When WaterStation Technology launched in the greater Seattle area in 2012, the company’s founder, Ryan Wear, identified water as the second fastest-growing category in grocery stores nationwide. He recognized that consumers were increasingly wary of tap water and were turning to plastic bottled water. By Jessica Jones
Jabz Boxing, established in Scottsdale, Arizona, in 2012, has grown to 20 locations in Arizona and two locations in the Philadelphia metro area. As a boutique fitness boxing studio known for its intense full-body, circuit-style workouts, Jabz Boxing’s mission is to cultivate an empowering community to help members of all ages and fitness levels achieve their goals. By Cindy Charette
Ringing in 2021 means millions of Americans are making their annual New Years’ resolutions – especially to lose weight. Unfortunately, many will embark on their weight loss journey alone, and without guidance, will break those promises before this month is even over. By Rochelle Miller
We are all looking forward to the future and what 2021 will bring. No one knows for sure, but fitness, health and wellness are sure to be the center of everyone’s focus. By Dawn Abbamondi
As a franchise attorney, I have had the good fortune to watch a number of brands grow from small businesses that looked more like a side hustle, to enterprises courted by multiple private equity firms willing to dish out 8-figures to the founders. By Tom Spadea
As 2020 brought hard times to many, giving back to those in need never seemed more important. Just ask Alesia Visconti, chief executive officer and president of FranServe, Inc., the world’s largest franchise consulting and expansion organization, who has allocated more than $65,000 to worthy causes. By Rochelle Miller
David Giacobbo, president and CEO of One You Love Homecare, expects the rapid growth experienced through 2020 to continue into 2021 and beyond. Giacobbo founded the company in 2017, developed a successful business model and culture, and franchised in 2019. By Cindy Charette
By most standards, 2020 will be remembered as one of the more challenging years small business owners have ever experienced. Countless businesses experienced restrictions, lost revenue, and temporary closures that would have been unimaginable in a pre-pandemic scenario. However, amongst the suffering, there were visible reasons for optimism. By Dan Pace
Boulder Designs is always developing new ways to bring an elegant natural look and the latest technology to its customers and franchisees and has recently brought illumination and electronic messaging systems to their boulder signage. Boulder Designs franchisees are thrilled to offer clients the addition of built-in LED lights to the award-winning boulders. By Rochelle Miller
When Don McDuffee was only 5, he cracked open his broken Power Wheels truck and fixed it. Fascinated by cars, the mechanic-in-training saved all of his spare cash to purchase a beat-up Dodge Ram 50 when he was just 14. He worked on the hunk of metal with his father for two years, restoring it and turning it into a low-rider pickup just in time for his 16th birthday. By Jessica Jones