. You walk up and down the aisle smelling the delicious delicacies available to you. You then look down and your plate is still empty. Too many options to choose from. By Don Clayton
BODY20 encourages its franchisees and program members to support their communities and local causes. The brand’s mission is to improve the overall health and wellness of clients, and that goes beyond its workout studios. By Erika Ortega
Convenience has become the currency of modern homeownership. For busy families and property owners, juggling multiple vendors for routine maintenance is not just frustrating. It’s inefficient. HomeSmiles built a franchise around solving that exact problem, and in just a few short years, the brand has expanded into more than 25 states and sold over 150 territories, positioning itself as one of the fastest growing concepts in the home services franchise space. By Rose Mango
Local Handyman CEO Colin Sprake has built a career in mergers and acquisitions, transforming struggling companies into successful ones. Beyond that, Sprake has dedicated his life to helping other entrepreneurs do the same. He’s an author of several books outlining his approach to business success. That expertise now shapes Local Handyman and provides a significant benefit to its franchisees. By Kelsi Trinidad
Brian Burton came from a 30-year career in the hotel industry, ranging from positions in operations to sales and property management. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic began, upending the entire industry and forcing everyone to stay home. For Burton, it was time for a change. Tired of being cooped up at home, he was craving a job outside in nature. A quick online search led him to find the franchise opportunity at NaturaLawn® of America. By Kelsi Trinidad
The early days of franchise ownership often bring a mix of expected learning curves and unforeseen moments. Some of those surprises test an operator’s problem-solving skills. Others quietly affirm that the decision to invest was the right one. For many Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ franchise owners, one of the most meaningful discoveries comes not from operations or revenue metrics but from how customers respond once the doors open. “Most new franchise owners are surprised by how positive the customer experience is at Tint World,” said Charles Bonfiglio, CFE, founder and CEO. “Customers love the showroom and the different services we offer.” By Tamara Rahoumi