No matter where in the world you travel, chances are you can find a unique culinary experience on the streets of any city. From arepas in Venezuela to bánh mì in Vietnam, street food is the great unifier – even if what’s on the menu is different everywhere you go. By Tamara Rahoumi
One of the many benefits that FranServe, Inc. offers to franchisors, funding partners and franchise consultants is its annual convention and franchise exposition, filled with opportunities for sharing, learning fun and surprises. After hosting the last two years on a virtual platform, FranServe, Inc., the largest franchise consulting and expansion organization in the world, is excited to be returning to an in-person event. By Cindy Charette
Schooley Mitchell, the largest independent cost-reduction consulting firm in North America, is a well-respected and innovative franchise opportunity. The brand offers a comprehensive training program, state-of-the-art support systems, software tools and databases, a multimillion-dollar intranet environment, an innovative client protection system and something many franchisors don’t offer: a successful exit strategy. By Cindy Charette
After pausing in-person events for two years, Signworld was finally able to have a successful convention in Louisville, Kentucky, this spring. Over 60 new Signworld owners have joined Signworld since the last in-person convention, and they were in attendance alongside 112 veteran owners. By Nancy E. Williams
In 2015, Gino Villamor traveled from the Philippines to Los Angeles to visit his brother-in-law. While he had never owned a business, Villamor was captivated by the success his brother-in-law had been experiencing shortly after opening his 1Heart Caregiver Services franchise. By Brianna Bohn
There’s no denying that the short- and long-term rental industries took a hit in 2020 after the start of the pandemic. But in the years since, the numbers have shifted, as emerging trends like remote work have created an environment of increased mobility and location flexibility. By Tamara Rahoumi
The Hudson Valley Swim concept started in the backyard pool of founders Jeff and Joan Gartner while their children were receiving private swim lessons. Jeff noticed the care and attention the instructor was giving his children and knew there was a business to be had there. By Kelsi Trinidad
Since founding L.A. Bikini in 2012 and franchising the concept in 2014, Clay Haley has grown the hair removal and sugaring studio exponentially. Originally established in Birmingham, Alabama, the business quickly spread to 12 franchised locations in seven states within its first few years of operation and even maintained growth during COVID – a fact in which Haley takes great pride. By Jessica Petrucelli
When Deanna and Jackson Loychuk founded 30 Minute Hit in 2004, they saw the need for a kickboxing gym for women. “Jackson owned a competitive world-class kickboxing and martial arts gym,” said Stacey Firth, vice president of franchise development. By Elice Morgenson
Over the last several years, Naturals2Go has assembled a group of the industry’s top innovators to guide the company’s owner-operators and offer valuable support and guidance. The addition of Paul Ihn, who was recently named vice president of product strategy and operations, proves that the company’s mission to attract the vending industry’s brightest minds and entrepreneurs is working. By Jessica Petrucelli