On a recent episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, hosts spotlighted Rachel Wommack, a franchisee of A Place At Home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Rachel’s story is one of resilience, family inspiration, and an unwavering commitment to serving others. From Nurse to Entrepreneur Rachel’s path began in Gallup, New Mexico,[…]
Welcome Aboard: Crust Pizza Co. Crust Pizza Co. was founded in 2011 in The Woodlands, Texas by longtime friends who shared a vision for creating a place where great food and community connection could come together. Inspired by Chicago-style thin-crust pizza and a commitment to fresh, premium ingredients, the founders set out to craft a[…]
On a recent episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, Rebecca Monet interviewed Jessi Brelsford, the visionary Founder & Chief Bud of Taste Buds Kitchen. What started as a hobby teaching kids to bake has grown into a nationwide franchise brand that creates community and connection through culinary entertainment. A Sweet[…]
Welcome Aboard: Naturals2Go Naturals2Go began more than 30 years ago within a long-established vending services company founded in Idaho Falls. As consumer preferences shifted toward healthier, more convenient food options, the company recognized a major opportunity in automated retail and launched Naturals2Go in 2010 as a brand entirely dedicated to healthy vending solutions. Over the[…]
The Power of Courage, Creativity, and Connection: A Conversation with Chantel Soumis When The Franchise Woman Podcast welcomes a guest, you can be sure the conversation will blend insight with inspiration—and this episode with Chantel Soumis is no exception. Hosted by Rebecca Monet, CEO and Chief Scientist at Zorakle Profiles, and co-host Tracy Kawa, this[…]
The Benefits for Franchisors Multi-unit operators have become the driving force behind modern franchise growth—and for good reason. These seasoned entrepreneurs bring not only capital and experience but also the operational discipline that turns good brands into great ones. For franchisors, partnering with multi-unit owners delivers a wide range of measurable benefits. For franchisors, the[…]
Welcome Aboard: Cilantro Taqueria Cilantro Taqueria was founded in Cleveland in 2019 with a simple mission: to bring bold, authentic Mexican street-food flavors to a fast-casual environment where freshness and quality take center stage. From house-made tortillas to slow-cooked meats and signature birria tacos, the menu was crafted to honor traditional flavors while offering the[…]
On a recent episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa spoke with Jessica Fialkovich, Founder and President of Exit Factor, an innovative franchise brand dedicated to helping business owners not only build profitable companies but also businesses that are sellable. With over a decade of[…]
Private Equity’s Role in Growth Over the past decade, private equity (PE) has transformed from a background player in franchising to one of its most powerful growth engines. With deep capital reserves and a data-driven approach to expansion, private equity firms have accelerated the pace at which both franchisors and franchisees can scale. For franchisors,[…]
On Thursday, October 23 at 1:00 PM CT, Rebecca Monet will host an exciting webinar featuring two respected industry leaders: Adrienne Leigh and Lisa Welko. Together, they’ll tackle an important and often overlooked topic—Emerging Franchisors. For brokers, the question is clear: Should I introduce my candidates to emerging brands? While established franchisors bring stability, emerging[…]
Welcome Aboard: VELLA HAUS VELLA HAUS was founded by Alexa Centeno, a passionate designer and former finance professional who discovered her love for home staging after experiencing firsthand how intentional design could completely change the feel and value of a space. Before launching the brand, Alexa co-owned a home automation company and helped hundreds of[…]
On a recent episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, host Rebecca Monet welcomed Allison Welch, Founder of As You Wish, for a conversation that beautifully highlighted how passion, organization, and service can create life-changing impact. Allison is redefining what it means to live stress-free through her bespoke personal assistant franchise.[…]