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Town Pride® Brings Unique Goods and Community Spirit to State College, PA
State College, PA, is about to experience something truly special! The first-ever Town Pride® full franchise just opened in this vibrant college town. As the newest addition to the local business scene, Town Pride State College promises to not only offer...
Local Doctors Launch TruBlue To Help Families Age in Place Safely
Inspired by their experience caring for their 11-year-old daughter who uses a wheelchair, the Rizks aim to make aging in place safer through trusted home maintenance services. Dr. Magued Rizk and Dr. Miriam Rizkalla have spent their careers caring for others —...
Caring Senior Service earns spots on two prestigious Franchise Business Review lists
The non-medical home care service was named as a 2025 Top Franchise for Women and a 2025 Top Low-Cost Franchise Caring Senior Service, a non-medical, personalized home care services company, announced today it has been named to both the 2025 Top Franchises for...
Turning the Cue To Green: The Founding of America’s First Brazilian Steakhouse
When he stepped off the plane onto U.S. soil with the tropical warmth of his São Paulo hometown at his back and the turbulent journey of graduate school ahead of him, Ivan Utrera did not yet dream that he would one day introduce his new country to the Brazilian...
More Than a Meal: The Heart, History, and Future of Broken Yolk Café
At just 17 years old, with only $20 in his pocket, CEO John Gelastopoulos left Greece and set off for the United States, hoping for a better future. He arrived in San Diego, California, to live with his aunt, unsure of what awaited him, but determined to make the most...
Building a Multi-Million Empire: Valuable Lessons on Scaling Your Business
Contributed by Richie Huffman, Founder, President, and CEO of Huffman Family Brands Success isn’t always defined by academic achievements—and I can attest to that. I wasn’t a straight-A student, and my path to becoming the Founder, President, and CEO of Huffman Family...
Navigating Franchise Challenges and Opportunities During America’s Retirement ‘Silver Tsunami’ Exploring the Bustling Home Modification Industry Amid Silver Tsunami, Aging Crisis
By: Handyman Connection America is an increasingly aging nation, with experts now dubbing the mass-exodus of Boomer retirement as a “Silver Tsunami.” The newly-minted phrase refers to the demographic wave of baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) entering...
A Place At Home Expands Northeast Presence with First Connecticut Location
Local Fairfield County Owner Increases Access to In-Home Senior Care with Mission to Grow Multi-Generational Community A Place At Home, a senior-focused home care provider franchise, is thrilled to share the opening of its first Connecticut location in southern...
Heart to Home Meals: Food for the Soul — and Your Franchising Future
Backed by 60+ years of expertise and built for modern franchisees, Heart to Home Meals is redefining what it means to make a difference. It often begins with something deeply personal — a memory of a grandparent’s smile when their favorite meal was delivered,...
Buddy’s Franchisee Spotlight – Denny Broens – Kokomo, IN
Q: Denny, you and your team have deep experience in the rent-to-own space. Can you share a bit about your background? A: This sector of the industry is certainly unique and my experience in the furniture business started in 1989 as a delivery driver for a small...