After 25 years climbing the ranks of corporate America, Amy Gillham made a bold move. In November 2024, she left the boardroom and entered the world of real estate investment, becoming a franchisee with HomeVestors®. It was a leap of faith, but she now calls it long overdue. By Jessica Petrucelli
Standing out in the competitive world of disaster restoration requires more than just expertise – it demands strategic, high-impact marketing, too. That’s where 911 Restoration excels: employing a laser-focused approach to brand visibility, which has helped its franchisees dominate their local markets. By Jessica Petrucelli
The wellness industry is experiencing a dramatic shift. People are moving beyond traditional gyms and spas, seeking science-backed solutions that offer real results. At the forefront of this movement is beem® Light Sauna, a brand that’s redefining self-care through innovative light therapies. Now, with a new leadership team at the helm, beem Light Sauna is set for aggressive national expansion, and it wants you to be a part of it. By Shelby Green
Prior to joining That 1 Painter, Vice President of Franchise Development Kimber Montgomery was a successful real estate agent. As the mother of Founder Steven Montgomery, she planted the entrepreneurial seed when he was in school. By Erika Ortega
FRESH® Healthy Café has been life-changing for Rick Hetzel and Cheryl Mothes. The husband and wife opened their first location in Missouri in 2019 and have since expanded with several more. Their motivation for building a successful business comes from a place of genuine goodness – much like the brand itself. By Brianna Bohn
Recently I came across a post by Janice Durant, a Certified Franchise Consultant with FranServe, that read: “There’s something powerful about being surrounded by driven leaders, impactful success stories, and people who truly love what they do. It’s a clear reminder: when the right people, systems, and support come together, big things happen.” This quote was in direct reference to the 2025 FranServe Convention and Expo, held in July at Walt Disney World’s Yacht Club Resort in Orlando. By Don Clayton
When Catherine Monson joined the world of franchising in 1980, it was by accident. Hired as a sales coordinator for Sir Speedy Printing Centers, a small franchisor with fewer than 200 locations, she had no intention of building tenure with the company, but she quickly climbed the ladder and became part of a team that forged the brand’s rapid success. As she worked to double the company’s footprint in less than five years, and quadruple it in 15 years, she fell in love with her work. By Jessica Petrucelli
When Elizabeth Graham decided to open a business, she knew it had to be more than just a job. As the owner of BrightStar Care® of Ponte Vedra and West Jacksonville, Florida, Graham found her calling by combining her passion for helping others with a franchise system that provides the tools and support to make a real difference in her community. By Shelby Green
When Nicole Chaudry moved from Europe to the U.S., she knew that the transition would come with its share of challenges. However, she was also confident that her multicultural, multilingual upbringing had given her valuable skills – such as cognitive flexibility, cultural awareness and the ability to adapt anywhere in the world – that would ease the process. By Tamara Rahoumi
After finishing her active duty in the U.S. Air Force, Melissa Boatwright set out on a prestigious career path in corporate communications. While she climbed the corporate ladder, she hoped for a future with more community. She found that her strengths were in operationalizing strategy and figuring out how to take big concepts and distill them into day-to-day operations. By Kelsi Trinidad