Looking back on 2022, Mobility City celebrated many firsts, beginning with successfully adding locations, reaching 50 across the country. This growth further proves that Mobility City – which was always considered an essential business – continues to be a pandemic-proof and recession-proof business. By Cindy Charette
After spending 30 years in the U.S. Army, Col. Michael Ball retired from his years of service in 2021 and was deciding where his next chapter in life would take him. Through the military’s Transition Assistance Program, Ball was introduced to the possibility of owning a franchise. By Kelsi Trinidad
Dida Clifton believes franchising and the military have more in common than meets the eye. As a U.S. Air Force veteran, Clifton took her military discipline and built TheOfficeSquad, a bookkeeping and administrative support business with a methodical approach. By Sarah Lindauer
When Brian Fuery missed the Friday time slot to get his passport renewed, he was obligated to stay through the weekend and wait for a Monday appointment. This could’ve been a nuisance – if it hadn’t introduced him to a business opportunity. By Sarah Lindauer
While Ron Wilder was serving in the Army National Guard in the late 1980s, he never thought the skills and discipline he had developed would one day help him launch his own business. By Patty Horansky
Whether starting a franchise, or becoming a franchisee, you are in charge. If you’re a veteran and thinking of franchising your business, you may want to think about your ideal owners. Are they veterans, or maybe even families of the military? You can differentiate your brand by growing with owners who, like you, understand serving their country. By Dawn Abbamondi
Bitbox ATM, founded and franchised in 2019, has quickly grown to over 100 owners, with close to 500 machines nationwide. With Bitbox ATM, entrepreneurs invest in a turnkey, home-based business in an exploding industry. By Cindy Charette
Despite some personal challenges along the way, Matthew Crouch, his father, Russell Crouch, and his brother, Mason Crouch, have partnered to convert an existing automotive business into a Mr. Transmission/Milex Complete Auto Care franchise. The business was officially rebranded in February in Kansas City, Missouri. By Cindy Charette
According to Forbes, small businesses make up more than half of the nation’s workforce and their numbers are growing, as people increasingly want to be their own bosses and guide their own futures. In good economies or bad, over 90% of them need financial assistance but are turned down by banks. By Patty Horansky
Money Pages is a multimedia franchise dedicated to helping local businesses grow and save consumers money. It offers cohesive, highly personalized marketing systems to reach target audiences backed by industry-leading support and technology. Money Pages harnesses the power of connection and community to help local businesses reach their desired consumers. By Lizzy Yeserski