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Q&A with Dan Sher of Alphagraphics
Q. What was your background (personal, educational, commercial) before you invested in the franchise? A. My undergraduate and graduate degrees are both in communications and I was a director of a technology focused public relations agency on the east coast...
Q&A: How “Hair-apy” Inspired a Franchisee’s Journey Into Leadership and Community Building
For Amber Sams, owner of Blo Blow Dry Bar in Argyle, Texas, entrepreneurship is rooted in people-first leadership and a passion for helping women feel their best. After decades overseeing 54 Walgreens stores and working in real estate, her weekly “hair-apy”...
From Treatments to Tech: Top Trends in Men’s Grooming for 2026
The door to premium grooming services for men is wide open—and men are walking through it at record pace. After generations of being offered little more than basic haircuts and shaves, men have become one of the fastest-growing segments in the personal-care...
Heights Wellness Retreat Accelerates Growth with Multi-Unit Agreement in North Carolina
Local Entrepreneur to Open Two Retreats in Fast-Growing Wake County Holistic Wellness Franchise Enters the Tar Heel State for the First Time Newly Rebranded Heights Wellness Retreat Responds to Rising Demand for Holistic Wellness Services Building on its national...
Hydrate IV Bar® and the New Age of Preventive Wellness: How a Colorado Startup Became a National Franchise to Watch
Founded in 2016 in Denver by Katie Gillberg, Hydrate IV Bar began as a single spa with a simple mission: make wellness approachable, safe, and accessible. Today, the brand has expanded to 25+ franchise locations in Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Texas, and Utah, with New...
Fueling Healthy Lifestyles at Every Age Starts With What’s On Your Plate
By Kim Collura, VP of Marketing, Jason’s Deli As more Americans commit to healthier lifestyles, nutrition has become just as important as the time spent in the gym. Whether someone is training for their first 5K, managing food sensitivities or simply trying to...
How Staying in the Handyman Lane Helped Chris Arnold Build a Scalable, Recession-Proof Business
Chris Arnold, Licensed General Contractor, Certified Interior Designer, and Franchise Owner has been creating waves in the handyman industry with his Ace Handyman Services (AHS) territories. By focusing on smaller, high-quality repair and maintenance projects...
Q&A with Steve Buors
For franchise leaders unfamiliar with Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), what is it and why has it become so transformative? Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) refers to the process of optimizing digital content, so it appears within AI-driven search...
Building a Reliable Supply Chain to Support U.S. Franchise Growth
By Chris Webb, President of Heart to Home Meals U.S.A. At Heart to Home Meals, everything we do starts with one mission: helping older adults live independently by making healthy eating simple and nutritious. Our franchise owners and their teams deliver...
Turf University: Why this CEO Swears on an Intensive, 4-Day Franchise Training
By: Tim Lovett From former military and law enforcement to those new and experienced with franchising, our versatile array of franchise owners is a testament to a year of solid growth, and the work that went into building a stable foundation for long-term...