Being a Certified Franchise Consultant is both fun and challenging. While the work can involve numbers and metrics, nothing compares to the relationships we build along the way. In the end, it’s those connections – made and strengthened over time – that truly put the icing on the cake. By Don Clayton
For families nationwide, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt has become more than a dessert stop. It’s a place where smiles are made, magic and memories are spun, and good times roll. Since its founding, the brand has become one of the most recognizable names in its space thanks to its vibrant atmosphere and focus on happiness. By Lizzy Yeserski
Renew Medic™ didn’t set out to reinvent the restoration industry. It simply focused on a problem no one else was solving. “Whenever there is water or fire damage in the home, there are three parties who tend to be involved,” said Renew Medic President, Chris Gammill. By Tamara Rahoumi
In the heart of Knoxville, Tennessee, Ron Redfern and his team at City Wide Facility Solutions focus on keeping workplaces clean, safe and running without interruption. Providing more than 20 different facility services – including daily janitorial programs, floor care, window washing, pressure washing, handyman repairs, parking lot services and more – Redfern and his partners, Casey Mynatt and Daniel Loveday, ensure clients have a single point of contact for all their building solution needs and a customized cleaning approach for every facility and budget. By Jessica Petrucelli
When Kate DeBiase was 20 years old, she began bringing dance classes to day care centers. She loved working with children and understood how convenient enrichment programs could be for parents, so she founded Creative Kids Movement Network. By Jessica Petrucelli
Vincent Cipriano has been working in finance and data analytics since graduating in 2015, but golf has always been his passion. There’s a municipal course close to Cipriano’s home in Austin, Texas, and he’d often find himself either practicing or playing whenever he had spare time. By Kelsi Trinidad
Equipping franchisees to succeed is a primary goal for That 1 Painter. To continuously deliver top-tier craftsmanship and superior customer service, coaching is built into the company’s franchise model and complemented by structured business planning and shared learning. By Erika Ortega
When disaster strikes, Patrick Laurie is ready. The Alberta-based entrepreneur has quickly carved out a reputation for himself as one of 911 Restoration’s fastest-rising franchise owners, and he’s breaking records along the way. By Lizzy Yeserski
FranServe, Inc. CEO and President Alesia Visconti has built a reputation as a trailblazing leader – someone who not only breaks new ground but also clears the way for others to succeed. Under her leadership, FranServe has grown into the world’s largest franchise consulting organization, transforming how people explore and enter franchise ownership. By Nancy E. Williams
In the aftermath of a fire, flood or storm, many people think restoration is about cleaning soot-covered furniture and drying carpets. But for Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, it is much more personal. By Brianna Bohn