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Luciana Lorenzo is the owner of the Minuteman Press franchise in Orange, CA since May of 2021. On July 17, 2025, Luciana was presented with the Best of Orange 2025 Award for Promotional Products/Awards by the Orange Chamber of Commerce. Luciana shares, “I’ve been an active member of the Chamber since I started my business, and I even became their Spanish-speaking Ambassador. The Chamber has been an amazing connection point to the local community — through them, I’ve built strong relationships and grown my network. This year, there were 45 different award categories, and we were voted as the winner for Promotional Products/Awards! I can’t even explain how happy and proud I feel.”

Location is universally acknowledged as a cornerstone of success for franchises. However, site selection for a franchise is far more intricate than simply identifying a high-traffic area, including elements such as demographic alignment with your selected franchise, competitive landscape of the area, ease of access, and potential future development.

Kevin and Maribel Brown first opened the doors of their Minuteman Press franchise in Rancho Cucamonga, CA in November of 1996. For nearly 30 years, the Brown Family and their dedicated team have continued to set the standard for quality, service, and excellence. In 2025, Minuteman Press in Rancho Cucamonga has now raised the bar even higher by breaking their own record for monthly sales volume across the Minuteman Press franchise system. They are also long-time members of the Minuteman Press International President’s Club for top performers.

Kinderdance International, a global leader in developmental dance, gymnastics, and fitness programs for young children, proudly announces that franchise owner Madeline Vera has acquired the Kinderdance territories of New York City and The Bronx.

The result of converging trends such as increased extreme weather, regulatory shifts and technological innovations, the growth of the HVAC franchise industry doesn't appear to be cooling off anytime soon.

Kinderdance International is thrilled to honor Brian Borchardt, owner of Kinderdance Central Texas, as the recipient of the 2025 Kinderdance Rookie of the Year Award, a prestigious recognition that celebrates outstanding achievement, leadership, and momentum within a franchise’s first year.