The annual FranServe Convention and Expo was held July 14 through 17 at the Walt Disney World Yacht Club Resort in Orlando, Florida. The convention was a spectacular event filled with learning, networking and fun. By Nancy E. Williams
Focused on ensuring its flooring services are as easy, convenient, efficient and personalized as possible, Floor Coverings International® offers comprehensive, in-home consultations to its clients. By Erika Ortega
Bazooka Charlie’s Barber Co. is just as “Unapologetically American” as its tagline blasts, and the emerging brand is doubly as fierce and intense as Founder Justin Goehring. By Lizzy Yeserski
As a leading carpet cleaning franchise, Zerorez® is committed to helping franchise owners build generational wealth with a tried-and-true system that delivers exceptional results. With no brick-and-mortar store required, Zerorez offers an easily scalable business model, allowing franchise owners to be part of an ever-growing global brand. By Shelby Green
LIME Painting® is teed up for the fourth annual LIME Light Outreach golf tournament on Sept. 24, in Englewood, Colorado. Every year, this event aims to make a difference in the lives of those in need. All proceeds support LIME Light Outreach’s mission to empower and uplift local communities. By Nancy E. Williams
Mark Collins’ history in the plumbing industry dates back to 1905 when his great-great-grandfather started his own plumbing company in Houston. As a fifth-generation plumbing company owner, Collins took on and grew his father’s plumbing business and was eventually able to purchase the 1-800-Plumber® brand in 2015. He knew owning this brand would provide the foundation for him to achieve something extraordinary in the industry. By Kelsi Trinidad
As a growing brand in the BELFOR Franchise Group family, Blue Kangaroo™ Packoutz is dedicated to cleaning and restoring contents affected by fire, water, mold and other disasters. Its highly trained team members implement a customer-centric approach to ensure the compassionate and high-quality cleaning and restoration of items for businesses and homeowners experiencing various property damage and losses. By Erika Ortega
Since opening its first location under New York’s Brooklyn Bridge, Grimaldi’s® Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria has been pleasing palates and turning out its famed signature pies for over 100 years. By Patty Horansky
For over 40 years, Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has been a beloved American tradition, offering refreshing, sweet treats that people of all ages enjoy. While the brand is synonymous with summer fun, it’s also an attractive business opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs. By Shelby Green
Real Estate Sales, LLC – Flip Cheap Houses™ is a business opportunity that teaches beginner investors how to build a lucrative business buying homes and other properties generally not fit for sale or not yet on the open market. These include vacant, undesirable and inherited homes that are too costly for their owners to rehabilitate and rent, sell or beautify for listings with traditional realty agencies. By Patty Horansky