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[…]
Welcome Aboard: Bee Organized Best friends Kristen Christian and Lisa Foley, who had been organizing enthusiasts since junior high, founded Bee Organized in 2015 in Overland Park, Kansas. After taking careers in corporate roles and subsequent breaks to raise children, they discovered that organization helped bring clarity and peace to their lives. With the desire[…]
Not all franchisees start with the same level of experience. Failing to account for their training needs is like handing a beginner pilot the keys to a commercial jet with minimal instructions—an oversight that can lead to costly consequences. Some franchisees require significantly more support than anticipated, straining resources and negatively impacting the franchisor’s bottom[…]
Welcome Aboard: Alpha Sports Performance Medicine Alpha Sports Performance Medicine was founded by Dr. Ben Bumguardner, an experienced sports chiropractor who had worked extensively with Olympic‑level athletes and elite competitors. Motivated by his own athletic background and a belief in holistic, top-level care, Dr. Bumguardner established the clinic to provide personalized, multidisciplinary sports medicine—ranging from[…]
Welcome Aboard: Naz’s Halal Naz’s Halal Food was founded in 2009 by cousins Naz and Kareem, both public school teachers in New York City, and coming from a family rooted in restaurant ownership. What began as a passion project and side hustle—a halal food truck in Queens serving rice platters, gyros, wings, burgers, and more—quickly[…]
Welcome Aboard: Hott Salons Lia Hakim, a hairstylist by trade and former flight attendant, opened her first blow‑dry–only salon in 2013—after feeling inspired at her daughter’s Bat Mitzvah, when she found herself frequently visiting blow‑dry bars for styling inspiration. Though initially focused solely on blow‑outs, Lia soon recognized that many stylists working in similar boutiques[…]
Welcome Aboard: Kwik Kopy Kwik Kopy is a well-established printing and business services franchise that has been supporting small businesses and professionals with high-quality print, design, and marketing solutions for decades. The brand originated in the United States in 1967 and quickly became known for its fast, reliable service and ability to meet a wide[…]
Welcome Aboard: Special Strong Special Strong is a fitness franchise that provides specialized personal training and adaptive fitness programs for children, adolescents, and adults with mental, physical, and cognitive challenges. It was founded in 2016 by Daniel Stein in McKinney, Texas. Daniel, who was diagnosed with a learning disability and mental health challenges as a[…]
Welcome Aboard: 1+1 Cares 1+1 Cares is a senior care referral franchise that connects families with qualified, independent caregivers to support aging adults in the comfort of their own homes. Founded in 2007 in the San Francisco Bay Area, the company was born out of a personal need experienced by its founder, when navigating the[…]
Welcome Aboard: ClusterTruck ClusterTruck is a unique ghost kitchen franchise that specializes in delivering high-quality, chef-prepared meals without the need for a traditional dine-in restaurant. Founded in 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana, by tech entrepreneur Chris Baggott, ClusterTruck was created to solve the challenges of food delivery by integrating technology and kitchen operations. Unlike third-party delivery[…]
Welcome Aboard: KidStrong KidStrong is a rapidly growing children’s franchise that blends physical education with character development to help kids build confidence, strength, and social skills. Founded in 2015 by Matt and Makenna Sharp, along with former collegiate strength coach Patrick Hummel, KidStrong began as a small program aimed at helping their daughter develop confidence[…]
Welcome Aboard: ATC Healthcare ATC Healthcare was founded in 1985 by brothers Stephen and David Savitsky in Queens, New York. Recognizing the growing demand for qualified healthcare professionals, they established a staffing company operating “around the clock” to connect healthcare providers with facilities in need. Their vision was to create a reliable and efficient system[…]