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Mary’s commitment to providing personalized guidance and care shines through her work, making her a standout leader in the Senior Care Authority network. Learn about her journey to fulfilling her mission to help others.
The wait is over! The highly-anticipated list of Top 200 Franchises for 2025Â is here! We’re celebrating the best franchise opportunities based on real feedback from actual franchise owners. If you’re considering joining the world of franchising, this list is your ultimate guide to finding brands that deliver exceptional franchisee satisfaction and success.
Franchisee satisfaction is a cornerstone of a successful franchise system, influencing everything from operational efficiency to brand reputation. Find out why it matters and how to find a franchisor that values its franchisees.
Nick Pena has been a dedicated Cruise Planners Franchise Owner since 2014. Nick’s journey is one of resilience, determination, and a desire to break free from the corporate grind. After a successful 16-year career in pharmaceutical sales, Nick made a bold move to achieve the independence and work-life balance he craved.
Neelima Gaikwad is a dedicated and dynamic A Place At Home franchise owner in Schaumburg, IL. Since opening her location in August 2022, Neelima has brought her passion for quality care and her background in occupational therapy to the forefront, leading a team of 25 employees with empathy and vision.
If you ask Adam Martindale why he loves owning and operating his Cruise Planners travel agency, he’ll gladly rattle off a lengthy list. One of his favorite benefits, however, is that he gets to work from anywhere while traveling the world and growing his business. In this on-demand webinar, FBR’s President and COO, Michelle Rowan, chats with franchisee Adam and Stacie Faulds, Cruise Planners’ Assistant Vice President of Marketing, about what it takes to be a Cruise Planners franchise owner, and how the travel franchise became the nation’s largest home-based franchise in the travel space.
Starting a franchise can be an exciting venture, but figuring out how to fund it can often feel overwhelming. In this webinar, Michelle Rowan, President of Franchise Business Review (FBR), and Jade Maloney, a franchise funding consultant with Benetrends Financial, discuss several key franchise financing options.
In this on-demand webinar, FBR’s President, Michelle Rowan, chats with Melissa Tash, the founder of the Spoiled Rotten Photography franchise, and two successful franchisee families, Lynn and Rernardo Driver and Joey and Sandi Fotheringham. See for yourself how much they love owning and operating their businesses.
Ready to start your next adventure? Discover how you can become part of the booming mobile coffee trend with the Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck Franchise—a brand that’s already transforming communities one cup at a time! Founded by Tony Lamb, the visionary behind the wildly successful Kona Ice, Travelin’ Tom’s offers aspiring entrepreneurs an exciting, turn-key opportunity to own their own business and serve premium coffee with heart.
Joining the Mathnasium franchise provides franchise owners with a simple startup with comprehensive training, support, national marketing campaigns, and a proven business model. The franchise does not require franchisees to have educator experience or math expertise—just a desire to help students and build relationships. Watch the on-demand webinar to learn more.
Mary’s commitment to providing personalized guidance and care shines through her work, making her a standout leader in the Senior Care Authority network. Learn about her journey to fulfilling her mission to help others.
Nick Pena has been a dedicated Cruise Planners Franchise Owner since 2014. Nick’s journey is one of resilience, determination, and a desire to break free from the corporate grind. After a successful 16-year career in pharmaceutical sales, Nick made a bold move to achieve the independence and work-life balance he craved.
Neelima Gaikwad is a dedicated and dynamic A Place At Home franchise owner in Schaumburg, IL. Since opening her location in August 2022, Neelima has brought her passion for quality care and her background in occupational therapy to the forefront, leading a team of 25 employees with empathy and vision.
From his small-town roots in California to his current role as a Spherion Staffing and Recruiting franchise owner, Tony Avila’s journey is all about passion, perseverance, and people. With 20 years in the staffing industry and a love for both personal growth and family adventures, Tony brings a unique blend of experience, energy, and heart to everything he does.
Alison Freidman is a dynamic entrepreneur and self-proclaimed “Jersey Girl.” She joined the Lightbridge Academy franchise in January 2023 in a North Carolina community that she now calls home. Alison currently owns two thriving Lightbridge Academy locations—Huntersville, NC, which opened in January 2023, and Steele Creek, NC, which opened in October 2024—and is seeking a third location.
If you’re going to buy a franchise, be sure you understand all of the associated franchise costs. Let’s break down the main expenses you’ll encounter upfront and how to determine the amount you’ll need to finance. Much like buying a home, most entrepreneurs make a down payment on their franchise and finance the rest with a loan which they pay back over time.
Starting a franchise can be an exciting venture, but figuring out how to fund it can often feel overwhelming. In this webinar, Michelle Rowan, President of Franchise Business Review (FBR), and Jade Maloney, a franchise funding consultant with Benetrends Financial, discuss several key franchise financing options.
Like any business venture, franchising comes with its share of one-time startup costs, franchising fees, and ongoing expenses. Knowing these numbers can help you determine what you can realistically afford so you can set yourself up for success. Let’s start with the big three franchising costs to consider when exploring franchise opportunities.
When exploring franchise opportunities, securing the right franchise funding is a critical step in your entrepreneurial journey. This article delves into various financing options available to potential franchisees, providing you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions.
Watch Benetrends’ franchise funding consultant, Jade Maloney, explain ROBS as a franchise financing option in detail. Understanding this innovative financing option can help you take the first step toward realizing your entrepreneurial dreams.
The Franchise Business Review Hall of Fame celebrates franchises that have shown long-term dedication to franchisee satisfaction and providing the best franchise business opportunities.
The Franchise Business Review List of Rock Star Franchise owners celebrates franchisees that share an incredibly strong work ethic along with a deep passion for their business.
