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Q&A with Ryan Ursrey of Roll-Em-Up Taquitos
Describe your organisation – how long has it been in operation? when did you start franchising? how many franchisees do you currently have? We are the only taquito focused multi-unit fast casual concept in the world. The story of Roll-Em-Up Taquitos’ is simple; it...
Rush Bowls Reveals Plans to Open Three New Denver Locations
Pioneer in blended fruit and veggie bowls to add three new locations in its home state’s capital Rush Bowls - a fast-casual concept known for its fresh and healthy meals-in-a-bowl – continues its rapid national expansion by announcing three locations to open in...
Women in Franchising Feature – Jennifer Cook, Oxi Fresh of Allentown, PA
Today, more than ever before, women are joining the male-dominated world of franchising and becoming entrepreneurs and leaders in their industries. Jennifer Cook of Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning has already been hard at work for well over a decade on that front. Her drive...
LEADING THE WAY FOR FEMALE FRANCHISORS
Franchising as we know it has shifted in recent years. Traditionally chalked up to be a man’s world, franchising systems across the nation have seen an influx of women claiming their stake. Women have emerged prepared to start their own businesses and control their...
Impactful leadership: Rosemarie Hartnett Demonstrates Creative Grit
When it comes to creative impact, Abrakadoodle’s President and Co-Founder Rosemarie Hartnett brings clear focus, powerful resolve and imaginative solutions. Through an exhausting pandemic, Ms. Hartnett knows that weary parents need to know that they can trust...
No Obstacle is Too Hard to Handle for This Brother and Sister Franchisee Duo
Main Squeeze Juice Co. franchisees, Andrew Blackwell and Jennifer Perkins, have opened five locations in the New Orleans area in the past three years, three of which opened in the last nine months. If opening three businesses in under a year wasn’t hard enough, the...
A Hair Raising Business Opportunity
Salons across America are venturing into territories never before seen. From dyes to dreads and bobs to braids, salons of the 21st century go far beyond the cut-and-curl beauty parlors of our grandparents' age, and with that change have come a remaking of the salon...
A Female Entrepreneur Making Her Mark in a Male-Dominated Industry
After spending a significant amount of time in a particular career and industry, most people don’t anticipate making a change throughout the rest of their professional career. But some find themselves in a position to make a complete change or wanting to pursue...
How Franchising Helps Me Inspire Future Women in STEM
The Importance of STEM Today Children today are being exposed to scientific and mathematical concepts starting at a young age, as careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) are becoming increasingly important. It is evident, now more than ever, that...
Meet Megan Duffy the woman proving the junk removal business is not just for men
The franchise industry is no longer a man’s world as more women are making their entrance today more than ever. As a result, women are ready to gain more representation and become entrepreneurs and leaders of their own industry. One woman in particular entered a male...











