Anthony Mitchell joined the Marine Corps straight out of high school and served as an Amphibious Assault Vehicle operator primarily stationed in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. After serving his four-year enlistment and then starting several small businesses, Mitchell’s friend and current business partner, Steve Garibell, came up with the idea to partner in a Hounds Town USA franchise. By Cindy Charette
U.S. veterans and retired military personnel are quite often great candidates for franchise business ownership. A retired career military woman or man has unique experience and knowledge that can be a perfect match for franchise brands, whether it is specific technical training that suits a particular industry, leadership experience, or just the maturity that comes with their past 10 or 20 year commitment to the military. By Dawn Abbamondi
L.A. Bikini is bringing the ancient technique of sugaring to today’s consumer. A simpler and safer form of hair removal, sugaring uses an all-natural sugar paste formulation to remove unwanted hair without the harsh chemicals of waxing. By Jorgette Krsulic
For more than 50 years, Paul Davis Restoration has been known for exceeding clients’ expectations with the highest-quality customer service for homeowners recovering from the unexpected. John Conway, director of franchise development, shared some exciting insight on plans in the pipeline. By Heidi Lubrani
Since being founded in 2015, iCode has shown explosive growth and is expected to have 100 or more franchises by the end of the year. Currently, the computer-science education franchise is enrolling for summer camps, which make up approximately 40% of its annual revenue and act as a slingshot into fall enrollments that typically range from 200 to 400 families per location. By Brianna Bohn
Matt Warren, owner and operator of Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe in Cincinnati, has spent over a decade in the restaurant industry and continues to contribute to the success of high-quality handcrafted cuisine. Warren explained the explosive growth he has experienced with the brand. By Heidi Lubrani
With years of experience in the tech industry, Nick Facchiano aspired to own a business that aligned with his passions and offered a stable, unique opportunity. Facchiano, an employee of PayMore Stores at the time, quickly fell in love with the concept and team, and he opened his Cary, North Carolina, location shortly thereafter, in 2019. By Brianna Bohn
N-Compass TV is the Number One community-based indoor billboard network in the world. Taking the concept of outdoor billboards and bringing them inside, the digital-media brand utilizes proprietary software and stays ahead of market trends. By Nancy E. Williams
According to Home Health Care News, the demand for home health-care services is much higher than the available supply, with 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 each day. 1Heart Caregiver Services is working to address these shortcomings in the industry. By Brianna Bohn
After spending 20 years in the corporate world, Wayne Gentry climbed the ladder to an executive position. However, when that company made changes that went against his core values, he knew he had to make a potentially life-changing decision. By Brianna Bohn