Logiscool: Ideal Franchisee DNA Established

The first Logiscool started in Budapest, Hungary in January 2014 and today has grown to a network of 90+ locations in 16 countries. Their courses and camps have impacted the lives of more than 55,000 students experiencing programming in a fun-based environment. Logiscool is coming to the U.S. Logiscool uses three specific processes in their teaching of code: Scoolcode[…]

Self Esteem Acquires Basecamp Fitness and The Bar Method

Self Esteem Brands Acquires Two New Brands

Self Esteem Brands acquires Basecamp Fitness and The Bar Method. Two separate acquisitions for Self Esteem Brands, Basecamp Fitness and The Bar Method, “could not be more different,” said John Pindred, CFO of the franchisor that also has Anytime Fitness and Waxing the City under its umbrella. “The Basecamp one resulted from a founder-to-founder relationship[…]

Ricki Wilkins of Deka Lash talks about her fascination with antiques and politics

She’s not all work, work, work. Ricki Wilkins, senior franchise developer for Zee Sprout and Deka Lash is one diverse lady. In this SpotOn! Chat Ricki shares with Rebecca Monet, of Zorakle Profiles her adventures antiquing and passion for politics.

Roots of Leadership with Angela Cote

Angela Coté: The Roots of Leadership

Are leaders born or made? Angela Coté, Founder of Franchise Growth Catalyst shares her experience having been raised by two leaders. She recognizes how both of her parents influenced her and her brother. Angela believes her parents modeled leadership skills in their day-to-day lives. Her dad was the founder and CEO of a 500 unit[…]

The Stubborn Franchisee vs the Tenacious Franchisee

I recently had a conversation with a franchisor who was telling me about a franchisee who was stubborn. Being somewhat willful myself I quizzed him on what made him think his franchisee was stubborn rather than tenacious. The franchisor told me the franchisee was seriously under performing. Seems the franchisee was spending the majority of[…]

Tackling the What If Question

Robert Bruski: The Question of What If or If Only

Robert Bruski, CFO of Ctrl V opens up about his What If’s and If Only’s. We learn in this SpotOn! Chat with Rebecca Monet, Chief Scientist at Zorakle Profiles, that Robert Bruski has specific opinions on fate, destiny and how much control we have in creating our lives. Learn more about this interesting virtual reality[…]

Ricki Wilkins: Going Against the Grain

Ricki Wilkins is one tenacious woman. She spent most of her years playing in the boys club, so to speak, while working in sales in male dominated industries. In this SpotOn! Chat Ricki Wilkins, senior franchise developer of Zee Sprout and Deka Lash talks about her experiences and how things have changed since being in[…]

Josh Wall on The Global Franchise Podcast

https://globalfranchise.podbean.com Global Franchise Podcast, speaks with Josh Wall, chief franchise officer for Urban Air Adventure Park, about how the activity center franchise is supporting its current network during turbulent times and preparing for exciting growth once things are back up and running. Learn more about Urban Air Adventure Park: https://www.urbanairtrampolinepark.com/

Robert Bruski: A Man of Many Passions

Passion drives Robert Bruski and he has many: he has a rock band, plays competitive pool and basketball, he’s a kick boxer, skier and still finds time to act as a mentor and sit on the board of advisors of an organization helping at risk and homeless youth. Listen in to Robert Bruski, CFO of[…]

Catherine Monson: Leadership in a Time of Crisis

This issue of The Franchise Woman magazine highlights Catherine Monson, CEO of #FASTSIGNS and chairwoman of the International Franchise Association (#IFA) in an article by Elizabeth Denham entitled Leadership in a Time of Crisis. Catherine talks about the importance of mentorship, emotional support as well as practical support during difficult times, such as those individuals[…]