Franchise Journal

JULY 1, 2025

Founded in 2002 by educators Mary Rogers and Rosemarie Hartnett, Abrakadoodle offers process-based art programs for children in schools, camps, and community settings. What Is Abrakadoodle? Today, with over 490 franchise units globally, the brand has impacted more than one million young artists.

Franchise Disclosure Document 52

Franchise Disclosure Document Franchise Fee 52

FranServe

JUNE 15, 2025

After adding locations throughout Texas in the 1990s, the company extended its reach through franchising in 2002. It now boasts more than 50 locations throughout the United States.

Senior Care 52

Senior Care 52

FranServe

JUNE 25, 2025

After adding locations throughout Texas in the 1990s, the company extended its reach through franchising in 2002. It now boasts more than 50 locations throughout the United States.

Senior Care 52

Senior Care 52

FranServe

JUNE 28, 2025

About Dogtopia Founded in 2002, Dogtopia is an early pioneer and innovator in the dog daycare industry, offering an experience focused on wellness, quality of care, safety, and transparency in the market. For more information about Dogtopia or to find a location near you, visit www.dogtopia.com.

Pet Services 52

Pet Services 52

Franchise Journal

JUNE 2, 2025

Pet Care, established in 2002). Franchises began to emerge not only in retail but also in niche services such as grooming (e.g., Pet Supplies Plus, founded in 1988), training (e.g., Bark Busters, launched in the U.S. in 2000), boarding (Camp Bow Wow, founded in 2000), and pet sitting (Fetch!

Pet Services 52

Pet Services 52

Franchise Journal

MAY 1, 2025

Trends : 24/7 access gyms become popular: Snap Fitness (2003) , Anytime Fitness (2002). Curves becomes one of the fastest-growing franchises in history at its peak. 2000s: Convenience & Personalization Technology : iPods, early wearables, online workouts. Emphasis on short, intense workouts : HIIT begins gaining ground.

Fitness Centers 52

Fitness Centers 52

Franchise Journal

APRIL 1, 2023

Kelly joined Firehouse Subs in 2002, after working for General Electric. Firehouse Subs Franchisee, Suzanne Kelly, is the perfect example of women in entrepreneurship. Deciding that a career change was in order, Kelly opted to join what she called “the family business” with her husband of 35 years, Mike.

Franchise Advisory Councils 52

Franchise Advisory Councils 52

AllBusiness.com

AUGUST 6, 2018

He began his career in 2002 as a Hollywood Tans franchisee in Atlanta, where he also served as area manager and helped develop the company's Atlanta territory.

Fast Food 52

Fast Food SBA Loans Royalty Fees Franchise Fee 52

FranBest

APRIL 24, 2010

From 2002 through 2007, McQuillan served as VP of Franchise Development for Hollywood Tans where he helped develop hundreds of franchise locations and was himself a franchise owner and operator.

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Franchise Journal

AUGUST 1, 2023

Over the years, we ventured into various industries, from a child care venture in 2002 to auto trading in 2003, an IT consulting business in 2010, and even a hotel/restaurant investment in Thailand in 2018. Since our marriage in 2001, Ruchika and I had been driven by the desire to establish our own business.

Co-Branding 40

Co-Branding Franchise Fee 40

VettedBiz

MAY 25, 2022

Senior Helpers was founded in 2002 by Tony Bonacuse with the support of Peter Ross, both of whom had firsthand experience with the challenges of finding reliable care for aging loved ones. They saw an industry rife with gaps in professionalism, compassion, and accessibility.

Senior Care 40

Senior Care Franchise Disclosure Document Royalty Fees Franchise Fee 40

Franchise City

MAY 13, 2020

Tucker: So we started franchising the concept really seriously in 2002 and since then have grown into about a little over 200 locations worldwide, mostly in the US, but we do have several locations in Latin America and Canada. And our franchise owners are just fabulous.

Senior Care 52

Senior Care Co-Branding Digital Marketing 52

Franchise Journal

AUGUST 1, 2024

Pet Care, established in 2002). Franchises began to emerge not only in retail but also in niche services such as grooming (e.g., Pet Supplies Plus, founded in 1988), training (e.g., Bark Busters, launched in the U.S. in 2000), boarding (Camp Bow Wow, founded in 2000), and pet sitting (Fetch!

Pet Services 52

Pet Services SBA Loans Franchise Disclosure Document Subscription Models 52

International Franchise Association

JUNE 25, 2025

About Dogtopia Founded in 2002, Dogtopia is an early pioneer and innovator in the dog daycare industry, offering an experience focused on wellness, quality of care, safety, and transparency in the market. For more information about Dogtopia or to find a location near you, visit www.dogtopia.com.

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Multi-Unit Franchise Pet Services 130

International Franchise Association

JUNE 24, 2025

After adding locations throughout Texas in the 1990s, the company extended its reach through franchising in 2002. It now boasts more than 50 locations throughout the United States.

Senior Care 130

Senior Care 130

International Franchise Association

JUNE 13, 2025

After adding locations throughout Texas in the 1990s, the company extended its reach through franchising in 2002. It now boasts more than 50 locations throughout the United States.

Senior Care 130

Senior Care 130