Both franchisees and franchisors play an important role in today’s senior and medical care landscape. Wherever you are, be the one to help others achieve their goals. By Dawn Abbamondi
Southpaw Gym offers a flexible model with room for scalability through multiple revenue streams. The New Jersey-based combat gym is the ideal investment opportunity for prospective franchisees wanting to make a difference in their community without feeling restricted by a one-size-fits-all concept. By Brianna Bohn
There was one unemployed worker available for every two job openings at the start of 2023, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Demand for labor is historically high, and many businesses are under pressure – but not all. One franchise that’s feeling just as paw-sitive as its furry clientele is Salty Dawg, a leading grooming salon and pet supply store in the U.S. By Sarah Lindauer
Elva Alcala of Celina, Texas, worked in social services for some 20 years. She enjoyed her career but longed for a business of her own. As a young person, she loved to paint and draw but put aside her art as an adult. When her employer restructured in 2021, Alcala was let go. “I thought it was time for me to do something different and that I really loved,” she said. “I’ve always been interested in the arts.” By Patty Horansky
Mark Setterington was a lifetime restaurant guy. He’d earned his stripes working every job possible in the industry and had settled in Las Vegas for over 10 years, running 10 restaurants between Las Vegas and Southern California, when his longtime friend, Paul, called to tell him that he was leaving his job of 20 years. Paul wanted to collaborate on a new restaurant concept, and from their partnership, Island Fin Poké was born in 2016. By Kelsi Trinidad