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May 2020 Articles
Departments
Freedom and Success: Honest Abe Roofing
Being handy was never one of Clay Cain’s attributes. “I was the guy that if I had an issue, I called the handyman to come to fix it,” said Cain, the owner of a successful roofing business. “I never got on a roof and didn’t like the height thing.” By Rochelle Miller
Expert Consultation and Customer Service Help This Brand Thrive
Specializing in interior and exterior painting of both residential and commercial properties, 360° Painting has built a strong reputation in the home-services category by delivering a careful, professional painting process coupled with a customer-first approach. By Jessica Jones
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Taking Success to the Next Level
Stacked Pickle CEO Gary Brackett is laser-focused on growing his franchise and bringing the sports bar and grill to as many communities as possible. Even during the recent health crisis, the former Indianapolis Colts linebacker led the Stacked Pickle team in building three new sites in Colorado and in lining up more. By Rose Mango
Helping Clients Stay Fit and Healthy During Challenging Times
Losing weight is never easy, but it can be especially challenging when gyms are closed and everyone is home all day with a kitchen stockpiled with food. That’s why Medi-Weightloss has taken extra steps to ensure continuous contact with clients to keep them on track during the coronavirus crisis. By Rochelle Miller
A Day in the Life of a PuroClean Franchise Owner
When Ben Doebler moved from Tennessee to Portland, Oregon, he started looking for franchise opportunities that suited his entrepreneurial spirit. Since Doebler’s background included owning a restaurant franchise as well as starting his own restaurant-equipment cleaning company, he was well-suited for entrepreneurship. By Cindy Charette
Sunshine Through the Clouds
As a moral responsibility to franchisees and members, whom he considers family, Bryan Klein, founder and CEO of THE MAX Challenge, decided to close all fitness centers and transition to virtual classes in light of COVID-19, even prior to any government mandates. By Cindy Charette
Your New Pet Project
For the last several years, pet-related franchise brands have increased, showing up on top-ranking reports – anywhere from new brands emerging and joining the market, to those brands that have grown faster than others. Pet franchise brands offer great business opportunities. By Dawn Abbamondi
Demand Grows for Quality Grooming Services
Our pets may not be human, but they are full-fledged members of the family – and they do love to get pampered! As pet ownership increases in the U.S., the demand for quality grooming services is also on the rise. By Rochelle Miller
A Commitment to Customers – and Their Pets – Results in Strong Loyalty
As social distancing became the new norm, Wag N’ Wash in Lakeville, Minnesota, not only offered curbside pickup for customers – but also a big furry surprise. Customers received their orders courtesy of the Easter Bunny! By Rochelle Miller
Pets are a big part of the Mr. Transmission and Milex Complete Auto Care family
With 30 years of experience and more than 100 units in operation, it would be easy to think Mr. Transmission and Milex Complete Auto Care franchise brands would be too focused on business to think about pets. By Nancy E. Williams
Join our Doggie Daycare in the Recession-Resilient Pet Industry!
Hounds Town USA is an interactive doggie daycare concept that also offers overnight boarding, grooming, retail, and a pet taxi to transport furry customers to and from our facilities! By Charlotte Wagner
Prospering in ‘Ruff’ Times: K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel
K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel is an internationally known organization providing unparalleled cage-free care and pampering for pets. Co-founders and CEOs Steven and Jason Parker employed the same entrepreneurial skill and focus that helped build the multi-award-winning business to overcome challenges during the coronavirus pandemic. By Rose Mango
Q&A: Interview with Sharon Duke Estroff
Sharon Duke Estroff used her education roots to develop a successful franchise, Challenge Island. The former teacher gave us some insight into her journey from the classroom to entrepreneurial success – and how she is sharing that dream with franchise owners. By Rochelle Miller
Boxing, Balancing & the Best of Both Worlds
Marie Miller initially joined Jabz Boxing as a client – to relieve the stress of an unfulfilling sales career. After becoming engaged to now-husband Brant Miller, she became even more serious about her workout, determined to be as trim as possible for her wedding. Jabz Boxing helped her reach both goals, attaining greater well-being and fitness. By Cindy Charette
My Eyelab gives former marketing professional new vision
When Yousuf Ali sought out a business opportunity, the marketing professional knew what he didn’t want. He wasn’t interested in a food franchise, and he wasn’t too keen on staying in the marketing field. He was drawn to becoming his own boss in the retail sector. By Rochelle Miller
An Off-Premises Strategy Keeps Fazoli’s Success on Track
For more than 30 years, Fazoli’s has been a leader in the premium Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) segment, successfully operating more than 215 restaurants in 28 states. By Jessica Jones
Features
Considering a Client’s Priorities: Kitchen Tune-Up
Kitchen Tune-Up is known for its one-to-five-day kitchen updates, but the company’s focus isn’t solely on esthetics and functionality. Creating a positive renovation experience for homeowners is equally important. By Nancy Williams
Staying True to its Mission
We’re living through difficult, if not disturbing, times. Many businesses across the globe are struggling, none more so than those in the restaurant industry. With this backdrop, Daily Jam remains focused on its mission “to be fully committed to our community.” By Mike Grecky
Millennials: Welcoming a new generation of entrepreneurs to franchising
Millennials are often described in popular culture as “entitled, unambitious, lazy.” But to Alesia Visconti, chief executive officer and president of FranServe, Inc., the world’s largest franchise consulting and expansion organization, they are none of those. She sees them instead as an entrepreneurial generation poised to take the business world by storm. By Rochelle Miller
Making the World Visually Better: One Sign at a Time
A demand for signage has increased steadily in the U.S. over the past five years. Strong growth in advertisement spending as well as steady investment in nonresidential construction have boosted this demand. By Nancy E. Williams
Delivering Healthy Quick-Serve Options to 170 Locations in the U.S.
In 1995, Nelson Lang was operating a small pizzeria in Ontario, Canada, when he identified a local need for healthier dining options. So he teamed up with deli owner John Sotiriadis and hatched the idea for what would eventually become Pita Pit. By Jessica Jones
Shop Talk
Succe$$ Tips: The Mindset of an Entrepreneur
A true entrepreneur thinks differently than other people. It isn’t the label of being an “entrepreneur” which makes that so but one’s mindset. By Alesia Visconti
Keep Calm and Carry On
A few years ago I visited London with my wife and kids and one of the highlights for me was our visit to Churchill’s War Rooms. In this time of uncertainty and stress, it calms me to think about what others have endured and overcome. When things happen that are completely out of our control, all we can control is how we react. By Tom Spadea
What the heck is a Franchise Consultant?
Sometimes in life we experience unexpected circumstances. Wait. Always in life we’ll experience unexpected circumstances. The question is, how do we respond? By Don Clayton
A Pet Franchise for Every Investor
Pets are BIG business. But you probably already knew that, since the chances are high that you have a pet. According to the 2019-2020 American Pet Products Association’s National Pet Owners Survey, 67% (2 out of 3) of U.S. households own a pet. That equates to 84.9 million homes. That’s a lot of fur, fins and feathers! By Sue Bennett
The Importance of Protecting Your Franchise’s Brand
As a franchise owner, there are many things to think about when it comes to keeping your business running: from the day-to-day cash flow, payroll and profit, to the protection of your employees and investment.
The FRAN-TASTIC 500
As a doorway for many people looking to be their own boss, franchise ownership changes lives. FranServe’s first annual FRAN-TASTIC 500 recognizes brands going above and beyond the norm in helping people fulfill their dreams of business ownership through franchising. By Rochelle Miller
Franchise Business Radio: Listen and Learn
Franchise Business Radio is a platform to bring together franchise professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership.
Good News in the Post-Coronavirus World?
As we’ve watched the COVID-19 pandemic unfurl around us for the past several weeks, many of us have been left wondering when, and how, the economy will restart and what the future will look like. And while many businesses are struggling right now, others have embraced the challenges presented, and certain segments are thriving. By Sherri Seiber