Oliver’s Nannies: Building a Legacy of Care
Career mom Kathy Livingston founded Oliver’s Nannies in 2018 when she realized that childcare options in her area were astonishingly limited. By Lizzy Yeserski
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09, 2024
Ace Handyman Services: The Rise of Women in the Handyman Industry
Charlotte Salek, owner of Ace Handyman Services of Greater New Braunfels, Texas, had never owned a business before purchasing her franchise in 2023. She had worked in back offices for various companies and was experienced in accounts payable, receivables and other administrative tasks. By Patty Horansky
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09, 2024
BrightStar Care: A Beacon of Hope in Senior Care
Sharon Perez, co-owner of BrightStar Care® of Santa Barbara County, California, had an extensive history of working in healthcare before purchasing her first BrightStar Care franchise in 2017. Today, she and her husband, Mike, own and operate two locations, having opened a second territory in Santa Ynez, California, in 2022. They have more than 270 employees, including nurses, therapists, caregivers and an office staff of 23. By Patty Horansky
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09, 2024
Dawn Abbamondi: Female Founders + Women Owners = Empower, Advocate and Support
Franchising is a great place for women to lead, as a female founder, business owner or supplier to the industry (like me). Women owners continue to grow as taking advantage of a wide variety of opportunities every day. Whether operating solo or hiring employees, they add value to the local economy, create wealth, empower others and lead the next generation. You may not be aware of the many resources available in the industry. By Dawn Abbamondi
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09, 2024
Greg Macchia: Rewarding Choices
Greg Macchia joined FranServe, Inc. in June 2019, just days before the company’s convention in Denver. Recognizing it as a prime opportunity to connect with the FranServe community, he jumped right in, attending his first consultant convention and immersing himself in the world of franchising. By Rose Mango
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09, 2024
1-800-Plumber + Air: Regaining Independence
Kefah Hasan had been working as a retail manager when he realized it was time to pursue his own business venture instead of working for someone else. Because starting a business from scratch is a bit daunting, Hasan decided to explore the franchise route. Before his career in retail, Hasan had owned pizza shops and furniture stores. This time, franchising felt like a way to minimize the risks of opening a new business while benefiting from a steadfast support system. By Kelsi Trinidad
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09, 2024
American Family Bio-Clean: Compassionate Cleanups: Restoring Lives After Trauma
When an unexpected tragedy strikes, American Family Bio-Clean swoops in to restore calm and cleanliness with compassion and empathy. By Lizzy Yeserski
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09, 2024
That 1 Painter: A Next-Generation Brand
In the age of social media, it’s easy to see how much power influencers wield in advertising. What happens when a popular business influencer decides they love a brand so much that they want to become an owner? By Nancy E. Williams
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09, 2024
Zerorez: Rising From Employees to Thriving Entrepreneurs
As part of a small family-owned and operated business, John and Sierra Phelps bring a personal touch and a strong sense of responsibility to their Zerorez® location in the Treasure Coast area of Florida. By Shelby Green
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09, 2024
Paint Corps: Veteran-owned Excellence: Leading the Way in High-quality Painting
As one might guess from the brand’s name, PAINT CORPS™ provides exceptional commercial and residential painting services nationwide, specializing in interior painting, exterior painting, roof coatings and cabinet refinishing. However, there’s one remarkable distinction that sets this company apart from the others. By Lizzy Yeserski