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October 2022 Articles
Departments
NEXClean: Emotionally Ready for Business Ownership
When asked about the most important lesson he has learned as a new business owner, Sean Richards said that there is something more important than finances: emotional resilience. By Brianna Bohn
Runningboards Marketing: Coming Together
Cindy Ali is a survivor of domestic violence and values the kindness of strangers and the importance of community. After leaving an abusive marriage, the single mom of three children found a new home in Denton, Texas. By Nancy E. Williams
Home Helpers® Home Care: Failure Was Never an Option
Erika Stupiello, owner of Home Helpers® Home Care of Sarasota, Florida, has been a franchisee since March 2019. Before joining Home Helpers, Stupiello moved to the U.S. from Brazil, where she had earned her doctorate in linguistics and worked as a professor. By Cindy Charette
Franchisee of the Month: Jacob Chaney, Überrito
In April, Jacob Chaney opened his Huntsville, Texas, Überrito Fresh Mex, and he loves the response he has received from his community. Guests have been flocking to the colorful eatery, which serves elevated fast-casual Mexican food. By Elice Morgenson
Paisano’s: A Tried-and-True Recipe
In 1998, Paisano’s opened its first fast-casual Italian restaurant and immediately received rave reviews. Over the past 24 years, Paisano’s has opened another 37 locations, 14 of which are company-owned. By Kelsi Trinidad
SUPPLY POINTe: Reaping the Benefits
If you were to ask SUPPLY POINTe Founder Adam Cahill what makes franchise ownership a worthy alternative to the typical nine-to-five job, he’ll quickly tell you it’s about creating your own destiny. By Tamara Rahoumi
Boulder Designs: Family Time and Flexibility
Adam Ward worked in construction for more than 20 years – helping to build roads, offices and schools – and becoming an expert with heavy equipment and the building trades. By Patty Horansky
Women Owned + Franchise Brands = The Perfect Future
WOW is right! Women in franchising are creating business ownership opportunities every day, adding value and access to wealth for themselves and their futures. By Dawn Abbamondi
TheOfficeSquad: A Franchise That Takes You Under Its Wing
After years of working in operations in the U.S. Air Force, Dida Clifton was armed with the know-how to run an office correctly, especially when the stakes are high. She used that knowledge to build TheOfficeSquad, a company with the mission of bringing the bookkeeping and administrative support that large corporations have in-house to small businesses. By Kelsi Trinidad
BrightStar Care: Inspiring Greatness From Within
This month, BrightStar Care® celebrates its 20th anniversary as a premium in-home care and medical staffing provider and has expanded its services to include residential dementia care facilities. By Elice Morgenson
Ace Handyman Services: Resiliency
In March 2020, after everything shut down because of the pandemic, Alicia Todisco found herself a divorced mother of two 5- and 8-year-old boys and an angel mom of a 14-year-old daughter. By Jennifer Callender
Rita’s Italian Ice + Frozen Custard: Re-energizing an Iconic Brand
Sometimes, businesses that have been around for a long time enter into a state of complacency, believing that whatever is being done is working and, therefore, shouldn’t change. By Brianna Bohn
1Heart Caregiver Services: An Infinite Loop of Care
Dylan Sambuceti, director of franchise sales and development for 1Heart Caregiver Services, recently shared how the trusted in-home care agency is helping franchisees succeed in a booming market. By Brianna Bohn
Features
Wicked Lick: One of a Kind
When John Smotryski packed up and headed to Key West, Florida, with his wife Amanda Velazquez in 2018, he planned to swap his corporate career for a life of beachside business ownership. By Tamara Rahoumi
Medi-Weightloss: Change Leads to revenue growth
One might think Medi-Weightloss is a franchise geared toward medical-industry professionals, but Brooks Edlund, senior vice president of business development, explained how far the franchise’s reach actually is. By Heidi Lubrani
Grand Welcome: Putting Personal Skills to Work In the Vacation Rental Business
Whether you’re a property owner with experience managing a personal rental or you’re simply a business-minded individual with a knack for strong customer service, Grand Welcome is, quite fittingly, a welcoming franchise opportunity for just about anyone. By Tamara Rahoumi
L.A. Bikini: Streamlined for Success
Clay Haley is no stranger to franchising, but his career did happen accidentally. He began his career as a franchisee with Massage Envy and Face Logic in 2008, and then a friend introduced him to a hair-removal process called sugaring. By Kelsi Trinidad
Tint World: Key Traits of a Successful Franchise Owner
Tint World franchise founder and CEO Charles Bonfiglio knows a thing or two about what it takes to be a successful franchise location owner. As a prior franchisee who is now a franchisor, Bonfiglio looks for a few character traits in anyone who wants to become a part of the Tint World family. By Tamara Rahoumi
Bitbox ATM: Follow the Evolution of Money
According to Joel Carlsen, national sales director for Bitbox ATM, this fast-growing brand is continually upgrading its internal processes to stay on top of the industry. With the recent release of two state-of-the-art ATMs, investors also will receive upgraded software. By Cindy Charette
Eight Turn Crêpe: Convenience and Satisfaction
When people think of quick-service restaurants, they often envision fried, greasy foods with ingredients that include processed chemicals. Eight Turn Crêpe, however, has revolutionized fast-casual dining with its healthy, unique food options and multiple dining experiences. By Brianna Bohn
MindChamps: A Revolutionary Education System
MindChamps, a leading global early learning education provider, has been inspiring children to develop valuable learning skills that benefit them for a lifetime. The brand, which operates in six countries and more than 80 locations worldwide, is now ready to open in the U.S. By Elice Morgenson
Paul Davis Restoration: A Standout Opportunity
Whether you’re a millennial just striking out, a seasoned entrepreneur or a husband-and-wife team ready to flee the corporate world for work-life balance, a Paul Davis Restoration franchise can bring you untold success. By Lizzy Yeserski
Caring Senior Service: Innovative Methods
Thirty-one years ago, Jeff Salter, CEO of Caring Senior Service, founded the home care company when he saw an opportunity to provide a service that was hard to find: non-medical care. Since then, the company, which provides in-home care to help seniors avoid relocation, has grown to five corporate offices and 53 franchise units. By Cindy Charette
FranServe, Inc.: Empowering Women to Lead
In October, Franchise Dictionary Magazine highlights the representation of women in the franchise industry. There is a lot to celebrate, as Franchise Business Review reports that women-owned franchise businesses have increased by 38% in the past 10 years. By Nancy E. Williams
International Franchise Association: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 marked the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, which celebrates the history, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors come from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. By Rikki Amos
Shop Talk
Legal: Just Say No
I might be dating myself by recalling the anti-drug ads from the ‘80s and trying to relate them to franchising. The relevancy in my mind comes from the fact that restraint and saying no to something that feels good in the near term but will cause long-term pain is much easier said than done. By Tom Spadea
How To Build a Strong Team Using Personality
“You need to build a strong team around you” is a phrase you’ve probably heard frequently in the business world. By Angela Coté
American Business Credit: Unsecured Loans
When it comes to applying for a small-business loan, there are endless options, but an unsecured loan typically is the best one for franchisees. An unsecured loan is any loan from a lender that is based only on the applicant’s creditworthiness. There is no collateral to back the loan. By Chris Fuller
MFV Expositions: Women In Franchising
Starting, helping, taking charge are just some of the words women use to describe how they began their career in franchising. Regardless of the path, they share a common ground; the franchise industry has enabled them to reach their professional goals. By Shelia Fischer
Culture
Culture is defined as the customs, attitude and achievements of a particular group. Not every group has a good culture whether it be past or present, and typically one only has to be around a particular group to realize if the culture, fits their lifestyle, whereas other cultures are delightful and one can easily see themselves fitting right in! By Don Clayton
Franchise Business Radio: Niche Real Estate Franchise Opportunity
Tune into Franchise Business Radio to learn about this Niche Real Estate Franchise Opportunity.
The ABCs of Franchise Relationships: P-Q-R
Continuing the alphabet of sales: Moving on with P–Q–R.