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From Instructors to Multi-Brand Builders: How We Turned a Leap of Faith at 23 Into a $1M+ Franchise Business and a Lasting Family Legacy
By Chad and Tiffany Mussmon Most 23-year-olds are still figuring out their first steps in life and their career. We were figuring out how to own a business. In 1997, freshly out of roles as instructors and educators, we made a leap that changed the trajectory of our...
Why Evidence Is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage in Wellness Franchising
By Tony Zaccario, CEO of Stretch Zone The wellness industry has reached an inflection point where consumer demand is no longer driven by trends alone, but by outcomes. Today’s customers want to know that the services they invest in will help them sleep better, move...
How The Spice & Tea Exchange® Is Elevating Women in Franchising Nationwide
The Spice & Tea Exchange® Shows How Women Are Rewriting the Franchise Playbook By: The Spice & Tea Exchange® When Amy Freeman and Penny Rehling opened the doors to their first shop in St. Augustine, Florida in 2008, the world was in the middle of the Great...
Why Curriculum Is the True Differentiator in Early Education Franchising
The proprietary, values-driven Lighthouse Pathways® curriculum serves as the core differentiator for Children's Lighthouse franchisees and the families they serve. Curriculum is the true differentiator in early education franchising due to changing parent expectations...
Could You Sell Your Business On Your Own
At least once a month, I get a call from an owner who has listed their business for sale by owner. It seems to be going well until they actually get some buyer interest – and they realize they’re in over their heads. That’s why we recommend working with a business...
Leaving Gas in the Tank for a New Owner
By Bianca Evans If you’ve ever rented a car, you know that you’re expected to return it to the rental company with gas in the tank – usually, with the same fuel level as when you picked it up. That’s a good metaphor for what strategic buyers include in the terms of...
Franchising USA Magazine – Q&A with Shannon Scott, CMO of Hawaiian Bros
Describe your organization – how long has it been in operation? When did Hawaiian Bros start franchising? How many franchisees does Hawaiian Bros currently have? Hawaiian Bros is an emerging fast-casual drive-thru concept with stellar customer ratings and a rapid...
Empowering Women Through Opportunity: How Three Express Employment Professionals Franchise Owners Are Building Businesses and Changing Lives
Across the country, more women are stepping into business ownership through franchising, drawn by the opportunity to lead teams, support their communities and build something of their own. In service-based industries, especially, franchising can offer a pathway into...
How Women at AtWork are Building Success Their Way
How Women at AtWork are Building Success Their Way Success in business rarely follows a single path. That’s certainly the case for Carmen Matthews and Lori Brower—franchise leaders from AtWork, the national staffing franchise that connects businesses with qualified...
Why are tech and corporate workers increasingly choosing franchising and senior care?
What is driving the rise in corporate and tech professionals leaving traditional roles to pursue business ownership right now? The daily grind and long hours spent building something for someone else can wear people down over time. Once the opportunity to build...