For 60 years, Paul Davis Restoration has been helping homeowners and businesses recover from water, fire, mold and storm damage. But beyond business success, the franchise also prioritizes giving back to the community. For eight years, the brand has partnered with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and for the past year with the National Fire Sprinkler Association. By Nancy E. Williams
At Twinkle Star Dance™ Academy of Plano, Texas, family is truly at the core of everything. For Elizabeth DeRusha, that begins at home. DeRusha operates the studio alongside her husband and daughter, working together to create an environment where children feel safe, encouraged and celebrated. By Shelby Green
Don’t get me wrong – I love a good burger and some fresh, crispy fries. And there are some fantastic franchise brands that offer exactly that. However, when a novice investor assumes franchising only exists in the fast-food space, they’re missing the bigger picture. In reality, franchising spans dozens of thriving industries and opportunities that many investors never even realize exist. By Don Clayton
In franchising, the strongest concepts are not always the loudest. Some of the most enduring brands are built on consistency, necessity and long-term relevance, and Right at Home is one of them. By Rose Mango
When Stacy Miller launched Sea Love in 2017, her goal was to create natural, nontoxic and clean-burning candles that wouldn’t trigger her husband’s asthma. By Jessica Petrucelli
One River School® combines a modern, purpose-driven approach to art education with a community-first mission. The brand’s genuine connection with students and local communities is producing real results, both in student growth and its scalable franchise model. By Brianna Bohn
In the home improvement industry, sustainability is often framed in terms of product selection – things like low-VOC paints or recycled materials. But for LIME Painting®, sustainability begins much earlier in the process, rooted in how projects are approached from the start. By Tamara Rahoumi
Jeremy Thacker was no stranger to entrepreneurship. Throughout his career, he had owned multiple businesses and some franchises, but he hadn’t found the type of business he felt would endure until he retired. He knew he wanted to pursue the franchise route, having had experience growing businesses from the ground up. He was familiar with the benefits of a proven, turnkey franchise model. By Kelsi Trinidad
When homeowners and business owners face water damage, fire loss or mold issues, they want clarity, speed and someone they can trust to handle the chaos. 911 Restoration provides exactly that, backed by a growing network of franchise owners who work together to deliver a true fresh start. By Shelby Green
When Chase Atwell discovered NaturaLawn® of America in 2022, it planted a seed. By Lizzy Yeserski