Sometimes, when one door closes, another one opens. That’s how the Daigneault couple felt in 2016 when, in the aftermath of Janet Daigneault’s layoff from her executive IT job, they discovered Aussie Pet Mobile. By Lizzy Yeserski
Patrice Rice, the founder of Mosquito Sheriff, saw a need in the community for a completely green, completely natural method of mosquito and pest control. She drew from her extensive history in franchising to create a business that has the success of the franchisee and the quality of the service at heart. By Elice Morgenson
When Beth Young left corporate America in 2020 after a high- profile career in supply chain and procurement, she wasn’t quite ready to hang up her hat. Though happy to relinquish the stress of managing 300-plus global teams, she looked for her next adventure. By Lizzy Yeserski
FranServe, Inc., the largest franchise consulting and expansion organization in the world, was founded with one goal: to help others. And while the organization is changing people’s lives daily by helping aspiring entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of business ownership through franchising, FranServe is also changing people’s lives with a wealth of philanthropic endeavors. By Jessica
As a veteran U.S. Army captain and member of the International Franchise Association’s VetFran Committee, PuroClean President and COO Steve White has for years been proactively seeking ways to support those who have honorably served our country. By Jessica
As the new owners of Jabz Boxing Bel Air, the concept’s first studio in the state of Maryland, Helen and Larry O’Keefe had the opportunity to give back to their community even before their grand opening. By Cindy Charette
The Medi-Weightloss® Program provides clients with benefits that run much deeper than the numbers on a scale – the brand helps its members make life changes to permanently shed the weight that threatens their mental health and quality of life. By Elice Morgenson
With the goal of starting her own business, Debbie Pierce took a leap of faith when she left her 17-year Vanguard career with only two years left until retirement. “I felt like I needed a change in my life and that God was definitely pulling me in a different direction,” Pierce said. By Cindy Charette
Before signing on as a franchise owner with BrightStar Care, Andy Ray enjoyed a successful career in the healthcare industry, working on the corporate side of the business for more than 30 years. But he desired more. By Jessica
Although Daily Jam has grown to 11 units since franchising in 2019 and now has a partnership with Red Bull, the brand still lives by its goal for franchisees: Build a business and be home for dinner. By Brianna Bohn