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1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills sits down with Michele Henry , CEO and Founder of FACE FOUNDRIÉ , to discuss how her personal experience with skin struggles inspired her to disrupt the traditional wellness industry with a high-frequency, open-air facial bar concept. FACE FOUNDRIÉ currently operates 85+ open locations with 120 stores in development. Demonstrating high franchisee satisfaction...

Nick Powills sits down with Bret Schneider , Founder and CEO of WOW Window Boxes , to discuss how he turned custom container gardening into an automated, year-round service model that generates over $5.3 million in corporate revenue with an 87% customer retention rate.   Originally founded in 2007 and franchising in partnership with REP'M Group, WOW Window Boxes delivers custom-built PVC...

Nick Powills sits down with Dok Kwon , President & Chief Operating Officer of CUPBOP , to discuss how Kwon transitioned from a Wall Street job to partnering with founder Jung Song to transform a single Utah food truck into a global Korean BBQ phenomenon.   CUPBOP has rapidly scaled from a local 10-unit food truck and brick-and-mortar operation into a high-growth quick-service brand b...

Are you looking to invest in a boutique fitness & wellness franchise? On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills sits down with Scott Capelin, Founder and CEO of inLIFE Wellness, to discuss how his 25 years of fitness industry experience and entrepreneurship's highs and lows led him to design a streamlined boutique pilates studio model. https://scottcapelin.co...

Around 3.6 million+ new mothers enter the U.S. market every year. New Mom School is building a business around what they need most: support. On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills, CFE, sits down with Alexandra Spitz, Founder and CEO of New Mom School, to discuss how the brand is capitalizing on the rapidly expanding $16.7 billion postpartum services market. P...

On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills, CFE, sits down with Abid Abedi, Founder and CEO of iCode School, to discuss how the franchise is powering the future of STEM education. Abid has more than 30 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur and has founded more than 15 startups across different sectors. Founded in 2015, iCode was created after Abid identifie...

Are you looking to invest in a Music Education franchise? On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills sits down with Michael Anderson, Founder and CEO of Rockstars of Tomorrow, to discuss how over 30 years of touring and collaborating with world-class musicians inspired him to create a brand that disrupts the industry with its standout immersive studio environments...

How do you become the #1-ranked Home Inspection Franchise for four consecutive years? https://www.linkedin.com/in/abby-firmstone-2290a41b3/ Founded in 1993, WIN Home Inspection has grown into one of the nation's leading home inspection franchise brands, serving more than 2 million clients through a network of 280+ locations across 45 states. Among its many industry recognitions, WIN has been ranke...

On this episode of Meet The Franchise, Nick sits down with Weed Man's Philip Fogarty , Head of Franchise Development, and Jennifer Lemcke , CEO, to discuss what it takes to build a successful business in the professional lawn care industry and why it remains an attractive franchise opportunity. Founded in Canada and later expanding into the U.S., Weed Man has been part of the industry for over 50...

On this episode, Nick Powills sits down with Magen Morgan , Founder and CEO of Magnolia Soap & Bath Co. to discuss how she turned her passion for safer, plant-based skincare into a rapidly growing retail concept that sports multiple revenue streams. Magnolia Soap & Bath Co. currently operates over 50 family-centered locations across 17 states. As part of its national expansion strategy, th...

On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills sits down with Tim Lovett , CEO & Co-Owner, and Lance Ingram , Founder & Co-Owner of Waterloo Turf , how they grew an Austin-based turf business into a franchise model that is rapidly expanding to 39 active territories across Texas and beyond. Founder & Co-Owner Lance Ingram launched Waterloo Turf in 2021 afte...

On this episode of Meet The Franchise, Nick Powills sits down with Josh Wise, CEO of GrassRoots Turf, to discuss how he founded a lawn care business that was able to turn customer trust into a recurring residual revenue opportunity. Founded in 2002 and franchising since 2019, GrassRoots Turf has scaled to 23 franchise units across the United States. Recognized for four consecutive years (2023–2026...

Nick Powills sits down with Rob Emery, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of DOGPerfect , to discuss how his nearly 40 years of hands-on entrepreneurial success led him to create a standout pet brand that successfully brings together nutrition, grooming, and everyday essentials. Founded in 2019 by Rob and Linda Emery, DOGPerfect grew to 6 thriving units across affluent, high-growth Sarasota and...

Nick Powills sits down with Matt O'Rourke , Executive Vice President of Franchise Development at BELFOR Franchise Group , to discuss how he scaled his own enterprise to seven locations before its acquisition by BELFOR. BELFOR Franchise Group corners the market on industrial services, property restoration, cleaning, and home/facility maintenance, with a robust footprint spanning a portfolio of indu...

Are you looking to invest in a Senior Care franchise? On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills sits down with Erin Render , CEO of Legato Living , to discuss how her extensive background in Healthcare Administration and hands-on experience in residential long-term care led to founding a specialized memory care model that disrupts the big-box senior living indust...

Are you a veteran looking to invest in a lucrative business? We sit down with Zach Willey , Founder and CEO of VETS Junk Removal and Dumpsters , to discuss how he leveraged 17+ years of high-stakes U.S. Army leadership to create a business that gives veterans an opportunity to tap into the $10+ Billion national trash management industry. VETS Junk Removal and Dumpsters is executing a strategic exp...

We sit down with Shawn Caric, Vice President of Franchising at Smoothie King , to discuss why Smoothie King is the right choice for top-tier unit economics investors interested in the health and wellness smoothie industry. Capitalizing on a U.S. wellness market that exceeds $2 trillion and grows at nearly 8% annually, Smoothie King operates a footprint of over 1,200 stores in the United States and...

Meet Nate Tew , CEO and Co-Founder of Keyrenter Property Management . Founded as a residential property management company, Keyrenter Property Management helps rental property owners maximize returns through tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance coordination and ongoing property management. Since launching its franchise model in 2014, the brand has grown to more than 90 franchise location...

Are you looking to invest in a restaurant franchise where the corporate team actually understands what it's like to run a shift? FSC Franchise Co. is the powerful corporate engine behind three massive names in the food and beverage space: Beef 'O' Brady's, The Brass Tap, and Newk's Eatery. What makes them unique is that they also run about 30 of their own locations and their leadership has persona...

Meet Chuck Bongiovanni and Majestic Residences. Majestic Residences Franchise Systems is redefining senior living through a residential assisted living franchise model that combines compassionate care with a scalable business opportunity. On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills, CFE , sits down with Chuck Bongiovanni MSW,MBA,CSA,CFE,CPRS , Co-Founder & CEO...

Meet Joey Gonzalez and Chop Stop. Founded in 2010, Chop Stop is known for its fresh, made-to-order salads, wraps, bowls, and soups. The brand emphasizes quality ingredients, including locally sourced lettuce, offering a healthier take on fast-casual dining. With a growing franchise system, Chop Stop continues to expand across the U.S. On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher...

Meet Peter Hans and Discovery Map International, Inc. ! On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills, CFE will discuss the brand's unique business model with Peter Hans, CEO of Discovery Map, which helps local businesses connect with travelers through its iconic hand-drawn maps and growing digital platform. Recognized as a Top Low-Cost Franchise by Entrepreneur's Fr...

What makes a home services franchise stand out in today's competitive market? Meet Steve C. Lane , Executive Director of Franchise Development at Handyman Connection ! Handyman Connection is a leading home improvement franchise that connects homeowners with skilled craftsmen who deliver professional repair, remodeling, and maintenance services. With a proven business model, strong operational supp...

Meet Conquer Padel Club and Barry J. Falcon, CFE , CEO of Conquer Franchising! What is Conquer Padel Club? Conquer Padel Club is bringing one of the fastest-growing sports in the world to the U.S. - padel. The International Padel Federation recognizes padel as one of the sport's fastest-growing global movements. Through premium indoor padel clubs designed for players of all skill levels, Conquer c...

Meet Matt Nagelkirk , Vice President of Franchising at Tommy's Express® Car Wash ! What is Tommy's Express Car Wash? Tommy's Express is an industry-leading automated car wash franchise with more than 270 locations nationwide, backed by parent company Tommy Car Wash Systems . The brand has earned recognition as the #1 Car Wash in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500, a spot on the Inc. 5000 Regionals, an...