For many businesses, 2020 proved to be a very difficult year. However, there were a number of industries that experienced growth, and we now refer to them as “pandemic-proof” businesses. One of those such brands is Naturals2Go. By Nancy E. Williams
It’s been a full year since the global pandemic altered the way the world works – social distancing, Plexiglass partitions and Zoom meetings now seem to be a “normal” part of life, affecting all aspects of both our personal and professional existence. By Jessica Jones
In the span of a year, COVID-19 has altered the way many franchises operate – adding new regulations and precautionary measures, and even causing growth in smaller markets outside of big-city borders. By Jessica Jones
After a year of financial uncertainty and the collapse of many small businesses throughout the country, experts finally have some optimistic news to report: An economic rebound is imminent. By Jessica Jones
When McKenzie Redden’s beloved grandmother passed away in 2018, Redden and her family wanted to do something meaningful to honor her memory. As a nod to their matriarch’s passion for health and wellness, in 2020 they opened a Manduu fitness franchise in Austin, Texas, where Redden runs the studio as boots-on-the-ground director. By Lizzy Yeserski
With 33 years of business experience and over 340 locations providing commercial custom signage and graphics, Signworld is a clear leader in the industry. And while this brand has no royalties, it still provides robust training, ongoing support and state-of-the-art equipment. By Nancy E. Williams
For Mike Bahun, CEO and founder of Fundraising University, the need to give back lies at the very heart of his ambitions. In fact, his sole purpose for starting Fundraising University sprang from a desire to impact kids and communities. “I was a former professional athlete who was from a single-parent family,” Bahun said. By Lizzy Yeserski
In his native Philippines, Ferdinand Vasquez was a civil engineer. He spent years working in the public and private sector, overseeing a variety of infrastructure projects and construction sites. After participating in the build-out of a service center for a car air-conditioning company, he was asked to join the firm. By Jessica Jones
Over the past year, BrightStar Care, the medical and non-medical in-home healthcare franchise with over 340 locations across the U.S., faced a major challenge. Adjusting its practices to meet the needs of its franchisees, caregivers, clients, and the communities it serves to ensure all were protected from the spread of coronavirus, this essential business remained strong despite all of 2020’s adversity. By Jessica Jones
Home Helpers Home Care is a highly respected franchise brand, with 23 years of record-breaking system revenue growth. Emma Dickison, Home Helpers CEO and president, began her career in franchising 30 years ago, having worked with two other strong brands, both number one in their respective industries. By Cindy Charette