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Michael Jacobson did not set out to revolutionize the floral industry. He set out to help his uncle sell a flower shop. What happened next is the kind of story that makes you believe a little more in the combination of timing, curiosity, and a willingness to follow an unexpected…
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Smoothie King is embracing one of food culture’s biggest trends with the launch of its first-ever Pickle Smoothie, created in partnership with Grillo’s Pickles. The limited-time offering is now available at participating Smoothie King locations nationwide and arrives just ahead of International Pickle Day on May 16th. The new smoothie…
FranNet announced the retirement of CEO Jania Bailey, closing a two-decade leadership chapter that helped shape the company into one of the franchise consulting industry’s most recognized organizations. The Louisville, Kentucky-based franchise consulting firm said President Amanda Duplantis will lead the company’s next phase of growth alongside Chairman of the…
Zoom Room has appointed Darris Cooper as Director of Training…
Taco John’s® is strengthening its leadership bench with the appointment…
Zoom Room has appointed Jackie Mendes as Senior Vice President…
Fransmart has named Sara Schmillen as its new Chief Marketing…
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Moving is rarely just a moving truck and a new address. For many families, the hardest part is not logistics. It’s the moment when a parent’s life changes, and the home that once felt stable becomes complicated, unsafe, or simply too much to manage. Smooth Transitions exists for that moment.…
When you talk to Daniel McCarty, you don’t get the feeling you’re speaking to a man tinkering at the edges of an old idea. You get the feeling you’re talking to someone tearing the whole thing down, just to rebuild it better. From his home base in San Antonio, McCarty…
Some businesses are built from spreadsheets and market research. Others start with a craving after a long workout, a stare of wonder at a dessert topping bar, and the kind of loyalty that sneaks up on you before you ever realize it has arrived. For Neil Hershman, the story of…
I sat down with Don Tarinelli, Chief Development Officer at Franchise FastLane, to take a clear-eyed look at how franchise development works in 2026. The conversation did what the best interviews do; it opened up better questions. Why are more founders gravitating to franchise sales organizations now? What truly signals…
“As we enter 2026, the economics of franchise growth have reached an inflection point where time saved has become the single most critical factor in predicting long-term success,” said Sam Phelps. In a late-January launch from Fort Worth, his team at Franchise Now introduced DreamStart; an AI-guided funding and onboarding…
Most parents know the version of youth sports that feels like a second job. Early morning practices, weekend tournaments, the quiet pressure to pick a sport and commit before a child has figured out what they actually enjoy. Sportball was built as the antidote to all of it. Founded in…