Erica Inman

Craig Annis is a seasoned gym owner with three decades of experience in fitness. When his daughter pointed out how great his business model was, he realized she was right and franchised it.

Driven by a desire for financial freedom and their passion for helping people, the brothers sought the support and resources of United Water Restoration Group to grow their franchise.

Daniel and Kaitlyn Venditti had their interest piqued in franchising by Kaitlyn’s parents. Now they’ve taken the plunge with their UWRG franchise in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Chick-fil-A is investing $100 million to expand into the U.K. with five new locations by 2025, aiming to create 400 jobs and focus on community engagement.

Charlie Patel ventured into franchising as a teenager and has grown an enviable entrepreneurial empire. Now, he has plans to expand with multiple Teriyaki Madness locations in Mississippi.

Fastest Labs is a rapidly growing franchise specializing in fast, accurate drug, alcohol and DNA testing, known for its clean facilities and exceptional customer service.

Effective social media marketing for franchises involves consistent branding, strategic platform use and supportive tools and guidelines from the franchisor.

Hale, influenced by her entrepreneurial father, had a wide range of career experiences but was always drawn to the idea of owning her own business. As a FranNet consultant, she is achieving her dream.

Franchising has shifted towards simpler, more scalable operations with a focus on technology, customization and cost-efficiency, driven by changing consumer behaviors.

Emily Brown spoke with 1851 Franchise to discuss her 10-plus years of experience in franchise development, driving franchise sales growth and supporting emerging brands.