When Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe first opened its doors over 20 years ago, founders Keith and Amy Richards had a vision of bringing a Mediterranean-inspired, family oriented dining experience to their home of Birmingham, Alabama. Since then, the concept has expanded to include nearly 100 locations across 17 states. By Tamara Rahoumi
Before becoming a Schooley Mitchell franchisee, Rob Newcombe had a rewarding career within the corporate world across Canada and the U.S. Newcombe climbed the corporate ladder in senior sales and marketing roles until he got caught up in a restructuring that allowed him to look at the next best opportunity. By Cindy Charette
After an impromptu visit to 30 Minute Hit for a dynamic workout with her friends, Teri Brewer fell in love with the boxing and kickboxing concept and signed up for a membership. Although she had never boxed before, Brewer was drawn to the boutique fitness franchise and, in 2010, she opened her 30 Minute Hit location in Burnaby, British Columbia. By Elice Morgenson
Deer Solution offers franchisees the unique opportunity to partner with the only brand on the market that exclusively provides deer damage control. Deer Solution implements a custom-tailored plan for each customer that protects expensive landscaping while remaining family, pet and environmentally friendly. By Elice Morgenson
Since 1984, Rita’s has been serving up smiles with its famous Italian ice and frozen desserts. The company grew from its modest beginnings on Founder Bob Tumolo’s porch to franchising its scalable business model across the country. By Kelsi Trinidad
Transblue, a general contracting franchise specializing in residential, commercial, governmental and multi-family properties, has released innovative proprietary software to facilitate effective business growth for franchisees. By Elice Morgenson