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That 1 Painter: Entrepreneurship Inspired by Family & Community
Founder and CEO of That 1 Painter, Steven Montgomery, discovered a passion for painting at a young age. His father was a professional painter, and Montgomery learned the trade by working with him on projects after school. During Montgomery’s college years, he borrowed his now-retired father’s old equipment to paint homes for his Realtor mother’s colleagues and clients. By Erika Ortega
Schooley Mitchell: Earn Good by Doing Good
Schooley Mitchell, an independent cost-reduction consulting firm with more than 310 franchises across North America, recently launched a sustainability initiative that involves planting trees around the world and pulling plastic from the oceans. By Patty Horansky
Paul Davis Restoration: Restoring Spaces & Communities
For over five decades, Paul Davis Restoration has been committed to the restoration of residential and commercial properties damaged by fire, water, mold, storms and disasters. With hundreds of locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, this brand offers franchisees an impressive training facility, continuous support, long-standing partnerships with national and regional insurers and high-impact marketing and communications strategies. By Erika Ortega
Naturals2Go: A Business Opportunity Built on Integrity & Quality of Life
Naturals2Go, a leader in the healthy vending industry, has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, becoming a trusted name among franchise consultants, brokers and operators alike. Under the strategic leadership of its executive team, the company has cemented its reputation as a business built on integrity, honesty and a commitment to improving the quality of life for its owner-operators. By Rose Mango
The Swing Bays: Drive Your Success With a Unique Opportunity
Named to Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s 100 Game Changers 2024 list, The Swing Bays™ offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to be a part of the lucrative golf industry. Unlike traditional golf experiences, The Swing Bays provides more than a simulator. With its 360-degree golf experience that includes high-tech simulators, professional golf instruction, fitness training and social spaces, The Swing Bays is a premium golf lifestyle destination. By Shelby Green
City Wide Facility Solutions: A Service-based Brand is the Perfect Solution
Jason Cooper of Des Moines, Iowa, became a City Wide Facility Solutions franchisee in November 2022. Cooper had been looking into buying an existing service-based business when he came across an online video about franchising. By Patty Horansky
Assisting Hands Home Care: Discovering a Passion
After a successful 30-year career in the corporate world, Robbie McCullough uncovered a passion for caregiving. He knew he wanted to pursue entrepreneurship, which drew him to Assisting Hands® Home Care, a leading home care franchise renowned for its exceptional customer service and personalized care with a proven and scalable business model. By Shelby Green
FranServe Inc.: A Life-changing Decision
When Brian Beers entered the world of franchising in 2010, he was challenged with reinventing his family’s small auto repair franchise which was struggling to stay afloat after the 2008 recession. By Rose Mango
Escaping Corporate America: The Rise of Mobile & Home- based Franchises
For many entrepreneurs seeking a fresh start away from the confines of corporate America, mobile and home-based franchises offer an exciting refuge. These flexible business opportunities have surged in popularity over the past few years, presenting a remarkable array of choices that cater to diverse passions and skill sets. By Rose Mango
Dawn Abbamondi: Still Home After All These Years
Your home-based franchised business is ready to go and grow! By Dawn Abbamondi
Mosquito Sheriff: Capitalizing on a Growing Demand
Imagine a world where families can enjoy their backyards without fear of pesky mosquitoes and the diseases they carry. This vision is what fuels Mosquito Sheriff, a unique, eco-friendly franchise opportunity that allows people to become true community heroes. By Shelby Green
Floor Coverings International: Building a Flooring Empire
Since its founding in 1988, Floor Coverings International® has established itself as a powerhouse in the flooring industry. The company prides itself on being a disruptor, changing the once tedious and time-consuming process of selecting flooring exclusively in a showroom into a mobile and convenient in-home experience. By prioritizing innovation, the company has changed the flooring purchasing experience with its mobile showroom and an extensive selection of samples. By Kelsi Trinidad
Global Financial Training Program: Now Is the Right Time to Own Your Own Finance Company
Global Financial Training Program is a lucrative business opportunity that teaches enrollees the ins and outs of commercial lending. By Jessica Jones
1-800-Plumber+Air: Double the Opportunity with a Multi-service Model
1-800-Plumber +Air offers a unique franchise opportunity that combines plumbing and HVAC expertise under one trusted brand, providing a competitive advantage in a market often dominated by single-service providers. As the go-to solution for all home service needs, franchise owners capture a larger customer base, generate income more consistently throughout the year and build stronger customer relationships. By Shelby Green
CyberGlobal: Freedom to Work Anywhere
According to IBM, the average cost of a data breach in 2024 was $4.88 million, the highest total ever. Needless to say, cybersecurity has become an essential component of protecting a successful business and will only become more crucial in the future. By Kelsi Trinidad
Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard: Scoop Up a Sweet QSR Opportunity
A legacy brand known for its proven QSR franchise system, Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has something for everyone, whether a guest or a franchisee. By Brianna Bohn
Renew Medic: Rapid Growth & Momentum
With the opening of nine new locations, Renew Medic™ continues to achieve its goal of ensuring customers receive quality cabinet restoration services nationwide while creating valuable investment opportunities for aspiring franchise owners and entrepreneurs. Named one of Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s Top 100 Game Changers, the brand saw tremendous success in 2024 and is poised for exponential growth in the coming years. By Erika Ortega
Bizfundingfinder: Helping Small Businesses
Despite the challenges small businesses experience in securing funding, they remain the backbone of the American economy. Bizfundingfinder, an online financing platform, addresses this financing gap and ensures that small-business owners receive the help they need through secured and unsecured funding options. Whether a business needs capital to get off the ground, is running into a short-term cashflow shortage or requires a boost to grow into the next stage of success, this nationally recognized brand provides solutions, acting as a much-needed lifeline. By Kelsi Trinidad
Spartan Floor Coatings: Redefining Luxury Home Services
In the booming $522.25 billion U.S. home improvement market, Spartan Floor Coatings is rising as a game-changer. With locations in Colorado, Florida, and Texas, the brand is setting new standards in luxury home services by offering innovation, affordability and support for franchisees. By Nancy E. Williams
Real Estate Sales LLC: Real Estate Investing Made Easy
For over 15 years, Real Estate Sales, LLC – Flip Cheap Houses™ has been helping investors become successful in real estate. Its program, which starts with a 12-month contract, gives beginner investors the tools they need to navigate the industry, including mentoring from experienced industry experts and access to exclusive lead-generating technology. By Kelsi Trinidad
Painter Bros: National Accounts Give Franchisees a Head Start
Painter Bros is a fast-growing innovative brand in the commercial and residential painting sector. While the company’s primary focus is interior and exterior painting, franchisees can provide other services that correlate with painting, such as epoxy floor coatings, graffiti removal and facility maintenance. By Patty Horansky
Local Handyman: Unlocking Opportunity with Elite Solutions
From carpentry, small electrical jobs, TV mounting, painting and drywall repairs to the transformation of living spaces, Local Handyman provides premium handyman services tailored to perfection. The company offers a nontraditional franchise opportunity and is dedicated to building profitable and scalable businesses. Recently, the franchise was named to Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s Game Changers list, and it proudly celebrates its unique model that opens doors for new entrepreneurs. By Erika Ortega
American Family Bio-Clean: A Toolbox for Success
Since appearing on the hit cable television show “Dirty Rotten Cleaners,” American Family Bio-Clean, known for specializing in the remediation of human and animal biohazard events, has been receiving a lot of interest from potential owners. To help those who are interested better understand how this niche franchise supports its owners, Co-owner Missy Dalton revealed what a new franchisee can expect. By Nancy E. Williams
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ERYD: Franchising the Future of Fun and Exploration
For those looking for a franchise opportunity that’s both exciting and profitable, ERYD could be the perfect choice. ERYD isn’t your average scooter rental company; it’s revolutionizing the way people explore their cities, turning every ride into an unforgettable adventure. By Shelby Green
Best Option Restoration: Inspiring Growthand Support
Best Option Restoration is a fast-growing brand in the remediation industry, helping homeowners and businesses recover from damage caused by storms, water, mold, sewage, smoke, fire and more. By Patty Horansky
PastaNito: A Community-minded Spirit
As a female CEO, Toni Calderone deeply understands how difficult it can be to strike a balance between a career and family. She is a third-generation restaurant owner and grew up seeing how her hard-working parents couldn’t always spend a lot of time with her. By Kelsi Trinidad
Home Helpers Home Care: Raising the Bar
Home Helpers® Home Care is not your standard home care company. The renowned home health care leader recognizes that innovation is paramount to enhancing not just its business operations but also the quality of care it provides to clients. By Kelsi Trinidad
FranServe, Inc.: Finding Financial Freedom From the Comfort of… ANYWHERE
For FranServe Affiliate Franchise Consultants, being a part of the world’s largest franchise consulting and expansion organization is already something to be excited about. The fact that it’s also a home-based business is the icing on the cake! In keeping with Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s February special section; Mobile + Home-based Franchising, three consultants were asked to share their thoughts about having a home-based business. By Nancy E. Williams
Shop Talk
Do Not Adjust Your Strategy
I tend to avoid the relatively new trend of LinkedIn “collaborative articles” where you’re asked to chime in as an expert to answer a question. These AI-generated questions tend to attract AI-generated answers, and, in my opinion, are ruining the genuine connections that made LinkedIn interesting. By Jack Monson
Time to Blow Up!
FranServe recently added a self-described networking queen as a certified franchise consultant. Her name is Toni Harris Taylor and she will soon become one of our top-producing consultants creating franchise entrepreneurs worldwide. By Don Clayton