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August 2021 Articles
Departments
Runningboards Marketing CEO Knows They Have Something Special
Calvin McNeely, CEO and co-owner of the Runningboards Marketing franchise, has owned over 30 companies, mainly in the government contracting space related to airports. In 2016, he decided to retire from that field in hopes of starting a business that made a difference in people’s lives. By Nancy E. Williams
Honest Abe Roofing: Austin Contractor Finds Success
For years, Kyle Young worked in the construction business. As a short-term real estate investor by trade, he earned his living flipping houses, installing custom closets, and working on detailed home renovations. By Jessica Jones
Fundraising University: A Day In The Life Of A Franchisee
After coaching college football for seven years, Jake Morse searched for a career that would allow him to do what he loved: build relationships and have an impact. He found that opportunity in Fundraising University. By Lizzy Yeserski
Skedaddle: Meet North America’s Largest Humane Wildlife-Control Company
Skedaddle has been the pioneer of humane wildlife control since 1989. At Skedaddle, our objective is to provide homeowners with a permanent solution that includes humane removal, decontamination, and preventative measures to keep homes and families safe. By Lana Mazin
BrightStar Care: Prestigious Recognition From The Joint Commission
BrightStar Care, a private duty, and home-care and medical-staffing franchise with over 340 locally owned and operated locations nationwide, was recently awarded The Joint Commission’s 2021 Enterprise Champion for Quality Award, reinforcing the brand’s devotion to the highest standards of quality and safety in in-home care. By Jessica Jones
Joining A Low-Cost Franchise Brand Is Easy Math!
When you are considering starting a business, there are several fundamental components to figure out and create first – name, logo, market positioning – in addition to the unique products and services made available to customers and clients. By Dawn Abbamondi
Dynamo Surfaces: Could Your Franchise Future Be Set In Stone?
Dynamo Surfaces is fairly new to the franchise industry as a granite and quartz importer and wholesaler, but its leadership team has decades of experience in the kitchen and bath industry. The business is now looking to grow to the national level. By Heidi Lubrani
PetNmind: Focusing on the Future for You and Your Pets
Over the past six years, Adrian Archie, an animal enthusiast and former sales and marketing professional, has discovered that the true connection for his business is with humans as well as their pets. By Heidi Lubrani
Aussie Pet Mobile: No Landlords. No Property. No Inventory
Aussie Pet Mobile, the world’s largest franchised provider of mobile grooming services, presents incredible low-cost opportunities for pet-loving entrepreneurs looking to control their financial futures. Compared to other franchises, the involved startup fees are considerably small. By Lizzy Yeserski
Fitness Machine Technicians: Affordable Opportunities in the U.S. and Canada
Fitness Machine Technicians offers low-cost franchise opportunities to potential franchisees interested in operating a proven, service-based business in the fitness industry. By Cindy Charette
DEA Music & Art: A Low-cost Investment Opportunity Fueled by High Demand
Almost 4 million students in the U.S. attend schools that provide no music instruction. DEA Music & Art, a performance art school with more than 500 students and growing, is filling that void. By Jessica Jones
Naturals2Go: Low-Cost But Not Low-Earning Potential
Naturals2Go is a business program that offers healthy snacks, quick meals and drinks that utilize the latest technology in automated retail (vending), with services and support unmatched in the industry. By Nancy E. Williams
N-Compass TV: Low Investment, High Return
N-Compass TV is an indoor digital billboard business opportunity that takes the concept of the outdoor billboards and brings them inside area businesses, utilizing proprietary software to run digital-billboard advertising. By Nancy E. Williams
HomeVestors®: The Real Solution For Your Real-Estate Problems
HomeVestors® offers solutions for home sellers who have run out of options and need to sell their property quickly for cash. The brand’s nationally recognized billboards deliver its message clearly: “We Buy Ugly Houses®.” By Elice Morgenson
WaterStation Technology: A Priceless Investment Opportunity in Terms of Time and Revenue
WaterStation Technology, which has been revolutionizing the way consumers purchase filtered water since 2012, has been billed as a passive, long-term investment with no hidden fees or additional costs. By Jessica Jones
First Financial: Family and Finance
First Financial Leasing and Finance was born in 1997, the brainchild of Dan Pace and Cindy Watson. What had started simply as an idea to fill a void in the niche market of equipment leasing has grown into one of the premier institutions in the Small Business Administration (SBA) lending arena. By Kathy Shives
FASTSIGNS: Encouraging Franchisees to Give Back With Company-wide Philanthropic Organization
FASTSIGNS International, Inc., the franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, the nation’s leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise, places great emphasis on giving back. By Jessica Jones
InXpress: Former Real-Estate Professional Makes the Leap
In his 11 years in the residential and commercial real-estate industry, Seth Rothbard gained a love of sales. But he gradually realized real estate wasn’t his passion. By Lizzy Yeserski
Interview with Sam Farouz: Russo’s New York Pizzeria
Before joining the Russo’s New York Pizzeria franchise family, Sam Farouz had spent some time working in pizzerias in the New York and New Jersey areas while attending college. By Cindy Charette
Features
Holy Shakes: Where Shakes Are Made With Family In Mind
Maria Corina Salama and her husband, Salomon Del Valle, left their restaurant businesses in Venezuela to fulfill their dream of coming to America. When they arrived, they agreed they would never be in the food industry again. By Cindy Charette
Ace Handyman Services: A Handyman Alliance With A Fresh Approach
In 2019, Ace Hardware acquired Handyman Matters, to create Ace Handyman Services. This service connects the consumer with multi-skilled craftsmen, who are experienced, reliable, efficient, and provide superior service at reasonable rates. By Elice Morgenson
Network In Action: A Calling to Lead
Entrepreneurs with a vision for changing their community will find a perfect fit as a Network in Action (NIA) group leader. Scott Talley, the founder of NIA, stated: “Everything we do is built around adding value for our members, as opposed to just putting on a show for the guests.” By Elice Morgenson
1-800 WATER DAMAGE: Stability for Franchisees and Support for Clients
1-800 WATER DAMAGE has shown incredible growth in the past 18 months, with 100 new locations delivering exceptional service to clients across the country. These restoration experts treat water, mold, and fire damage, and they have the support of an industry giant. By Brianna Bohn
Manduu: Transforming Fitness Into Happiness
Mandy Oakes, director of client experiences for Manduu America, isn’t just promoting the revolutionary physical impact of electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) workouts. She is witnessing firsthand the inspirational stories coming through Manduu studio doors nationwide. By Heidi Lubrani
911 Restoration: Low Cost, High Impact: New Beginnings for Customers and Franchisees
911 Restoration is a low-cost investment for entrepreneurs who want to offer high-quality property restoration services to residential and commercial clients nationwide. By Brianna Bohn
Regymen Fitness: High-Intensity Fitness Has The Wellness-Industry Buzzing
Regymen Fitness takes HIIT, high-intensity interval training, to the next level by combining an extensive variety of techniques with a fitness plan that challenges members at every stage. By Elice Morgenson
Tint World: 10 Easy Steps to Ownership in 30 to 60 Days
Invest in your future and build your own legacy in 10 easy steps, with the proven Tint World® system and complete turnkey auto-styling franchise opportunity. By Cindy Charette
FranServe: Franchise Consulting: A Low-cost, High-return Opportunity
If you’re looking to invest in a franchise, the opportunities are endless: food service, home repair, automotive, fitness, and even education, are just a few of the myriad of choices that potential business owners face when entering this multifaceted market. By Jessica Jones
My Eyelab: We Make Eye Care Easy
My Eyelab has remained at the forefront of the optical industry by providing patients with state-of-the-art eye care that is reliable, affordable, and fabulously easy. A proprietary telehealth platform allows stores to take walk-in eye exam customers in addition to customers who have previously made appointments. By Elice Morgenson
1Heart Caregiver Services: Achieving Substantial Growth
An in-home care agency that specializes in providing services to the elderly and other adults who require assistance in meeting their health-care needs, 1Heart Caregiver Services, which franchised in 2015, offers low startup costs, several available prime territories, hands-on coaching, and extensive training. By Jessica Jones
Global Financial Services: High Returns for a Low Investment
If you’re scouting an investment opportunity, there are lots of variables to consider: Are you entering a growing market? Is there continuous opportunity in this industry? And maybe most importantly, will your initial funding offer a decent return? By Jessica Jones
Shop Talk
Should My Corporate Stores Pay Royalties?
If you make $100 in profit, that $100 on the open market is worth the multiple of the earnings in the business it is generated. If you pay that $100 in royalties to the franchisor, that $100 becomes an expense to your operating unit and profit to the franchisor. By Tom Spadea
Tenet Financial: Funding Four Ways For Franchise Buyers
At Tenet Financial Group, we stress this statement in every conversation we have with prospective franchisees: “Franchise funding is not one-size-fits-all.” By Jodi Rowell
Social Media Marketing Challenges: Branding and Lead Generation
I recently had the pleasure of hosting another Marketing Workshop with the International Franchise Association. Thanks to my co-emcee Kristen Pechacek of MassageLuxe, and to Sherri Fishman of Fishman PR and her Marketing & Innovation Committee, for putting these workshops together. By Jack Monson
What the Heck is a Franchise Consultant? Improving Your Chance
“I want to buy a franchise! I’m putting up the money! I’m in the driver’s seat! I’m in charge,” says Mr. Franchise Candidate. Makes sense – or does it? By Don Clayton
Understanding SBA Loans, With Dan Pace
Franchise Business Radio: Dan Pace has over 30 years in the lending industry. He has a true passion for entrepreneurship and helping others achieve their dreams of business ownership. In this interview, Dan provides insight and understanding of SBA loans.