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Salty Dawg Pet Salon + Bakery: Developing Trust
As an emerging brand, Salty Dawg Pet Salon + Bakery aims to transform the pet grooming industry through a unique experience that maximizes comfort for pets, pet parents and groomers alike. Unlike many other groomers, Salty Dawg Pet Salon + Bakery prides itself on transparency because it allows pet parents to see what’s happening to their pets throughout the entire process. By Shelby Green
Hawaii Fluid Art: FRANCHISEES OF THE MONTH: JODI & SHAHID MEHMOOD: Art Impacting a Community
Husband-and-wife team Jodi and Shahid Mehmood are no strangers to the world of franchising. With a history of working as FranServe consultants while owning a successful Pilates franchise, the couple was looking for a change in their lifestyle. Specifically, they wanted something that’s a bit more family focused. At the time, the couple’s son was 11, and both Jodi and Shahid wanted a franchise opportunity in which he could also participate. By Kelsi Trinidad
Best Option Restoration: GIVING BACK: Reliable Restoration Changes Lives
Best Option Restoration has built its reputation as a leader in the home restoration industry by focusing on water restoration services. The company is dedicated to helping people who have found themselves in bad circumstances. Every job taken affords franchisees an opportunity to serve the local community, aiding those who need it most. By Kelsi Trinidad
A Remarkable Journey: Lance Graulich, President and CEO of iON Franchising, a FranServe Affiliate
From a rebellious youth to a seasoned entrepreneur, Lance Graulich’s journey to today’s victorious reign as president and CEO of iON Franchising, a FranServe affiliate has been nothing short of extraordinary. By Rose Mango
Oliver’s Nannies: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FRANCHISEE: Changing the Narrative on Child Care
If you’ve ever struggled to find high-quality child care, you’re not alone. According to Zippia, about half of Americans struggle with finding child care, and that is the exact reason Kathy Livingston and Sergio Mormile founded Oliver’s Nannies. By Shelby Green
Cartridge World: FAMILY AFFAIR: Evolving With an Entrepreneurial Mindset
Cartridge World USA has evolved over the years from its ubiquitous brick-and-mortar stores to a home-based, executive model established in 2014. The model allows franchisees to work from anywhere while benefiting from low overhead, no inventory or employees, recurring revenue, a work-life balance, unlimited earnings and more. By Patty Horansky
SPECIAL SECTION: SENIOR + MEDICAL CARE: Sharing a Passion for Support and Care: Franchises Fill the In-between for the Sandwich Generation
So many of the brands we work with at SMB started their business based on a true passion to support others whether it was someone in their own family or another person in their community. They were inspired to reach out and close the gap, assisting others. By Dawn Abbamondi
Assisting Hands Home Care: Transforming Lives & Communities
For 20 years, Tim Bowdish worked as a social worker in the state of Kansas, helping people in his community navigate various life circumstances. By Kelsi Trinidad
One You Love Home Care: Setting a New Benchmark in Home Care
Because of an aging U.S. population, the need for quality home care services is going to continue to grow in the coming years. Fortunately, One You Love Homecare is empowering aspiring entrepreneurs to make an impact in the lives of seniors across the country with a proven business model that’s elevating the quality of care seniors receive. By Shelby Green
Brightstar Care: Bright New Beginnings
Rob Dezso and his wife, Amanda, own and operate three BrightStar Care® locations in Melbourne, Kissimmee and Vero Beach, Florida, and recently celebrated five years with the business. BrightStar Care’s commitment to going the extra mile is what inspired Dezso from the start. By Lizzy Yeserski
Home Helpers Home Care: COVER STORY: A Quarter Century of Experience
Home Helpers® Home Care has been named among Entrepreneur’s Top 500 Franchises for 2024, an honor the brand has now earned for four consecutive years. By Patty Horansky
Features
Schooley Mitchell: The Strength of Collaboration
For over 25 years, Schooley Mitchell has been helping businesses save money and operate more cost efficiently by identifying cost-savings opportunities across multiple areas of the business. With 250 franchise units, the company continues to grow. By Nancy E. Williams
Global Financial Training Program: Master the Art of Financing
Global Financial Training Program is a lucrative business opportunity that teaches its students how to secure loans for small- to medium-sized businesses that are typically turned away by banks. By Patty Horansky
FranFund: Franchise Funding: A Shopping Trip for Your Business Future
In the world of franchising, starting a business is often compared to a shopping trip. From the starting idea to the business opening, every step involves careful consideration, selection and investment. By Gabrielle Holub
Inc. Magazine Recognizes FranServe, Inc.
The first 92 days of 2024 have proven to be nothing less than extraordinary for FranServe, Inc. In addition to a record number of franchise placements equating to new entrepreneurs, FranServe has recently learned that it has been recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. for 2024. This is a prestigious recognition from Inc. magazine. The list is a ranking of companies according to the percentage growth of their annual revenue over a two year period, as explained on its website. By Nancy E. Williams
Flour Power Cooking Studios: Cooking Up Some Culinary Creativity
Flour Power Cooking Studios has spent the past 18 months spicing up its operations behind the scenes, including overhauling its company and franchise websites, building a new backend system and strategically partnering with Lowe’s Home Improvement. By Lizzy Yeserski
Hofbrauhaus: Tap Into an Authentic German Concept
Since 2003, Hofbräuhaus of America has been serving up a one-of-kind drinking, dining and entertainment experience. As an extension of the famous Hofbräuhaus in Munich, the Hofbräuhaus of America company strives to bring the historic brand and its rich culture to cities across the U.S. by partnering with passionate and knowledgeable franchisees. By Shelby Green
FranServe Helps Kick Off the Franchise Ascension Initiative
At the 2024 International Franchise Association (IFA) Annual Convention, a new program was launched. The Franchise Ascension Initiative (TAI), according to the IFA website, “is a 6-month accelerator program aimed at preparing qualified individuals from underrepresented groups and economically disadvantaged communities with the education, mentorship, resources, and support to successfully launch a career in franchise ownership.” By Nancy E. Williams
Shop Talk
LEGAL: Should My Corporate Stores Pay Royalties?
Absolutely! If you make $100 in profit, that $100 on the open market is worth the multiple of the earnings in the business it is generated. If you pay that $100 in royalties to the franchisor, that $100 becomes an expense to your operating unit and profit to the franchisor. By Tom Spadea
WHAT THE HECK IS A FRANCHISE CONSULTANT?: A Trusted Guide
If you’ve ever been on an adventure where risk is at play (i.e., whitewater rafting, mountain climbing, skydiving), then you know the importance of having a trusted guide by your side. A franchise consultant is the trusted guide when advising people looking to invest in a franchise. By Don Clayton