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June 2022 Articles
Departments
Lapels Cleaners: Benefiting Community Lives
For over 20 years, Lapels Cleaners has continued to build a greener future for communities by embrac- ing ecologically sustainable practices. In addition to the environmental benefits, Lapels supports and encourages each location to participate in community initiatives. By Elice Morgenson
Hofbräuhaus of America: A Passion for Bavarian and German Heritage Brings Success
Brian Windschitl, COO of Hofbräuhaus Buffalo, has brought his talent and passion for the hospitality industry to the Hofbräuhaus of America franchise. Windschitl has been overseeing the Buffalo, New York, location for the last two years, successfully navigating the challenges of COVID-19. By Cindy Charette
Aussie Pet Mobile: Driving to Success
After 35 years in the oil and gas industry, Mary Brimhall started making plans for retirement and her next journey. While speaking with a close friend, she was introduced to the concept of franchise business ownership. From there, the wheels started turning. By Jennifer Callender
Floor Coverings International: Disrupting the Flooring Industry
Since 1989, Floor Coverings International® has maintained its title as the Number One flooring franchise in North America. The manufacturer-direct flooring installation company has seen an uptick in franchise sales and an increased demand from customers who are grappling with the current home shortage. By Brianna Bohn
Caring Senior Service: Cathy Trlica, From Corporate America to Home Care
In the 1980s, Cathy Trlica’s grand- mother entered a nursing home for rehabilitation after a hospital stay. Believing that the arrangement was permanent and not wanting to live in a facility, she willed herself to die 10 days later. By Lizzy Yeserski
PropertyGuys.com: Committed to Disrupting the Real-Estate Industry
In 1998, college classmates Jeremy Demont and Ken LeBlanc were heading to class when they noticed a smattering of “for sale by owner” lawn signs popping up in their college town of Moncton, Canada. By Kelsi Trinidad
SUPPLY POINTe: Fueling American Industry
America is an industrial giant. At the heart of all the industries fueling the nation’s economy – from healthcare and manufacturing to food and technology – is one that facilitates the movement of goods for businesses across sectors: SUPPLY POINTe. By Tamara Rahoum
Calling All Food Lovers
Owning a business in the food-and-beverage sector is not always easy, but it can be rewarding and a great way to become a part of your community. Wine bars, brew pubs, cafés, coffee shops, juice bars, pizzerias, sandwich hot spots, bakeries, and restaurants alike can attract a crowd from in town and draw from the greater surrounding area too. By Dawn Abbamondi
Eight Turn Crêpe: A Recipe for Success
When guests walk into Eight Turn Crêpe, they are welcomed by friendly faces who guide them through sweet and savory menu options, including the brand’s famous crème brûlée crêpe and delicious Philly cheesesteak crêpe. By Brianna Bohn
Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe: A Strong Model for Success
Building a food-based business can be particularly difficult. Providing consistently fresh meals and creating an exceptional customer experience must always be balanced with often-complicated tasks, such as ordering materials, minimizing waste, and ensuring that your team is following best practices around food safety. By Tamara Rahoumi
Überrito Fresh Mex: Food That Goes Above and Beyond
With its endless fresh and diverse menu options, Überrito raises the bar for what many might expect from a fast-casual experience. Make one trip to Überrito, and you will know that it most definitely is not just another burrito joint. By Elice Morgenson
Dae Gee Korean BBQ: An Immersive Korean Dining Experience for Foodies
There is no question that Korean pop culture has had a rising influence on U.S. consumers. From boy bands like K-pop sensation BTS, to television series, including Netflix’s “Squid Game,” Korean media has recently captured the mainstream American imagination and helped supercharge the popularity of Korean cuisine in the current restaurant industry. By Tamara Rahoumi
Island Fin Poké: New Location, Same Quality
Island Fin Poké uses sustainably sourced, seasonal ingredients to create the freshest and most flavorful island-style poké bowls around, without a grill, grease trap, or fryer. Customers love the healthy, customizable concept with homemade sauces and a choice of 25 toppings. By Nancy E. Williams
strEATS: Authentically Inauthentic
While strEATS burst onto the scene in Calgary, Canada, in 2017, it wasn’t the team’s first rodeo. They had already solidified their claim to fame with Joey’s Seafood Restaurants, a staple in Canada since 1985, celebrated for fish and chips and a secret-family-recipe golden batter that Joe (Joey) Klassen developed himself. By Lizzy Yeserski
Rita’s Italian Ice: Frozen Treats That Build Community
From its humble beginnings on a front porch outside of Philadelphia, to over 550 franchise locations, Rita’s Italian Ice has been serving frozen treats across the nation since 1984. By Kelsi Trinidad
Naturals2Go: Ideal Opportunity for a Busy Lifestyle
The Naturals2Go healthy vending machine concept is all about convenience. Focused on making people’s lives easier with cashless payments and a large variety of good-for-you snacks, the brand has proven popular in schools and office buildings alike. By Jessica Petrucelli
Maple Bear USA: Teaching Through Bilingual Education
Maple Bear Global Schools was founded 17 years ago with the desire to deliver quality Canadian education to students around the world. Since then, entrepreneurs committed to making a difference in their communities have found great success with the international education brand. By Nancy E. Williams
ZOR411: A Guiding Light For Franchise Growth and Development
ZOR411, a boutique franchise advisory firm, is known for its personalized and vested approach to building brands. Founded in 2019, ZOR411 works closely with franchise partners to achieve their goals while staying true to its mission to “Love, Learn, and Live Your Business.” By Brianna Bohn
Features
Sheenco Travel: Seeking American Franchisees
When Genevieve Sheehan founded the Ireland-based Sheenco Travel in 2012, her intention was to become a leading expert in luxury vacations, booking trips for clients at exclusive four- and five-star properties throughout Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales. By Jessica Petrucelli
Deer Solution: Grow Your Business With Confidence
There is nothing worse than spending countless hours and dollars beautifying your yard just to have deer ruthlessly ransack all the landscaping. Starting in 2020, there was a boom in gardening and landscaping projects, as many people embraced being homebound. By Elice Morgenson
Bitbox ATM: In Record Demand
According to Joel Carlsen, national sales director for Bitbox ATM, Bitcoin currently is the global leader of cryptocurrency, and it is being adopted at a record rate around the world. By Cindy Charette
PayMore Stores: Tapping Into a Hot Market
This year has brought fast growth for PayMore Stores, the industry leader in the new and used electronics market. The East Coast retailer is expanding across the country with recent deals inked in Wisconsin and Austin, Texas, and unit expansion in New York and North Carolina. By Nancy E. Williams
Junk Junk Baby: Clearing the Way for Business Success
“What do we do with all of this stuff?” That question is on the back of so many of our minds, and Eric Myers, founder of Junk Junk Baby, presents the answer. The residential and commercial junk-removal brand provides reliable service with a compassionate edge, conscious of the delicate nature of each job. By Elice Morgenson
Mosquito Mary’s: Achieving Off-the-Charts Growth Rates
While the summer months bring long days full of sunlight and warmth, mosquitoes and other bugs are often part of the package. This is a reality that Mosquito Mary’s Founder and CEO Nick Spencer knows well. By Kelsi Trinidad
FranServe, Inc.: Flexibility and Freedom With Franchise Consulting
With Father’s Day around the corner on June 19, FranServe, Inc. interviewed three of its many successful franchise consultants who are also fathers. They shared how their franchise consulting businesses have allowed more time with their families and other ventures. By Cindy Charette
Boulder Designs: Fathers Shaping the Future
Over 25 years ago, Butch Mogavero, CEO of Boulder Designs, crossed paths with a man who changed his life. Mogavero shared how he made a lifelong friend and gained a mentor while working at one of the world’s largest franchising companies, The Dwyer Group®, Inc., now Neighborly®. By Heidi Lubrani
Wisdom Senior Service: Faith Led to a Million-Dollar Goal
After refining its system Wisdom Senior Care welcomed its first franchisees, Phillip Tan and Winnie Tong, in 2017. Their North Carolina outpost has tested the in-home senior care’s proven model, and the results have been remarkable. By Jessica Petrucelli
International Franchise Association: Celebrating Pride Month & Juneteenth
June is a big month of celebrations here at the International Franchise Association Foundation. Our Pride Council and Black Franchise Leadership Council (BFLC) are celebrating Pride Month and Juneteenth respectively, and we are taking this time to reflect on our progress and what’s to come. By Rikki Amos
Shop Talk
Legal: Profit or Growth
It is not an easy transition to go from running a traditional business serving customers locally to building a franchise system with an eye toward exponential growth. One of the key factors in the success of a founder is their mindset and understanding of what they are really building. By Tom Spadea
First Financial: Financing Options for Your New Franchise
CONGRATULATIONS! You have decided to step into the world of entrepreneurship and become a franchise owner. You will soon be faced with what can seem like an overwhelming number of choices – everything from how to market your business to where to find employees. By Dan Pace
MFV Expositions: Why Attend a Franchise Expo?
It’s all about the experience. As humans, we are designed to interact and connect with one another, and that interaction just seems better in person. While we’ve all become accustomed to virtual meetings and online information, there’s nothing like talking with someone face-to-face. By Shelia Fischer
It’s a Mindset
Certified franchise consultants (CFC) are specifically trained in uncovering the mindset in people to determine the probability of success in franchising. Often, people have a pre-determined set of ideas or thoughts on specific franchise industries which may or may not be true. By Don Clayton
Social Geek Radio: Referrals and Testimonials
Many people in marketing spend their time pushing wild ideas and searching for some “cool factor” to attract consumers. But the thing that really sells your product or service is a referral from a customer or a testimonial by a customer. By Jack Monson
American Business Credit: Alternative Funding in a Changed World
In the past two years, the world has changed in ways it never has before. COVID-19 changed many perceptions of what work and life balance should be. Many people have realized that they are tired of being a “hamster on a wheel,” working for a large corporation or a private company. By Chris Fuller
The ABCs of Franchise Relationships
In the world of Alphabet of Sales, we find the simple and difficult. Today we are covering D, E, F. If you missed A, B, C, check the last issue of FDM By Nancy Friedman