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1-800-Plumber +Air: A Family’s Blueprint for Success
The plumbing and HVAC industries represent a massive and consistently growing market, making them ideal opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs. 1-800-Plumber +Air, a leading home service franchise, offers the unique ability to capitalize on this thriving market. By Shelby Green
Silver Bear Swim School: Dive Into a Rewarding Franchise
Tynette and Devon Millington wanted to enroll their children in swim lessons but couldn’t find a suitable program that matched all their needs. So, they decided to launch a Silver Bear Swim School franchise in their hometown of Lehi, Utah. By Jessica Petrucelli
FranServe, Inc.: Chase Your Dream of Financial Freedom
After working as a real estate investor for more than a decade, buying and selling properties and brokering thousands of deals, Jeff O’Shea was ready to take the next step in his career and become an entrepreneur. Unfortunately, when he began researching franchise opportunities to find a company that matched his skill set, he didn’t have much luck. By Jessica Petrucelli
GLO30: Empowering Clients and Franchisees
Entrepreneurial by nature and with a background in dermatology sales, Lauren Campbell was drawn to GLO30, a rapidly expanding skincare studio with science-backed treatments. While experience in skin care is not required to own a GLO30 franchise, Campbell was excited to use her skillset in a new way and own a franchise that prioritizes customer satisfaction. By Brianna Bohn
That 1 Painter: Restoring Hope With a Heartwarming Initiative
That 1 Painter’s mission is to provide exceptional interior and exterior painting services to residential and commercial clients while maintaining a steadfast commitment to helping others. With this in mind, Founder Steven Montgomery established the Paint It Forward program in 2019 to offer free-of-charge home makeovers to those who need it most. By Erika Ortega
Rolling Suds: Aaron Harper: Helping Others Achieve Their Dreams
Before becoming CEO of Rolling Suds Power Washing and crafting a successful franchise legacy, Aaron Harper developed his management skills while working in the film and television industry. By Jessica Petrucelli
Home + Auto Service Franchises Continue to Grow
As a home or auto services-based company, you celebrate the growing demand from customers. When they contact you to provide support outside of your base territory it is hard to say no. By Dawn Abbamondi
American Family Bio-Clean: The Business of Compassion
American Family Bio-Clean’s website perfectly describes what the company does: “A medical biohazard remediation company specializing in the clean-up of homicide, suicide, unattended death, traumatic injury and hoarding.” However, the website does not highlight one of the company’s core operational principles: compassion. By Nancy E. Williams
LIME Painting: Painting a Profitable Future
If you’re seeking a career where you can be your own boss, set your hours and take advantage of a constantly growing market, then becoming a LIME Painting® franchisee might be the right path for your entrepreneurial journey. By Shelby Green
Blue Kangaroo™ Packoutz: All It’s Packed Up to Be
After disaster strikes, Blue Kangaroo™ Packoutz swoops in as a trusted provider of full-scale contents cleaning and restoration. Backed by BELFOR Franchise Group, the company operates in a national framework that supports franchisees with high-level training. By Lizzy Yeserski
Local Handyman: No Industry Experience Required
Through a proven business model, robust support infrastructure, world-class business training and marketing systems developed by CEO and partner Colin Sprake, Local Handyman provides ambitious entrepreneurs with scalable growth and passive income opportunities. By Erika Ortega
Mr. Transmission/Milex: Two Brands: One Powerful Opportunity
For those ready to take the wheel of their own successful business, the recession-resistant automotive repair industry offers a lucrative and stable opportunity for aspiring business owners. With over 60 years of experience, the Mr. Transmission®/Milex Complete Auto Care® franchise opportunity provides a proven path to entrepreneurship. By Shelby Green
Real Estate Sales: Investing in Real Estate’s Untapped Potential
Investing in real estate can be an overwhelming endeavor for those who don’t have a background in the industry. Real Estate Sales, LLC – Flip Cheap Houses™ helps investors navigate complex aspects of real estate investment. In addition to finding properties with profit potential, the company provides superior mentorship, training and guidance, turning amateur investors into experts. By Kelsi Trinidad
Renew Medic: Unmatched Excellence Boosts Referrals
Renew Medic® provides advanced restoration services that eliminate the need for full cabinet replacement and the issues that often come with it. The brand’s innovative services result in cost-efficient, high-quality repairs that benefit insurance carriers, claims adjusters, contractors and property owners, while minimizing disruptions to all parties. Fast services are a necessity when disaster strikes, and Renew Medic’s teams quickly assess damages on-site to minimize secondary damage and meet critical deadlines. By Erika Ortega
Paint Corps: A Fresh Coat on Life
For veterans seeking a fulfilling entrepreneurial path, PAINT CORPS™ offers a unique blend of opportunity and support. As a veteran-exclusive franchise, it fosters a strong sense of camaraderie among franchisees, built on shared values of discipline, teamwork and a strong work ethic. By Shelby Green
Best Option Restoration: Expanding Revenue Potential
Before finding success with Best Option Restoration, a leading structure remediation concept that helps thousands of homeowners and businesses recover from damage caused by mold, sewage, fire, smoke, water or storms, Kyle Chiasson worked in banking. He signed on as the company’s first franchisee in 2016, leading operations in the Greater Denver area for years. By Jessica Petrucelli
Paul Davis Restoration: Strength in Unity
John Reasoner always knew he wanted to work in an industry that helps people in their time of need. He considered health care but eventually found his true calling in the restoration industry with Paul Davis Restoration. However, his path to his current role as senior director of catastrophe services wasn’t typical. By Kelsi Trinidad
Mosquito Sheriff: Ditch the Chemicals
March signals the start of spring and the return of warmer weather, making it a time for enjoying the outdoors. Unfortunately, this time of year also brings the unwelcome return of pests, like mosquitoes, ticks and fleas. By Shelby Green
Painter Bros: Winning With Smart Technology
For more than 10 years, Painter Bros has been providing painting, remodeling and repair services to major commercial customers across the country. Through partnerships with several Fortune 500 companies, including major retailers, storage facilities, government properties and a number of big-box stores, the brand offers extensive access to these national accounts, giving franchisees a definitive boost. By Jessica Petrucelli
City Wide Facility Solutions: Saving Clients Time and Money
The management team at City Wide Facility Solutions understands the unique challenges and pressures that come with managing a facility: cleaning, disinfecting, restoration and even painting are all part of general upkeep. That’s why the franchise, which provides one point of contact for more than 20 janitorial and maintenance services for businesses throughout North America, offers all of its clients an annual maintenance program. By Jessica Petrucelli
Balloon Kings: Balloons Bring Big Margins
Since founding Balloon Kings® in 2011, “King” Gene Nifenecker II has maintained a philosophy of simplicity as the key to success. While other party supply retailers lost business to mega online retailers during the 2020 global pandemic, Balloon Kings stayed above water by continuing to provide a service that can’t be reproduced online. By Kelsi Trinidad
Spartan Floor Coatings: Unlocking Potential With Unmatched Support
A year ago, when Jake Canterberry started his Spartan Floor Coatings franchise in Stuart, Florida, he was anxious yet excited. His background in data analytics was a far cry from owning a floor coating business. However, he had already witnessed the company’s success in the high-demand home services industry because Rich Degen, founder and CEO of Spartan Floor Coatings, is his father-in-law. Canterberry’s first test run was doing the floor coating in his own garage, and it turned out that he enjoyed the process. By Nancy E. Williams
Features
NTV360: Sparking a Movement
On March 1, NTV360 launched, delivering innovative marketing solutions to help businesses thrive nationwide. The franchise opportunity provides digital signage and marketing products that cultivate community connection. With this launch, entrepreneurs can tap into a proven business model in the digital advertising space. By Kelsi Trinidad
FRESH® Healthy Café: FRESH is the Future
When Rick Hetzel and his wife, Cheryl Mothes, invested in FRESH® Healthy Café, their goal was to make delicious, healthy food more accessible in their community by providing meal options such as protein bowls, smoothies, wraps and paninis in a quick-service setting. By Jessica Petrucelli
Pür & Simple: Aligned for Expansion
After finding great success in the Canadian market this past decade, Pür & Simple® is readying for its expansion to the U.S. Famous for its Breakfast Reinvented® concept, the Quebec-based company is set to open its first U.S. location in the San Antonio area in the first quarter of 2025. By Jessica Petrucelli
FranServe, Inc.: FranFoward 2025
President and CEO of FranServe, Inc., Alesia Visconti, recognizes the importance of setting the tone for a successful year. That’s why, every January, she and her executive leadership team participate in FranForward. Visconti described FranForward as: “A fran-tastic mix of strategy planning, dopey fun, team building and creative brainstorming that keeps FranServe, Inc. rocking!” By Nancy E. Williams
Shop Talk
Worry vs. Regret
FranServe’s Certified Franchise Consultants help their candidates understand the difference between worry and regret. Worry is focused on the future of which you have no control. Regret is when the future is here and you’re sad and loathing in regret of decisions never made. By Don Clayton