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FRANCHISEE OF THE MONTH: Vincent Cipriano, The Back Nine Golf
Vincent Cipriano has been working in finance and data analytics since graduating in 2015, but golf has always been his passion. There’s a municipal course close to Cipriano’s home in Austin, Texas, and he’d often find himself either practicing or playing whenever he had spare time. By Kelsi Trinidad
FEATURED FRANCHISE CONSULTANT: JOSH DUBOIS, FranServe, Inc.
According to Josh DuBois, there’s a running joke in franchising that you either grow up in the industry or fall into it. With more than 20 years living franchising from both the franchisee and franchisor side, he proudly reports the former. By Jessica Petrucelli
BUILD YOUR FUTURE: NaturaLawn® of America
In 2020, in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Justin Sapp and his wife were sitting at home facing an uncertain future. The couple had recently moved to Mississippi, and Sapp was working in computer software for a bank, but he felt isolated at home and was missing the days of working in an office. By Kelsi Trinidad
FAMILY AFFAIR: WorldKids® School
For Jenna and Derrick Ware, their WorldKids® School franchise in Raleigh, North Carolina, is more than just a business venture. It’s the culmination of years spent raising four children, navigating multiple childcare programs and searching for a place that felt warm and globally minded. By Jessica Petrucelli
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FRANCHISEE: Heyday Skincare
Garrett Vargas didn’t start his career in the beauty and wellness industry. In fact, he has a successful background working for big tech companies and co-founded a childcare startup. After selling his startup company, he began looking for his next venture in the booming wellness industry. He knew he wanted a concept that offered operational guidance in an area new to him and was suited to a semi-absentee role. By Kelsi Trinidad
Franchises Love Their Local Communities: Dawn Abbamondi
People in the franchising industry, know that franchises are locally owned and independently operated businesses. It is natural that franchise owners are really good about showing communities that they care. They wholeheartedly support their community by setting out to be successful. By Dawn Abbamondi
Franchises Love Their Local Communities: LIME Painting®
Impressed with the model created by LIME Painting® Founder Nick Lopez, Cory Griggs decided to pursue franchising after more than 20 years in corporate sales. He traveled a lot and made decent money but wanted more flexibility as well as the opportunity to expand his earnings beyond what corporate America offered. By Erika Ortega
Franchises Love Their Local Communities: Global Financial Training Program
For anyone looking for a lucrative business opportunity that offers a flexible schedule and desirable work-life balance, the mobile-focused Global Financial Training Program might be a good fit. By Jessica Petrucelli
Franchises Love Their Local Communities: Ace Handyman Services®
According to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, 71% of U.S. adults are concerned that AI will be “putting too many people out of work permanently,” highlighting the importance of long-term, proven franchise models. By Brianna Bohn
Franchises Love Their Local Communities: Schooley Mitchell
With the goal of establishing productive franchise partnerships, Mike DeBoer, franchise development advisor at Schooley Mitchell, is passionate about the role he plays in franchisee success. By Erika Ortega
Franchises Love Their Local Communities: Paul Davis Restoration
In the early 1990s, Mickey McHenry’s father took an early retirement from his job and was looking to start a family business. He asked McHenry to join him, and they started looking for businesses to buy in the construction industry, eventually coming upon Paul Davis Restoration’s franchise opportunity. In 1996, the McHenrys purchased their South Atlanta, Georgia, location as one of the first franchisees in the Paul Davis Restoration network. By Kelsi Trinidad
Franchises Love Their Local Communities: Break Coffee Co.
As America’s coffee obsession continues to grow, Break Coffee Co. is capitalizing on it. By Lizzy Yeserski
Franchises Love Their Local Communities: Corporate Cleaning Group
By providing franchisees with tailored formulas, state-of-the-art technology and robust quality control systems, Corporate Cleaning Group enables new owners to launch successful home-based cleaning businesses. By Erika Ortega
Franchises Love Their Local Communities: HomeVestors®
For nearly three decades, HomeVestors®, known for its famous slogan, We Buy Ugly Houses®, has built a national business around something deeper than just buying and selling homes. It’s about revitalizing neighborhoods and helping people find new beginnings. By Tamara Rahoumi
Making a Splash: Poolwerx
Poolwerx, the world’s leading pool service and retail franchise, has proudly announced the opening of its 100th active territory. With more than 400 territories awarded across the globe and a proven U.S. model built on recurring revenue streams, premium retail experiences and high-touch support, Poolwerx continues to strengthen its position as the only true one-stop solution in the pool care industry. By Rose Mango
GIVING BACK: 1-800-Plumber +Air
1-800-Plumber +Air, one of the only combined plumbing and HVAC franchise opportunities serving both residential and commercial clients, has been weaving honesty, integrity and a sense of community into the fabric of its company culture since it was founded 15 years ago. By Nancy E. Williams
Your Favorite Aunt
Being a Certified Franchise Consultant is both fun and challenging. While the work can involve numbers and metrics, nothing compares to the relationships we build along the way. In the end, it’s those connections – made and strengthened over time – that truly put the icing on the cake. By Don Clayton
Features
Creative Kids Movement Network: Are You Ready for Something More?
When Kate DeBiase was 20 years old, she began bringing dance classes to day care centers. She loved working with children and understood how convenient enrichment programs could be for parents, so she founded Creative Kids Movement Network. By Jessica Petrucelli
City Wide Facility Solutions: Keeping East Tennessee Running
In the heart of Knoxville, Tennessee, Ron Redfern and his team at City Wide Facility Solutions focus on keeping workplaces clean, safe and running without interruption. Providing more than 20 different facility services – including daily janitorial programs, floor care, window washing, pressure washing, handyman repairs, parking lot services and more – Redfern and his partners, Casey Mynatt and Daniel Loveday, ensure clients have a single point of contact for all their building solution needs and a customized cleaning approach for every facility and budget. By Jessica Petrucelli
Renew Medic: A Win for All
Renew Medic™ didn’t set out to reinvent the restoration industry. It simply focused on a problem no one else was solving. “Whenever there is water or fire damage in the home, there are three parties who tend to be involved,” said Renew Medic President, Chris Gammill. By Tamara Rahoumi
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt: A Sweet Opportunity for Entrepreneurs
For families nationwide, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt has become more than a dessert stop. It’s a place where smiles are made, magic and memories are spun, and good times roll. Since its founding, the brand has become one of the most recognizable names in its space thanks to its vibrant atmosphere and focus on happiness. By Lizzy Yeserski
Nashville Hot Chicken: Affordable, Authentic & Intentional
Nashville Hot Chicken didn’t begin with a trend forecast or a flashy launch. It began with a simple test. In 2018, Co-founder and CEO Tigran Melkonyan and his brother, Sam, were running a pizzeria when they decided to slip samples of their Nashville-style chicken tenders into customer orders just to see what would happen. By Tamara Rahoumi
Ah-Beetz: The Heart of the Brand
From the start, Ah-Beetz wasn’t designed to be just another local pizzeria. Founder Nicholas Laudano, born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut, and a 40-year industry veteran, built the concept with national expansion in mind. By Tamara Rahoumi
Feeling the Love: FranServe Affiliate Franchise Consultants Share Their Passion
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Alesia Visconti, President and CEO of FranServe, Inc., wanted to share the love that FranServe Affiliate Franchise Consultants have for the company and their profession. When the word went out asking consultants to participate, the response was overwhelming! While they couldn’t all be shared, these responses should help readers “feel the love.” By Nancy E. Williams