Money Pages has been such a triumphant venture for Ramona and Brian Long of Kennesaw, Georgia, that the couple is launching a fourth territory in April 2024. The Longs’ expansion will bring their total circulation to more than 150,000 households in Cobb and Cherokee counties northwest of Atlanta. By Lizzy Yeserski
At just 24 years old, Luke Reiner is the youngest franchise owner of the LIME Painting franchise. “I started as a summer intern for LIME Painting in 2019. This was my first experience in the sales industry, and it helped me gain confidence in lead generation, build relationships with homeowners and gain knowledge about the paint industry,” shared Reiner. By Nancy E. Williams
Kathy Livingston had been working in franchising for over 20 years by the time she opened Oliver’s Nannies. Livingston landed her first franchising role right out of college and worked her way through the industry. She eventually became an owner of a home care franchise for seniors in New York City. However, being based in New York City with a family and a growing business, she found herself running up against the city’s child care shortage. By Kelsi Trinidad
City Wide Facility Solutions was born 63 years ago when Frank Oddo ran into a problem while working in his father’s convenience store. He was constantly struggling to find reliable cleaners for the store in the evenings and, in 1961, Oddo opened City Wide Maintenance. By Kelsi Trinidad
What do I love the most about the franchising space? The community and events! Other industries where I’ve spent time had some level of sharing and learning at a limited number of conferences. But franchising excels at setting aside competitive issues and working together to grow the model and many valued events. By Jack Monson
Antonio Mattei opened his Tint World franchise just a short time ago in Tyrone, Georgia, and he’s already realized it was the perfect decision for him. By Nancy E. Williams
Colette Bell, vice president of franchise development for Ace Handyman Services, wants everyone to know the many ways the company’s corporate office and franchise owners give back to the community. The brand focuses on two special events each year with the first taking place every January alongside their annual, multi-day staff event held in Denver. By Cindy Charette
The amount of business communications and messages coming at us has increased exponentially thanks to many AI tools. We are all seeing more emails, texts, DMs, meeting requests and awkward pitches than we did just a year ago. By Jack Monson
“It is with great pleasure that I present to you our 2023 IFA Diversity Institute Impact Report. This report was created by the IFA Foundation to amplify our voice and spread awareness about diversity in franchising amongst IFA’s members and beyond…” By Matt Haller, IFA President and CEO
When someone steps into a Bazooka Charlie’s Barber Co., they can expect much more than just a haircut. This emerging brand strives to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all of its clients. From the moment they walk through the door, they’ll be met with eye-catching wall murals, comfortable barber chairs and, most importantly, down-to-earth stylists who love what they do. By Shelby Green