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March 2021 Articles
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Bitbox ATM: Exploding in Popularity Worldwide
With more businesses accepting bitcoin as a method of payment, this global cryptocurrency continues to explode in popularity throughout the world. In addition to sports teams and travel sites, some major industries that accept bitcoin as payment include companies that offer cell phone services, home building materials, home and garden decor, groceries, dining, and coffee. By Cindy Charette
BrightStar Care: Driving Brand Growth
In its efforts to evolve and drive the brand forward, BrightStar Care is currently experiencing a pattern of growth. The national private-duty home care and medical-staffing franchise, which operates over 340 locations across the country, is focused on recruitment and retention, recently naming Russ Nykaza as vice president of talent management. By Jessica Jones
Robert Cresanti, We wish you the best!
Robert Cresanti, the head of the International Franchise Association (IFA), announced he is leaving his position as of March 31. By Rose Mango
Batteries Plus: Building Success and Camaraderie
For more than three decades, Bernie Perryman worked in the beer industry. A distributor for Anheuser-Busch, she enjoyed success with the American-based brewing company, but after some restructuring in 2016, Perryman sought new opportunities. That’s when she discovered Batteries Plus. By Jessica Jones
InXpress: A Day in the Life of a Franchisee
Looking for a recession-resilient opportunity after the 2008 downturn, Tom Morris leaned on his business acumen and relationship-building skills to launch InXpress. This global shipping company provides small-to-medium-sized businesses with shipping rates and solutions that traditionally are accessible to high-volume clients only. By Lizzy Yeserski
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Home Helpers Home Care: Three Siblings Running 3 Locations
When you come from a family of a dozen children, working together is second nature. Misty Carver and brother Dennis Coon had already worked in business together for 14 years when their younger brother, Ben Coon, asked for help getting started in a business of his own. By Cindy Charette
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HomeWell Care Services: Executive Leadership Team Reorganizes
Several years back, HomeWell Care Services’ chairman, Bruce Haase, committed to bringing together a deeply experienced executive leadership team. This team, having a combination of broad knowledge, expertise and experience, was already well prepared when the challenges of 2020 arose, resulting in a phenomenally successful year. By Cindy Charette
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Get Off The Fence
If we have learned anything in the last year, our homes and the condition of our house matters more today than ever before. If you have been sitting on the fence about opening your own business in the home services industry – it is time to hop off and get comfortable with the idea of a joining a franchise brand. By Dawn Abbamondi
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Six Reasons To Invest in a Midas Franchise
Ask most people about Midas, and they won’t tell you about the storied king in Greek mythology who turned everything he touched into gold. What more than likely comes to mind is the popular brand of auto-care centers that became a household name since its inception more than 60 years ago. By Rochelle Miller
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Footprints Floors: One of the Fastest-Growing Home-Services Franchises
After offering franchises only in Colorado and quickly selling out the state, Footprints Floors began national development in November of 2018. Within two short years, we grew from a presence in just Colorado to 19 states across the country. By Lana Mazin
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Moran Family of Brands: Initiative, Performance & Success
Moran Family of Brands manages Mr. Transmission, Milex Complete Auto Care and Alta Mere (recently rebranded Turbo Tint). Respectively, the businesses repair and install transmission systems and drivetrain components, offer a wide menu of general automotive-repair services, and provide automotive window-film and paint protection film installation. By Nancy E. Williams
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Paul Davis Restoration: Recession-Proof Opportunities
Few commercial property owners think about a building’s piping system. It’s hidden and if it hasn’t leaked yet, it may be forgotten. But Andrew Golkin, a Paul Davis Restoration franchise owner based in suburban Virginia, does think about these issues. By Jessica Jones
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My Backyard Sports: Creating Value, Recreational Opportunities, and Memories
While the popularity of outdoor living has been exploding as a home-improvement category for years, the events of 2020 fueled a greater longing for prime backyard space. Stay-at-home lockdowns inspired homeowners to create outdoor havens allowing them to experience the well-being that only fresh air and sunshine could provide. By Lizzy Yeserski
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Tint World: Prestigious Accolades
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has received some of the country’s top honors, named to Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 and as a 2021 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review. By Cindy Charette
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PuroClean: Developing Leaders for Growth and Success
Originally from Tibet, and after having lived six years as a refugee in India, Phuntsok “Phil” Dhargyal came to Virginia, where he attended high school and college. He worked a full-time job during school before being introduced to the property restoration industry through a friend, Tenzin Jigme. Jigme, who is also from Tibet, is now Dhargyal’s PuroClean business partner. By Cindy Charette
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Boulder Designs: Rocking the World of Franchising
For anyone seeking the opportunity to offer both home-improvement and business customers a truly remarkable product, Boulder Designs may be a rock-solid match. By Rochelle Miller
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Honest Abe Roofing: Busy Season: 365 Days Per Year
An upgraded bathroom, fresh landscaping or a new in-ground pool may top a homeowner’s wish list. Economic good fortune, however, is usually what dictates what items are “needs” and which are “wants,” so some home-improvement dreams do not always become reality. By Rochelle Miller
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1-800 WATER DAMAGE: Restoring What Matters Most
With more than 170 locations, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE is quickly establishing itself as an expert in full-service water damage restoration services. Steve Olson, senior director of franchise development for 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, talks about what makes the brand unique in its industry – and how the company has been helping its franchise owners succeed. By Rochelle Miller
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Assisting Hands® Home Care: Gaining Flexibility and Control Over Their Financial Future
Emmie Knox had a career as a licensed master social worker with a broad range of experience in skilled nursing facilities, hospices and crisis intervention. While she enjoyed her work, she found the freedom and flexibility of owning a business appealing, so she and husband Louis LeSassier decided to explore franchise ownership. By Nancy E. Williams
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Features
Bailey Seafood: Going Coast-to-Coast
When Michael Kontras chose to franchise Bailey Seafood in 2019, his goal was to extend the reach of the family-owned-and-operated business, offering his “choose your own fish and watch it being cooked” model to areas well beyond his Buffalo, New York, headquarters. By Jessica Jones
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Daily Jam: New Offerings / Growing Reputation
Daily Jam started 2021 strong, expanding its brunch menu with several new additions, including chicken and waffles specials that have been generating quite a buzz for the fast-casual breakfast chain. By Jessica Jones
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Ace Handyman: Serving those not-so-handy DIY-ers
Ace Handyman Services franchising offers individuals from all walks and stages of life the opportunity to run a first-rate, essential business while serving local communities. These home improvement and maintenance experts have applied quality craftsmanship and superior service for over two decades and continue to expand even amid a pandemic. By Rose Mango
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Grand Welcome: Full Steam Ahead With Franchising & Expansion
For over 10 years, Grand Welcome has been a trusted leader in the vacation rental management industry, offering exceptional accommodations, impeccable service, and outstanding experiences. By Lizzy Yeserski
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Roosters Men’s Grooming Center: A Classic Barbershop Experience
Focused entirely on men’s grooming – currently considered hair care’s most rapidly growing segment – Roosters Men’s Grooming Center is not only dedicated to providing an authentic barbershop experience, the brand is also capitalizing on this industry’s massive re-emergence, offering a classic cut to customers and a recession-proof investment to franchisees. By Jessica Jones
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FranServe Pairs Entrepreneurs With Pandemic-Resistant Franchises
As this March marks one year since the COVID-19 pandemic swept the U.S., some franchises have not only survived, but also thrived, despite these troubling times. No one knows this better than Alesia Visconti, president and CEO of FranServe Inc., the world’s largest consulting and expansion organization. By Alesia Visconti
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Shop Talk
Succe$$ Tips: Mundane Magic
Despite what it may look like, any famous athlete, CEO or actor will tell you there are no overnight successes. In fact, success is built upon every move one makes – or fails to make. Each move either changes your life for the better or the worse. By Alesia Visconti
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Legal: What Business Are You In?
Seems like a simple enough question. However, I think many franchisors forget they are in two businesses. One is the underlying subject matter expert on the service provided to consumers, such as a restaurant, gym, roofing, etc. But the second, and increasingly more important, as your system grows, is the business of franchising. By Tom Spadea
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First Financial: Planning Ahead
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, implemented under the previous administration, resulted in available tax strategies that we utilized to save our franchise coaches and franchisees thousands of dollars. By John Mollica
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Social Geek Radio: Reaching Out Through Social Media
Some of the most exciting industries in which to start a business this year involve anything related to home-improvement or auto repair. Regardless of how the recovery goes and how quickly some local businesses open, travel will be limited or still just not an option for many Americans. It is likely that few will be flying off to Paris this summer. By Jack Monson
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What the Heck is a Franchise Consultant? Chapter One
Every book starts with chapter one. In chapter one the setting is set, the main character is introduced and the plot begins. The excitement from the very first chapter should propel you into chapter two and so forth. By the time you’re in chapter 20, for example, you have more characters introduced, multiple settings and a thickened plot. By Don Clayton
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Tenet: Which Comes First –The Franchise or The Funding?
Some may think of this question as the proverbial ‘chicken or the egg’ dilemma. But, the answer is quite simple: one should consider both the franchise and financial options at the same time. By Diane Rosenkrantz
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Franchise Business Radio: The Wealthy Franchisee
Scott Greenberg helps franchisees improve their leadership skills and grow their business. He’s the author of the book The Wealthy Franchisee: Game-Changing Steps to Becoming a Thriving Franchise Superstar. Below are some interview excerpts.