Welcome Aboard: NightOwl Convenience NightOwl Convenience, Australia’s first 24-hour convenience store chain, was founded in 1975 by Brisbane-based entrepreneur Rod Craig. The concept was inspired by the growing demand for accessible, round-the-clock shopping, which was relatively unheard of in Australia at the time. Craig recognized an opportunity to serve customers with busy lifestyles, shift workers,[…]
Kayla Ryan, Chief Marketing Officer at Home Run Franchises, has a rich background in franchising, starting from her teenage years working in her family’s franchise businesses. Her passion for entrepreneurship led her to establish and successfully grow her own company, Flick Switch Marketing, which she sold in 2023. At Home Run Franchises, Kayla now leads[…]
Welcome Aboard: DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen was founded in 1975 by Doug Dwyer’s father, who initially operated a small kitchen and bath remodeling business under the name Worldwide Refinishing Systems. The company focused on providing quality refinishing and remodeling services for homes, particularly in the kitchen and bathroom spaces. It gained[…]
Megan Allen is a seasoned franchising expert with nearly 20 years of experience. She is currently the Director of Real Estate and Construction at The Dog Stop, an award-winning, all-inclusive dog care facility. Her franchising journey began at the age of 17, spanning roles in funding, financing, and executive leadership. Megan’s guiding principle is “service,”[…]
Welcome Aboard: Crust Pizza Crust Pizza, an Australian gourmet pizza chain, was founded in 2001 by Costa Anastasiadis and his business partner Michael Logos in Sydney. The idea behind Crust Pizza was to fill a gap in the market for premium, high-quality pizzas that offered more than the standard fast-food options. Anastasiadis and Logos were[…]
To Thomas Miskowski business is personal. He has 2 passions: hunting and making sure his franchisees are successful. Thomas Miskowski, along with a business partner Wade Nolte, acquired Kitchen Solvers in 2010; Thomas was appointed President in November 2022. With over a decade of leadership in Kitchen Solvers, Miskowski has been instrumental in driving the company’s success through[…]
Welcome Aboard: Donut King Donut King is an iconic Australian franchise that began in 1981, making it one of the first major donut chains in the country. The idea was to bring American-style donuts, which were not widely available in Australia at the time, to the local market. Donut King was founded by Russell Withers,[…]
Julie Cartwright, President for the emerging fitness juggernaut Pvolve joins us today on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast. Julie spent the majority of her career in product development, helping some of the world’s most recognizable fitness personalities – Tracy Anderson, Jillian Michaels, and Leslie Sansone – develop America’s favorite at-home workout videos. And at the top of her game, Cartwright left it all[…]
Welcome Aboard: AR Homes AR Homes, originally founded by Arthur Rutenberg, is a luxury custom home-building company based in the United States. Arthur Rutenberg was a visionary builder known for his innovative designs and commitment to high-quality craftsmanship. He began his career in the Florida real estate market in the 1950s and quickly gained a[…]
Meet Gwynda Jones Gwynda Jones earned her B.A. in Business Administration and Economics from Illinois State University, launching her career in Business Information Systems and Technology with GTE Data Services. Over an impressive 8-year tenure, she quickly climbed the ranks, culminating in the honor of being the Keynote Speaker at the Unitech, Inc. User Conference.[…]
Welcome Aboard: Gloria Jean’s Coffees Gloria Jean’s Coffees was founded in 1979 by Gloria Jean Kvetko in Long Grove, Illinois. What began as a small specialty coffee and gift shop quickly grew into a popular destination for coffee enthusiasts. Gloria Jean’s concept was unique at the time, focusing on high-quality coffee beans sourced from around[…]
The Eyes Have It. Dr. Heather M. Skeens, the visionary behind Bellasee™ Franchising, LLC, and Bellasee™ Education, joins us on The Franchise Woman podcast. Seems Dr. Skeens was destined to be the in the ‘eye’ business. Recently her mother showed her a human eye model that Dr. Skeens played with when she was a child.[…]