Laura Garratt was a corporate executive in the beauty industry working in product development and marketing when the brand downsized and laid off nearly 60% of the staff. “I found myself at a turning point in my career,” Garratt said. “I had to figure out what the next part of my journey would be.” By Jessica Petrucelli
One of LIME Painting®’s not-so-secret ingredients to success is its careful selection and strategic development of franchisees. In the highly competitive painting market, LIME Painting continues to achieve nationwide growth by providing exceptional services, ranging from luxury painting and coating to surface restoration for commercial and residential clients. Senior Director of Operations Erica Sicre is the mastermind and overseer of all the brand’s franchisees. By Erika Ortega
In the age of social media, it’s easy to see how much power influencers wield in advertising. What happens when a popular business influencer decides they love a brand so much that they want to become an owner? By Nancy E. Williams
Painter Bros has been committed to delivering world-class service to clients all over the world since its inception in 2014. However, the company’s most important mission is to continue making a difference within the local communities it serves. By Shelby Green
Maya Ratcliff was living in Hawaii when she found herself looking for a weekend hobby, and little did she know that this would just be the beginning of her success story in becoming the founder and franchisor of Hawaii Fluid Art. By Cindy Charette
That 1 Painter is the fastest-growing painting franchise in the country. Founded in 2011 and franchised in 2021, the brand sets itself apart from its competitors in multiple ways, according to Jay Nielsen, vice president of franchise development for That 1 Painter’s parent company, ResiBrands. By Patty Horansky
Roughly 10 years ago, Zach Tanner was helping launch a painting franchise, when he realized there may be better ways to do it. With just $400 and a ton of ambition, Tanner left to build his own franchise, Painter Bros. By Lizzy Yeserski
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