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All Dogs Unleashed: Unleashing Success
All Dogs Unleashed is a dog training, boarding and day care franchise unlike any other in the increasingly profitable pet care industry. According to Co-founder Brian Claeys, dog boarding and day care businesses are highly competitive but don’t also offer dog training. By Patty Horansky
Discover Strength: Committed to Excellence at Every Level
Discover Strength’s growth and success in 2023 are fueling its continued upward trajectory in 2024. The brand has 12 new locations ready to launch in the first half of 2024, and at least that many additional are set to open sometime by year’s end. Discover Strength is poised to end the year with a minimum of 40 open locations in 14 states. By Nancy E. Williams
Franchisees of the Month: Noah Dorson & Zim Harry, Bazooka Charlie’s Barber Co.
With their insurance and mechanical engineering backgrounds, Noah Dorson and Zim Harry are not the average barbershop entrepreneurs. Their unique skills and personalities make them ideal franchise owners for Bazooka Charlie’s Barber Co. By Shelby Green
GIVING BACK: City Wide Facility Solutions: Generosity at Its Core
City Wide Facility Solutions will be holding its annual convention on March 3 in Charleston, South Carolina, where many enriching business and team-building events are slated to commence. During the convention, the company also will make it a priority to integrate its ethos of spreading a ripple in the communities in which it operates. By Kelsi Trinidad
Featured Franchise Consultant: Laura Rolfe, FranServe, Inc.
Laura Rolfe’s journey into the world of franchising began in her formative years, where she observed the invaluable freedom her parents enjoyed as franchise distributorship owners. Their ability to actively participate in her life events while managing their business left a profound impression on her. By Rose Mango
HealthyYOU Vending: Flexibility and Growth
The vending franchise sector is very popular with entrepreneurs looking for a low-capital investment and minimal hours required to operate the business. HealthyYOU Vending is a leading vending opportunity that boasts no royalty fees as well as a quick startup time, passive income model and recession-resistant qualities. By Nancy E. Williams
Two Essentials in Life: Home & Automotive Services Enhance your future through franchising!
Do you own and operate a business that provides services focused on customers’ homes or autos? While the demand for home services and automotive repairs continues to ramp up, you may have become a bit introspective. By Dawn Abbamondi
360 Tour Designs: Autonomy & Freedom
Founded in 2009 and franchised a decade later, 360 Tour Designs began as a real estate photography company to help agents sell their residential listings faster. By Patty Horansky
Ace Handyman Services: Helping Communities as Well as Craftsmen
Since 1998, Ace Handyman Services has been transforming the home improvement industry by providing professional, reliable services to its customers and creating unique opportunities for skilled craftsmen. By Shelby Green
Painter Bros: Lucrative Partnerships Lead to Expansion
As the economy continues to shift, a growing number of individuals is chasing the freedom of entrepreneurship. If you’re interested in a service-based industry with consistent demand and exponential growth opportunities, Painter Bros is ready to help you turn your drive into a successful business. By Shelby Green
Mr. Transmission/Milex: Revving Up for EV Revolution
Mr. Transmission/Milex is a force in the automotive aftermarket industry, and it’s cruising into the electric vehicle (EV) revolution with strength, sustainability and unprecedented growth. By Lizzy Yeserski
Floor Coverings International: Covering the Industry With Mobile Showrooms
Floor Coverings International is the highest-rated company in the lucrative $48 billion residential floor industry, according to Entrepreneur magazine. Headquartered in Atlanta, the brand offers more than 3,000 quality flooring choices including name-brand carpet, hardwood, tile, laminate and vinyl. The company’s franchisees even bring their wrapped, company-branded and fully stocked mobile showrooms to clients’ doors. By Patty Horansky
LIME Painting: Cornering a High-end Market Through Quality
LIME Painting is the only high-end painting franchise in the country, boasting over 85 territories in more than 20 states. Founded in Denver in 2013, it specializes in luxury painting, coatings and other quality craftsmanship for custom homes and businesses. By Patty Horansky
Paul Davis Restoration: Stepping Up in the Face of Disaster
The occurrence of extreme weather events across the U.S. has risen. Multiple incidents occur every year where entire communities are left devastated in the wake of these events, and the need for services, such as those provided by Paul Davis Restoration, is more apparent than ever. By Kelsi Trinidad
HomeVestors: Living the American Dream
HomeVestors® franchise owners Paul and Tanice Myers jumped into real estate in 2002, purchasing their first property in need of repairs while their peers indulged in luxury items. By Lizzy Yeserski
Refresh Renovations: A Hands-on Approach
Through both the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 global pandemic, the home improvement industry has proven to be very resilient. That trend is expected to continue due to higher interest rates, lower levels of available land and new home builds. By Shelby Green
That 1 Painter: A Remarkable Journey
In recent years, the home improvement industry has experienced explosive growth, and That 1 Painter is empowering aspiring entrepreneurs to launch a lucrative, service-based business with one of the fastest-growing painting franchises in the nation. By Shelby Green
Tint World®: Revolutionizing Home Comfort
Since being founded in 1982, Tint World® has become America’s leader in automotive accessories and window tinting. Over the past years, the company has been expanding its residential and commercial window tinting offerings, to include residences and commercial properties as well as marine applications. These services would previously be funneled through franchise locations. By Kelsi Trinidad
Salty Dawg Pet Salon + Bakery: A Revolutionary Mindset
Since 2018, Salty Dawg Pet Salon + Bakery has been transforming the pet industry through its service-centered culture, which gives pet parents peace of mind knowing their furry friend is in good hands. What makes the brand truly unique is its training approach, culture and human capital. By Shelby Green
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Hofbräuhaus of America: Celebrating 20 Years: Oktoberfest on the Vegas Strip
In the early 2000s, the owners of Hofbräuhaus of America looked at the Las Vegas strip and thought, “There’s everything here in Las Vegas. There’s Italy and France, but where’s Germany?” By Kelsi Trinidad
Natural Hounds: Transforming the Pet Food Industry
The pet food industry is growing at a lightning-paced speed, and Natural Hounds is leading the pack with its fresh dog food made with all-natural ingredients. As the nation’s first and only dog food kitchen franchise, Natural Hounds is poised to become a leader in the dog food industry as dog owners everywhere look to prioritize their furry friends’ health and wellness. By Shelby Green
Alesia Visconti Joins NSBA Leadership Council
Alesia Visconti, CEO and President of FranServe, Inc. recently was named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. The NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization and operates on a staunchly nonpartisan basis. Visconti, a recognized leader in the franchise and small-business community, joins the NSBA Leadership Council to promote the interests of small business to policymakers in Washington, D.C.
Blue Kangaroo Packoutz: A Sterling Reputation
Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, a prominent commercial and residential contents restoration player, has garnered widespread acclaim for its cutting-edge technology designed for processing contents post-disaster. This innovative system empowers its expert technicians to swiftly assess and salvage items within homes and businesses affected by both natural calamities and human-made crises. By Rose Mango
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Grimaldi’s Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria: Join New York’s Growing Pizza Dynasty
With premium New York-style pizza, a diverse menu and an inviting atmosphere, it’s easy to see why the award-winning concept of Grimaldi’s Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria is making waves across the U.S. and internationally. By Shelby Green
Assisting Hands® Home Care: A Local Touchpoint
Before deciding to become an Assisting Hands® Home Care franchise owner, Brett Sanders was at a turning point in his career. He had been a corporate certified public accountant and worked in auditing and risk consulting for 18 years. While he describes himself as a numbers person and enjoyed accounting, he didn’t like being stuck in an office all the time. By Kelsi Trinidad
FranServe Introduces International Expansion Opportunities
FranServe, Inc. has experienced tremendous growth since Alesia Visconti became president and CEO in 2016, and it looks like there’s no end in sight. Visconti recently announced a new partnership with Franchise Global Gateway (FGG), founded by brothers Muhssin El-Yacoubi and Bary El-Yacoubi. FGG was created to represent the fastest-growing brands in the U.S. looking to expand internationally. By Nancy E. Williams
Tea Time Café: Boba Bliss Outburst
Craig and Vareeporn Gonzalez founded Tea Time Café out of a true love of boba tea drinks. They tried various recipes from many tea shops, but there was always something missing. With the high prices that accompanied their tea habit, Vareeporn always felt that they could create their own fresher, more affordable recipe. Their goal became to create the boba tea café that they themselves would love to frequent. By Kelsi Trinidad
Shop Talk
Nostalgia Marketing
Want to move your business forward this year? This may be the year to look backward. Nostalgia marketing is tapping into powerful emotions and sentiments that customers associate with positive experiences from their own past. By Jack Monson
LEGAL: Create a Strong Brand Name
My partners and I have launched hundreds of new franchise systems over the years. One of the most difficult conversations we often must have with a new franchisor is telling them that they don’t have a protectable brand name, or that their brand name is owned by someone else. By Tom Spadea
The Secret to Success: Choosing the Right Franchise Funding Partner
A reliable franchise funding partner should understand the challenges involved with starting your own franchise. At FranFund, our mission is to empower new franchisees with the financial resources they need to succeed. We specialize in navigating the complex landscape of franchise financing, offering a variety of funding options designed to unlock the potential of your business ownership dream. By Sherri Seiber
Responsible Franchising
Responsible franchising requires not only a secure foundation for launching a program but also a genuine commitment to the success of franchisees throughout the life of the relationship, from recruitment through growth, maturity and renewal. By Don Clayton