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America’s Swimming Pool Company: 20 Years of Growth in the Franchise Industry
Two Decades of Industry Leadership When America’s Swimming Pool Company (ASP) launched its first franchise in 2005, the goal was simple: bring professionalism, reliability, and high-quality service to an industry that needed it. At the time, pool service...
Bryan Appell – Appell Striping: A Franchise Built for Success
With a remarkable 29.31% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past decade, Appell Striping has established itself as a leader in professional pavement maintenance and line striping services. Currently operating in five states—NY, FL, NJ, GA, and PA—the...
Mastering Your First Year in Business: Key Insights for Success
Contributed by Allen Brewington, Co-Owner of GYMGUYZ in Annapolis and Columbia, MD Launching a business is a transformative journey, and doing so with a mobile service model comes with its own unique set of challenges. My wife, Lauren, and I, learned quickly that the...
How AI is Enhancing Franchise Support at United Water Restoration Group
At United Water Restoration Group (UWRG), we’re always looking for ways to support our Franchise Owners and their teams more effectively. As a company with over 50 locations specializing in water, fire, and mold damage restoration, we know that having reliable,...
LIME Painting’s Mobile Model: Revolutionizing the Industry with Mobility, Flexibility, and Luxury Services
LIME Painting’s journey began with a vision to elevate painting standards in the luxury market. As the company has grown from Nick Lopez’s (founder/CEO) initial college venture into a nationwide leader with over 90 locations in 21 states, its success has been...
Why Fundraising University is the Perfect Franchise for the Remote Work Era
Franchising is not what it used to be. Gone are the days when every business needed a storehouse, a warehouse, or an office space. The reality is that today’s workforce values flexibility, mobility, and freedom—all qualities that are built into the very DNA of...
If a Franchise Isn’t Built for Franchisees to Succeed, What’s the Point?
I’ve seen it happen. A franchise brand takes off, selling territories left and right, celebrating every new deal like the biggest win. The sales team is fired up, commissions are rolling in, and everyone’s convinced they’re building the next great empire. Then,...
How Recession Resilient Franchises Transcend Economic Uncertainty
By Stefan Figley With cumulative inflation in the US increasing by over 20% from 2020 to 2025 and the economic uncertainty that comes with newly elected leaders, it’s important that entrepreneurs invest their time and money into recession-resistant industries....
Painting a New Future: How High School Sweethearts Turned Their Dream into a Thriving Business From High School Sweethearts to Business Partners
Meet high school sweethearts Kimberley and Anthony Clark, who have been together for 37 years and turned a lifetime of love and shared dreams into a thriving business in Sandy Springs, GA. Kimberley and Anthony’s bond began in high school as self-proclaimed “band...
How a ‘Big Brother Nigeria’ Winner Found a Journey of Purpose With Right at Home in Southern Seattle
Katung Aduwak’s partnership with the senior care franchise is driven by a need for professional independence and a desire to “leave a legacy of dignity and care.” For Katung Aduwak, becoming a franchisee with Right at Home was not just a business decision — it was a...