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August 2022 Articles
Departments
30 Minute Hit: Empowering a New Generation of Women
Since 2004, 30 Minute Hit has been empowering women with its signature full-body circuit workout designed just for women, using elements of boxing, kickboxing, core conditioning and high-intensity interval training. By Kelsi Trinidad
PropertyGuys.com: A Real Estate Model that Benefits Buyers and Sellers
Buying a property is one of the largest investments someone makes in their lifetime. But the process of buying and selling a house comes with huge fees and commissions that eat away at the value of a person’s investment. By Kelsi Trinidad
Maple Bear USA: The Joy of Giving Back
Maple Bear Global Schools strongly believes its students must learn that giving back is an important activity, one that needs to be practiced year-round. By Nancy E. Williams
L.A. Bikini: A Passion for Beauty Leads to a Booming Business
Having a clear vision for what you’re most passionate about will always fuel your pursuit of that passion. This stands true for Michele Sottosanti. She always knew that she had a certain fondness for the beauty industry and worked several years as a regional and district manager for hair and beauty companies. By Jennifer Callender
Tint World: Find Lifestyle Success With an Entrepreneurial Drive
Entrepreneurship is hard work, but the benefits that come from owning and operating a business, including being your own boss and pursuing your passion, can be a worthy tradeoff. By Tamara Rahoumi
Deer Solution: A Franchise that Fits Your Lifestyle
When Victor Pariona served in the U.S. Army National Guard, he found it challenging to locate a job that allowed him to fulfill his commitment to the military and have some time to spend with his family. By Elice Morgenson
Aussie Pet Mobile: A Day in the Life of a Franchisee
After a successful career in the construction industry, Michael Anthony (Tony) Carilo Jr. realized he wasn’t passionate about his job. While his career provided a comfortable lifestyle, something was still missing. Carilo knew he had to course-correct and take control of his career. By Jennifer Callender
Low-Cost Franchise Brands Have High Impact!
A low startup investment level doesn’t have to hold you back from aiming high. Every aspiring business owner needs to assess their interests, starting point and goals from owning a business. By Dawn Abbamondi
Global Financial Training Program: Finding Success in Every Economy
Global Financial Training Program provides a low-cost entry into the lucrative field of commercial financing. The program costs $19,950 and, after completion, there are no additional fees or royalties. By Elice Morgenson
Mosquito Mary’s: An Affordable Opportunity With Limitless Potential
Mosquito Mary’s is a mosquito-, tick- and flea-control business that puts its clients’ families, their pets and the environment first. The franchise’s signature blend of essential oils and plant extracts is designed to eliminate bugs on contact and repel them where they breed. By Kelsi Trinidad
N-Compass TV: Low Barrier of Entry to Freedom
N-Compass TV, an indoor digital billboard marketing company, has a business model that is more attainable to owners from all backgrounds by keeping costs low and offering complete schedule flexibility. By Elice Morgenson
Schooley Mitchell: High Degree of Portability
In the franchising industry, most franchisors typically award their franchisees a territory in which to grow and scale their business while protecting that location from being overrun by the same brand. In some situations, however, being awarded a limited territory can have a downside. By Cindy Charette
i4 Search Group: Recruiting Healthcare Heroes with Top-Tier Tools
The four founding partners of i4 Search Group were on an important mission when they started their national permanent placement healthcare recruiting firm. By Brianna Bohn
Floor Coverings international: A Simple, Scalable Franchise
Floor Coverings international® (FCI), a manufacturer-direct flooring company, has proven to be an easily scalable franchise opportunity with multiple revenue streams. By Brianna Bohn
Island Fin Poké: The Entrepreneurial Spirit is Real
Island Fin Poké was established in 2016 by Mark Setterington, who had a dream to create a fast-casual restaurant that serves incredible Hawaiian-style poké in an environment that transports you from everyday living to a surf shack on the beach. By Nancy E. Williams
Lapels Cleaners: Transforming The Future of Garment Care™
According to Michael Eisner, today’s consumers are driving major changes in dry cleaning and laundry, an industry where many businesses are still using the outdated practices they have used since they opened countless years ago. By Elice Morgenson
Features
Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe: Fast-casual Mediterranean With a Tech-backed System
Running any business comes with its challenges, but those in the food space present a unique set of obstacles for business owners, with one of the most prevalent being food waste. According to the Green Restaurant Association, a single restaurant in the U.S. can produce approximately 50,000 pounds of food waste per year. By Tamara Rahoumi
Wisdom Senior Care: Diversity in In-home Senior Care
No matter the color of your skin or where your faith may lie, there remains one commonality: as long as life continues, there will be a need for senior care. Wisdom Senior Care takes pride in having a diverse community of franchisees, clients and caregivers. By Heidi Lubrani
BrightStar Care: Award-Winning Nurse-led Care
Skilled care is what sets BrightStar Care® apart from the competition. Shelly Sun, founder and CEO of the renowned brand, desired to create a company that offers comprehensive home health care. By Nancy E. Williams
Caring Senior Service: The Only Tablet-based Business Model in Home Care
As a top-rated provider of non-medical home care for seniors, Caring Senior Service continues its commitment to client care and franchisee satisfaction. Unlike other home-care franchises that have upward of six forms of business-management software, Caring Senior Service uses one, and it’s a game-changer. By Brianna Bohn
ProntoWash: Growth Through Innovation and Flexibility
ProntoWash, the world’s largest, fastest-growing car wash and auto detailing franchise, is a brand created for the future. The company is a global-dominating force, with over 300 locations in nine countries. By Lizzy Yeserski
1Heart Caregiver Services: A Concept that Generates Success
For over seven years, franchisees have found success doing what they love, simply by following 1Heart Caregiver Services’ model. With its five-day 1Heart Business Academy and continuous training and business coaching provided, the in-home care agency helps franchisees enter into an industry with significant income potential. By Brianna Bohn
Bitbox ATM: The Future is Bright
The Great Resignation has caused professionals to reconsider their income, values and goals. Since the mass exodus began in 2021, a record number of people continue to leave their jobs, looking for a new opportunity that gives them the freedom and flexibility they deserve. By Brianna Bohn
International Franchise Association: Pride Council Aids Inclusion and Understanding
Each June, we celebrate Pride Month to show support for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. This year the Pride Council, created in 2019 by the International Franchise Association Foundation, hosted a webinar discussing how different franchises approach their Pride Month. By Rikki Amos
Supply Pointe: Building a B2B Business from Home
Work doesn’t look how it used to. Traditional routines, with their offices, commutes and watercooler small talk, have come to feel like a thing of the past, with many workers leaning into flexible work structures and lifestyles brought about by the pandemic. By Tamara Rahoumi
Grand Welcome: The Trip of a Lifetime
While it’s hard to find a job that feels like a vacation, Grand Welcome – the leader in short-term rental property management – might be just about as close as you can get. By Tamara Rahoumi
Medi-Weightloss: Growth and Market Potential Continue to Soar
The most significant difference between Medi-Weightloss and other weight-loss options available today is fairly clear. Andrew Cox, senior vice president of business development, explained the key differentiator. By Heidi Lubrani
TheOfficeSquad: Running Your New Business on Autopilot
For U.S. Air Force veteran and military spouse Dida Clifton, the skills she gained in the military and her aptitude for running a trustworthy and efficient office are one and the same. For six years, Clifton worked behind a desk answering phones, scheduling training hours and getting her squadron’s F-15 pilots out the door on time. By Kelsi Trinidad
Home Helpers® Home Care: An Essential Business Changing Lives Across America
A renowned essential business, Home Helpers® Home Care helps aging individuals live in their homes as long and as safely as possible. Unlike other concepts that are feeling the effects of the current state of the economy and the pandemic, Home Helpers Home Care continues to present a franchise opportunity with promising potential. By Cindy Charette
Transblue: A Focus on Evolving Franchisee Support
Since opening in 2004, Transblue, a leading general contracting franchise, has continued to expand its business, with a focus on simplifying and improving processes for its owners. By Elice Morgenson
Junk Junk Baby: Compassion and a Tried-and-True Business
After 15 years in insurance sales, Eric Myers was growing tired of his corporate job and knew it was time to rethink his future. With three months’ salary saved up and a pickup truck, he set off to find a more fulfilling career in his community. It started with one request to help haul away junk, and Myers was hooked. By Kelsi Trinidad
Ace Handyman Services: High Demand Meets High-Quality Service
When exploring low-cost franchises with unlimited potential, Ace Handyman Services tops the to-do list. Colette Bell, vice president of franchise development for the Colorado-based, home-repair and maintenance franchise, said a shift from the “Do It Yourself” to the “Do It For Me’’ consumer is propelling the franchise forward. By Patty Horansky
HomeVestors: Sharing the Marketing Advantage
HomeVestors® of America, Inc., the company famous for its “We Buy Ugly Houses®” billboards, knows marketing makes a difference, and its unique advertising structure gives franchisees a way to benefit from each other’s efforts. By Heidi Lubrani
FranServe: Your First Franchise? Consider These Low-Cost Industries
Many budding entrepreneurs beginning their franchise search may think franchising is limited to only a few industries, such as restaurants or fitness centers. However, there are many more opportunities in the world of franchising. By Cindy Charette
Shop Talk
Legal: What Business Are You In?
Seems like a simple enough question. However, I think many franchisors forget they are in two businesses. One is the underlying subject-matter expert on the service provided to consumers, such as a restaurant, gym, roofing, and so on. But the second, and increasingly more important as your system grows, is the business of franchising. By Tom Spadea
MFV Expositions: Franchise Requirements: How to Qualify for Franchise Ownership
If you’ve got that entrepreneurial spirit and want to apply for franchise ownership, understand that there are some franchise requirements you must fulfill. By Shelia Fischer
American Business Credit: Why an Unsecured Loan Might Be Right for You
Unsecured loans allow you to borrow money and use the funds for almost any purpose. The funds can be used to start a business, purchase a franchise, consolidate debt or provide working capital for your existing business or franchise.. By Chris Fuller
The Best Investment
Your greatest asset is YOU. As certified franchise consultants (CFCs) we are able to help people realize that if they want to change their situation, they cannot rely on someone else! By Don Clayton
The ABCs of Franchise Relationships: J-K-L: Continuing the Alphabet of sales
In the world of the Alphabet of Sales, we continue this month with J – K – L. By Nancy Friedman