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Bazooka Charlie’s Barber Co.: More Than a Haircut
When someone steps into a Bazooka Charlie’s Barber Co., they can expect much more than just a haircut. This emerging brand strives to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all of its clients. From the moment they walk through the door, they’ll be met with eye-catching wall murals, comfortable barber chairs and, most importantly, down-to-earth stylists who love what they do. By Shelby Green
BrightStar Care: Franchisees of the Month: The Bardwells
Giselle and David Bardwell opened BrightStar Care of Cuyahoga West in Cleveland when they saw a need in the local community for quality home care services. They felt passionate about helping the senior community, based on their personal experiences with their loved ones. By Cindy Charette
Floor Coverings: A Day in the Life of a Franchisee
Floor Coverings International has swept across the U.S. and Canada by opening over 250 locations and counting since 1988, while maintaining impactful business practices and extraordinary customer service. For Brad Brown, the owner of the Las Vegas West location, the brand has empowered him to care for his family and create lucrative opportunities for others. By Lizzy Yeserski
Assisting Hands Home Care: Entrepreneur
As one of the leading national in-home caregiving franchises, Assisting Hands Home Care® embraces outstanding customer service and best-in-class care to support families and maintain a competitive edge in a thriving industry. By Lizzy Yeserski
Meals of Hope: Harnessing the Power of Service to Combat Community Hunger
Imagine a world where no person has to go to bed hungry. This is the mission of Meals of Hope, an organization committed to delivering nutritious, well-balanced meals to the individuals and families who need them most. By Shelby Green
Salty Dawg Pet Salon and Bakery: FAMILY AFFAIR
Salty Dawg Pet Salon and Bakery Co-founders Winn Claybaugh and John Kanski, along with partner Gary Ratner have a combined 75-plus years of experience in franchise and retail industries. After working together in different businesses, they now have two of their children involved. By Nancy E. Williams
FITNESS + WELLNESS
As an aspiring franchisor, your fitness and wellness focused business has grown. It is locally and regionally recognized. People seek you out and ask when you’re expanding. By Dawn Abbamondi
HealthyYou Vending: Prioritizing Wellness on the Go
Each year millions of people make New Year’s resolutions regarding their health and fitness, but by the time February rolls around, many struggle to stick to them. One reason people have difficulty staying committed to their health goals is the lack of access to nutritious, tasty snacks while they’re on the go. By Shelby Green
Discover Strength: Built Solid on Exercise Science
Discover Strength is a one-on-one personal strength-training franchise built on science that delivers results for clients in two 30-minute sessions per week. Founded in 2006 and franchised in 2020, this emerging boutique brand is not fad or fashion driven, but it employs degreed exercise physiologists trained in the latest science. By Nancy E. Williams
Home Helpers Home Care: BUILD YOUR FUTURE
Home Helpers Home Care has been able to become a robust franchise in the home care industry over the past 26 years. The company has developed a franchise model that draws upon its many years working with its franchisees and includes a customized training model that provides more direct individualized training for its franchisees. By Kelsi Trinidad
Features
2023 IFA Diversity Institute Impact Report
“It is with great pleasure that I present to you our 2023 IFA Diversity Institute Impact Report. This report was created by the IFA Foundation to amplify our voice and spread awareness about diversity in franchising amongst IFA’s members and beyond…” By Matt Haller, IFA President and CEO
Schooley Mitchell: A Truly Recession-Proof Business Model
As the new year approaches, companies of all sizes and industries work diligently to finalize their budgets. However, with a recession looming over the economy, many companies are looking to cut costs wherever they can even if those cuts may affect their future profitability. Dennis Schooley, founder of cost reduction firm Schooley Mitchell, believes that there is a much better way to approach cost reduction for these businesses. By Shelby Green
All Med Search: Outstanding Service
Under the professional leadership of Nadia Gruzd, CEO of All Med Search, the brand is committed to providing outstanding service to its healthcare clients and candidates. Gruzd’s expertise as a top global healthcare talent acquisition and recruiting expert enables her to aid healthcare organizations in developing staffing strategies and reaching business objectives. By Cindy Charette
FranServe Inc.: Featured Franchise Consultants: Jack & Jill Johnson
FranServe is proudly celebrating a remarkable year in the world of franchising. Leading the charge are Jack and Jill Johnson, an extraordinary consulting duo who have impressively entered the $2 Million Club within just twelve months which is a truly phenomenal achievement! By Rose Mango
That 1 Painter: Painting a Picture of Rapid Growth
That 1 Painter is the fastest-growing painting franchise in the country. Founded in 2011 and franchised in 2021, the brand sets itself apart from its competitors in multiple ways, according to Jay Nielsen, vice president of franchise development for That 1 Painter’s parent company, ResiBrands. By Patty Horansky
FranServe Inc.: The World of Franchising Holds Endless Opportunities
At the start of a new year, we often think about all the opportunities ahead. If you are looking to make a change from a long-term career in the hopes of finding something new and exciting, or you’re just entering the working world, franchising is an excellent sector to consider. By Nancy E. Williams
Shop Talk
Business Communications: Less or More in 2024
The amount of business communications and messages coming at us has increased exponentially thanks to many AI tools. We are all seeing more emails, texts, DMs, meeting requests and awkward pitches than we did just a year ago. By Jack Monson
LEGAL: When Should You Start Your Brand Fund? TODAY!
As the old saying goes, ‘The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.’ Many emerging and startup franchisors hold off on collecting their brand fund fees because they don’t have a plan for the money, and they are still getting used to being franchisors. Brands that put off collecting it when they start, struggle with the implementation of the brand fund on franchisees who have been in the system for years and have grown accustomed to not paying into the fund. It can become a very difficult and politically sensitive issue to start charging after years of never charging. By Tom Spadea
It Happens to Everyone
What do you do when it’s no longer just an irate customer? When it’s beyond angry? How do you handle the situation? What can you do to save the account? The all-important relationship? And, of course, the business? By Nancy Friedman
Debunking Unfounded Beliefs
Sometimes people have thoughts and beliefs that are unfounded about franchise ownership. Therefore, it’s very important for anyone seeking to invest in a franchise speak with a franchise consultant first. One of the misguided beliefs is that it may take years to re-coup your investment and/or it may take months to build a client base. By Don Clayton