As a franchise attorney, I have had the good fortune to watch a number of brands grow from small businesses that looked more like a side hustle, to enterprises courted by multiple private equity firms willing to dish out 8-figures to the founders. By Tom Spadea
As 2020 brought hard times to many, giving back to those in need never seemed more important. Just ask Alesia Visconti, chief executive officer and president of FranServe, Inc., the world’s largest franchise consulting and expansion organization, who has allocated more than $65,000 to worthy causes. By Rochelle Miller
David Giacobbo, president and CEO of One You Love Homecare, expects the rapid growth experienced through 2020 to continue into 2021 and beyond. Giacobbo founded the company in 2017, developed a successful business model and culture, and franchised in 2019. By Cindy Charette
When Don McDuffee was only 5, he cracked open his broken Power Wheels truck and fixed it. Fascinated by cars, the mechanic-in-training saved all of his spare cash to purchase a beat-up Dodge Ram 50 when he was just 14. He worked on the hunk of metal with his father for two years, restoring it and turning it into a low-rider pickup just in time for his 16th birthday. By Jessica Jones
With four adopted children and five foster children, the Young family of Dade City, Florida, has more mouths to feed than most. Transporting a brood of nine around town for medical visits, school and extracurricular activities is also not a simple task. While opening their hearts and their home to nine children certainly has its rewards, it hasn’t been financially easy for this family. By Rochelle Miller
Through its educational program that focuses on science, technology, engineering, the arts and math (STEAM), Challenge Island has been motivating children to dream big. Now, the franchise is bringing kids even more inspiration by introducing them to young professionals who are making strides in these career fields. By Rochelle Miller
Steve White was happily retired for just about a year when he received a call from the owners of the PuroClean brand who were seeking new leadership to revitalize the company with an eye toward eventually selling the company. By Cindy Charette