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Why Franchising is Right for Enovana Green Cleaning

Bring all-natural cleaning to your neighborhood with an Enovana Green Cleaning franchise, using green cleaning products to deliver a more environmentally-friendly and healthier house cleaning experience. By Joe McCutcheon, CEO & Founder In late 2016, I attended “Springboard, A Special...

Making a Splash in the Franchise World – Goldfish Swim School

Goldfish Swim School’s year-round swim lesson model for children 4 months to 12 years teaches swim and safety skills while building character, with one certified instructor for every four children. By Chris McCuiston, CEO & Co-Founder, Goldfish Swim School Franchising...

Franchisor Profile: Shelly Sun, BrightStar Care

Shelly Sun, CFE, is CEO and Co-Founder of BrightStar Franchising, LLC, a healthcare franchise system providing the full continuum of home care, child care, and medical staffing services. Shelly also serves as Chair of the International Franchise Association’s Executive Committee....

Franchisor Profile: Darrell Johnson, FRANdata

Darrell Johnson, CFE, is CEO of FRANdata, the franchise industry's source for objective information and analysis. He has served on the board of the International Franchise Association’s Board of Directors as well as several IFA committees.

Melt Mobile Franchise: Taking Cheesy Comfort Food to the Next Level

Melt Mobile has adapted an American classic comfort food - grilled cheese - to how people are eating today; creative, comforting sandwiches infused with originality, sustainability, and quality ingredients at its core.

Franchise Investor Profile: Aziz Hashim, Founder, NRD Capital

Aziz Hashim is the founder of NRD Capital, the first private equity fund sponsored and managed by a multi-unit franchisee. He is also the immediate Past Chair of the Executive Committee of the International Franchise Association (IFA). NRD Capital is...

Blink Fitness Zigs, While Others Zag

Blink launched its first clubs with a lofty vision – to create a gym whose culture and environment is accepting of all adults, not just for those who are fit enough for a gym.

Franchisor Profile: Ronald Olson, NTY (New To You) Franchise Company

Ronald Olson is Founder and President of NTY Franchise Company, the gold standard in resale franchising companies. NTY franchises five brands: Clothes Mentor, Children’s Orchard, Device Pitstop, New Uses, and NTY Clothing Exchange.

London Day School’s Empowering New Vision for Preschool Franchising

The London Day School's innovative curriculum introduces preschoolers to the greater world around them with foreign languages, mathematics, and social values such as tolerance and self-control.

Franchisor Profile: Liam Brown, Marriott International, Inc.

Liam Brown is Chief Operating Officer, The Americas, Select Services, Marriott International, Inc., and first Vice Chair of the International Franchise Association's Executive Committee.

Franchisor Profile: Gordon Logan, Sport Clips

Gordon Logan is Founder and CEO of Sport Clips Haircuts, and serves as a member of the International Franchise Association’s Board of Directors.

House of Air Takes Flight: Franchising Can Be the Answer for International Expansion

House of Air, an indoor trampoline park, is expanding internationally with the franchise model, targeting markets with the same qualities and characteristics that have contributed to House of Air’s success in San Francisco.

Franchisor Profile: Jania Bailey, FranNet

Jania Bailey, CFE is the CEO of FranNet, LLC, the industry’s most respected consultant/broker group guiding individuals to the franchise opportunities that are right for them.

Kids In Sports Franchising Poised for Success

Kids In Sports franchises teach kids aged 12 months to 12 years the fundamentals of a variety of sports, also emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, respect, and communication.

Franchisor Profile: Melanie Bergeron, Two Men and a Truck

Melanie Bergeron is past Chair of the International Franchise Association Board of Directors and Chair of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, the fastest-growing moving company in the U.S.

Franchisor Profile: Thomas Bunchman, JumpBunch

JumpBunch brings sports and fitness classes to existing daycare, preschool and school-age classrooms. Since classes are held at the schools, this is a low-overhead, home-based business.

Franchisor Profile: Kathleen Gilmartin, Interim HealthCare Inc.

Kathleen Gilmartin is President and CEO of Interim HealthCare Inc., based in Sunrise, Florida. Kathleen also serves as President and CEO of Caring Brands International, a global healthcare franchisor enterprise.

Franchisor Profile: Jerry Crawford, Jani-King

Jerry Crawford, CFE, is President & CEO of Jani-King International, Inc., “The King of Clean,” and holds various officer and director positions of subsidiary and affiliated companies. Jerry also serves as a member of the IFA Board of Directors.

Franchisor Profile: Robert McDevitt, Golden Corral

Robert McDevitt, CFE, is Senior Vice-President, Domestic and International Franchise Development for Golden Corral®, and serves as a member of the International Franchise Association’s Board of Directors.

Franchisor Profile: Jim Bugg Sr., Decorating Den Interiors

Jim Bugg Sr. was Chairman of Decorating Den Interiors, the largest in-home decorating service in North America. He was also past Chairman of the International Franchise Association, and a member of the IFA Hall of Fame.

Sam Meineke, Founder of Meineke Discount Mufflers franchise system

Samuel Washington “Sam” Meineke is an American businessman and entrepreneur best known for founding the automotive repair franchise Meineke Discount Mufflers. The company’s name was changed in 2004 to Meineke Car Care.

AlphaGraphics – Royalties that do more than pay the rent

Alphagraphics, the Tucson-based printing franchisor, entered into discussions with their franchisees to formulate a unified franchise agreement.