Discover Strength’s growth and success in 2023 are fueling its continued upward trajectory in 2024. The brand has 12 new locations ready to launch in the first half of 2024, and at least that many additional are set to open sometime by year’s end. Discover Strength is poised to end the year with a minimum of 40 open locations in 14 states. By Nancy E. Williams
Craig and Vareeporn Gonzalez founded Tea Time Café out of a true love of boba tea drinks. They tried various recipes from many tea shops, but there was always something missing. With the high prices that accompanied their tea habit, Vareeporn always felt that they could create their own fresher, more affordable recipe. Their goal became to create the boba tea café that they themselves would love to frequent. By Kelsi Trinidad
FranServe, Inc. has experienced tremendous growth since Alesia Visconti became president and CEO in 2016, and it looks like there’s no end in sight. Visconti recently announced a new partnership with Franchise Global Gateway (FGG), founded by brothers Muhssin El-Yacoubi and Bary El-Yacoubi. FGG was created to represent the fastest-growing brands in the U.S. looking to expand internationally. By Nancy E. Williams
Before deciding to become an Assisting Hands® Home Care franchise owner, Brett Sanders was at a turning point in his career. He had been a corporate certified public accountant and worked in auditing and risk consulting for 18 years. While he describes himself as a numbers person and enjoyed accounting, he didn’t like being stuck in an office all the time. By Kelsi Trinidad
With premium New York-style pizza, a diverse menu and an inviting atmosphere, it’s easy to see why the award-winning concept of Grimaldi’s Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria is making waves across the U.S. and internationally. By Shelby Green
Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, a prominent commercial and residential contents restoration player, has garnered widespread acclaim for its cutting-edge technology designed for processing contents post-disaster. This innovative system empowers its expert technicians to swiftly assess and salvage items within homes and businesses affected by both natural calamities and human-made crises. By Rose Mango
Alesia Visconti, CEO and President of FranServe, Inc. recently was named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. The NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization and operates on a staunchly nonpartisan basis. Visconti, a recognized leader in the franchise and small-business community, joins the NSBA Leadership Council to promote the interests of small business to policymakers in Washington, D.C.
The pet food industry is growing at a lightning-paced speed, and Natural Hounds is leading the pack with its fresh dog food made with all-natural ingredients. As the nation’s first and only dog food kitchen franchise, Natural Hounds is poised to become a leader in the dog food industry as dog owners everywhere look to prioritize their furry friends’ health and wellness. By Shelby Green
All Dogs Unleashed is a dog training, boarding and day care franchise unlike any other in the increasingly profitable pet care industry. According to Co-founder Brian Claeys, dog boarding and day care businesses are highly competitive but don’t also offer dog training. By Patty Horansky
