Back when I was learning to drive in the late 1980s, to get from your starting point to your destination, you needed a road map. You could only get road maps at gas stations. Once obtaining a road map, you had to go through the process of unfolding it and reading all the fine print, hoping it was the latest edition. Talk about taking your eyes off the road! By Don Clayton
Considering this issue’s low-cost brands special section, there’s no better business opportunity to discuss than FranServe, Inc. This home-based business consulting model enables owners to create profitable businesses, using coaching and relationships to introduce and place clients into franchise opportunities. By Nancy E. Williams
During the 2020 pandemic, Mahmood Bitaraf and Adib Baghdadi were living in Houston and, like the rest of the world, were wondering what to do for fun amid public restrictions. With most businesses closed, the only place to go was outdoors. By Kelsi Trinidad
Vice President of New Franchise Development at Floor Coverings International® Alan Dickherber has focused on driving significant changes to the brand’s franchise program. The results have surpassed expectations by expediting ramp-ups and growing revenues. Dickherber has been leading the franchise development program for eight years after a successful career as owner and operator of CertaPro Painters. By Erika Ortega
Kim Porter and her husband, Ken, launched their Ace Handyman Services® franchise in Shorewood, Illinois, in late 2022. However, their journey was unique because Kim previously worked for the Ace Hardware corporate marketing team for several years. By Nancy E. Williams
With a support center composed of experts in business growth, office location selection, staffing requirements and marketing, City Wide Facility Solutions prides itself on providing a streamlined experience for new and existing franchise owners. By Erika Ortega
Since launching its franchise program in 2021, That 1 Painter has quickly learned that investors are attracted to its CEO model, which requires a minimum investment of five territories. As a result, it has been expanding the brand with business owners who have corporate backgrounds and team-leading experience. By Nancy E. Williams
One of the biggest frustration points for new franchisors is the sticker shock in terms of dollars, time and headache when they learn that they need audited financial statements of their franchisor entity. By Tom Spadea
Home Helpers® Home Care is a comprehensive, holistic care company that has been delivering quality in-home personal and companion care to seniors and others for over 27 years. That longevity has allowed the brand to evolve with the booming in-home care industry and aging population. It now has more than 300 franchisees in over 1,500 communities nationwide. By Patty Horansky
Nick Bertagna had been selling medical supplies in Ohio for 20 years when the company he was working for was sold to a large corporation. Once a small family company, the business changed into a less friendly version of itself and, after five years, offered him a severance package. The generous year-long severance package gave Bertagna the time to get out of the corporate grind and work toward fulfilling his goal of owning a business. By Kelsi Trinidad