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September 2020 Articles
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New Seamless Roofing Machine Unveiled
In 2017, executives at Honest Abe Roofing started working on a proprietary machine that would produce their custom steel shingles onsite. After devising and then perfecting this revolutionary machine to meet the company’s installation needs, the Indiana-based franchise is now set to unveil the machine on its job sites across the country. By Jessica Jones
A ‘Business in a Box’ That’s Never Been More Essential
For more than 30 years, Naturals2Go has been perfecting the operation of the vending machine business while recognizing and catering to an increasingly health-conscious society. That has never been more important than now, in the midst of a pandemic, as consumers demand more ways to access healthy food through no-contact methods. By Nancy E. Williams
Senior Helpers Sees Increase in Sales During COVID-19 as an Essential Service
Senior Helpers provides full in-home personal and companion care to seniors, including help with daily tasks, such as light housework, meal preparation, errands, transportation, medicine reminders, meal planning, and Alzheimer’s care. After 15 years of franchising and close to 350 units, Senior Helpers has learned how to manage a crisis, support owners, and, most importantly, provide world-class care to seniors – even in a pandemic. By Nancy E. Williams
Graduate of the Month: Dan Casanta
If you are looking for someone that can help you find financing for expansion or bankroll a significant renovation, Dan Casanta of Cardinal Business Financing, Inc., has the expertise to bring your dreams to life. Casanta has an extensive history of business financing and business practices that give him the experience needed to find funding for clients, with a variety of credit situations. By Elice Morgenson
Demand for Pure Water Presents an Opportunity to Become Part of the Solution
WaterStation Technology is in the position to answer the public’s cries for clean, pure water all across the country. WaterStation Technology’s flagship, patent-pending WST-700 bulk water vending machine is the most current addition to the full line of purified water machine products. By Rose Mango
Children’s Services: Your Future and Theirs
As we transition from summer to fall and back to school, we know that there are a lot of unknowns about the future… But what we know is that our children, education and even the concept of continuous learning are the bright part of our tomorrows. By Dawn Abbamondi
Bridging Educational Gaps During the Time of Corona
With the pandemic still raging, the excitement of starting a new school year has been replaced with anxiety and uncertainty for students, parents and educators. Some schools have remained closed with students participating in remote learning while some others are attempting a hybrid approach with a combination of remote learning and in-person classes. By Rochelle Miller
Empowering Youth Through Healthy Lifestyle Education
September marks National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, raising awareness for a growing health issue in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly one in five children are obese, which leads to an increased risk of serious health conditions, such as diabetes, asthma and sleep apnea. By Rochelle Miller
My Eyelab Caters to Kids’ Vision Needs
As a leading retail optical center with locations nationwide, My Eyelab is a popular choice for parents whose little ones need glasses for the first time. With innovative technology that enables optical professionals to perform eye exams, children find the experience fun instead of frightening. By Rochelle Miller
Well-known Brand is Expanding Faster than Ever
With more than 3,500 locations across North America, Supercuts is already synonymous with the hair care industry. The growing demand for the brand’s quality services at affordable prices has translated into its continued success for more than 40 years. By Rochelle Miller
Exceeding the Needs of Both Parents and Children Through New Virtual Enrichment Programs
With all of the recent work and school closures across our nation, many parents with children at home may want to consider transitioning to a home-based business of their very own. Investing in a Snapology franchise is a solution that not only offers benefits like low overhead and high-profit margins but also complete flexibility with the business owner’s time and work schedule. By Cindy Charette
Meeting the Increased Needs for Education
With school schedules and formats in flux, there has been an increased interest in tutoring services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to meet the increased demand, Huntington Learning Center has expanded its hours of operation and offerings to support students and families across the country. By Anne Huntington
FUN BUS Answers a Demand for Children’s Fitness
There’s never been a school bus like this one, and the name says it all! FUN BUS is a full-sized school bus loaded with gymnastics equipment to provide structured fitness fun for children ages 18 months to 7 years. By Rose Mango
Exceptional Success in 2020
David Giacobbo, president and CEO of One You Love Homecare, had set a target goal for 2020 of having at least 15 new franchisees by the end of the year. As of August, Giacobbo is thrilled to announce that he has signed on 12 new franchisees with strong future growth projections expected to continue. By Cindy Charette
Virtual Estimates and Contactless Services Help in Thriving During Quarantine
As COVID-19 spread, shutting down workplaces and forcing the population into quarantine, 360˚ Painting was forced to adapt. Faced with the prospect of pausing business or adjusting its protocols, the essential home services corporation opted for the latter, offering additional training and protective equipment to their employees. By Jessica Jones
Robert Cresanti Interview: IFA
We asked Robert Cresanti, President and CEO of the International Franchise Association (IFA), about the ingenuity and fierceness of franchisors as they take on the present pandemic – and how the IFA is leading the charge to protect franchise businesses during these unprecedented times. By Rose Mango
A Day in the Life of a Jabz Boxing Franchisee
As a busy mom of three, wife, and Jabz Boxing franchisee, Jennifer August knows all about finding a work/life balance. Prior to becoming a Jabz owner, August had dedicated 10 years in law enforcement to the city of Philadelphia, until she and her husband agreed that one of them should be home more for their family. By Cindy Charette
Q&A Interview: Mike Hopkins Sr.
Paul Davis Restoration has built an industry legacy that spans nearly 55 years. Chief Operating Officer Mike Hopkins Sr. talks about the company’s history – and how the brand continues its success through franchising. By Rochelle Miller
Leaving Corporate America Behind
After years of being pursued by a U.S. company, due to Ivan Oliver’s impressive background in industrial engineering, the day finally came when Ivan and his wife Karina made the difficult decision to leave Mexico and relocate to the U.S. By Cindy Charette
Providing an Opportunity for a Rock-Solid Future
A chance encounter at a home show in their native Louisiana paved the way for a new business for Jay and Lori Johnson, as well as long-term financial security. That was in 2018 when the couple met Butch Mogavero, owner of Boulder Designs and Border Magic franchises. By Rose Mango
The International Franchise Association Annual Marketing Operations & Development (MOD) Virtual Conference
The International Franchise Association (IFA) is gearing up for their Annual Marketing Operations & Development Virtual Conference, otherwise known as MOD. The excitement over this virtual conference is palatable. Franchises across the country eagerly look forward to this annual event that is slated to take place October 6-9, 2020. By Rose Mango
Features
Providing Vital Pandemic Aid While Expanding Their Versatility of Care
For Home Helpers® Home Care, innovation has been key to remaining a leading home-care provider for more than 20 years. Times have changed, but the mission has remained constant: to provide the best quality care to help individuals continue living independently at home. By Elice Morgenson
Providing PPE to Communities Across the Nation
As the deadly coronavirus raced across the globe, BrightStar Care founder Shelly Sun recognized the urgency in protecting those working within her in-home healthcare network and its clients. But she also saw an opportunity to assist new franchise owners in making inroads in their communities and to help other frontline healthcare providers. By Jessica Jones
Building a Dream with a Strong Foundation
Starting a new homebuilding business on the eve of a sudden economic recession might be the stuff of nightmares for most people. But Ken Semler isn’t your average home builder. His company, Impresa Modular, is one of the leading providers of custom modular homes in the nation. The brand is expanding rapidly – despite the economic fallout from COVID-19 – since launching its franchise offering last year. By Rochelle Miller
High-tech Solutions for COVID-19 Challenges
While many security firms may focus on preventing break-ins for residential and business clients, Surveillance Secure has set itself apart by creating advanced technological solutions. They recently found a niche in helping clients combat COVID-19, which has fueled the company’s growth. By Rochelle Miller
Life in the Fast Lane: A FASTSIGNS Owner’s View
After pouring a cup of coffee and sifting through email, Todd Fisher starts his day like most every other FASTSIGNS franchisee, gathering his staff for a daily production meeting. By Jessica Jones
Home Care Offers Safer Options for Families and Their Loved Ones
Assisting Hands® Home Care offers practical solutions for clients who wish to maintain their dignity and independence in their own homes. In addition to being trained in home care and having passed comprehensive background checks, caregivers are insured, bonded, and trained in CPR and First Aid. By Elice Morgenson
Annual FranServe Convention: A Virtual Success with Added Magic
With this year’s convention booked for the first time at Disney World in Orlando, the four-day convention was slated to be the grandest yet for FranServe Inc., the world’s largest franchise consulting organization. After all, who wouldn’t want to sip champagne while enjoying fireworks from a private lounge at Epcot? (Yes, that was actually on the agenda!) By Rochelle Miller
Shop Talk
Tips for Hosting a Successful Virtual Convention
FranServe Inc., the world’s largest franchise consulting organization, held its 2020 convention – which to no one’s surprise in our “new normal Covid-19 world” was held virtually, replacing the original in-person convention. By Alesia Visconti
FranchiseHER: Female Perspectives on Franchising
Franchising is no longer a man’s world. As of 2019, women own or co-own over 35% of the franchise outlets in the U.S. – around 265,000 – according to the Franchise Business Review research firm. And in some industries, such as interior decorating, they far outnumber their male counterparts. A June 2018 Forbes article reported that back in 1995, the proportion of women-owned franchises was less than ten percent. By Sherri Wehner
Are You Ready?
Springboard Reboot Virtual Event for Emerging & (Re)Emerging Franchisors. Broadcasting LIVE / September 21-23, 2020 / Free Registration. It’s time to get some much-needed face-to-face (or, screen-to-screen) with each other by attending the Springboard REBOOT Virtual Event. No social distancing is required in this virtual event. It’s face-to-face virtually, which is so needed today. By Rose Mango
Closing Your SBA Loan
If you are among the many entrepreneurs using a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan to fund your business, you are already familiar with the loan approval process. Getting your loan approved is a great first step, but getting your funding in hand requires a successful loan closing. Make sure you understand what is required to close/fund the loan early in the process. By Sherri Seiber
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
The Atomic Age: Moving Forward
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 Don Clayton
Why Investing in Child-Focused and Educational Franchises is a Smart Move
In the latest census, it was estimated that there are 74 million children in the U.S. With more than 20% of the population under the age of 18, would-be franchisees are increasingly looking into starting a franchise that serves children. By Sue Bennett
Fitness Machine Technician and Powers Brand Communications
Franchise Business Radio: Listen and learn from Don Powers, Founder of Fitness Machine Technicians, plus hear the advice of Karen Murray with Powers Brand Communications on how to maximize a franchisee’s visibility.