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Featured Franchise Consultant: Nicholas Darrah
Ask Nicholas Darrah how he launched his career in franchising and he will tell you he was born into it. “My grandfather was one of the original franchisees in the Jiffy Lube system, so I basically grew up in that business,” noted Darrah, referring to himself as the only third-generation grandkid stubborn enough to get involved in the family business. “I helped after college and remained until we sold in 2019.” By Jessica Petrucelli
911 Restoration: Providing Owners With Guidance at Every Step
Launching a business in the competitive world of disaster restoration can be difficult. In an effort to ease the process and assist franchisees in building their futures, 911 Restoration offers a range of tools and opportunities for guidance. By Jessica Petrucelli
Pilates Addiction: A Flexible Approach
For Pilates Addiction franchisees Shelley and Matt Crawford, business ownership wasn’t about leaving their careers behind. It was about building something alongside them. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the couple was introduced to franchising through a consultant who matched them with opportunities that aligned with their goals. They explored several industries before landing on Pilates Addiction, drawn in by the brand’s elevated approach to boutique fitness. By Shelby Green
Emerging Brands Are Taking the Stage and Ready to Grow
The latest concepts to emerge do so with careful intention and focus by each founder. If you have been waiting for your chance to expand, now is the time to take action and bring your brand to life on the franchise stage. By Dawn Abbamondi
Boston’s Pizza: Building the Future
For more than six decades, Boston’s Pizza has come to be known as one of Canada’s most recognizable casual dining brands, attracting a loyal following with its unique combination of family dining, sports bar energy and a menu designed to appeal to a wide range of guests. By Rose Mango
Ultimate Longevity Center: Elite Health Science for the Masses
Ultimate Longevity Center (ULC), a next-generation wellness concept that transforms advanced health science into a high-touch, accessible experience, is built on a foundation that no other wellness concept can replicate: the convergence of three powerhouse partners. By Jessica Petrucelli
Break Coffee Co.: Brewing Success
Break Coffee Co. is a premium workplace coffee subscription service with a low-overhead, recurring revenue model. The company provides bean-to-cup coffee systems, proprietary coffee blends and concierge-style service designed to deliver a café-quality experience that enhances workplace culture and productivity. Originally founded in 2003 as Xpresso Delight, the brand was reintroduced in the U.S. as Break Coffee Co. in 2023. By Jessica Petrucelli
WorldKids® School: Innovating Childcare
Over a single weekend in April, WorldKids® School successfully transformed a competitor childcare facility in the Seattle metro area, showcasing its impressive ability to convert ordinary mom-and-pop daycare centers into a full-language immersion brand. The corporate team is excited to offer this appealing option to franchisees moving forward. By Lizzy Yeserski
Tee Box: A Smarter Approach to Franchise Growth
In the midst of the 2020 pandemic, Tee Box founder Preston Unck took up golf as a new hobby. He quickly fell in love with the game but found that there wasn’t a straightforward way to get better at it. Although swing coaches were available, Unck wanted a way to improve both his mechanics and the physical conditioning needed to elevate his game. By Kelsi Trinidad
The Stanwood Group: Gouldsburger’s Soars to Success With Franchise Developer Robert Katz
Robert Katz knows a franchisable business when he sees one. In fact, helping small, successful businesses scale affordably into emerging franchise systems is his specialty. By Jessica Petrucelli
Heyday Skincare: More Than an Investment: A Father-Daughter Partnership
Ashley Shuman was exploring franchise opportunities online when she came across Heyday Skincare. “I had known of them from being in New York City,” Ashley said. “I just didn’t know that it was actually franchising.” She took a closer look, spotted an open-market opportunity in Brooklyn, not far from her East Village residence, and decided to move forward. By Tamara Rahoumi
FranServe Franchise Expert: Is an Emerging Brand the Right Fit?
It’s important to determine if emerging brands are a good fit when exploring franchise ownership. We asked Daniel Purim, Senior Franchise Consultant at Franchise Wizards – a FranServe affiliate – to share his expertise with readers on how he helps clients determine if an emerging brand is right for them. By Nancy E. Williams
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Clear Pest Pros: Built to Launch Strong & Grow Locally
Building a business from the ground up can feel overwhelming, especially in the early days. At Clear Pest Pros, Founder and President James Myers believes those first few months aren’t just important; they’re everything. That’s why the brand is intentional about setting franchisees up for success right out of the gate with the clear expectation that success starts locally. By Shelby Green
iFlex® Stretch Studios: Empowering Franchisees
Tulika Bansal and her husband, Mohit, wanted to remain productive after becoming empty nesters which led them to research franchise opportunities. With successful careers in education and IT, respectively, they brought a wide range of skills to the table. By Erika Ortega
2B Organized: Unlocking Consistent Growth
2B Organized® brings nearly three decades of experience in residential home organizing, moves and relocations as well as senior life transitions. While the professional organizing industry itself is well established, building a consistently profitable franchise can still be challenging, often due to the lingering perception that organizing services are only needed during spring cleaning. By Nancy E. Williams
That 1 Painter: Painting a Better Future
Sometimes, uplifting a community takes just a fresh coat of paint. For a week in June, That 1 Painter gave away an estimated $1 million worth of paint and labor to businesses and residents across the nation who were in need of one. By Kelsi Trinidad
Bun Mee: Setting a Trend
Americans eat millions of sandwiches every day, but as Denise Tran, founder and CEO of Bun Mee, puts it, most of them are “painfully boring.” That realization is what led her to build a brand centered around bringing bánh mì into the fast-casual spotlight. By Shelby Green
Paul Davis Restoration: Taking the Helm: Leadership in Action
Former COO Mike Hopkins Sr. has stepped into the role of CEO at Paul Davis Restoration. With a strong commitment to culture and talent retention, Hopkins has excelled in various leadership roles within the company. By Erika Ortega
BrightStar Care: Built to Serve
Dwayne Booker built a career flying fighter jets in the U.S. Air Force, serving in active duty for 12 years before transitioning to the reserves and becoming a full-time commercial pilot. By Kelsi Trinidad
beem® Light Sauna: The Franchise Behind Next-Level Wellness
As infrared sauna use becomes more mainstream, big-box retailers and online marketplaces are flooded with affordable over-the-counter options. On the surface, this seems like a win for accessibility, but the experts at beem® Light Sauna say that not all infrared saunas are built with the same standards, materials or long-term user outcomes in mind. That’s what sets this franchise’s services apart. By Jessica Petrucelli
Schooley Mitchell: The Lean Franchise Advantage
For entrepreneurs who’ve spent time in the corporate world, the appeal of owning a business is obvious. However, the reality of running one – managing staff, juggling overhead, watching a growing client base create an equally growing operational burden – often is what gives entrepreneurs pause. By Tamara Rahoumi
Quality Pro Services: Prioritizing Franchisee Support & Mentorship
Quality Pro Services was built around a simple idea: Many talented trades professionals know their craft inside and out but never receive the support needed to successfully run and grow a business. Founded in July 2025, the emerging HVAC, plumbing and electrical franchise focuses on helping operators strengthen the technical and business sides of home services while building long-term success in their local communities. By Shelby Green
Rosati’s Pizza: A Slice of Innovation: Tradition Meets Technology
Rosati’s Pizza Enterprises may not have changed its secret family recipes since 1964, but the brand is anything but old-fashioned when it comes to technology. While its food remains rooted in authentic Italian flavors and time-honored tradition, its systems have evolved to optimize operations and enhance the customer experience. By Lizzy Yeserski