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How This Woman of Color is Bringing Art and STEM Together
Samiksha Bindra is the owner of one Mad Science® and one Crayola® Imagine Arts Academy™ franchise location in Colorado. Since starting out in 2012 as a Mad Science franchisee, she has developed a passion for educating future generations in STEM. She became a...
An Ugly First Project Proves a Beautiful Success for a Budding HomeVestors Franchisee Bernardo Mazzucco
After spending five years as a property specialist, I decided to become a HomeVestors of America franchise to help reduce my learning curve. With two strong national brands – HomeVestors™ and We Buy Ugly Houses™ – that are both known for solid business practices and...
Primrose Schools® Dedicates 40th Year to Serving More Children Through Expansion of Early Education and Child Care
Child care is an essential service, and the pandemic has elevated awareness of the importance of quality early education and care to maintaining a thriving economy.
The Evolution of Dog Training Throughout the Pandemic
The global pet market is valued at $179.4 billion and projected to reach $240 billion by 2026, (Global Industry Analysts), and pet care services account for one of the fastest-growing segments within the pet industry. More pet owners are pampering and spoiling their...
NerdsToGo Seeks Franchise Expansion in Milwaukee, With Goal Set to Develop Eight New Units in the Market
Leading computer and technology repair service seeks to provide assistance to small-and-medium sized businesses in a new market
Why service franchises will continue to surge in 2022
The franchise industry as a whole witnessed some of its most substantial growth in a long while in 2021, fueled by an economy rebounding from the initial shock of the COVID-19 pandemic and a growing number of professionals making life-changing decisions to make a...
Q+A With Mayweather Boxing + Fitness’ CEO James Williams
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness CEO, James Williams, Answers Questions about the Company and its Recent Global Expansion James Williams, a former corporate lawyer turned CEO of celebrity businesses, shares the story of Mayweather Boxing + Fitness and its recent global...
How Grumpy’s Restaurant Has Won Over Northeast Florida’s Heart
The restaurant industry is infamously known for dedicating a lot of hard work and commitment. After 15 years in the industry, I’ve learned a lot about what it takes to own and operate a successful restaurant. Currently, I am the President & CEO of Grumpy’s...
BUSINESS FINANCE DEPOT – THE FRANCHISE FINANCE EXPERTS
Paul Bosley launched Business Finance Depot in June 2006 as an equipment leasing company focused on lease equipment to the Fitness industry. In May 2013, Paul volunteered for SCORE, a division of the Small Business Administration and learned how SBA loans provide...
Sibling Ownership Team Brings Youth Sports Franchise to New Orleans
When Hurricane Ida made landfall last August, lives were upended again for the residents of New Orleans. But a trio of local siblings would not be deterred from their dream of opening a Skyhawks Sports Academy franchise, operating sports camps for the youth of their...