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FRANCHISEE OF THE MONTH: Amanda Scott, Twinkle Star Dance
For some franchisees, the journey starts with a business opportunity, but for Amanda Scott, becoming a franchisee with Twinkle Star Dance™ Academy was years in the making. By Shelby Green
Featured Franchise Consultant: Laura Rolfe, FranServe, Inc.
After spending years in the nonprofit sector serving families impacted by muscular dystrophy, heart disease, and arthritis, Laura Rolfe realized she wanted to continue changing lives – just in a different way. So she took a page from her parents and grandparents – who have run a family business since 1955 – and explored business ownership, something she believed would create independence, stability, and long-term opportunity. By Jessica Petrucelli
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FRANCHISEE: Ace Handyman Services
Over a decade ago, Robert Moschorak excelled as president and general manager of Ace International. He went on to work with other organizations following a five-year tenure but was impressed with Ace Hardware Corporation’s brand, team and leadership quality. By Erika Ortega
Special Section: Food + Drinks: Dawn Abbamondi
When it comes to successful models in franchising, new owners always enjoy the latest food and drink brands. From morning till night there is a wide variety of models to choose. Maybe it is a cafe serving up breakfast and lunch, or a hyper-focused concept including donut or bagel bakery offerings – there are also a variety of drink categories from coffee to bubble tea and non-alcoholic alternatives like dirty sodas – plus, the traditional full-service restaurants. What you have is a full menu of choices and while it isn’t always easy to choose you can walk away satisfied. By Dawn Abbamondi
Special Section: Food + Drinks: Rosati’s Pizza Enterprises
For more than 60 years, Rosati’s Pizza Enterprises has grown from a family-owned business into a beloved brand known for quality, authenticity and strong community ties. From humble beginnings rooted in Italian heritage and culture, Rosati’s Pizza has expanded across the U.S. By Lizzy Yeserski
Special Section: Food + Drinks: Kuma’s Corner
Named one of Guy Fieri’s top five restaurants in the U.S. and home to one of Time magazine’s “Most Influential Burgers of All Time,” Kuma’s Corner is an emerging brand with a devoted following. With backgrounds in the food-and-beverage and financial services industries, President and Director of Operations Ron Cain joined forces with his brother, Mike, to develop a unique culinary experience. By Erika Ortega
Special Section: Food + Drinks: Naturals2Go
Those who join the unattended retail industry often come from a variety of starting points, such as corporate careers, family life, military service, retirement planning and more. However, according to Naturals2Go, a leading vending opportunity that helps entrepreneurs start their own independent vending machine businesses, most of its aspiring owner-operators are not usually drawn in by vending itself. Instead, they’re attracted to the business because it fits so many different lifestyles. By Jessica Petrucelli
Special Section: Food + Drinks: Bun Mee
In a fast-casual landscape filled with familiar formats, Bun Mee is doing something a little different. The concept takes one of America’s most recognizable categories, the sandwich, and presents it through the bold, layered flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. By Shelby Green
Special Section: Food + Drinks: Ah-Beetz New Haven Pizza
Pizza is a crowded category, but it’s also a divided one. At one end are legacy pizzerias known for quality and tradition, often limited to a single city. At the other are national chains built for reach and efficiency. Few brands have managed to hold onto the integrity of the former while operating at the scale of the latter, but Ah-Beetz is built to sit squarely in between. By Tamara Rahoumi
GIVING BACK: HomeVestors
When HomeVestors® franchisee Jim Dow found nearly $10,000 in cash hidden in a Chicago home he had just purchased to renovate and sell, he knew exactly what he had to do. By Jessica Petrucelli
WHAT THE HECK IS A FRANCHISE CONSULTANT?: Don Clayton, FranServe, Inc.
I recently came across a quote from Aaron Harper, Founder and Chairman of Rolling Suds, that perfectly captures why anyone considering entrepreneurship through franchise ownership should seriously explore working with a Certified Franchise Consultant. By Don Clayton
COVER STORY: NaturaLawn of America
Lawn care is evolving, and NaturaLawn of America is at the center of that shift. Known as the nation’s leading organic-based lawn care franchise, the brand is focused on expanding across the South and Midwest, bringing its environmentally responsible approach to more homeowners and communities. By Shelby Green
FAMILY AFFAIR: Mr. Transmission/Milex Complete Auto Care
Family ties are at the heart of the Mr. Transmission® and Milex Complete Auto Care franchise system. For Barbara Moran, co-founder, chairwoman and CEO of Moran Family of Brands, the connection is deeply personal. By Lizzy Yeserski
FRANSERVE FRANCHISE EXPERT: FranServe, Inc.
For our June issue Special Section: Food + Drinks, we asked Janice Durant, CFC and president of New Trails Business Consultants, Inc., a FranServe, Inc. affiliate, to share some of the expert advice she provides clients on the largest franchise industry in the world. By Nancy E. Williams
Features
Reformer, Revenue, Repeat: Building a Scalable Pilates Franchise: Pilates Addiction
Pilates Addiction, a boutique fitness franchise founded in 2025, brings high-energy, results-focused workouts to members nationwide. With a variety of innovative class formats and an engaging studio culture, the brand aims to bring Pilates workouts from niche to mainstream fitness practices. By Erika Ortega
From Corporate to Community: Restoring Homes and Hope: Paul Davis Restoration
“What do I want to be when I grow up?” – a question that Keith Burney asked himself before becoming a Paul Davis Restoration franchisee. After a career in the Navy and as a lawyer, Burney found himself in a corporate job that wasn’t fulfilling. He was fortunate enough that his wife’s salary alone would cover their expenses, so he took the opportunity to quit and figure out exactly what he wanted to do. By Kelsi Trinidad
Building a Life on Your Own Terms: Schooley Mitchell
Schooley Mitchell is in the business of cost reduction, helping businesses reduce their operating expenses by uncovering inefficiencies across key expense categories, implementing smarter solutions and continuously monitoring for long-term savings. However, the work is all about relationship-building. By Tamara Rahoumi
The Future of Longevity, Realized: Ultimate Longevity Center
Ultimate Longevity Center is an innovative franchise concept that delivers something missing from today’s market: a physical destination where advanced wellness science becomes tangible and easy to navigate. By Jessica Petrucelli
Loyalty-Driven Results: The Future of Specialized Skincare Franchising: Heyday Skincare
Skincare has always had a loyalty problem. Clients book a facial, enjoy it and then don’t come back for six months, if at all. Heyday Skincare was built to solve exactly that. By Tamara Rahoumi
Low Overhead, High Growth: NTV360
2026 is set to be a big year for digital signage and marketing company NTV360. Over the next three years, the company plans to double its top-line revenue through franchise growth and expansion. Although that’s a large goal, the company is being strategic about maximizing the benefits of this growth period. By Kelsi Trinidad
A Homecoming: Bringing Care to the Community: BrightStar Care
Eric and Brittany Smith’s journey to becoming BrightStar Care® franchisees was a homecoming for the couple. By Kelsi Trinidad
Expanding Childcare and Early Education Franchising: Bright Years Academy
Bright Years Academy is preparing to translate three decades of early childhood education into a new phase of growth, as the Connecticut-based company moves toward franchising while strengthening its digital presence. By Rose Mango
The Fitness Trend Driving Franchise Growth: BODY20
Founded in 2015, BODY20 is a pioneer in electro muscle stimulation (EMS) training and has quickly built a reputation for excellence in delivering full-body workouts in 20 minutes. With tools that activate muscles more efficiently, the brand offers an innovative approach to exercising in the highly competitive field of fitness. With more than 60 studios open, BODY20 serves a fast-growing and highly diverse membership base. By Erika Ortega
Unlocking Opportunity: 2B Organized
2B Organized® provides franchise owners the opportunity to help clients make updates to their home or workspaces in ways that can have life-changing impacts, creating a sense of calm where there once was chaos. As a brand with almost 30 years of experience in organizing, new franchisees can hit the ground running in the $12 billion-a-year (and growing) home organization industry. By Nancy E. Williams