Franchise News

In February of 2022, Devin and John Weiss purchased independent print shop Avante Print Center and joined the Minuteman Press franchise family. Now operating as Minuteman Press in Mesa, AZ, Devin and John have successfully transformed the business by continuing to provide outstanding service, investing in the Internet Marketing Program, and expanding their promotional products and apparel lines. Their business is located at 218 West Hampton Avenue, Unit 13, Mesa, AZ 85210.

Captain D’s, the nation’s leading fast casual seafood restaurant, announced today the signing of a 26-store franchise development agreement. This agreement will bring Captain D’s restaurants to St. Louis, Indianapolis, and North Carolina over the next several years led by experienced multi-brand franchisees Keith Johnson and Kevin Davis of Amazing Food Concepts. The business partners also acquired and currently operate 15 Captain D’s in the St. Louis-area and Illinois.

Gotcha Covered, the leader in custom window treatment across the U.S. and Canada and part of the innovative, growing Five Star Franchising platform of home service brands, has been named a Top Franchise for the third consecutive year by Franchise Business Review. This is the 19th annual ranking of the 200 best franchise opportunities as rated by franchise business owners.

Gotcha Covered, the leader in custom window treatment across the U.S. and Canada and part of the innovative, growing Five Star Franchising platform of home service brands, has been named a Top 100 Franchise for Women by Franchise Business Review.

Brandon and Nikki Jasper first joined the Minuteman Press franchise family in August of 2022. They purchased a long-running independent print shop, Schuerholz Printing, and opened Minuteman Press in Kettering, Ohio. Over the past two years, Brandon and Nikki have grown their business by expanding products (wide format and apparel), increasing Internet Marketing Program spend, and providing outstanding customer service that generates 5-star reviews and client referrals.

Kinderdance International, the leading children’s franchise industry focusing on dance, gymnastics, movement, yoga and fitness programs, proudly announces its recognition by Entrepreneur as one of the Top 10 Hot Franchise Trends for 2024. Enrichment, a key industry segment, has spotlighted Kinderdance International as a standout franchise opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to make a meaningful impact in children's lives.

Business ownership is a common dream that many people share across the United States, but it’s made significantly more accessible for thousands of hopeful entrepreneurs each year through franchising. While franchisors set up training and support systems to prepare you for the eventual bumps in the road, there are still quite a few challenges that, if you haven’t given them any thought, could do much worse than throw a wrench into the mix. As you prepare to look into franchise investment opportunities, consider the following dos and don’ts of joining a home services franchise to help you ensure you’re successful both after launch and after years of growth.