John and Corinne Tesh like to say they are beautifying their Jacksonville, Florida, community one family at a time. As HomeVestors® of America franchisees, the “We Buy Ugly Houses®” people, the Teshes are part of a network of franchises that makes up the largest and longest-running cash homebuyer in the country. By Patty Horansky
We already know the benefits of buying a franchise: Entrepreneurs-turned-franchisees are boosted by business assistance, brand recognition, low failure rates and a built-in customer base. But what about selling a franchise? When it comes time to retire or change lanes, are there any advantages for the resale of a nationally known brand? A recent study says there are many. By Jessica Petrucelli
Building a successful business begins with getting off on the right foot – and at Ideal Feet, that’s exactly what you’ll do. With over 30 years of industry experience, Ideal Feet has made its mark on the orthotic insole space with a best-in-class business model and empathetic approach that prioritizes reliable relief for customers who suffer from chronic pain. By Tamara Rahoumi
In his native Philippines, Ferdinand Vasquez was a civil engineer. He spent years working in the public and private sector, overseeing a variety of infrastructure projects and construction sites. After participating in the build-out of a service center for a car air-conditioning company, he was asked to join the firm. By Jessica Jones
Franchising is widely considered the most dynamic method of business expansion ever developed, with high up-side potential for both the franchisor and the franchisee. By Jerry Rieder