When Jack and Jill Johnson decided to quit their six-figure corporate jobs on New Year’s Eve 2016 and venture into the world of franchise consulting, they bet everything on a simple insight: Most franchise buyers weren’t getting advice from people who had owned a franchise. By Jessica Petrucelli
The Clifton family has operated multiple businesses together before, but so far, their Paul Davis Restoration franchise has been the most fulfilling. The family had vacationed on Florida’s Emerald Coast for years, so opening a shop in Panama City Beach felt right. By Lizzy Yeserski
Most roofers would likely say that their most valuable tools can be found inside their work truck. Honest Abe Roofing, however, is not your average roofing company, and its most valuable tools come in the form of sales and marketing strategies that have helped fuel its fast-paced expansion through franchising. By Rochelle Miller