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November 2021 Articles
Departments
Ask Alesia: Veterans Flourish in Franchising
Veterans do extremely well as franchise owners. In my experience, I’ve found that the franchise community as a whole welcomes veterans and is appreciative of prior military service and the dedication and self-discipline that goes along with it. By Alesia Visconti
BitBox ATM: The Future of Digital Banking
When Brett Blackwell founded BitBox ATM, he was looking to create a business that would contribute to the future of digital banking. Bitbox ATM is an innovative machine that makes bitcoin and other cryptocurrency transactions instant and easy for the end-user. By Elice Morgenson
911 Restoration: Making a Difference
After years of experience in the restoration industry, Eli Cabral and his wife, Chastity, knew they wanted to open their own restoration business to help even more people. The impact the 911 Restoration co-owners have had since opening their franchise in 2018 has been felt across their community. By Brianna Bohn
HomeWell Care Services: A Week in the Life of Multi-unit Franchise Owners
John and Eli Collier opened their first two HomeWell Care Services franchises in 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. They have since added two more territories, covering approximately 70 geographic miles of the downtown area. By Cindy Charette
Moving U & Junk U: Expanding Services Throughout the Country
If you’ve ever moved, you know how stressful and laborious the process can be – packing and tracking everything you own, all while trying to prevent damage and loss. That’s why Dylan Cook and Steven Roscioli decided to streamline the process. By Jessica
N-Compass TV: Experiencing Growth and Recognition
N-Compass TV is an indoor digital-billboard business opportunity that takes the concept of outdoor billboards and brings them inside area businesses, utilizing proprietary software and offering other valuable services, including website management, social media management and Google business-page management. By Nancy E. Williams
iCode: Growth Soaring Off the Charts
iCode, a computer-science education franchise, has created a lucrative business opportunity that serves young people in communities nationally and internationally. By Brianna Bohn
Feed Your Heart & Soul
In business, emotion is usually supposed to be kept out of it, and you will never include “how you feel” in your business plan. Yet each day, we interact with customers who are people; and we all know that humans can be emotional creatures. By Dawn Abbamondi
1Heart Caregiver Services: Commitment to Client Satisfaction and Franchisee Growth
With a large number of the graying U.S. population wanting to receive in-home care instead of going to a medical facility, because of factors like convenience, affordability, quality, and safety, 1Heart Caregiver Services continues to see consistent growth in the home healthcare industry. By Brianna Bohn
PetNmind: Helping Others Make a Difference
Growing up, Adrian Archie loved animals so much that he did what many children dream of doing: He worked at veterinarian offices throughout middle and high school and then enrolled in a pre-veterinary medicine program in college. By Brianna Bohn
Network In Action: Connected Through a Desire To Help Others
Network In Action (NIA) connects business experts with a common interest: to use their specific skills to help local businesses grow and the community around them thrive. By Elice Morgenson
Fundraising University: When Raising the Bar Pays Off
Fundraising University aspires to make a difference for every student-athlete, coach and community. The brand’s goal is to help change lives, transform futures and make dreams come true. So how do you spread the word at lightning speed? By Heidi Lubrani
Propelled Brands: Supporting Veterans and First Responders, Diversity, and Inclusion
Recognizing the hard work and sacrifices made by U.S. military veterans and first responders, Propelled Brands – the corporate umbrella of business-to-business and service-oriented franchises – is offering special incentives for those who have protected our country. By Jessica
Home Helpers: Heroes With Heart
When it comes to franchises with heart, Home Helpers® Home Care stands out as a company that leads with passion and purpose. Home Helpers offers a professional path for entrepreneurs looking to impact their communities in a deeply meaningful way. By Lizzy Yeserski
Daily Jam: Deep Roots in the Community
Although Daily Jam has grown to 11 units since franchising in 2019 and now has a partnership with Red Bull, the brand still lives by its goal for franchisees: Build a business and be home for dinner. By Brianna Bohn
BrightStar Care: Franchise Work That is Gratifying and Fulfilling
Before signing on as a franchise owner with BrightStar Care, Andy Ray enjoyed a successful career in the healthcare industry, working on the corporate side of the business for more than 30 years. But he desired more. By Jessica
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard: A Servant’s Heart
With the goal of starting her own business, Debbie Pierce took a leap of faith when she left her 17-year Vanguard career with only two years left until retirement. “I felt like I needed a change in my life and that God was definitely pulling me in a different direction,” Pierce said. By Cindy Charette
Medi-Weightloss: Helping Others Achieve a Healthier Future
The Medi-Weightloss® Program provides clients with benefits that run much deeper than the numbers on a scale – the brand helps its members make life changes to permanently shed the weight that threatens their mental health and quality of life. By Elice Morgenson
Jabz Boxing: New Business Brings New Opportunities to Give Back
As the new owners of Jabz Boxing Bel Air, the concept’s first studio in the state of Maryland, Helen and Larry O’Keefe had the opportunity to give back to their community even before their grand opening. By Cindy Charette
PuroClean: Supporting Military Veterans and Offering a Myriad of Business Incentives
As a veteran U.S. Army captain and member of the International Franchise Association’s VetFran Committee, PuroClean President and COO Steve White has for years been proactively seeking ways to support those who have honorably served our country. By Jessica
FranServe Donates More Than $75,000 to Charitable Organizations
FranServe, Inc., the largest franchise consulting and expansion organization in the world, was founded with one goal: to help others. And while the organization is changing people’s lives daily by helping aspiring entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of business ownership through franchising, FranServe is also changing people’s lives with a wealth of philanthropic endeavors. By Jessica
Ace Handyman Services: Coming Full Circle
When Beth Young left corporate America in 2020 after a high- profile career in supply chain and procurement, she wasn’t quite ready to hang up her hat. Though happy to relinquish the stress of managing 300-plus global teams, she looked for her next adventure. By Lizzy Yeserski
Mosquito Sheriff: All-Green, All-Natural
Patrice Rice, the founder of Mosquito Sheriff, saw a need in the community for a completely green, completely natural method of mosquito and pest control. She drew from her extensive history in franchising to create a business that has the success of the franchisee and the quality of the service at heart. By Elice Morgenson
Aussie Pet Mobile: An Ideal Husband & Wife Team
Sometimes, when one door closes, another one opens. That’s how the Daigneault couple felt in 2016 when, in the aftermath of Janet Daigneault’s layoff from her executive IT job, they discovered Aussie Pet Mobile. By Lizzy Yeserski
Features
WaterStation Technology: An Environmentally Sustainable Investment for the Future
WaterStation Technology, a company that manufactures, distributes and manages water-filtration systems, is making great advances in the reduction of single-use plastics all over the country. By Elice Morgenson
CorporateConnections: Member Success Stories
At the start of 2021, CorporateConnections® had a presence in 10 countries. Now, less than a year later, they’re operating in 19 countries and enjoying a membership boost of 40%, with no signs of slowing down. By Lizzy Yeserski
Global Financial Training Program: Endless Possibilities With Financial Lending
Entrepreneurs often enter into a business venture after meeting with a qualified consultant to help direct them to a business that fits their needs. Andy Halliburton, chief relationship officer at Canlas Capital, a national network of financial lenders, found his career path after years of helping others find theirs. By Elice Morgenson
Island Fin Poké: Franchise Conference and Awards
Island Fin Poké’s (IFP) first conference recently took place at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal in Orlando, Florida. Mark Setterington, IFP founder and CEO, welcomed his franchisee families, support team and speakers at the two-and-a-half-day event, which is slated to become an annual tradition. By Cindy Charette
Fitness Machine Technicians: Continuing to Expand and Offer Great Opportunities
Fitness Machine Technicians (FMT), a franchise that specializes in the repair and maintenance of residential and commercial fitness equipment, offers a service-conscious opportunity to franchisees. By Jorgette Krsulic
Huntington Learning Center: Created to Scale Learning Hurdles
I often take a beat in Q4 as the year is wrapping up to spend some time being mindful and reflecting on the success and challenges our organization has encountered throughout the year. What were we aiming for, and how did we meet or miss our goals? Why are we choosing our current path to success? By Anne Huntington Sharma
HomeVestors: A Career With The Power To Change Lives
HomeVestors® property specialists are in the position to bring hope to sellers who have felt like they have had nowhere else to turn. HomeVestors is a national network of real-estate investors who buy homes that are not viable for the regular real-estate market. By Elice Morgenson
