If you were to ask 10 people whether it’s a good idea to have married couples in business together, you might get 10 different responses. For Bob and Stephanie McEwen, Signworld Business Partner affiliates, it has been a match made in heaven. By Nancy E. Williams
When SMB Franchise Advisors was founded in 2009, President and CEO Steve Beagelman had one goal: to help franchisors grow by providing unmatched support in franchise systems. Now, over a decade later, Beagelman and his team have helped over 450 emerging and established franchises realize their potential in an industry that is rewarding but complex. By Brianna Bohn
Looking back on 2022, Mobility City celebrated many firsts, beginning with successfully adding locations, reaching 50 across the country. This growth further proves that Mobility City – which was always considered an essential business – continues to be a pandemic-proof and recession-proof business. By Cindy Charette
After spending 30 years in the U.S. Army, Col. Michael Ball retired from his years of service in 2021 and was deciding where his next chapter in life would take him. Through the military’s Transition Assistance Program, Ball was introduced to the possibility of owning a franchise. By Kelsi Trinidad
Dida Clifton believes franchising and the military have more in common than meets the eye. As a U.S. Air Force veteran, Clifton took her military discipline and built TheOfficeSquad, a bookkeeping and administrative support business with a methodical approach. By Sarah Lindauer
When Brian Fuery missed the Friday time slot to get his passport renewed, he was obligated to stay through the weekend and wait for a Monday appointment. This could’ve been a nuisance – if it hadn’t introduced him to a business opportunity. By Sarah Lindauer
While Ron Wilder was serving in the Army National Guard in the late 1980s, he never thought the skills and discipline he had developed would one day help him launch his own business. By Patty Horansky
Whether starting a franchise, or becoming a franchisee, you are in charge. If you’re a veteran and thinking of franchising your business, you may want to think about your ideal owners. Are they veterans, or maybe even families of the military? You can differentiate your brand by growing with owners who, like you, understand serving their country. By Dawn Abbamondi
Bitbox ATM, founded and franchised in 2019, has quickly grown to over 100 owners, with close to 500 machines nationwide. With Bitbox ATM, entrepreneurs invest in a turnkey, home-based business in an exploding industry. By Cindy Charette
Despite some personal challenges along the way, Matthew Crouch, his father, Russell Crouch, and his brother, Mason Crouch, have partnered to convert an existing automotive business into a Mr. Transmission/Milex Complete Auto Care franchise. The business was officially rebranded in February in Kansas City, Missouri. By Cindy Charette