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After 30 years in the Franchising Industry, Home Franchise Concepts announced the launch of its Ownership Program
Home Franchise Concepts has 30 years in the franchising industry and is one of the largest direct-to-consumer franchise companies in North America. Within its family of brands, which includes Budget Blinds®, The Tailored Closet™, PremierGarage®, Concrete Craft®,...
Highlighting African American Franchise Trailblazer Eric Broussard and His Found Success with Chem-Dry
Franchising can be a gateway to finding a newfound sense of freedom and independence. The path to that freedom is different for everybody – some people know from the beginning that they want to be their own boss, and some just happen to gravitate towards it. Eric...
The Evolution of the Handyman Connection Franchise: A Timeless Concept in a Changing World
When I embarked on the journey of finding a franchise business to own, I knew I had to consider various factors. Questions filled my mind: How passionate am I about the industry? Is this business recession resistant? What kind of support system do they have in place?...
VaVIA Continues Rapid Growth With New Locations In Austin And The Greater Houston Area
VaVia, a tech-forward and customer-service-focused construction industry partner, expands Texas foothold with new Austin and Houston operations, its fourth and fifth locations in the state. Nashville-based VaVia, the fastest-growing brand in dumpster rental...
Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Added Big Name Clients in Q1 and Q2 2023
Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Added Big Name Clients SpaceX, NASA Space Center, 100+ Whole Foods Locations, Yosemite National Park and Churchill Downs in Q1 and Q2 2023 Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions (Filta), the pioneering leader of active fryer...
Four Million Meals Donated to U.S. Hunger From College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving® Marks More Than 1.5 Million Moves For The Brand Nationwide
College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving®, an award-winning company and industry leader in stress-free solutions for moving and junk-hauling needs, has reached the FOUR MILLION MARK in food donations to U.S. Hunger, the brand’s national charitable partner. The...
Jacqueline Burls, senior vice president and chief school support services officer, Goddard Systems, LLC
I grew up in a working-class neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, as a first-generation Caribbean American. At an early age, my mother taught me to have a high respect for education. I fondly remember my fifth and sixth grade teacher, who instilled in me a love and...
More About DoodyCalls, Making Pet Ownership & Entrepreneurship Easier
Can franchising really make lives easier? One unique concept is aiming to help do just that by picking up where pets left off. The franchising industry is awash in big chain restaurants, hotels, automotive services, and home repair. While all of these categories are...
Chick N Max Signs Deals to Bring 53 New Restaurants to Key U.S. Markets
Chick N Max – a next generation fast casual franchise specializing in almond wood smoked chicken and wings, chef-crafted sandwiches and golden fried tenders – recently signed three new franchise development deals that will expand the Wichita-based franchise’s...
From Local Print and Sign Shop Owner to Corporate Executive
When Lisa Buehler and her husband, Darwin, arrived in Little Rock, Arkansas 33 years ago, they had no idea of the professional growth that was on the horizon. Lisa and Darwin began their careers in the restaurant industry, working for Hardee’s Food Systems. Once in...











