After examining more than 120 franchise brands and attending 10 discovery days, Brett Walker and his family decided Gong Cha was the business they wanted to build next. They did not start small. Their company, Bakers...

Hal Bruen had a successful corporate career, but there was one thing his job wasn’t giving him enough of: time with his family. After 11 years in the restaurant industry, the long days, weekends and holidays had...

Jersey Mike’s has come a long way from the small New Jersey sandwich shop where its story began. The company now operates approximately 3,300 restaurants throughout the United States and has completed an initial public...

Andy Kurth never expected his college job to become a career, but it helped his family build Weed Man’s biggest ownership group Andy Kurth originally joined Weed Man for a straightforward reason: he needed money while...

The Plumbing Franchise Uses Training, Technology and Brand Support to Meet Rising Home Service Demand Across North America, millions of homes are getting older. Pipes wear down, drains become damaged and sewer systems...

Tom Hughes built a thriving College HUNKS business in Nebraska while creating a culture centred on service, teamwork and trust Tom Hughes understands that leadership is not about holding the highest position in a...

When Culture Becomes the Strategy: The Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Model In franchising, many brands talk about systems. Few build around culture. Outdoor Lighting Perspectives has taken a different approach —...

Ducklings Early Learning Center Scales Daycare Franchise with Proven Systems From Local Crisis to Established Childcare Brand Ducklings Early Learning Center began in 1994 when a rural Pennsylvania community lost its...

Why Franchise Support Is the Foundation of Oliver’s Nannies’ Long-Term Success In childcare staffing, trust is foundational. Families expect professionalism, reliability, and consistency, while franchise owners rely on...