Steve Smeal once worked as a corporate executive, but he admits he was always an entrepreneur at heart. “Even during my corporate years, I owned side businesses,” Smeal said. “In 2019, I transitioned fully into entrepreneurship and currently own several other companies that operate passively.” By Jessica Petrucelli
Imagine tapping into a flexible home-based franchise opportunity with unmatched support and diverse revenue streams. Now, imagine doing that with your son. David Giarusso did just that with Spartan Floor Coatings. By Brianna Bohn
Knowing and understanding the keys to success in any business can be the difference between triumph and failure. Having worked with, mentored and coached hundreds of FranServe Affiliated Franchise Consultants, Alesia Visconti, President and CEO of FranServe, Inc., shared top strategies to becoming a top franchise consultant and why FranServe has been able to foster so many of them. By Nancy E. Williams
2025 is THE year to own a business. If you’ve been considering buying a business, particularly a franchise, there’s never been a better time than now. By Jack Monson
With a 12-year low in small-business bank loan approvals and the launch of tens of thousands of new businesses annually, the need for financing options is greater than ever. Fortunately, Global Financial Training Program offers a unique pathway to a lucrative career in commercial finance. By Shelby Green
Married Renew Medic owners Robert and Narda Johnson have nothing but good things to say about running a business together. Bringing their nephew, Evan Shepard, into the business 10 years ago has also resulted in great success for the family. By Erika Ortega
President and CEO of FranServe, Inc., Alesia Visconti, recognizes the importance of setting the tone for a successful year. That’s why, every January, she and her executive leadership team participate in FranForward. Visconti described FranForward as: “A fran-tastic mix of strategy planning, dopey fun, team building and creative brainstorming that keeps FranServe, Inc. rocking!” By Nancy E. Williams
After finding great success in the Canadian market this past decade, Pür & Simple® is readying for its expansion to the U.S. Famous for its Breakfast Reinvented® concept, the Quebec-based company is set to open its first U.S. location in the San Antonio area in the first quarter of 2025. By Jessica Petrucelli
When Rick Hetzel and his wife, Cheryl Mothes, invested in FRESH® Healthy Café, their goal was to make delicious, healthy food more accessible in their community by providing meal options such as protein bowls, smoothies, wraps and paninis in a quick-service setting. By Jessica Petrucelli
A year ago, when Jake Canterberry started his Spartan Floor Coatings franchise in Stuart, Florida, he was anxious yet excited. His background in data analytics was a far cry from owning a floor coating business. However, he had already witnessed the company’s success in the high-demand home services industry because Rich Degen, founder and CEO of Spartan Floor Coatings, is his father-in-law. Canterberry’s first test run was doing the floor coating in his own garage, and it turned out that he enjoyed the process. By Nancy E. Williams