City Wide Facility Solutions provides one point of contact for more than 20 facility services for commercial buildings throughout North America. The company boasts over 100 franchisees who operate as general managers to independent contractors. These contractors are vetted and insured, and they cover everything from floor care and window cleaning to heating and pest control. By Patty Horansky
With pet services expected to have the highest growth of all pet industry segments by 2030, there’s never been a better time to become the owner of an All Dogs Unleashed franchise. As a leading dog training franchise, All Dogs Unleashed results in high demand and revenue. By Shelby Green
With over a decade in real estate, Melissa Blum easily embraced a new industry during the height of the global pandemic in 2020. Blum found that joining FranServe, Inc., the largest franchise consulting and expansion organization in the world, gave her the opportunity to work with the best and brightest brands in franchising. As supplier relations manager, her position continues to evolve. By Erika Ortega
Schooley Mitchell is an independent cost-reduction consulting firm with more than 270 franchises across the U.S. and Canada. The Ontario-based brand was founded in 1997 and franchised in 2004, and it helps small- to medium-sized businesses profit by identifying errors, overcharges and waste in more than 16 cost-cutting categories. By Patty Horansky
According to its website, Flour Power Cooking Studios describes itself as a place for “fostering a lifelong love for cooking that will positively impact the physical, mental and social well-being of its culinary creators.” By Nancy E. Williams
For over 25 years, Ace Handyman Services has been dedicated to promoting a healthy work-life balance for franchise owners. For Todd and Joni Concienne, this was one of the many factors that drew them to the brand, as they made the transition from manufacturing management and education into franchise ownership. By Erika Ortega
For over 15 years, SMB Franchise Advisors has been a pivotal player in the franchise industry, assisting over 500 brands across more than 100 industries to prepare, launch and grow in the franchise industry. Founded in 2009 by Steve Beagelman, SMB has distinguished itself as a full-service franchise development consultancy, offering tailored strategies and programs that cater to the unique needs of each client. By Rose Mango
HealthyYOU Vending and its owner-operators are flourishing in the current retail vending machine market. According to a KCRA article, “Eating habits have changed, and people are increasingly snacking instead of eating traditional meals.” The article explained that almost 64% of global consumers prefer smaller meals instead of a few large ones. By Nancy E. Williams
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard was founded in the summer of 1984 when Bob Tumolo opened a small Italian ice business, named for his wife Rita, in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. Today, the brand is an impressive organization with more than 550 shops across 31 states. By Erika Ortega
Grimaldi’s® Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria has made a name for itself as a New York City icon. Now, everyone’s favorite New York pizza is traveling around the globe, franchising its signature coal brick-oven-baked pizza and nostalgic atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. By Kelsi Trinidad