As a moral responsibility to franchisees and members, whom he considers family, Bryan Klein, founder and CEO of THE MAX Challenge, decided to close all fitness centers and transition to virtual classes in light of COVID-19, even prior to any government mandates. By Cindy Charette
When Ben Doebler moved from Tennessee to Portland, Oregon, he started looking for franchise opportunities that suited his entrepreneurial spirit. Since Doebler’s background included owning a restaurant franchise as well as starting his own restaurant-equipment cleaning company, he was well-suited for entrepreneurship. By Cindy Charette
Losing weight is never easy, but it can be especially challenging when gyms are closed and everyone is home all day with a kitchen stockpiled with food. That’s why Medi-Weightloss has taken extra steps to ensure continuous contact with clients to keep them on track during the coronavirus crisis. By Rochelle Miller
Stacked Pickle CEO Gary Brackett is laser-focused on growing his franchise and bringing the sports bar and grill to as many communities as possible. Even during the recent health crisis, the former Indianapolis Colts linebacker led the Stacked Pickle team in building three new sites in Colorado and in lining up more. By Rose Mango
Specializing in interior and exterior painting of both residential and commercial properties, 360° Painting has built a strong reputation in the home-services category by delivering a careful, professional painting process coupled with a customer-first approach. By Jessica Jones
Being handy was never one of Clay Cain’s attributes. “I was the guy that if I had an issue, I called the handyman to come to fix it,” said Cain, the owner of a successful roofing business. “I never got on a roof and didn’t like the height thing.” By Rochelle Miller