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Three core skills every aspiring franchisee must develop

Elite Franchise Magazine

Becoming a franchisee is an exciting time for many people who have aspirations of business ownership. With a recognised brand and proven model, franchising offers a head start. A fast track to potential success which independent business startups just don’t have. But success still depends heavily on the franchisee’s own capabilities. As many experienced franchisors know, a strong support system isn’t just about operational guidance – it’s about developing the franchisee into a capable busi

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Grasons Named One of Entrepreneur’s 2025 Top Franchises for Less Than $100,000

Franchise Dictionary

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Grasons , a leading estate sale and business liquidation service provider, has been named one of Entrepreneur magazine’s Top Franchises for Less Than $100,000 for 2025. This recognition highlights Grasons’ dedication to offering a low-barrier path to franchise ownership while delivering strong support, training, and growth potential.

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Big Air Trampoline Park Cost & Fees: Is This Adventure Franchise Worth The Leap?

Franchise King

New Post From The Franchise King® When it comes to family entertainment franchises, Big Air Trampoline Park has bounced its way to the forefront of the industry. Founded in 2012 and built on 27 years of entertainment experience from the creators of Wild Rivers water park, Big Air has evolved from a simple trampoline concept into a comprehensive adventure destination with […] The post Big Air Trampoline Park Cost & Fees: Is This Adventure Franchise Worth The Leap?

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Family Legacy Drives Vanguard Key Clubs Franchise

Franchise Wire

Father, Daughter and Son Team Up to Grow a 24/7 Gym Franchise With Flexibility at its Core Dailyn and Brady Annis (above with dad Craig) grew up around the fitness business founded by their dad more than 30 years ago. Or, more accurately, the business, now called Vanguard Key Clubs , grew up around them. During family vacations, school events, and their field hockey or baseball games, which dad Craig Annis coached or watched from the sidelines, the semi-absentee business just hummed along, almos

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Career nurse builds a future with purpose with Right at Home

Franchise Business (Australia)

For Mandy Waraich, buying a Right at Home franchise wasn’t just a business decision, it was deeply personal. The Registered Nurse (RN) has always been passionate about care and has worked across a range of healthcare settings including hospitals, aged care, and community services. Mandy then became a District Nurse, working out in the community visiting clients in their homes.

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Pittsburgh Entrepreneurs Celebrate Grand Opening of British Swim School on June 22 to Meet Growing Demand for Swim Lessons

Franchise Dictionary

PITTSBURGH — British Swim School , North America’s leading “learn to swim” provider, announced the opening of its newest location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Located at 2344 Wildwood Road in Gibsonia , British Swim School Pittsburgh invites families and community members to join its grand opening celebration on Sunday, June 22 from 1-4 p.m.

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How To Ensure Your Franchise Business Thrives

Franchise King

New Post From The Franchise King® For some, the traditional 9-to-5 isn’t cutting it anymore. People want career “options.” But, here’s the thing about career transitions: jumping into another job won’t solve your fundamental problem. You need ownership. You need leverage. That’s where franchise opportunities come into play.

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Career Change After Corporate: Why Franchising Makes Sense

Franchise Wire

Franchising Helps Professionals Shift From Corporate Life to Business Success For many professionals, a corporate career offers reliability, security, steady income and fancy titles. But at some point, one can’t help but wonder if that is all that is in store for them. Some may be feeling the monotony of the same old grind, day in and day out.

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Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash Report Double Digit Mid-Year Growth Amid Record Industry Highs

Franchise Dictionary

Pet Retail Brands Capitalize on Momentum as Pet and Franchise Industries Surge in 2025 CEO Chris Rowland Appointed to the Board of Franchise Group, Inc. to Support Continuous Success The Franchise Brands Further Position as Industry Leaders with Strong Growth and Positive Cash Flow LIVONIA, Mich. — With the franchise industry expected to generate $936.4 billion in economic output this year, pet retail franchise leaders Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash are capitalizing on the

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Firehouse Subs Franchise: Q&A with Bryan and BJ Paquin, Franchisees

Franchise Chatter

With Father’s Day this month, meet Bryan and BJ Paquin, a father-son duo driving success across eight Firehouse Subs locations in the South Carolina tri-county area. Bryan began his Firehouse Subs journey in 2001 as Director of Training, before becoming a franchisee and area developer in 2006. BJ joined the family business a few years […] The post Firehouse Subs Franchise: Q&A with Bryan and BJ Paquin, Franchisees appeared first on Franchise Chatter.

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Why Royal Stacks is more than a premium burger experience

Franchise Business (Australia)

Royal Stacks founder Dani Zeini knows the value of excellent ingredients and exceptional customer service. Dani was a consummate hospitality professional when he fulfilled a dream to own a restaurant in his local neighbourhood. In 2006, he opened the doors to Dandenong Pavilion, serving a modern Australian bistro menu. And the local community loved it!

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REP’M Group Promotes Alexis McConvey to Marketing Director

Franchise Wire

McConvey’s Promotion Comes Since Joining the Franchise Development Company in 2022 REP’M Group , a North Carolina-based franchise development company, has promoted Alexis McConvey from senior marketing manager to director of marketing and communications. McConvey, who joined the franchise development company in 2022, is responsible for leading REP’M’s public relations strategy.

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Gotcha Covered opens fourth California location

Franchise Dictionary

Owner Doug Roberto plans to use his background in sales and customer service to advise and collaborate with homeowners about their window treatment decisions LOS ANGELES — Gotcha Covered , a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada , announced today it has opened its fourth store in the California market with a new location in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles.

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Rooted in Resilience: Kerry Wheeles Builds a Local Legacy with CMIT Solutions of Birmingham South

CMIT Solutions: Franchise Blog

After a distinguished career in global technology leadership, Kerry Wheeles returned to his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama—not to retire, but to reinvent. His journey to launching CMIT Solutions of Birmingham South began with a deeply personal mission to support aging family members. Along the way, he rediscovered a passion for helping others solve problems through local business ownership.

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Prime IV Hydration & Wellness Franchise: Q&A with Amy Neary, Founder and CEO

Franchise Chatter

Prime IV Hydration & Wellness is the leading wellness franchise specializing in IV therapy, offering science-backed treatments designed to enhance hydration, boost immunity, and improve overall health. Prime IV’s IV drips deliver essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients directly into the body for faster and more effective results. With over 175 open locations nationwide and growing, […] The post Prime IV Hydration & Wellness Franchise: Q&A with Amy Neary, Founder and CEO a

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How Cindy Watson and Dan Pace Help Entrepreneurs Thrive

Franchise Wire

First Financial’s Dynamic Duo Simplifies the Funding Process for Aspiring Franchise Owners Anyone in franchising is likely familiar with Cindy Watson and Dan Pace. This dynamic and gracious couple is known for their funding expertise , passion for helping others and willingness to share their knowledge. Together, they run First Financial , a company they founded 27 years ago with a mission to simplify the funding process for aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Mosquito Joe® Urges Prevention as Summer Mosquito Threat Looms

Franchise Dictionary

Leading Pest Control Company Encourages Action Ahead of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — As the nation prepares for National Mosquito Control Awareness Week (June 15–21), Mosquito Joe ® , a Neighborly ® company, is urging homeowners to be proactive now to protect their families and outdoor spaces from mosquitoes.

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Offering better support within our industry

Elite Franchise Magazine

This can come in many forms – seminars, online tutorials, or maybe the most captivating stat-filled, jargon-heavy PowerPoint presentation you’ve ever witnessed (probably). Ever since our establishment in 2007, when we were but a mere twinkle in our director Liam Hobbs’ ambitious eye, we aimed to do even the most standard practices a little differently.

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What the Movie “Rounders” Teaches Us About Entrepreneurship

Acceler8Success Cafe

Aspire Groups Recap May 2025 Last month, Aspire Groups by Acceler8Success took a unique approach to exploring entrepreneurial lessons by revisiting the 1998 movie Rounders.

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Roark Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Dave’s Hot Chicken

Franchise Wire

Leadership Team Will Stay on as Franchise Expands Globally In a story unfolding since 2017, Dave’s Hot Chicken exploded from its $900 launch into a 10-figure enterprise. Roark Capital Group had been monitoring the brand since about 2021, according to The Wall Street Journal , which reported that Dave’s executives joked they had a private-equity stalker.

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Sport Clips Haircuts Knocks It Out of the Park With New Playmaker Scents

Franchise Dictionary

Three limited-time scents set to enhance the Sport Clips’ MVP Experience GEORGETOWN, Texas — Sport Clips Haircuts is adding a twist to its signature MVP Haircut Experience with the launch of Playmaker Scents, a limited-time lineup of sports-inspired scents available only during the month of June. The nationwide men’s and boys’ hair care franchise offers an upgrade from its MVP signature steamed towel scent, with three new options.

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Let’s talk numbers: What every prospective franchisee needs to know

Elite Franchise Magazine

When exploring franchise opportunities, understanding the numbers behind the business is essential. While the franchise industry generally strives for transparency, figures can sometimes be presented in ways that are misleading—intentionally or not. As a prospective franchisee, it’s vital to scrutinise these numbers closely and ensure you’re comparing like-for-like and understand the potential.

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How Daily Harvest’s CEO Embraced the Power of Partnership with its Chobani Deal

Inc. Franchises

Inc. speaks with Daily Harvest CEO Ricky Silver about joining the Chobani brand family. He also settles the argument once and for all: smoothie bowl or yogurt parfait?

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1st World Franchise Day Toasts the Mighty Business Model

Franchise Wire

Celebration Aims to Raise Awareness of Franchising’s Economic Power Tomorrow marks a big day in franchising, the inaugural World Franchise Day. The special day aims to raise awareness of the business model’s contributions to the economies around the world and to local communities and entrepreneurs. Starting in 2026 and in years to come, World Franchise Day will occur on the second Wednesday in June, according to the World Franchise Council (WFC), which conceived of the international day of celeb

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PrideStaff Named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ List of Largest U.S. Staffing Firms for 13th Consecutive Year

Franchise Dictionary

FRESNO, Calif. — PrideStaff, a nationally franchised staffing organization , is pleased to announce it has been named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) 2025 List of Largest Staffing Firms in the United States. Ranked #113, PrideStaff has earned a spot on this influential list for the 13th consecutive year. The 2025 report includes 225 staffing companies, each of which generated at least $100 million in U.S. staffing revenue in 2024, a threshold fewer firms met than in previo

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How to make sure your franchise investment is fit for the future

Elite Franchise Magazine

At Snap Fitness, we’ve supported our franchisees through economic challenges, evolving customer expectations and industry innovation. Here are five essential checks to help you make a future-proof franchise decision: 1. Ask tough questions during the process Don’t be afraid to challenge a potential franchisor. This is a two-way relationship, and you need to be confident they can deliver both the upside and the support when times get tough.

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4 Entrepreneurs Who Turned Setbacks Into Success

Inc. Franchises

From failure to fortune, founders don’t always follow a straight line to business achievement.

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HomeWell Care Services Franchise Welcomes Taylor Hernandez

Franchise Wire

Hernandez Joins the Non-Medical Home Care Provider as Franchise Development Director HomeWell Care Services , a non-medical home care provider, has named Taylor Hernandez franchise development director. Reporting to vice president of franchise development Mike Condon , Hernandez fosters HomeWell’s growth through attracting and vetting qualified investors.

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The Designery opens its third Florida location with a showroom in Miami-Dade

Franchise Dictionary

Owner Amanda Burr wants to make every home renovation enjoyable and seamless while giving back to her hometown MIAMI — The Designery , an immersive, full-service kitchen, bath and closet design center featuring high-quality cabinets, countertops and flooring, will celebrate the opening of its newest location in Miami with a grand opening event Thursday, June 5 , from 3-6 p.m.

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Changing your career in six clear steps

Elite Franchise Magazine

I’ve spoken with hundreds of people who’ve found themselves at a crossroads—unsure which path to take, feeling overwhelmed, and trying to work out what really matters. You don’t have to stay on the same path and you’re certainly not alone. So many of us find ourselves needing a change—after a life event, a shift in priorities, or simply because something deep inside is whispering, ‘this isn’t quite right anymore’.

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25 Small-Business Ideas You Can Start for Under $1,000 This Weekend

Inc. Franchises

Despite uncertain economic times, you can start a successful new business quickly and inexpensively.

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Hydrogen Fitness Brings High-End Wellness to All

Franchise Wire

The Fitness Franchise Stands Out with a Luxury Experience at An Affordable Price By offering a luxury fitness experience at an affordable price, Hydrogen Fitness is carving out its own niche in the booming wellness industry. Founders Jonathan Gutwein, now the president, and Andrew Pinon, now the CEO, teamed up to open the first Hydrogen Fitness facility in 2020, offering premium services and competitive pricing.

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PuroClean Honors Local Leaders with PuroClean Cares® National Superhero Day Campaign

Franchise Dictionary

The Paramedics of Property Damage Celebrate Community Heroes Nationwide TAMARAC, Fla. — PuroClean , one of the nation’s leading restoration and remediation franchises, is wrapping up its PuroClean Cares National Superhero Day campaign, recognizing heroes nationwide who have made a significant impact in their community. Rooted in strong values of service and community giveback, PuroClean is overjoyed to honor unsung heroes across the country with awards, recognitions, and events to

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Four key areas of research before you buy a franchise

Elite Franchise Magazine

In my article last month, I looked at some of the key areas you should be considering before buying a franchise , including a close look at your skills, experience and ambitions. In this article, I want to help you to do a deeper dive into some more specific areas which will help you to identify areas of concern. Although you may be keen to get started once you have made a decision, you might still have some loose ends to tie up before taking the plunge.

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20 Grants You Can Apply for to Fund Your Business

Inc. Franchises

These grant programs offer an alternative to debt and equity investments.

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Joshua Tree Experts Embarks on Expansion Initiative

Franchise Wire

20-Year-Old Brand Partners with Franchise FastLane to Spur Growth Joshua Tree Experts has moved up to a full partnership with the franchise acceleration specialist company Franchise FastLane, which will handle the franchisor’s lead generation, franchise sales and consultant management. The tree, lawn care and pest control franchisor previously had received coaching through Franchise FastLane’s CarPool program, which guides franchisors who want to steer their own development in-house while being

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Multi-Unit Franchise Growth Strategies That Work

FMS Franchise

Opening a second location sounds simple – just replicate what worked the first time, right? Unfortunately, many business owners find that growing a franchise beyond a single unit introduces a whole new set of challenges: inconsistent operations, overwhelmed managers, diluted brand identity, and unpredictable cash flow. The truth is that multi-unit franchise growth isn’t about copying and pasting – it’s about building a scalable system that thrives without your constant pr