Meet the Franchise

Meet Joshua Frankel , Vice President of Franchising at Five Iron Golf ! What is Five Iron Golf? Five Iron Golf combines state-of-the-art golf simulators with a vibrant bar, restaurant, and social space, backed by industry giants Danny Meyer's Enlightened Hospitality Investments and Callaway Golf. On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills, CFE sits down with Joshu...

Jennifer Jack-Wunder is a multi-unit Comfort Keepers franchise owner in Canton, Georgia, who earned her nursing degree after a career in hospitality management. A lifelong learner with a heart for senior care, she chose franchising with Comfort Keepers so she could have a direct hand in her clients' well-being while serving as a mentor, coach, and cheerleader for her caregiving team. Comfort Keepe...

Meet Loni Le Van-Etter , Founder of Glosshouz! What is Glosshouz ? Glosshouz Spa Center is a modern beauty, spa, medspa and wellness franchise business designed for ambitious entrepreneurs seeking ownership in the booming $100 Billion dollar self-care industry. On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills, CFE sits down with Laylonie Le Van-Etter, Founder of Glossho...

Meet Hadri Jaffal , CO-Founder and CEO of Iron Bodyfit ! What is Iron Bodyfit? Iron Bodyfit is a gym model focused on turning science-backed Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) technology into a highly efficient 25-minute, once-a-week workout that delivers the metabolic results of a multi-hour gym session, creating an incredibly high-margin, low-overhead investment opportunity. On this episode of Mee...

Meet Jeff Helfgott , CEO of Boardroom Salon For Men ! What is Boardroom Salon? Boardroom Salon for Men is an upscale men's salon with a highly sophisticated membership model that serves as the ultimate competitive moat, with more than 40% of revenue recurring from membership. On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills sits down with CEO Jeff Helfgott to discuss ho...

Are you looking to invest in a entertainment and video game resale franchise? On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills sits down with Nick Leja, President of Disc Replay , to discuss how completely overhauling the brand's proprietary point-of-sale infrastructure and website prepared this 38-unit system to wake up a "sleeping bear" of franchise growth. Currently...

Navigating the commercial lending landscape can be an intimidating hurdle for aspiring entrepreneurs. For prospective franchisees exploring the early education industry, one of the biggest questions is often: Will I be able to secure financing? Samantha Martin joins 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills to discuss why Children's Lighthouses ' strong revenue growth (9.9% compound annual growth rate...

Are you looking to invest in a health and wellness franchise? Discover how Clean Eatz maximizes profitability and mitigates market risk through five diversified revenue streams, a low initial investment, and a streamlined operational model that caters perfectly to the surging consumer demand for convenient, macro-balanced nutrition. On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher N...

While major corporate chains rely on impersonal, transactional service, Aroma Joe's has emerged as a powerhouse industry disruptor by combining an insanely loyal cult following, ethically sourced craft coffees, and their proprietary AJ's Rush® Energy drink line to capture a massive share of the booming $80 billion U.S. coffee market. On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publis...

Are you looking to invest in a sub sandwich franchise? While traditional fast-casual brands rely on cookie-cutter, corporate-mandated blueprints, Cheba Hut has broken the industry mold by pairing industry-leading $2.3M+ AUVs with a high-margin, cannabis-themed experiential restaurant model that features a full-service bar and no expensive, complicated fryers or grills. On this episode of Meet The...

Meet Andrew Gibson , President and CEO of Tide Services at Procter & Gamble . While the $115 billion laundry and dry cleaning sector has spent decades defined by fragmented, outdated, local mom-and-pop operators, Tide Services delivers on two tech-enabled, premium models from the unmatched corporate infrastructure and brand equity of Procter & Gamble. On this episode of Meet The Franchise,...

While many industries are seeing a reason to scale back right now, the event rental and outdoor entertainment industry is thriving. Busy Bee Jumpers has spent 25 years capitalizing on this need, completing more than 13,000 events each year and earning a status as an industry leader in reliability, safety, and service. The brand is now expanding nationally, fueled by strong roots in Massachusetts a...

Are you looking to invest in a facility service management franchise? System4 began as a janitorial company but has evolved into a full-service facility management franchise by transforming traditional facility maintenance into a high-margin sales and service logistics management model. On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills sits down with Scott Kubec , Chief...

Stella's Ice Cream has redefined the traditional "mom-and-pop" shop by merging small-batch, artisanal quality with a high-performance, modern operational model. The brand offers both a vibrant, retail presence paired with a high-margin optional mobile ice cream truck and cart component, allowing franchisees to capture market share both in-store and at premium community events. Since launching its...

Meet Todd Hillman , Vice President of Franchise Development at Always Best Care Senior Services . What is Always Best Care? Always Best Care stands apart in the $430 billion home care industry by offering a unique "Continuum of Care" model that allows franchisees to secure three distinct revenue streams—non-medical in-home care, skilled home health, and assisted living placement—from a...

Meet Suzie Tsai / suzietsai , CEO of Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken. What is Bonchon? "Bonchon is a global phenomenon two decades in the making." FSR Magazine. Bonchon is a fast-casual restaurant franchise that specializes in Korean-style fried chicken and a variety of savory Asian fusion dishes. With more than 500 locations worldwide, Bonchon presents a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs and Mult...

Own the top-rated men's hair franchise. In this episode, 1851 Franchise publisher Nick Powills sits down with Brent Greenwood , VP of Franchise Development at Sport Clips , to discuss the 2026 investment opportunity and the brand's path to 1,800+ locations. About the Sport Clips Franchise Opportunity: Sport Clips is a nationally recognized leader in the men's and boys' haircare category. Founded i...

Meet Brian Simowitz , President at Houston TX Hot Chicken . What is Houston TX Hot Chicken? Houston TX Hot Chicken (AKA - HHC) is a fast-casual restaurant offering delicious Nashville Hot Chicken sandwiches and other southern-inspired favorites. Opening their first location in 2021 as a small passion project, Founders Houston Crosta and Swedish race-car driver Edmond Barseghian have made a big spl...

Meet Chris Stoness , founder and CEO of both Sparkle Squad and Elite Window Cleaning ! As a leading executive in the window cleaning sector, Chris Stoness transitioned from a recording engineer to a visionary founder, modernizing an industry that hadn't seen innovation since the 1930s. While they operate as distinct brands in different countries, Elite Window Cleaning and Sparkle Squad are essenti...

Are you looking to invest in a commercial cleaning franchise that has already carved out a dominant market share? On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills sits down with Sean Hart , a seasoned franchise development leader, to discuss how Enviro-Master® accomplished a system-wide revenue increase of over 500% from 2016 to 2021 through the use of proprietary c...

Meet Garrett Reed , CEO of Layne's Chicken Fingers . What Is Layne's? Founded in 1994 in College Station, this "Soon To Be Famous" chicken-finger franchise became a Texas A&M legend known for its small-town charm, friendly service, iconic chicken fingers, and secret sauce. Layne's presents a unique combination of growth potential and brand maturity in the booming chicken space. With more than...

1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills interviews Newk's CDO Chris Cheek and Mid-South multi-unit franchisee Wes Williams to learn why existing franchisees are doubling and tripling down on their investments with Newk's Eatery. Wes Williams isn't your typical "entrepreneur" on paper. He started his career loading trucks at a metals distribution center and worked his way up to become the President o...

Meet Healey Mendicino , CEO and President of Port of Subs ! What is Port of Subs? Founded in 1972, Port of Subs is a premium sandwich-based Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) with over 130 locations across Nevada, California, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Throughout its 50-year history, this family-owned brand has undergone numerous transitions to refine its operations. Following a 202...

Meet Dr. Clint Coleman , CEO of Central Creativity ! What is Central Creativity? Founded in 2017, Central Creativity is an educational organization dedicated to fostering critical and creative thinking skills in students by providing innovative, hands-on learning experiences for Pre-K through 12th grade. Central Creativity is designed for entrepreneurs who care deeply about education and community...

Meet Dan Stone , Chief Business Officer at The Melting Pot Restaurants! What is The Melting Pot? The Melting Pot, the 94-unit experiential fondue franchise, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025. As a leader in this niche sector, they have excelled as the go-to fondue concept thanks to the power of a passionate corporate team and a focus on operational execution of new initiatives. In t...