Ace Handyman Services® is thriving with a model that differs from the traditional independent handyman structure. “We operate on an employee-based model,” said Colette Bell, vice president of franchise development. “Our craftsmen are W2 employees, not day laborers or subcontractors. That means background checks, ongoing training, accountability and professional customer experience from start to finish.” By Erika Ortega
Beth Dow didn’t originally set out to become a business owner. Her career had taken several turns – from working in juvenile court to ministry work to helping place children removed from their homes – but the common thread was always supporting people during difficult moments. By Tamara Rahoumi
Nikki Zavradinos worked in global technology operations and led development teams at Mastercard for 15 years. When she ended up with a severance package, she decided to switch gears into business ownership. She started looking for businesses to buy in St. Louis and came across Local Handyman. By Kelsi Trinidad
After operating one of the fastest-growing locations in City Wide Facility Solutions’ history for the past three years, David Clinger recently teamed up with Ryan Tomkinson to expand the company’s reach in southeastern Michigan. By Jessica Petrucelli
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