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Six Pixels Studios: Sparking Creativity
The creators of Six Pixels Studios want to awaken the creative genius inside every child, and in doing so, inspire a new generation of storytellers and digital gurus. Education coupled with classes in movie-making, stop motion, YouTube, animation art, coding and photography give students the tools to explore and create just about anything they can imagine. By Elice Morgenson
Assisting Hands® Home Care: Caring for Seniors Provides a Bright Future
Armando Morales was an executive in the tech industry who traveled three weeks every month. Although he found success in his career, he was motivated to make a change; his two aging parents needed in-home care due to bedbound illnesses, and his search to find them the care they needed was both frustrating and disappointing. By Nancy E. Williams
L.A. Bikini: From Loyal Customer to Proud Owner
Nikki Richardson was working in fundraising for a large nonprofit when she was introduced to L.A. Bikini and the sugaring hair removal process. She heard from other coworkers that they were going to get sugared on their lunch break at the Mountain Brook, Alabama, location near their office, so she booked an appointment as well. From the first appointment, Richardson was hooked and bought a membership that day. By Kelsi Trinidad
Two Great Places to Be: Home and On the Road
Where are you in your current career? Looking for something new? Thinking of becoming a business owner, serving your community? Thinking of going nationwide? Bring franchisees along for the ride! By Dawn Abbamondi
Clozetivity: Shelving the Corporate World to Customize Your Dreams
According to Forbes magazine, adding any storage, from a simple kitchen pantry to a magnificently appointed bedroom closet, can increase the value of a home. It’s a fact that Leo Goldberger and Curt Swanson leveraged to launch Clozetivity, the A-to-Z storage solution company. By Lizzy Yeserski
Mr. Transmission/Milex: Take the Drive to Your Destiny
For Mr. Transmission/Milex and its parent company, the Moran Family of Brands, it’s all about the drive: Dedication, Respect, Integrity, Vision, and Enthusiasm. The co-branded unit offers a one-stop shop that keeps loyal customers returning. By Lizzy Yeserski
Speedy Patch Drywall Repair: Providing the Right Tools
Speed is crucial in business. If you do not keep up, then your competitor surely will. Speedy Patch Drywall Repair’s name says it all: The brand’s trade professionals are fast and expertly trained. By Elice Morgenson
Tint World: A High School Dream Come to Life
Charles Bonfiglio always dreamed of having his own car stereo and accessories shop. Ever since his days of tricking out his Chevelle while in high school in his hometown of Brooklyn, New York, Bonfiglio gained a reputation for fixing up the coolest rides in the neighborhood. By Kelsi Trinidad
Ace Handyman Services: Strategic Management Wins
After years as a senior executive in a multi-national chemicals company, Chris Toomey decided to exit the corporate world and take the plunge into entrepreneurship. Toomey recognized that, although he had built an impressive career, the ability to help and connect with his community on a personal level was missing. By Elice Morgenson
1-800 WATER DAMAGE: Empathy Leads to Excellence
From burst pipes to natural disasters, water damage doesn’t discriminate. Add to the mix a country with an aging infrastructure, and you have the perfect – and profitable – storm for a growing home restoration industry. By Sarah Lindauer
Paul Davis Restoration: Supporting the Community Through Disaster
When Steve Dickey shows up to work in the morning, his to-do list looks different than the average professional – unless they’re in the business of supporting communities through a disaster. By Sarah Lindauer
Home Based Franchise Group: Masters of Low-cost Niche Franchises
Leo Goldberger and Curt Swanson are known for being trailblazers in the franchising industry, a title earned from learning to develop and grow their niche businesses. After co-founding The Patch Boys, a drywall repair company, in 2015, the duo bumped into FranServe CEO and President Alesia Visconti at a FranServe convention. By Brianna Bohn
BODY20: Better Together
As a sales manager for a residential roofer in Austin, Texas, Toby Brodie was leading a team that was crushing it in sales, almost doubling the revenue from the year before. Proud of his growth, Toby often called his father, Calvin Brodie, to share his successes. By Kelsi Trinidad
Bitbox ATM: An Award-Winning Brand
Bitbox ATM, a fully managed Bitcoin ATM franchise, is proud to announce it has been named to Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s Top 100 Game Changers list for 2022. This is the second time Bitbox ATM has been named to the list, highlighting how the brand stands out in the world of business opportunities and franchises. By Cindy Charette
Features
Grand Welcome: Redefining Full-service Property Management
Short-term rentals managed by Grand Welcome offer everything a traveler could want from a stay away from home: a luxurious space, an exceptional location, all the amenities of home and the reassurance that you booked with the best in the industry. By Elice Morgenson
REGIMEN: The Perfect Cut With a Shot of Whiskey
After cutting men’s hair for 25 years, Natalie Craig understands how to craft the perfect male grooming experience. Imagine masculine decor, aromatherapy shaves and whiskey tastings. In short, it’s the man cave for grooming – and REGIMEN™ is the franchise behind the concept. By Sarah Lindauer
TheOfficeSquad: One-of-a-kind Support
Dida Clifton built a business model that’s unlike anything on the market. Her secret? She pinpointed what the majority of entrepreneurs don’t enjoy doing and built a team to do it for them: running the back office. By Sarah Lindauer
NEXClean: Winning Awards for Fast Growth
With clear business goals and a strong company culture, NEXClean is growing quickly – so quickly that it has earned the recognition of major players. Started in 1988 by The Entrepreneurs’ Forum of Greater Philadelphia and the Wharton Small Business Development Center, the merit-based program recognizes the fastest-growing, privately held entrepreneurial companies in the Greater Philadelphia area. By Brianna Bohn
Rita’s Italian Ice: An Iconic Brand with Affordable Entry Fees
As it enters its 39th year, the iconic Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard continues to evolve, serving its brand of “Ice, Custard, Happiness” to consumers and franchisees alike. By Patty Horansky
SUPPLY POINTe: A Vital Link In America’s Supply Chain
Mike Carrillo was just about to franchise with a national restoration service when he happened upon a Facebook advertisement for SUPPLY POINTe. After clicking on the site, he soon was heading in a new direction and became a SUPPLY POINTe franchisee. By Patty Horansky
Signworld: A Business Model for Success
A fragmented retail market and competition from e-commerce stores are creating the perfect conditions for the sign industry. As retail store owners compete to get messages across to consumers, companies producing those signs are profiting, including Signworld, the leading business opportunity provider in the sign industry. By Sarah Lindauer
1Heart Caregiver Services: Multiple Revenue Streams
Belina Calderon-Nernberg, CEO and founder of 1Heart Caregiver Services, has a personal connection to caregiving. After finding herself unable to return home to the Philippines to care for her ill mother, Calderon-Nernberg was inspired to start a business that provided reliable, high-quality caregiving services to the elderly and other adults. By Cindy Charette
Wize Computing Academy: A Fine-tuned Model
With turnover rates and inflation remaining high, according to Forbes, successful but disgruntled professionals are looking for more fulfilling jobs. Wize Computing Academy Co-founders Venus and Vishal Bhasin moved from the corporate world and have created a clear path to success for like-minded entrepreneurs. By Brianna Bohn
FranServe , Inc.: Looking FranFoward In 2023
CEO and President of FranServe Alesia Visconti knows the importance of building and nurturing a strong team. Recently, Visconti brought the FranServe executive leadership team together for the annual strategic planning session, FranForward, to reflect on the achievements of 2022 and set exciting new goals for 2023. By Nancy E. Williams
Shop Talk
5 Fantastic Reasons to Buy a Franchise
Are you considering investing in a franchise opportunity? Owning and operating a franchise will offer many advantages, and buying a franchise can be a life-changing experience. Here are some of the top reasons to become a franchise owner. By Rose Mango
7 Consequences of Bad Customer Service
A while back we surveyed a group of folks on how they felt about getting bad customer service. We found 7 common threads. We labeled them the 7 Consequences of Bad Customer Service. By Nancy Friedman
Headlights
FranServe Certified Franchise Consultants (CFCs) serve as “headlights” for their candidates seeking franchise opportunities. Oftentimes, people seeking a franchise get lost in all the weeds; they cannot see a clear path in front of them. Sometimes it can seem dark and lonely. By Don Clayton
Top 10 Franchise Travel Tips
It’s now March and we’re in at the peak of travel season for franchisees, franchisors and supplier partners. Annual franchisee conventions, franchise expos, IFA events, and in-person discovery days will find many of us in and out of LAS, ATL, PHX, ORD and more! By Jack Monson
Legal: Should My Corporate Stores Pay Royalties?
If you make $100 in profit, that $100 on the open market is worth the multiple of the earnings in the business it is generated. If you pay that $100 in royalties to the franchisor, that $100 becomes an expense to your operating unit and profit to the franchisor. By Tom Spadea