The latest concepts to emerge do so with careful intention and focus by each founder. If you have been waiting for your chance to expand, now is the time to take action and bring your brand to life on the franchise stage. By Dawn Abbamondi
For Pilates Addiction franchisees Shelley and Matt Crawford, business ownership wasn’t about leaving their careers behind. It was about building something alongside them. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the couple was introduced to franchising through a consultant who matched them with opportunities that aligned with their goals. They explored several industries before landing on Pilates Addiction, drawn in by the brand’s elevated approach to boutique fitness. By Shelby Green
Launching a business in the competitive world of disaster restoration can be difficult. In an effort to ease the process and assist franchisees in building their futures, 911 Restoration offers a range of tools and opportunities for guidance. By Jessica Petrucelli
Ask Nicholas Darrah how he launched his career in franchising and he will tell you he was born into it. “My grandfather was one of the original franchisees in the Jiffy Lube system, so I basically grew up in that business,” noted Darrah, referring to himself as the only third-generation grandkid stubborn enough to get involved in the family business. “I helped after college and remained until we sold in 2019.” By Jessica Petrucelli
Pilates Addiction, a boutique fitness franchise founded in 2025, brings high-energy, results-focused workouts to members nationwide. With a variety of innovative class formats and an engaging studio culture, the brand aims to bring Pilates workouts from niche to mainstream fitness practices. By Erika Ortega
For some franchisees, the journey starts with a business opportunity, but for Amanda Scott, becoming a franchisee with Twinkle Star Dance™ Academy was years in the making. By Shelby Green
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