Paul Zboichyk, Author at Franchise Dictionary Magazine

31 07, 2025

Unlimited Growth Potential: A Recession-Resistant Vending Business, Naturals2Go

Paul Zboichyk2025-07-31T09:43:08-04:00July 31st, 2025|Tags: healthy eating, Naturals2Go, Vending Machine|

With a unique record of thriving during economic fluctuations, the vending industry is recession-resilient and offers operators a piece of the continuously growing, multi-billion-dollar unattended retail market. Naturals2Go has flourished by providing operators with state-of-the-art vending equipment, a proven business model and a superior support system backed by a collaborative network of dedicated operators. By Erika Ortega

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31 07, 2025

Remote, Scalable and Rewarding, Schooley Mitchell

Paul Zboichyk2025-07-31T09:38:02-04:00July 31st, 2025|Tags: Consulting Franchise, Cost Reduction, Schooley Mitchell|

Kris Arnheim spent her whole career in hospitality sales, working with prestigious companies such as Hyatt Hotels and Starwood Hotels and Resorts. After having children, she started looking for a job that offered more flexibility. By Kelsi Trinidad

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31 07, 2025

LOW-COST BRANDS: Revenue Growth Is Only Limited by You, Dawn Abbamondi

Paul Zboichyk2025-07-31T09:31:40-04:00July 31st, 2025|Tags: franchise consulting, Online Magazine, SMBFranchise Advisors|

Right now, you are considering either creating a franchise or becoming a franchisee in one. Hopefully this short read will inspire you to make the decision soon. There is no time like the present and you can do it. Have the confidence in yourself. By Dawn Abbamondi

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31 07, 2025

Industry-leading Training and Support, FRESH Healthy Café

Paul Zboichyk2025-07-31T09:25:46-04:00July 31st, 2025|Tags: Fast Casual, Fresh Healthy Cafe, healthy eating|

Entrepreneurs seeking a healthy, fast-casual franchise backed by industry-leading training should look no further than FRESH Healthy Café. This emerging brand offers a proven system and full support for franchisees – from site selection and lease negotiations to store build and ongoing operations. However, it’s the company’s extensive hands-on training that really stands out. By Nancy E. Williams

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31 07, 2025

Empowering Business Owners, Prime IV Hydration

Paul Zboichyk2025-07-31T09:19:05-04:00July 31st, 2025|Tags: Nutrient Therapy, Prime IV Hydration, Vitamin-Infused Hydration|

When Amy Neary, CEO, launched Prime IV Hydration & Wellness in 2017, she set out to reimagine the way people take care of their health and futures. What began as a self-funded vision to make nutrient therapy more accessible has grown into one of the fastest-growing franchises in the wellness space. Today, the brand has over 175 locations open, over 300 units sold and new services on the horizon. By Shelby Green

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31 07, 2025

Featured Franchise Consultant: Julie Goldberg, FranServe, Inc.

Paul Zboichyk2025-08-14T09:24:09-04:00July 31st, 2025|Tags: Evergreen Franchise Advisors, franchise consulting, FranServe|

For Julie Goldberg, the best part about being a franchise consultant is meeting new people, forming solid relationships and ultimately connecting clients with the right path. By Jessica Petrucelli

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31 07, 2025

GIVING BACK: Driven to Make a Difference, Mr. Transmission/Milex

Paul Zboichyk2025-07-31T09:08:15-04:00July 31st, 2025|Tags: Milex, Moran Family of Brands, Mr. Transmission|

Moran Family of Brands is proud to attract the best kind of franchisee. Roman Combs, owner/operator of the Mr. Transmission®/Milex franchise in Oklahoma City, is not only a veteran and successful franchisee but also a coach and leader for the Reboot Recovery program, which has helped over 30,000 people heal from trauma. By Erika Ortega

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31 07, 2025

GIVING BACK: Where Pet Care Meets Community Impact, Pet Butler

Paul Zboichyk2025-07-31T09:09:30-04:00July 31st, 2025|Tags: Pet Butler, pet care, Waste Disposal Services|

The Pet Butler® name, hinting at the brand’s unshakable devotion to pets, is also celebrated for its overriding social mission: “Serving Pets and Their People – While Enriching the Quality of Life in the Communities We Serve.” Going far beyond waste disposal services and pet care, Pet Butler franchise owners and team members thrive on driving change. By Lizzy Yeserski

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27 07, 2025

AtWork Group Reports a Strong First Half of 2025

Paul Zboichyk2025-07-27T19:07:33-04:00July 27th, 2025|Tags: AtWork, franchise growth, staffing franchise, temp-to-hire and direct-hire services|

Staffing Franchise Expands with New Locations and Earns Top Industry Honors

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — AtWork®, an award-winning leader in the staffing industry, is proud to announce significant growth and recognition in the first half of 2025. Amid a cautiously optimistic outlook for the staffing industry, AtWork continues to outpace expectations with new office openings, strong franchise development, and multiple national awards.

“Despite the headwinds facing the staffing industry, the first two quarters of 2025 have proven to be a period of strength for AtWork,” said Jason Leverant, president and COO of AtWork. “Our ability to adapt to evolving workforce needs while maintaining our commitment to client and candidate satisfaction continues to set us apart.”

New Locations

AtWork continues to grow its national footprint in 2025. Arkansas became the latest state to join AtWork’s growing list of markets, further expanding the brand’s national presence. AtWork opened eight new offices across the country so far in 2025:

Virginia: Richmond South
Georgia: Cartersville
Georgia: West Gwinnett
South Carolina: Greenville
Washington: Seattle Southwest
Arkansas: Bentonville
Texas: Austin Northeast
Indiana: Indianapolis NW

Awards & Recognition

AtWork earned several prestigious industry honors in 2025, including:

Forbes’ List of America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms (2025) – Recognized among the top 200 U.S. firms in the temporary staffing category.
Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) 2025 Largest Staffing Firms in the US-Recognizing AtWork’s impact and scale in the staffing industry.
ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards (2025) – Awarded to fewer than 1% of staffing firms in the U.S. and Canada.
Franchise Business Review’s 2025 Top Franchises Satisfaction Award – Based on independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction.
FranServe Fran-tastic brand-Honored for exceptional commitment in helping individuals realize their dream of owning a business by providing strong franchise opportunities.

A stand-out franchisee, Josephine Suryono, who owns and operates AtWork locations in Sacramento and Roseville, California, has received several accolades for her success this year. Josephine was named the International Franchise Association’s Franchisee of the Year as well as a 2025 Franchise Rockstar by Franchise Business Review in the Women’s category. Her Roseville office led the AtWork system in revenue and gross profit in 2024 and continues to set a high standard in 2025.

Additional Achievements

In the first half of 2025, AtWork’s leadership remained actively involved in national workforce conversations:

COO Jason Leverant published a practical employment AI Guide designed to help job seekers navigate the evolving job market with new technology.
Leverant’s expertise has been featured in Newsweek, Yahoo! News, The Washington Examiner and other major outlets, covering topics such as Gen Z’s fear of layoffs, the transition of federal workers into private sector roles, and the shifting landscape for white-collar employment.

With over 30 years in business, AtWork remains committed to supporting entrepreneurs, connecting businesses with high-quality talent, and delivering exceptional staffing solutions nationwide.

To learn more about AtWork’s franchise opportunities, visit www.atwork.com/franchise.

About AtWork 
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, AtWork is an award-winning staffing franchise with nearly 100 locations. For more than 30 years, leading companies from across the nation have trusted AtWork to recruit the best talent. Recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Largest and Best Staffing Firms to work for in the U.S. and as an Entrepreneur Verified Franchise, AtWork can staff an entire production facility or provide temporary support that keeps businesses thriving. AtWork’s dedication and unparalleled service earned them a spot on Forbes America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms and ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® award for client and talent satisfaction. Additionally, the franchise’s growth and support for its franchisees have secured them a place on Franchise Business Review’s (FBR) Top 200 Franchise ranking for seven years in a row and is in the FBR Hall of Fame for 10+ years of stellar performance. AtWork is also ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, Franchise Times Top 400, and Entrepreneur’s Top Franchises for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. To learn more about AtWork’s services, visit https://www.atwork.com/.

27 07, 2025

LINE-X and Merchants Fleet Sign Preferred Partnership Agreement to Expand Nationwide Up-Fitting Capabilities

Paul Zboichyk2025-07-27T18:57:35-04:00July 27th, 2025|Tags: LINE-X, professional installation services, spray-on protective coatings, vehicle up-fitting|

New Collaboration Builds on $2M+ Partnership, Reinforcing LINE-X’s Commitment to Franchisee Success

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LINE-X, the leader in vehicle up-fitting for over 30 years, recently announced that it has joined the Preferred Upfit Network for Merchants Fleet, the nation’s fastest-growing fleet management company. The signed agreement builds on a 5-year collaboration between the two companies with steady growth.

LINE-X Fleet Solutions will support Merchants Fleet with their growing need for high-quality, reliable upfitting services, helping to prepare vehicles for the field faster and more consistently. LINE-X has hundreds of locations that service up-fitting requests while maintaining national service standards across diverse applications and industries.

“This agreement deepens the longstanding relationship between LINE-X and Merchants Fleet and enhances the support we can provide to Merchants and their clients, but it also creates meaningful new opportunities for our franchisees,” said Matt Labuda, Vice President at LINE-X. “Partnering with Merchants Fleet is a strategic win for both companies, and we’re proud to bring consistency, speed, and innovation to a growing commercial segment that’s critical to the future of mobility.”

With LINE-X’s dedicated support team who centralize components of the fleet up-fit process, partners can trust that the job will get done right. LINE-X’s growing influence in the fleet space signals its continued commitment to serving franchisees by securing partnerships that offer long-term opportunity, stability, and innovation. From the outset, LINE-X has prioritized creating pathways for its franchisees to tap into commercial revenue and building meaningful connections within their local markets.

“Over the past five years, LINE-X has consistently impressed us with their reliability, responsiveness, and ability to adapt to our evolving needs,” said Charles Mathew, Assistant Director Orders & Upfits for Merchants Fleet. “As we invest in technology and begin incorporating EVs into our fleet, it’s clear that LINE-X is a partner we can grow with. Their forward-thinking approach and attention to detail give us confidence in where we’re headed.”

LINE-X, which originally gained global recognition for its premium spray bed liners and protective coatings, is proud to offer over 80 up-fitting services for medium and light-duty work trucks and vans. Services range from expert electrical work like strobe lights, light bars, and backup alarms, to truck toppers and truck caps, van shelving, rack systems and accessories, and life-saving safety equipment.

For information about available franchise opportunities with LINE-X, please visit www.LINEXFranchise.com.

About LINE-X:
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., LINE-X LLC (www.LINE-X.com) is North America’s leader of spray-on protective coatings and vehicle up-fit services. For over 30 years, LINE-X signature spray-on bed-liners and accessories have provided customers with enhanced surface coatings and professional installation services for their trucks, Jeeps, vans, and SUVs.

About Merchants Fleet:
Merchants Fleet is the nation’s innovative leader in comprehensive fleet management solutions. For more than 60 years, Merchants has pushed the boundaries in the fleet industry with flexible funding, vehicle remarketing, and fleet acquisition options, plus complete end-to-end electrification solutions. As the only fleet management company in North America offering both long and short-term fleet services, Merchants is uniquely positioned to provide clients with unparalleled flexibility, services, and support essential for keeping businesses ahead of the curve. Headquartered in the Greater Boston area, with its Innovation Center in Chicago, Merchants is steering change and driving results for fleets of all sizes throughout North America.

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