Founded in Australia in 2003, Break Coffee Co. elevated break room coffee with its B2B model. Franchise owners provide offices and venues with luxury coffee machines, weekly shipments of freshly roasted beans and regular machine maintenance. By Kelsi Trinidad
Over the past few decades, the franchise industry has undergone a significant transformation. What was once largely dominated by food and retail brands has grown into a dynamic and diverse ecosystem that spans industries such as health care, education, home services, fitness, technology and more. This evolution reflects shifts in consumer behavior, increased demand for flexible and smaller footprint business models as well as a growing interest in entrepreneurship as a pathway to personal and financial freedom. By Nancy E. Williams
A year ago, when Jake Canterberry started his Spartan Floor Coatings franchise in Stuart, Florida, he was anxious yet excited. His background in data analytics was a far cry from owning a floor coating business. However, he had already witnessed the company’s success in the high-demand home services industry because Rich Degen, founder and CEO of Spartan Floor Coatings, is his father-in-law. Canterberry’s first test run was doing the floor coating in his own garage, and it turned out that he enjoyed the process. By Nancy E. Williams
With a support center composed of experts in business growth, office location selection, staffing requirements and marketing, City Wide Facility Solutions prides itself on providing a streamlined experience for new and existing franchise owners. By Erika Ortega
Colette Bell, vice president of franchise development for Ace Handyman Services, wants everyone to know the many ways the company’s corporate office and franchise owners give back to the community. The brand focuses on two special events each year with the first taking place every January alongside their annual, multi-day staff event held in Denver. By Cindy Charette
According to a recent report by Grand View Research, the national frozen dessert market was valued at $30.95 billion in 2021 and is projected to rise at a rate of 4.6% by 2030. The study suggests that novelty flavors and product launches will be key drivers for industry growth. By Lizzy Yeserski
When most people think of franchising they think of big brands or big corporate control. What they fail to realize is that franchise owners are pillars in their communities in which they serve. They are local business owners who own and operate a local franchise in their city or town. By Don Clayton
Behind every great paint job at That 1 Painter is a 30-plus-person support network helping franchisees achieve the American dream. More than just experts in the painting and home services space, That 1 Painter has built an onboarding and operations experience that’s propelled them to become the fastest-growing painting franchise in the U.S. By Sarah Lindauer
Moran Family of Brands is proud to support community involvement both locally and nationally by giving back to several organizations including the Alzheimer’s Association, Together We Cope and VetFran. By Cindy Charette
Do you have a growing hospitality business that has made a name for itself in the local community? Thinking of opening a second location but not sure you have the time to manage it? Consider franchising your brand and work with aspiring entrepreneurs who can follow your recipe for success. By Dawn Abbamondi