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A Meaningful Career with Wild Birds Unlimited

Franchisees Matt and Angie create a meaningful career with Wild Birds Unlimited. They own their franchise in Pensacola, FL, and bring their love of nature and adventure to their work every day.

Blog May 19, 2026

Katherine LeBlanc on From A To Franchisee podcast

5 Marketing Questions to Ask Before Buying a Franchise

This episode of From A To Franchisee explores what marketing questions to ask a franchisor before investing as a franchisee. Fractional CMO and Marketing Consultant, Katherine LeBlanc, joins us in this episode.

Blog May 18, 2026

F45 Training Franchise

F45 Training Franchise Review 2026 | Costs and Comparisons

The F45 Training franchise is one of the hottest boutique fitness concepts in the market today with a loyal following around the world and approximately 1,000 studios in North America alone. It does, however, come with a substantial investment. We reviewed the F45 franchise opportunity and compared it to other award-winning fitness franchises on the list of Top Franchises for 2026, based on owner satisfaction.

Blog May 15, 2026

9 Small Business Grants for Women Entrepreneurs

Looking to start your own company but not sure how you to finance it? See this list of the best small-business grants for women to get started!

Blog May 13, 2026

Husband and Wife Team Thrive in the Two Maids Franchise Model

Two Maids franchisees Josh and Molly co-own two territories of the brand. They wanted a business of their own and relished the idea of a franchise where they didn't have to start from scratch.

Blog May 12, 2026

Franchise Agreement podcast episode with Megan Center

Red Flags in Your Franchise Agreement: What Every Buyer Needs to Know

If you're thinking of buying a franchise, listen to this episode. We talk to a franchise attorney about the Franchise Agreement.

Blog May 11, 2026

red sneakers in a field

Best Franchises for Millennials in 2026

There is a growing number of Millennials who’ve decided to trade their corporate jobs to be their own bosses. “We are not afraid of hard work! However, we don’t want to work harder than we need to,” Jordan Espeseth, a franchisee of Real Producers says. “We often find creative solutions that allow us to work smarter, not harder, creating efficiency and increased value.”

Blog May 7, 2026

Cruise Planners franchisee

Cruise Planners Franchisee Fuels Her Passion for Adventure

Summer Bowers is originally from Colfax, North Carolina, but currently lives in Fairbanks, Alaska, with her Army active-duty husband. They have two wonderfully adventurous children, ages 4 and 5. Summer began as a part-time travel advisor in 2019. In 2023, she became co-owner of a Cruise Planners travel franchise.

Blog May 5, 2026

Senior Care Is Booming. What This Industry Looks Like From the Inside

In this episode, we delve into our 2026 Senior Care Industry Report and talk to a franchisee in this booming sector. Right At Home franchisee Zubin Kapadia takes us through what it's like to own a senior care franchise.

Blog May 4, 2026

Best Real Estate Franchise: NextHome

The Best Real Estate Franchise Opportunities of 2026

Looking for the best real estate franchise? Compare top-rated brands by franchisee satisfaction and find the opportunity that's right for you. Explore over 30 options rated and reviewed by current franchisee owners.

Blog April 29, 2026

Mark Curfman, Lightspeed Restoration franchisee, standing in front of a truck

He Turned His Restoration Biz Into a Lightspeed Restoration

Mark turned his existing restoration business into a Lightspeed Restoration franchise. He hasn't looked back. He's opening his second location later this year and loves the support he gets from the franchisor.

Blog April 28, 2026

Your Franchisor Got Bought by Private Equity — Now What?

Understand the effects of private equity and franchising on brand priorities and franchisee satisfaction in this insightful episode. Susan Black-Beth shares her experience with private equity and bridging the gap between operations.

Blog April 27, 2026

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