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Franchisee Spotlight – Matthew Ord, Kitchen Guard of Charlotte, NC
Matthew Ord never imagined that his career in global financial services would take him into the world of commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning, but as the new franchise owner of Kitchen Guard in Charlotte, NC, he is ready to make a significant impact. His journey to...
What Brands Can Learn from Franchisees Doubling Down Before Launch
By Tyler Moore, COO of GLO30 Franchise expansion often hinges on operational success. Traditionally, franchisees wait until their first location is up and running before considering additional investments. However, a new wave of confidence has emerged within the...
Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream Eyes Major Expansion and Innovation This Year
The flash-frozen nitrogen ice cream franchise starts the year with new store openings, expanded offerings and a commitment to serving customers nationwide. At Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream, we’re redefining the frozen dessert industry with our flash-frozen,...
Wonderly Lights: Illuminating the Future with Record-Breaking Growth
By Kyle Beach, Director of Operations, Wonderly Lights In 2024, Wonderly Lights cemented its status as a leader in premium outdoor lighting, achieving unprecedented growth and expanding its franchise network nationwide. With a 60% increase in total installations and a...
Copier Consulting Launches Exclusive Franchise Opportunity
Copier Consulting, LLC - a leader in office equipment in house printing and contract optimization, is proud to announce the launch of its highly anticipated franchise program. This groundbreaking opportunity is designed to empower entrepreneurs nationwide with the...
How Entrepreneurs Can Capitalize on the Growing Popularity of Home Improvements
According to Angi.com’s State of Home Spending Report, homeowners spent around $9,500 on average for home improvements in 2024, and 93% of homeowners are planning new home improvement projects in 2025. With that in mind, joining a home improvement franchise could be a...
Betting on Herself—and Others: How Teresa Johnson is Creating the Next Wave of Entrepreneurs A Legacy Beyond the Bottom Line
In the world of franchising, success isn’t just about the bottom line; it’s about the legacy you leave behind and the lives you touch along the way. Teresa Johnson, CEO of Color Me Mine, has made a profound impact not only on her brand but on the lives of countless...
How Franchisees Can Overcome the Fear of Business Failure
By Jane Shobe, Franchisee of Expedia Cruises in Laguna Niguel, California. A previous Executive Assistant, Jane made a career leap to pursue her passion for travel, and has built a thriving business in the industry. Starting as a Luxury Cruise & Vacation Planner,...
How this Multi-Generational Patisserie, Le Macaron, Exemplifies Authenticity
By Rosalie Guillem, Co-Founder of Le Macaron Opening a new business is not an easy feat, but this combined with learning the English language and the 2009 recession was quite the task! These considerable numbers of barriers were more than a woman entering franchising...
The Land of Opportunity: Why Franchising Is a Woman’s World Denise Tran, Founder and CEO of Bun Mee
As an Asian woman in a male-dominated industry, my path was sometimes a challenging one. The learning curve of becoming a restaurateur was not unlike previous professional experiences in which both my ethnicity and gender impacted how colleagues and investors...