When considering an investment in a franchise opportunity, prospective owners naturally hope the franchise will invest in them as well. While franchising can be an exciting path to business ownership, it can also feel like a daunting step. Knowing the franchise’s support system is strong and reliable can make all the difference. By Don Clayton
Pilates Addiction operates a modern, scalable boutique fitness franchise that fuses intensity with integrity, delivering heart-pumping, precision-focused workouts that challenge and transform. Margaret and Lance Podell are currently in the presale process for their first studio in Short Hills, New Jersey. Lance has served as CEO and general manager at both corporate and startup companies, while Margaret continues her role as a trusts and estates attorney. After extensive research and help from Jeff Shafritz, a franchise consultant, they decided to bet on themselves by investing in a Pilates Addiction franchise. By Nancy E. Williams
Corporate environments can be a burden, especially when you’ve established a long career in your field. For John Gemrich, who had a long career in financial services, including large commercial and retail banks, the pressure was definitely on. Starting his own business was a chance to have more control over outcomes and relieve some of the pressure that comes with corporate work. By Kelsi Trinidad
Raising money for ALS research and Make-A-Wish, working with the American Red Cross on blood drives, donating Christmas gifts to local elementary schools and volunteering at The Action Center to support low-income families are all ways NTV360 Director of Sales Marc Muma, and his team, give back to those in need. By Erika Ortega
As the U.S. population ages at an unprecedented pace, the senior home care sector is experiencing a transformation that extends far beyond basic support services. For Comfort Keepers®, the opportunity lies not only in meeting rising demand but in reshaping how aging is perceived. By Rose Mango
Pete First’s lifelong career in franchising reached a new level of purpose when he joined BrightStar Care® in 2018. After years in retail franchising, First yearned for something different: a mission-driven opportunity that made a meaningful impact every day, and he found that in BrightStar Care. By Lizzy Yeserski
Sarah Cox was the owner of her own successful piano studio, with long waitlists for her private lessons. However, it became difficult to juggle classes and being present for her own children. When her children were able to attend elementary school, Cox was ready to embark on a new business project. Her husband introduced her to the beem® Light Sauna franchise opportunity, and Cox immediately knew it was a great fit. By Kelsi Trinidad
Few industries offer the kind of built-in durability that home care does. Nearly 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day, family caregiving can be challenging and adult children increasingly live hundreds of miles away from aging parents. As those dynamics intensify, the need for reliable in-home care continues to rise regardless of economic cycles or consumer sentiment. By Tamara Rahoumi
As a medically supervised wellness franchise, Prime IV Hydration & Wellness specializes in providing clients with proactive, personalized care to boost energy, recovery, immune support, performance and longevity. Its services include IV therapy, weight-loss programs, micronutrients and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. By Erika Ortega
Eric Brown came to Assisting Hands® Home Care with a background in business leadership and a strong interest in purpose-driven work. By Jessica Petrucelli