As his name suggests, almost everything Leo Goldberger touches turns to, you guessed it, gold. Goldberger’s first foray into franchising began with The Patch Boys, a drywall patching service that he grew to 100-plus locations in under five years and sold to the BELFOR Franchising Group in 2020. By Lizzy Yeserski
Aussie Pet Mobile was founded in 1996 in Sydney, Australia, to satisfy the demand for mobile grooming services in and around Sydney. The success was immediate, as most cat and dog owners will tell you that taking their pet to the groomer can be time-consuming and stressful – both for the owner and their pet. By Nancy E. Williams
When Bianca Petri was introduced to Floor Coverings International, it was love at first call. Originally from Romania, Petri and her family had recently immigrated to the United States after a stint in Canada. Petri previously worked a myriad of careers, from high school teacher to real estate salesperson, but felt something was missing. By Sarah Lindauer
Benefits of a home-based or mobile business are indeed plentiful. They are quick to start up (typically two to three months) and don’t require additional overhead for rent – initial investments normally under $100,000 – all around, a very attractive model. By Dawn Abbamondi
Steve Wilkos wanted to invest in a franchise that allowed him to use his 30-plus years of buying and merchandising experience and teach his two sons about the skills needed for successful business management. Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard provided exactly what he was looking for. By Heidi Lubrani
After a rewarding career in the Marine Corps, it was important for Kevin Koz to find a career that aligned with his family’s needs. During his search, Koz set up specific alerts for jobs and business opportunities that fit his criteria. When an alert for N-Compass TV popped up, he was intrigued by the flexibility of the job and how it would fit the needs of his wife’s salon and clothing businesses. By Elice Morgenson
Tint World®, a premier auto styling and window tinting franchise, wins over entrepreneurs fleeing the corporate world with a people-first culture and sustainable future. By Lizzy Yeserski
Whether consumers need basic maintenance or emergency repairs for their cars, they often look for a trustworthy auto repair facility. For over six decades, Mr. Transmission/Milex has worked carefully to uphold its gilded reputation for reliable maintenance and repairs. By Heidi Lubrani
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — FranDevCo, a franchise development company specializing in expanding, emerging, and growth-oriented franchise brands, is announcing a new partnership with the North American spa franchise, Massage Heights. Massage Heights is a family-owned massage and wellness franchise offering personalized, high-quality massage, skincare, and wellness services.
“FranDevCo’s team of experienced franchise experts and Massage Heights’ excellent reputation are a perfect match for bringing high-end but affordable spa services to even more communities across North America,” said FranDevCo’s President and CEO Sung Ohm. “We look forward to helping Massage Heights grow their footprint while continuing to deliver on our mission of helping entrepreneurs find financial independence through franchising.”
Massage Heights was founded in San Antonio, Texas, in 2004 by Shane Evans and her husband, Wayne Evans. The business concept was based on the idea that more people should have access to affordable, professional massage services in upscale environments. Since opening the first franchise location in San Antonio in 2005, Massage Heights has expanded to 117 locations in more than a dozen states across North America.
“We are excited to enter into this partnership with FranDevCo so we can continue to deliver on our founder’s vision of making massage, skincare and wellness services cost-effective and accessible,” said Massage Heights’ CEO and President, Susan Boresow. “Our support team has all of the knowledge and experience to ensure new franchisees are set up for success from the beginning.”
Massage Heights is well-positioned for continued expansion in the $18 billion massage industry and the $14 billion facial industry. As more consumers and healthcare providers recognize the efficacy of Massage Heights’ service offerings, the company will boost the health and wellness of its guests in the communities that they serve. FranDevCo is ready to capitalize on favorable market conditions by connecting qualified franchisees with this established franchise concept based on a strong margin, recurring revenue model, as well as providing proven programs and support.
For more information about FranDevCo, visit frandev.co. To learn more about Massage Heights, visit www.massageheights.com.
About FranDevCo
FranDevCo is a franchise development company that works with emerging and grow-focused brands to produce rapid, sustainable growth by connecting top-performing franchises to the right franchise opportunity. FranDevCo’s mission is to drive successful growth through collaboration, processes and proven systems. Current partner brands include Costa Oil, Crushr and PatchMaster. Learn more about FranDevCo at frandev.co.
The Organization Redefining Dog Training Celebrates Quadruple-Unit Growth Since 2020.
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. — Zoom Room, the venture-backed, revolutionary indoor dog training gym, announces today the signing of their 100th location. Closing out 2022 having quadrupled unit size in a short two-year timeframe, the company skyrockets into the new year with the continued mission of transforming the dog training landscape.
With the pet industry projected to reach $277 billion by 2030, Zoom Room is trailblazing the path forward through its model of positive training and socialization. Boasting more 5-star ratings than any other dog training business in America, the organization has seen a massive 70% growth in same store sales since 2019. For the nearly 5 million consumers that also became new pet owners in that same timeframe, Zoom Room provides a space like no other with a diverse offering of training services and events that place an emphasis on owners as much as their dogs.
In addition to its unit growth, Zoom Room is increasingly diversifying its geographic footprint, tripling its presence across the US from 8 states in 2020 to 27 states at the close of 2022. Looking ahead, the company aims to maintain a rapid growth trajectory, with a particular focus on expansion across all major metropolitan areas. Franchise openings in 2023 will include Chelsea, NY, San Diego, CA and Houston, TX. “Our long-term aspiration is to firmly establish Zoom Room as the premier destination for dog training,” said Mark Van Wye, CEO of Zoom Room. “As we continue to expand across major cities, we’re eager to enhance our reputation as a dependable resource for dog owners in the US and worldwide.”
To support the growing needs of the business, Zoom Room also recently welcomed several new hires across operations to support the infrastructure beneath executive strategic leads, Stephanie Knepp and Liz Claflin.
“Pet franchises present exceptional investment opportunities due to the recession-resistant spending, increased demand, and unique price elasticity,” said Anthony Polazzi, President of AP Franchised Concepts, the Venture Capital firm backing Zoom Room. “With an average EBITDA margin above 30%, Zoom Room’s tremendous profitability and growth show no signs of slowing down.”
Not only did 2022 reflect record sales for new Zoom Room franchisees, but the incredible success of the business inspired a significant number of the brand’s single-unit franchisees to sign up to become multi-unit franchise owners. As the company welcomes new signees through 2023, it will continue its best-in-class practices for onboarding. Zoom Room extends genuine 360° support to its franchisees, beginning with a dedicated real estate team to identify a site with optimal demographics and assistance in navigating business formation and financing.
“Zoom Room has given me the opportunity to build a business that I love,” said Brad Weaner of Zoom Room’s Centerville, OH franchise. “We are thankful for our community’s tremendous support and their excitement to embark on a new journey with us. Together, we will fill the world with happy, tired dogs.”
“I love that by owning two Zoom Room locations in the greater Seattle/Bellevue area I am able to meet so many wonderful dogs and their owners,” said multi-unit franchisee John Jansen. “This is such a fantastic community, and the support we’ve received has been above and beyond what I could have imagined. I am very much looking forward to expanding into more neighborhoods in the near future.”
For more information about Zoom Room, visit https://zoomroom.com/. For those interested in learning about franchise opportunities: https://zoomroom.com/franchise/.
ABOUT ZOOM ROOM
Founded in 2007, Zoom Room® is a venture-backed and revolutionary indoor dog training gym with locations across the U.S. With an emphasis on socialization, positive reinforcement, human education and the value of interactive learning, the company aims to strengthen the bond and communication between dogs and their owners. Ranked on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list, Zoom Room’s key revenue streams include dog training classes, socialization events and retail products. Zoom Room celebrates responsible pet owners who love to socialize with their dogs and embrace positive dog training methods in a fun, friendly environment for working out with your dog. They are the authors of the best-selling dog training book, Puppy Training in 7 Easy Steps, and Ultimate Puppy Training for Kids. Rooted in the belief that it’s important to give back to the community, Zoom Room works closely with animal rescue and welfare organizations both locally and nationwide. Learn more at https://zoomroom.com/.