Welcome Aboard: Senior Helpers Senior Helpers is a leading in-home senior care franchise founded in 2002 by Peter Ross and Tony Bonacuse. The concept was born from a personal experience—seeing the difficulty families face when trying to find trustworthy, compassionate care for aging loved ones. What started as a single location in Baltimore, Maryland, has[…]
Why do so many entrepreneurs stall right before their next big breakthrough? According to business growth coach and author Andrea Liebross, it’s because they’re stuck in what she calls the messy middle—that uncomfortable space between progress and possibility, where fear, doubt, and guilt start whispering that you’re in over your head. The “Messy Middle” Moment[…]
Scaling Smart: Systems for Growing More Franchise Locations (and Helping Each One Succeed) For many franchisors, growth is both exciting and frustrating. You want to open more locations. You know there’s demand. But somewhere between lead generation, qualification, onboarding, and ongoing support, things get stuck. Leads fall through the cracks. Franchisees feel overwhelmed. Growth slows—or[…]
Welcome Aboard: The Brass Tap The Brass Tap was founded in 2007 when three restaurant industry veterans set out to create what they envisioned as the “ultimate beer bar.” The first location opened in Wesley Chapel, Florida, at a time when the craft beer movement was gaining momentum nationwide. Their goal was to build a[…]
When you think of leadership, storytelling may not be the first tool that comes to mind—but for Stephen Seidel, it’s the foundation of influence, connection, and meaningful business growth. On this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcomed Stephen—TEDx speaker, founder of The Seidel Agency, and co-founder of Gents Journey—to[…]
Welcome Aboard: Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Beef ‘O’ Brady’s was founded in 1985 in Brandon, Florida, by Jim Mellody and his wife, Jeanette. The original concept was simple but powerful: create a welcoming neighborhood restaurant where families, friends, and sports fans could gather to enjoy good food in a relaxed, community-oriented environment. With wall-to-wall televisions, classic[…]
When Rachel Southard first started working at a fitness franchise daycare at just 15 years old, she didn’t know that franchising would become her lifelong calling. But today—as CEO of ecomaids and Head of Brand Operations at Happinest Brands—she’s not only shaping the future of multi-brand platforms but redefining what it means to lead with[…]
Welcome Aboard: Exclusively Cabinets Exclusively Cabinets was founded with a vision to make premium cabinetry and kitchen design more accessible, affordable, and transparent for homeowners. Built on decades of industry experience and a legacy family business in home remodeling, the company takes a factory-direct approach that removes traditional retail markups and middlemen. This model allows[…]
When Passion Meets Purpose: The Story of Pool Scouts’ First Franchisee Few stories embody courage, authenticity, and growth quite like Tiffiny Consoli’s. As the very first Pool Scouts franchisee under Buzz Franchise Brands, Tiffiny built more than a thriving business — she built a legacy of leadership that inspires franchisees across the country. From Plants[…]
Welcome Aboard: Ultimate Ninjas Ultimate Ninjas was created to give young children a safe, exciting, and developmentally focused environment to build strength, coordination, balance, and confidence through movement. Designed for kids from around 10 months to 10 years old, the Academy offers age-specific programs that grow with each stage of development — from parent-assisted beginner[…]
In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa explore one of the most striking career transitions imaginable—from probation officer to beauty industry CEO. Their guest, Melanie Richards, founder and CEO of GoGlow, proves that passion and purpose can shine through even the darkest moments.[…]
Franchise success begins with the right match—and Zorakle Profiles has turned that truth into science. On Thursday, December 11 at 1:00 PM CT, join Rebecca Monet, CEO and Chief Scientist of Zorakle Profiles, for an exclusive webinar:The SpotOn! Match: Turning Behavioral Science into Better Franchise Connections. This session is designed for both franchisors and brokers[…]