November 2024 Issue – Digital Articles

November 2024 Issue – Digital Articles2024-11-01T00:01:15-04:00

Columns

Silver Bear Swim School: It Takes a Village!

Silver Bear Swim School is dedicated to providing communities with safe and engaging learn-to-swim lessons for children 6 months to 14 years. All franchise units are owned by families who successfully have embraced a proven model that has been fine-tuned since 2006. By providing custom-designed facilities, a proprietary curriculum, a robust LMS like Silver Bear Swim University, and highly trained teams of leaders and instructors, Silver Bear Swim School fosters a collaborative culture for franchisees, staff and clients. By Erika Ortega

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Cheech & Chong’s Apothicaria: A Franchise that Fits Every Lifestyle

Cheech & Chong’s Apothicaria is on a mission to provide a place for people to heal. Founded in 1968, the brand has deep roots in providing natural solutions for its community’s health needs. Its cannabidiol (CBD) products can be sold in every state in the U.S., and the popular brand offers multiple formulas to meet different health needs. By Kelsi Trinidad

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Grimaldi’s® Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria: Cutting-edge Online Ordering

Grimaldi’s® Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria certainly has earned its stripes as having one of the most iconic pizzas in the country. With its signature recipe based on pizza-making traditions that date back over 100 years, the company knows how to hold its own in the current market.  By Kelsi Trinidad

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Spartan Floor Coatings: A Family Success Story:Building a National Brand

Spartan Floor Coatings is a new and rapidly emerging franchise in the home services sector specializing in high-quality epoxy flooring solutions. This family owned business has taken the market by storm, growing from a single venture into a franchise poised for national expansion. At the helm is CEO Rich Degen, whose extensive experience in marketing and consulting for home services has positioned the brand for success. By Rose Mango

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FEATURED FRANCHISE CONSULTANT: Donald M. Cepiel, FranServe, Inc.

Donald M. Cepiel Sr., Principal of FranGPS, LLC, began his journey in franchising at just 16, landing his first job at McDonald’s. Like many teens, Cepiel balanced work with high school sports, even continuing with the company into his first year of college. His career grew rapidly until he was drafted, pausing his budding success to serve in the Army. Proudly fulfilling his service, Cepiel planned to return to McDonald’s once his tour was complete. By Rose Mango

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Balloon Kings: Marine Corps Veteran Rises to Royalty

Gene Nifenecker II founded Balloon Kings® in the Upper West Side of New York City in 2011. The Manhattan-based brand specializes in customizable balloon arrangements and décor for festive occasions such as birthday parties, anniversaries, wedding receptions, grand openings, corporate events and more. By Patty Horansky

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Global Financial Training Program: Veterans and Others Prosper in Commercial Finance

Global Financial Training Program is a veteran-owned business opportunity that teaches how to secure loans for small- to medium-sized businesses. Students pay a one-time fee of $19,950 to enroll in the program and learn all aspects of commercial lending. Upon completion of the program, graduates own their own commercial finance companies. By Patty Horansky

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Paul Davis Restoration: A Best-In-Class Franchise Model

Brock Merwin found Paul Davis Restoration when he was working as a lead carpenter for a builder that was changing the direction of the company. While talking to a trade partner, he was introduced to Paul Davis and their great work in the home restoration industry. He found Paul Davis’s approach to restoration unique in that it not only emphasized superior and urgent work but also genuine compassion for their clients and their circumstances. By Kelsi Trinidad

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Features

1-800-Plumber +Air: Investing in Your Success

As one of the few franchise models that has dual revenue streams of both plumbing and HVAC, 1-800-Plumber +Air is defined by its dedication to its franchisees and their success. This past summer, in response to the new growth in its franchise family, the company has taken an intentional approach to expanding and strengthening its training and support team. By Kelsi Trinidad

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Pür & Simple: Elevating the Breakfast Experience

Pür & Simple® has become a dominant force in the “better breakfast” category of restaurants in Canada, and it’s now entering the U.S. market with plans to open locations from coast-to-coast. Its concept has won the hearts of Canadians with its commitment to quality and wholesome dishes that accommodate a wide range of palates and dietary needs. By Kelsi Trinidad

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Helping Veterans Pursue Their Dreams

Veterans are often wondering what comes next after their time in service. For those with an entrepreneurial spirit considering business ownership, franchising is a great option to consider. Veterans and franchising make an excellent match – a business with systems and processes already in place, plus the network of support and recognizable brand behind them. By Wendy Kunz

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