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March 2022 Articles
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Signworld: Giving Back is a Win-Win
Pete Jackson is an affiliate of the Signworld Business Partners alliance, as owner-operator of Sign Distinction in San Diego, California. Jackson, a U.S. Army veteran who knows of many people who sacrificed greatly during the time they served, always wanted to give back out of obligation to his peers. By Nancy E. Williams
Schooley Mitchell: A Dynamic Duo
For almost two decades, Beth McMillan and Dennis Schooley have helped businesses across the U.S. and Canada save money and improve their services. After years of purposefully “slow” and “methodical” growth, the duo has built the largest independent cost-reduction consulting firm in North America. By Brianna Bohn
1-800 WATER DAMAGE: Chasing the Dream
When Luis Balmaceda and his wife, Lisbeth, were looking to start a new business, they wanted to invest in a nationally recognized concept with a proven system of operations. By Jorgette Krsulic
Dave Mossey, Senior Partner of StrEATS
Dave Mossey, senior partner of StrEATS, recently explained how the cutting-edge eatery delivers more than surprisingly fresh and delicious street food. By Brianna Bohn
Hounds Town USA: Bringing Families Together
Hounds Town USA offers an affordable and simple approach to pet care, with services such as an interactive doggie daycare, overnight boarding, a pet spa, retail products, and even extra fun rides in the pet taxi. By Cindy Charette
1Heart Caregiver Services: Record-high Growth While Making a Difference
Almost two decades ago, 1Heart Caregiver Services was founded. Grown from CEO Belina Calderon-Nernberg’s altruism, a trait instilled in her as a young girl in the Philippines, the in-home care agency has stayed true to its mission of “providing the best care for seniors” while expanding in a booming home health-care industry. By Brianna Bohn
Still On the Fence?
It is time to make a decision about owning your own business and join a growing home- or auto-services franchise. Last year, we saw home-services and auto-franchise brands grow. People are still – two years later – working from home, seeing improvements they want made (or deferred maintenance that should be completed) sooner than later. By Dawn Abbamondi
ProntoWash: A Global Leader
Looking for a company that delivers top-notch service and is a master of the digital frontier? Look no further than ProntoWash. With 220 franchises in nine countries on three continents, this brand is a leader in the car-wash industry. By Jorgette Krsulic
911 Restoration: Realizing the American Dream
What began as a quest of the American dream for Idan Shpizear, co-founder of 911 Restoration, grew into an award-winning restoration company that puts the customer before everything else. By Brianna Bohn
Honest Abe Roofing: Put an Exceptional Roof Over Your Head
Your roof may not feel like the most glamorous aspect of your home, but a good roof represents the safety of your house and is a major component of curbside appeal. Honest Abe not only puts a roof over your head that looks good, but it also makes sure its roofs are the absolute best in the industry. By Elice Morgenson
Mr. Transmission/Milex: The Definition of Resiliency
Moran Family of Brands has grown to one of the largest automotive aftermarket franchisors in the nation, after years of successful company acquisitions. During that time of explosive growth, the franchisor worked steadily to establish best practices and a strong company culture, both of which are associated with all of its franchises, especially Mr. Transmission/Milex. By Brianna Bohn
Paul Davis Restoration: Climbing the Ladder from Temporary Hire to Owner
When Sharon Green was hired as a temporary office worker at a North Carolina Paul Davis Restoration franchise in 2002, she made an immediate impact. Covering for the owner’s two-week vacation, Green received just one day of training and was tasked with simply holding down the fort. By Jessica Petrucelli
Ace Handyman Services: Answering the Call
Just as people all over the world started to feel the beginning effects of the pandemic, Handyman Matters partnered with the nationally recognized Ace Hardware, transforming into Ace Handyman Services. By Brianna Bohn
Transblue: Designed for Long-term Growth
According to recent sales numbers from Transblue – a leading general-contracting franchise that specializes in managing outdoor construction projects for residential, commercial, and municipal clients – homeowners are reinvesting in their homes in record numbers, and commercial construction is booming across the nation. By Jessica Petrucelli
Mosquito Sheriff: A Thriving Opportunity With a Socially Responsible Spin
Nothing puts a damper on a backyard summer shindig as quickly as blood-thirsty mosquitoes. Luckily, nothing puts a damper on the mosquitoes’ party quite like the Mosquito Sheriff treatment. By Tamara Rahoumi
Power Trucks USA: Catering to Truck Enthusiasts With Spirited Passion
For Jeremiah Fiel, selling and installing aftermarket truck accessories – including tires, wheels, bed liners, lighting, stereos, and more – is not just a business. It’s his passion. By Jessica Petrucelli
FreeFlow Environmental: Flushing the Competition With a Cutting-edge Concept
After spending years as a franchisee of a sewer business with dismal profit margins, David Perdicaris knew he had to get out and redefine the drainage and plumbing industry. What began as a stressful and costly experience in Perdicaris’ life ultimately transformed into “one of the best things” that has ever happened to the FreeFlow Environmental founder and CEO. By Brianna Bohn
Wisdom Senior Care: Leaving the Corporate World to Serve Others
As a newer franchisee of Wisdom Senior Care, Brenetta Bethea’s business has been up and running in Charlotte, North Carolina, since January. Before becoming a franchisee, Bethea was tenured for 20-plus years in corporate health care as a human-resources professional and worked her way up to the director level. By Cindy Charette
PetNmind: Making a Difference After the Great Resignation
‘Why am I doing this?’ That is one of the many questions that members of the “Great Resignation” are asking themselves. For the sake of their health and sanity, they’ve resigned from the corporate rat race, from a job where they felt unappreciated and unrecognized. By Jorgette Krsulic
Features
Pokémoto: Powering Ahead: 300% Growth
Last month, Pokémoto closed its latest franchise agreement in Connecticut, bringing the total franchises signed since November to a whopping 31. The 31 signed contracts represent a Pokémoto expansion (or explosion) of over 300% from just last spring. By Lizzy Yeserski
N-Compass TV: Thriving in the Booming Digital Media Space
Digital media presents one of the fastest-growing business opportunities in the country today, and N-Compass TV presents the opportunity to double down on that momentum by building a thriving indoor digital billboard business. By Tamara Rahoumi
HI Cravings: Nature’s Finest
At HI Cravings, offering a menu full of healthy choices isn’t just a trendy new option – it’s how it all began almost a decade ago. And it’s still the only way Jessica Kamanao, owner of HI Cravings, operates. By Heidi Lubrani
Runningboards Marketing: Three Reasons (NOT) to Buy a Franchise
In the franchise world, Runningboards Marketing (RBM) hasn’t been around as long as McDonald’s or 7-Eleven. After launching in 2018, the brand’s leadership quickly realized it had a special model that was perfect for franchising, and it did just that one year later. By Nancy E. Williams
Naturals2Go: Protecting Your Customers. Protecting Your Investment. Protecting Your Future.
The world was already changing at a rapid pace. Then, a global pandemic forced change into hyper-drive. While some businesses adapted quickly, others took huge financial hits and were forced to board their doors for good. By Nancy E. Williams
Lapels Dry Cleaning: Adaptation Leads to 600% Growth
Lapels Dry Cleaning, which has seen major growth in the past two years, delivers 100% environmentally friendly garment cleaning and repair services. According to Michael Eisner, vice president of franchise development, Lapels Dry Cleaning has taken garment care into the 21st century and has seen an upward trend in the amount of laundry-service customers. By Elice Morgenson
Junk Junk Baby: Finding Purpose in Building a Legacy
If one look at the name Junk Junk Baby leaves you humming Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby” for the next hour, you wouldn’t be alone. In fact, you’d be doing just what founder Eric Myers had hoped you would. By Tamara Rahoumi
Moving U & Junk U: Staying Relevant: Creative Content Marketing
Dylan Cook and Steve Roscioli, co-founders of the professional moving franchise Moving U & Junk U, have created trendsetting content-marketing methods for their franchisee development program. By Cindy Charette
PayMore Stores: An Ideal Avenue for Entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs looking to strike out with an original, recession-proof concept and experienced franchise owners who wish to expand their suite of brands, Paymore stands out as a shiny option. By Lizzy Yeserski
PropertyGuys.com: The Future of Real Estate
In 1998, two university students in New Brunswick, Canada, had $100 and a dream. They hoped to revamp the entire real-estate industry simply using the power of the worldwide web. The result? PropertyGuys.com. By Lizzy Yeserski
FranServe Celebrates a Milestone Franniversary
When FranServe, Inc. was founded in 2012, the company had one goal: to help others achieve their dreams of business ownership through franchising. Now celebrating its 10th Franniversary, and thanks to the leadership of Alesia Visconti, the organization has grown to become the largest franchise consulting and expansion organization in the world. By Jessica Petrucelli
30 Minute Hit: A Fitness Concept That Just Hits Different
The 30 Minute Hit boxing and kickboxing-based concept for women offers the best of both worlds: a personally instructed workout in a group class setting. Members can drop in at any time and receive a 30-minute class tailored specifically to their skill level, with no limitations on which location they visit or the number of classes they can attend. By Elice Morgenson
Shop Talk
Legal: Did They Really Hear You?
Effective communication is not just about what is said or written, but how well it is heard, understood, and retained. As a franchise lawyer, we spend many hours with our clients, trying to turn their business model and vision into readable, unambiguous, and enforceable agreements. By Tom Spadea
Social Geek Radio: Who Is Your consigliere?
I recently joined a company called Eulerity. I had been consulting with them for a few months, so when I came onboard full time, we thought it would be fun to use the title of adviser or consigliere. Several friends and colleagues in the franchise space have asked me about this title. By Jack Monson
What the Heck is a Franchise Consultant? The Compass
With so many options, from absentee, semi-absentee, home based, brick-n-mortar, employees, no employees, and more, certified franchise consultants (CFC) help people navigate their way through the journey of business ownership through franchising. By Don Clayton
First Financial: Small Business COVID Support: What’s Out There?
The U.S. economy continues to take blows as it tries to pick itself back up out of the wake of COVID-19. From business closures to capacity cuts, those in the small-business space have witnessed a great deal of pain from pandemic-related restrictions. By John Mollica
Franchise Business Radio: The ABCs of Managing FEAR
When considering business ownership, it’s common to have conflicting voices battling it out in your mind. One voice says, “Go for it!” The other, even louder, voice tells you, “It’s too risky.” Paralysis sets in and fear takes control. By Pamela Currie
Five Great Theater Tips To Make You More Effective
If your background contains some sort of theater work, you’re ahead of the game in the business world. By Nancy Friedman