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June 2021 Articles
Departments
DEA Music & Art: Turning a Love of Music Into A Successful Education Hub
For Magi Kapllani, a professional pianist who has performed in a number of renowned venues throughout the U.S., music has always been a major part of life. By Jessica Jones
Franchisee of the Month: Steven Towers: Midas
When Steven Towers was still in high school, he started working part time for a local Tires Plus in his Florida hometown, changing oil and plugging tires for the Firestone/Bridgestone brand. By Jessica Jones
Honest Abe Roofing: Video-based Online Training System Upgrade
According to the executives at Honest Abe Roofing, research shows that a video-based training platform leads to an 80% higher retention rate than workbooks alone. So, in addition to a two-week inauguration period, the Indiana-based franchise has been using a digital platform filled with 1,000 hours of video to train its franchisees since its inception in 2005. By Jessica Jones
IFA: Celebrating Pride Month
The IFA Foundation’s Diversity Institute launched the Franchising Pride Council in 2019 to offer support to franchise professionals in the LGBTQ+ community. Through mentorship, networking, and events, the Council seeks to encourage more LGBTQ+ business owners around the country. By Rose Mango
BrightStar Care: Joining Alliance to Increase Access to Home-Based Care
BrightStar Care, a leading private-duty in-home care and medical staffing franchise, has joined the Moving Health Home coalition in an effort to change the way policymakers view the home as a site of clinical service. By Jessica Jones
Assisting Hands® Home Care: A Day in the Life of a Franchisee
Angela Flintz, a registered nurse and certified dementia practitioner, owns two Assisting Hands® Home Care locations in Elgin and Barrington, Illinois, and recently became an area representative for Nashville, Tennessee. An RN for 21 years, Flintz has an extensive background in critical care and community health. By Nancy E. Williams
Franchisees Love Owning Restaurants and Customers are Ready for Something New!
After over a year of restrictions in many areas of the country, the hospitality industry is looking to grow. Check out the latest, fresh and fun opportunities for aspiring restaurateurs – you’re going to like what you see. By Dawn Abbamondi
Hofbräuhaus: A Completely Authentic German Experience
When Franz Krondorfer was designing the menu for Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas, he worked diligently to establish the food’s authenticity. By Jessica Jones
Rachel’s Kitchen: Serving Up a Fresh and Diverse Menu
At Rachel’s Kitchen, breakfast is served all day. Offering all of the traditional comfort food basics, like steel-cut oatmeal smothered in strawberries and fluffy buttermilk pancakes topped with chocolate chips and syrup, the smallish bistro franchise serves up more exotic options too. By Jessica Jones
Naturals2Go: Providing What Customers Want
Offering healthy snacks and drinks for over 30 years, Naturals2Go utilizes the latest technology in automated retail, with services and support unmatched in the industry. This proven business model works in every state, regardless of population size, and can be operated by a solopreneur, partners, or as a family business. By Nancy E. Williams
Rita’s Ice: Over 30 Years of Ice, Custard & Happiness
It all started on Bob Tumolo’s front porch in a Philly suburb back in 1984. That’s when the former Philadelphia firefighter, looking for a side hustle, used his mother’s famous recipe to open a small Italian ice business. Tumolo decided to name the shop after his wife, and just like that, Rita’s Ice was born. By Lizzy Yeserski
Russo’s Family Promise: “If It Isn’t Fresh, Don’t Serve It”
Chef Anthony Russo, CEO and founder of Russo’s New York Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen, grew up in a traditional Italian home where cooking was done with mostly homegrown ingredients from the backyard garden. By Cindy Charette
WaterStation Technology: A Healthy, Environmentally Conscious Alternative
WaterStation Technology has been revolutionizing the way consumers purchase filtered water since 2012, with its specialized filtration system that purifies and mineralizes water on demand. By Jessica Jones
Daily Jam: Mimosas and Fresh Ingredients Make a Menu Unique
At Daily Jam, the innovative brunch concept that serves omelettes, pancakes, breakfast sandwiches and more, you’ll find seven different types of mimosas. Infused with strawberry and basil, or steeped in grapefruit and sage, the flavorful champagne-based beverages are made with locally sourced fruits and other high-quality ingredients. By Jessica Jones
Bailey Seafood: A Fresh Take Appealing to Changing Consumer Tastes
For more than three decades, Buffalo, New York-based Bailey Seafood has wowed customers with its fresh, made-to-order seafood and tantalizing menu. With fresh fish sourced all the way from Canada to Argentina, Bailey’s menu includes options that customers aren’t likely to find anywhere else. By Elice Morgenson
Toastique: Eating Healthy Can Be Very Profitable
Introducing Toastique: a gourmet toast and juice bar on a mission to make healthy eating accessible and exciting, simple to understand, and easy to enjoy! By Charlotte Wagner
Doughnuttery: The Mini-Doughnut Leader Is Now Franchising
Doughnuttery takes the doughnut, a distinctly American breakfast snack-dessert-pastry beloved by millions, to a whole new level with decadent, exotic flavors reminiscent of just about every culture. By Rose Mango
Island Fin Poké: Fresh Food & Great Customer Service
Established in 2016 by Mark Setterington and Paul Reas, both of whom had a dream to create a fast-casual concept that serves incredible Hawaiian-style poké in a cool, casual environment, Island Fin Poké has since grown to encompass 16 locations open in 7 states and 40 locations sold. By Jessica Jones
Aussie Pet Mobile: Senior Dogs Get a New Leash on Life
When Ana Allison started her Aussie Pet Mobile franchise more than 10 years ago, one of her top priorities was to give back. With a soft spot in her heart for older dogs, she discovered the ideal charitable opportunity in Old Dog Haven. By Lizzy Yeserski
Fitness Machine Technicians: Transferring B2B Sales Experience into Business Ownership
Drew Martin had a successful career in employee-benefit insurance sales, but he grew increasingly disillusioned with constraints of the corporate world. Even as a manager, Martin had no control over many staffing decisions, including hiring and firing. When he was offered a different sales position that required relocation from his home in Dallas, Martin decided the time was right to make the leap into entrepreneurship. By Cindy Charette
Fundraising University: Forging Family Ties
Nick and Patty Thompson of Lubbock, Texas, recently celebrated their first anniversary in business with Fundraising University and they couldn’t be more enthusiastic about the future. By Lizzy Yeserski
Features
Boulder Designs: A Path to Success that’s Etched in Stone
The Boulder Designs franchise produces unbelievable boulders with custom engraving and illumination that is second to none. It is the industry leader in customized stone production, and it’s the customers’ rave reviews that prove it. By Lizzy Yeserski
Network In Action: Networking Brings Like-Minded Professionals Together
Networking remains the most effective and substantial method of business development and marketing. For many of us, the success of our career depends on our ability to create an exceptional group of professional relationships. Network In Action (NIA) takes the concept of networking and creates a modern version that fits fast-paced lifestyles and strengthens the community it touches. By Elice Morgenson
Special Touch Cleaning: Pairing Traditions of Yesterday with Technology of Today
Special Touch Cleaning, founded in 1998 in Richmond, Virginia, offers a proven business model along with today’s advanced technology. By Cindy Charette
SMB Franchise Advisors: The Muscle Behind the Birth of Over 300 Franchises
SMB Franchise Advisors has been the driving force for over 300 brands! They’ve created successful franchise businesses with those who’ve wanted to take their business to the next level of franchising. By Rose Mango
HomeVestors®: Real-Estate Specialists Who Think Outside the Box
Anyone who has made a real-estate transaction knows that the process can be complicated and take a great deal of education to navigate the system. A seller who requires the prompt sale of a house or has hurdles, such as extensive home repairs, may find themselves in a problematic situation. With its years of extensive experience, HomeVestors® helps sellers find solutions to many real-estate dilemmas. By Elice Morgenson
FranServe Welcomes Rob Lancit as Executive Vice President
When Rob Lancit, a tech-savvy franchise expert with deep roots in consulting, joined FranServe, Inc. as executive vice president last month, his motivation for joining the world-renowned company was clear. By Jessica Jones
Shop Talk
Ask Alesia: Executive Model: A Perfect Fit
There are a lot of people who love the idea of owning a home-improvement business but don’t love the idea of doing the work themselves. Luckily, there’s a franchise business model that’s suited perfectly: the Executive Model. By Alesia Visconti
First Financial: Revolutionizing the Funding Process
Four powerhouse accountants and CPAs on staff revolutionize the funding process with First Financial. The extensive financial knowledge base of these individuals enhances the speed and overall quality of our service. This is an benefit you will not find in most SBA consulting firms. By Dan Pace
Getting Item 7 Right: Keep the Low End Up!
As we wrap up another busy FDD renewal season, I am struck how often the “total investment” tension of Item 7 in the FDD is discussed and in my opinion misunderstood and miscalculated. By Tom Spadea
Tenet Financial Group: Investing in Yourself Through Franchise Ownership
If anything good came out the pandemic, it’s the realization that life is fleeting and we have to make the most of our opportunities when we have them. Being an “opportunity-grabber” is definitely a common trait among entrepreneurs. By Symara Rog
12 Inspirational Ideas from ‘The Founder’
A few issues ago I discussed searching for The Official Music Genre of Franchising (it’s Jazz!). I thought now we should perhaps examine movies. What is the Ultimate Movie for Franchising? By Jack Monson
Measuring Success
How do you measure success? Do you measure success by your monetary earnings? Do you measure success by your familial accomplishments? Do you measure success by your work-related goals? You can measure success in many different ways but the best way is summed up in one simple question: “Are you happy?” By Don Clayton
Unsecured Funding Can Help You Launch
Franchise Business Radio: Ron Davison, managing partner of AllCap Funding.com was on a recent episode of the Franchise Business Radio. Tune in and learn about unsecured funding, which does not rely on collateral to secure a loan. Below are some interview excerpts.