Don’t get me wrong – I love a good burger and some fresh, crispy fries. And there are some fantastic franchise brands that offer exactly that. However, when a novice investor assumes franchising only exists in the fast-food space, they’re missing the bigger picture. In reality, franchising spans dozens of thriving industries and opportunities that many investors never even realize exist. By Don Clayton
In franchising, the strongest concepts are not always the loudest. Some of the most enduring brands are built on consistency, necessity and long-term relevance, and Right at Home is one of them. By Rose Mango
When Stacy Miller launched Sea Love in 2017, her goal was to create natural, nontoxic and clean-burning candles that wouldn’t trigger her husband’s asthma. By Jessica Petrucelli
One River School® combines a modern, purpose-driven approach to art education with a community-first mission. The brand’s genuine connection with students and local communities is producing real results, both in student growth and its scalable franchise model. By Brianna Bohn
In the home improvement industry, sustainability is often framed in terms of product selection – things like low-VOC paints or recycled materials. But for LIME Painting®, sustainability begins much earlier in the process, rooted in how projects are approached from the start. By Tamara Rahoumi
Jeremy Thacker was no stranger to entrepreneurship. Throughout his career, he had owned multiple businesses and some franchises, but he hadn’t found the type of business he felt would endure until he retired. He knew he wanted to pursue the franchise route, having had experience growing businesses from the ground up. He was familiar with the benefits of a proven, turnkey franchise model. By Kelsi Trinidad
When homeowners and business owners face water damage, fire loss or mold issues, they want clarity, speed and someone they can trust to handle the chaos. 911 Restoration provides exactly that, backed by a growing network of franchise owners who work together to deliver a true fresh start. By Shelby Green
When Chase Atwell discovered NaturaLawn® of America in 2022, it planted a seed. By Lizzy Yeserski
Franchising is a unique, forward thinking and diverse industry with small businesses that collectively create BIG impact. You can be a solo business owner, just one person in a side hustle – or the leader of dozens of employees – making a difference for those around you while improving your local community. By Dawn Abbamondi
Serving as vice president of experience and training at BODY20 includes hectic yet rewarding days for Kelly Turner. Focused on optimizing client experiences, Turner identifies opportunities to streamline and improve front-house operations, standards, training and workout offerings. BODY20 provides personal training workouts that utilize advanced technology. Clients wear wireless electro-muscle stimulation (EMS) suits that deliver electrical impulses, engaging up to 90% of muscles simultaneously. By Erika Ortega