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30 09, 2020

FranServe: Women Helping Women Find the Perfect Franchise

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-09-30T21:30:53-04:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: franchise consultants, FranServe, home based business|

When Julie Goldberg realized she didn’t want to return to the office after her childcare leave ended, she sought to invest in a franchise to start her own home-based business. Having started her career in the accounting department of a national retail brand that was a franchise, she knew first-hand that her chances of success would be greater if she invested in a proven business model rather than launch her own independent company. By Rochelle Miller

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30 09, 2020

Groomed for Success

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-09-30T21:27:17-04:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: Aussie Pet Mobile, mobile franchise, pet services|

As vice president of operations for a chemical nanotech company, Darlene Jacobson had already broken the glass ceiling in many ways. She knew, however, she was destined for even higher aspirations – like owning her own business. By Rochelle Miller

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30 09, 2020

Achieving Long-held Goals While Helping Others Do the Same

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-09-30T21:22:48-04:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: fitness franchise, MADabolic|

From all appearances, it would seem Emily Barton had always been athletic. But childhood asthma had prevented her from participating in exercise and sports. Her interest in fitness grew out of a desire to reach goals she had long desired to accomplish. By Elice Morgenson

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30 09, 2020

All-Woman Power Team

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-09-30T21:20:31-04:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: Bridge to Better Living, senior care franchise|

Mary Ann Stallings, president of Bridge to Better Living (BBL), founded her company in 2010 with a clear vision of expanding throughout the country. To support her dream, Stallings selected her corporate staff carefully. Her team of women proudly offers a combined 130 years of experience and knowledge in the senior-care industry. By Cindy Charette

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30 09, 2020

WaterStation Technology Proves to be a Worthwhile Investment

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-09-30T21:17:41-04:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: vending franchise, WaterStation Technology|

After 20 years of working in corporate America, Rupa Keskar grew bored with her IT career. In 2012, she started exploring real-estate investments and left the security of a well-paying job to launch her own property-acquisition firm. By Jessica Jones

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30 09, 2020

Success Story: How BrightStar Care CEO Shelly Sun Made a Difference

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-09-30T21:16:45-04:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: BrightStar Care, senior care franchise|

Shelly Sun never intended to launch her own business, let alone build a $500 million company, but after enduring the home health-care journey with a loved one, the Chicago resident felt like she could personally make a difference in the industry. So in 2002, she founded BrightStar Care. By Jessica Jones

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30 09, 2020

Own a Family Friendly Business with NO On-site Baking!

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-09-30T21:08:39-04:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: authentic French macarons and pastries, bakery franchise, Le Macaron|

When Le Macaron founders, Rosalie Guillem and her daughter, Audrey Guillem-Saba moved from France to the U.S., they had a dream, to share authentic macarons and other French pastries with America. Today, there are over 70 Le Macaron franchise locations operating coast to coast, inviting communities nationwide to slow down and indulge in a simpler way of life. By Lana Mazin

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30 09, 2020

Empathy & Shared Experience: A Franchisee’s Key to Success

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-09-30T21:04:35-04:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: senior care franchise, Senior Helpers|

Joanne Taylor’s journey to ownership of a Senior Helpers franchise began when she lost two family members within six months. She saw how difficult it was to navigate the world of hospitals, senior-care facilities, and in-home care. These experiences proved pivotal as she found herself at a crossroads in her financial services career and looking for a new opportunity. By Nancy E. Williams

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30 09, 2020

Turning the Tide with Courage and Positivity

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-09-30T17:57:54-04:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: FASTSIGNS, sign franchise, visual communications|

Catherine Monson is recognized again this year by Franchise Dictionary Magazine as one of the WOW: 50 Women Of Wonder and she graces our cover for excellent reasons. Under her leadership as CEO of FASTSIGNS since 2009, the brand has become one of the country’s largest franchise companies. It has benefited significantly from Monson’s strategic positioning and her franchising and broad business and marketing experience. By Rose Mango

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30 09, 2020

There is Nothing Holding You Back But You

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-09-30T17:50:41-04:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: International Franchise Association’s Women in Franchising Philadelphia Chapter, women In franchising, Women of Wonder|

As a co-chair of the International Franchise Association’s Women in Franchising Philadelphia Chapter, I make an effort to advocate for women in franchising and mentor younger – or less experienced – up-and-coming franchise leaders. This includes those people who are in roles as franchisors, franchisees and suppliers, helping to foster great relationships for existing and aspiring franchisees in local communities across the country. By Dawn Abbamondi

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