Franchise Wire

JUNE 18, 2025

In 2018, Ford shared her first LinkedIn article, a raw and heartfelt “coming out” about living with Tourette syndrome. “I Ford has long been a champion for neurodiversity and diversity in franchising, and continues now as director of franchise development at Prism Specialties , a restoration concept under the EverSmith Brands umbrella.

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Elite Franchise Magazine

JUNE 12, 2025

He’s been coaching business owners since 2018 with a focus on marketing and accountability and has recently begun specialising in cold calling and appointment setting for tech startups to help founders hand-off outreach.

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Franchise Journal

JULY 1, 2023

Larks’ Founding Partner and CEO, Curt Skallerup, was previously the CEO of Altitude Trampoline Parks, a company that he founded and grew to over 90 parks before selling to a private equity fund in 2018. Curt is bringing his core executive team to Larks, as well as all his relationships with suppliers and franchisees.

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Franchise Journal

JANUARY 1, 2024

Constantine Kapothanasis Costa Oil CEO costaoils.com/franchising/ Costa Oil – 10 Minute Oil Change, established in 2018, offers a standout franchise opportunity. Renowned for quick and efficient oil changes, Costa Oil has revolutionized customer satisfaction in auto care.

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Franchise Journal

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Part of WellBiz Brands’ portfolio of beauty and wellness franchises since 2018, the Amazing Lash Studio brand is the largest eyelash extension franchise in the U.S. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in America.

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Franchise Journal

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Scott Marr Koala Insulation Founder & CEO franchisefastlane.com/ownakoalainsulation Founded in 2018, Koala Insulation benefits both customers and franchise partners. Its likable brand voices how home and business owners can earn back the cost of any insulation investment—all while helping the environment.

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Franchise Journal

MARCH 1, 2024

in 2018 to over $8M in 2023. Jennifer Marmor CertaPro Painters ® of Phoenix Owner www.certapro.com/phoenix Jennifer, a remarkable leader, mom, and philanthropist, propelled her business from $1.3M

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Franchise Journal

DECEMBER 1, 2023

200 Territories Sold since 2018! Brian Cygan The Exercise Coach CEO franchisefastlane.com/ownaexercisecoach Low Cost, Simple and Profitable!!! Personal Training Fitness studio with under $200,000 average initial investment. Highly Differentiated – Exercise Coach focuses on the needs of consumers 45 and older.

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FranAthlete

AUGUST 19, 2021

The chain, founded in 2018, has launched a franchising program tailored for skilled restaurant owner/operator groups, O’Neal said in a press release. >> CLICK HERE to Read the Full Article on FastCasual.com The post Shaq’s Big Chicken shooting for growth via franchise expansion appeared first on Franthlete.

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Sharp Sheets

APRIL 15, 2025

It was founded in 2017 in North Carolina by Steve Halloran and Roger Martin, and it began franchising in 2018. RockBox Fitness is a boutique fitness franchise that blends boxing, kickboxing, and functional training in high-energy, group workout classes. The company is headquartered in Huntersville, North Carolina.

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Franchise Journal

MARCH 1, 2024

Joining the FastLane in 2018 as the 8th employee, Carin has certainly made her mark and paved the way for Franchise Directors at FastLane. Currently residing as a Senior Director of Franchise Development for Gameday Men’s Health, Carin has awarded over 1,000 territories in just over 5 years.

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Franchise Journal

JULY 1, 2025

About the Author Aaron Bakken has been a franchise owner for 25 years, served as a franchise executive for 7 years and now been with the FCC as a franchise consultant since 2018. The real question is: Are you ready to fetch your share?

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Franchise World

MARCH 17, 2025

It found the sector (which comes under the Personal Services category) recorded a 53 per cent increase since the previous survey in 2018. An increasing sector in franchising, domiciliary care has seen significant growth as highlighted by the association’s National Franchise Survey 2024.

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Franchise Journal

APRIL 1, 2023

since 2018. With the response from customers to the concept strong and growing, the decision was made in 2018 to transform to DonutNV Franchising and offer others a chance to achieve their own sweet business success. This trend continues to be popular, especially with people 25 and 44 , who make up 43% of food truck spending.

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Franchise Journal

MARCH 1, 2024

By 2018, I became a partner. 30 th of 2021, I became the sole owner.” Shelly Koelper also proudly became the first winner of the Paul Davis Cup in 2018 – the most prestigious award of the whole organization. The recipient is personally selected by President and CEO Rich Wilson.

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FranServe

JUNE 19, 2025

Since its launch in 2018, the Fund has contributed over $775,000 to support the hospital’s mission. Members also benefit from a customizable environment that supports their creativity and success, a strong community and a range of digital tools and professional resources backed by parent company Propelled Brands.

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FranServe

JUNE 13, 2025

Acquired in 2018, Mosquito Joe ® is part of Neighborly ® , a family of global brands focused on being remarkable with consumers and franchise owners with more than 30 brands and 5,500 franchise locations across North America and Europe serving millions of customers.

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FranServe

JUNE 25, 2025

Jason Moll had worked for more than 15 years in sales, financial and business management before the four brothers joined forces in 2018 to open EFS. .” After he was honorably discharged from the Marines, Josh Moll became a commercial flooring subcontractor and spent more than 20 years in the industry.

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GNF Worldwide

JUNE 10, 2025

Courage was born in 2018 from the vision of Fran and Sandra, two professionals passionate about fitness who decided to combine their experience and knowledge to create a different CrossFit box.

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Franchise Wire

JULY 3, 2025

And, after launching the franchise in 2018, the business quickly took off. “We loved the transparency and support that Kitchen Tune-Up offered more than anything else we saw on the market. We could tell the franchisor really cared about our success.” Within a few months, the high demand for kitchen remodeling in their Castle Rock, Colo.,

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Franchise Fame

MAY 30, 2025

The programme, which launched in 2018, exists to spotlight high-performing SMEs that drive industry progress, deliver exceptional services and exemplify what it means to be a successful enterprise in today’s competitive business environment.

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Franchise Journal

JUNE 1, 2023

since 2018. About the Author Aaron Bakken has spent 22+ years as a business owner - in and outside of franchising - and currently owns 3 different franchise businesses. He also spent 5 years as the VP of Franchise Development for an international franchise brand and has been a broker with the Franchise Consulting Co.

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Franchise Journal

APRIL 1, 2023

The Middletown location also added a drive-thru in 2018, and according to co-owner Pam Stallings, business increased substantially. After enjoying success for quite a while they opened their second location in the Middletown neighborhood of Louisville, in July of 2012.

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Franchise Journal

JANUARY 1, 2024

We currently have five corporate locations that opened between 2014 and 2018. The simplicity of our offering not only facilitates the management of multiple units but also creates opportunities for everyone—from teenagers to adults—to join our team, with the possibility of advancing into management roles.

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AllBusiness.com

DECEMBER 11, 2023

I took his advice and launched an independent insurance agency as part of the broader Goosehead Insurance network in 2018, this time on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. About the Author Post by: Meg Herman Meg O’Toole Herman has been a Goosehead Insurance agency owner since 2018. She is based in Hilton Head Island, SC.

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AllBusiness.com

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Almost seven in 10 (68%) franchisees say their locations cost $100,000 or more to open, a 15% increase from 2018. Another challenge: Buying a franchise is becoming more expensive. The number of franchises that were opened for under $100,000 dropped by 22%.

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Franchise Journal

APRIL 1, 2023

I love how energizing and tight knit this industry is, so was excited to stay in the industry when approached by an Irish company called SynergySuite to join them as CRO in 2018. I then became CEO a year later. Please tell our readers about your company?

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Franchise Journal

MARCH 1, 2024

“The intention to operate a business was sewn several years ago, back when I was living in the Middle East, and it slowly started to sprout when the talks of relocation to Canada started in early 2018,” Bhargavi explains.

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Franchise Journal

MAY 1, 2024

He also spent 5 years as a franchise development executive with an international franchise brand, and has been with the Franchise Consulting Company as a consultant since 2018. More details here: [link] About the Author Aaron Bakken is a multi-franchise owner and has been for 24 years.

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Franchise Journal

MAY 1, 2024

He also spent 5 years as a franchise development executive with an international franchise brand, and has been with the Franchise Consulting Company as a consultant since 2018. More details here: [link] About the Author Aaron Bakken is a multi-franchise owner and has been for 24 years.

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Franchise Journal

DECEMBER 3, 2023

In 2018, Ace Hardware contacted Handyman Matters. Because each location ended up being so successful, they decided to look into franchising Handyman Matters in 2001. Colette has gone on record stating that it is through working with their franchisees that their business has continued to move forward.

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FranNet

APRIL 5, 2025

compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2018 and 2023 ( IBISWorld ). Here are a few statistics that give a picture of the Canadian bookkeeping market: The Payroll & Bookkeeping Services industry in Canada was valued at $7.2 billion in 2023 , experiencing an 8.7% CAGR from 2019 to 2024 ( IBISWorld ). As of 2023, 74.9%

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Franchise Journal

AUGUST 1, 2024

Ajay enjoys working with people, seeing the connections people form with each other and the joy those connections bring. To be able to help seniors and their families live their very best lives provides a great feeling.

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Franchise Journal

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

A leader in IV hydration and nutrient therapy franchising since 2018, IV Nutrition’s founders and franchisees are passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their health. Together, they envisaged a venture that amalgamated her medical expertise with his business acumen.

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Franchise Journal

MAY 1, 2024

grew by more than 2% on average between 2018 and 2023. And there are plenty of good reasons to consider a franchise focused on fitness. According to IBIS World , the fitness industry in the U.S. The market size for health and fitness clubs is estimated at $109.92 billion in 2024. It is projected to reach $193.7

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Franchise Journal

APRIL 1, 2024

In 2018, I took a trip with my family to the United States and was shocked to see there wasn’t many options for made from scratch pasta at affordable prices. I continued my journey studying culinary arts at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu in Europe both in culinary cooking and baking (Pâtisserie). How was Pasta di Guy founded?

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Franchise Journal

APRIL 1, 2024

Kuzma was selected in the first round of the 2017 NBA draft with the 27th overall pick, and he was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018. From his standout college career at the University of Utah Utes and was named first-team all-conference in the Pac-12 as a junior in 2016–17.

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