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<a href="https://www.globalfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=executive-qa-with-global-franchise-group-president-and-chief-brand-officer-jenn-johnston-2715918" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Global Franchise Group </a>(GFG), parent company of some of the nation’s leading quick-service and snack concepts including <a href="https://roundtablepizzafranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=executive-qa-with-global-franchise-group-president-and-chief-brand-officer-jenn-johnston-2715918" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Round Table Pizza</a>® , <a href="https://www.pretzelmakerfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=executive-qa-with-global-franchise-group-president-and-chief-brand-officer-jenn-johnston-2715918" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pretzelmaker</a>® , <a href="https://www.marbleslabfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=executive-qa-with-global-franchise-group-president-and-chief-brand-officer-jenn-johnston-2715918" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Marble Slab Creamery</a>® , <a href="https://www.greatamericancookiesfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=executive-qa-with-global-franchise-group-president-and-chief-brand-officer-jenn-johnston-2715918" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Great American Cookies</a>® and <a href="https://www.hotdogonastickfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=executive-qa-with-global-franchise-group-president-and-chief-brand-officer-jenn-johnston-2715918" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Hot Dog on a Stick</a>®, has jumped into 2021 ready to grow the presence of its unique and innovative concepts in the franchising world.1851 Franchise caught up with GFG president and chief brand officer, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-johnstonequitybuilder/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=executive-qa-with-global-franchise-group-president-and-chief-brand-officer-jenn-johnston-2715918" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jenn Johnston</a> to learn more about the company’s award-winning culture and what the future looks like for its robust portfolio of brands.1851 Franchise: How is Global Franchise Group different from other brand-acquisition companies?Jenn Johnston: What sets Global Franchise Group apart from other brand acquisition companies is that we focus on consumer research as the driver for what we do with the business. The moment that we acquire a brand, we immediately ask the consumer what they value about the brand, and where they see opportunities to improve.&nbsp;In addition to completing consumer research, we do surveys to find out what the franchisees’ satisfaction level is and what they see as gaps in the business. We share these results with franchisees with full transparency; then we collaborate to build a strategic plan to grow the business together.1851: How does GFG support its franchisees? What has been implemented since COVID to amp up this support?Johnston: We support everything from site selection and training to ongoing store opening support. One of the things we do that sets us apart is we collect the Profit and Loss Statements (P&amp;L) from franchisees on a voluntary basis, and about 70% of the franchisees send it in to us. By doing that, we’re able to aggregate their data and assist them with benchmarking their progress in comparison to their industry peers. We’re also able to counsel the franchisees and give them accurate information as to how they can improve their performance.With regard to COVID-19, we developed a task force the Monday after the first U.S. death was confirmed. We were ahead of the game when it came to providing information to our franchisees about COVID-19 and what was going on. We created a weekly newsletter to help the franchisees understand the information that was being provided and give them tools to deal with it, especially around applying for PPP loans and any other ways to help alleviate their burden during that time.1851: How has GFG gotten to its current level of success?&nbsp;Johnston: We’ve acquired an impressive list of businesses, and some of them were at one time, mom-and-pop-type operations. We helped guide them to become sophisticated multi-unit operator franchise systems, and many of our franchisees own multiple brands underneath our portfolio. To me, that’s a big milestone, because it says a couple of things: One, it shows the sophistication level of our franchisees, and two, it shows that they trust us enough to diversify their portfolio with us.&nbsp;1851: What does success look like to you for the group as a whole?&nbsp;Johnston: I always say that success equals happy, profitable and successful franchisees. If your franchisees are happy, profitable and successful, everybody else is too.1851: What has been a notable milestone for the brand over the past few years?Johnston: Round Table Pizza is celebrating its 62nd anniversary this year, Marble Slab Creamery is 38 years old and Pretzelmaker is about to turn 30. These are strong, proven consumer brands in the marketplace and that’s a milestone in and of itself.Additionally, if you look at what’s happened over the years, there are some really exciting things that stand out. One was co-branding Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery, which has become the largest growth vehicle for both brands. It’s the first time in franchising restaurant history that there’s a truly integrated co-brand experience. Oftentimes you’ll walk into a Dunkin’ Donuts-Baskin Robbins store, but they’re delineated. That’s how Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery were, but now our co-branded stores are completely integrated so the consumer experiences one cohesive brand.&nbsp;Another exciting thing is the evolution of Pretzelmaker. Last year, we opened a location called Fresh Twist by Pretzelmaker at Troy University. The idea is to take pretzel dough and use that as the bread for all of our menu innovations, which includes breakfast sandwiches, flatbreads, pizzas and everything in between.When Marble Slab Creamery went to unlimited mix-ins, that was a big milestone because at the time, they had undergone multiple years of declining same-store sales. When we launched unlimited mix-ins, we had our first year and then subsequent years of same-store sales increases.With Hot Dog on a Stick, I feel like every day I wake up, we are on another television show or another celebrity is showing us off. Two weeks ago, I woke up&nbsp; to my Instagram feed and saw Chrissy Teigen and John Legend eating Hot Dog on a Stick at our food truck. That brand is a pop-culture phenomenon, and it’s so fun to see it evolve.1851: What are some target milestones for the brand this year?&nbsp;Johnston: I would like to see more Fresh Twists open for Pretzelmaker. Additionally, Round Table Pizza recently opened its first ghost kitchen. We are looking into launching Hot Dog on a Stick’s first ghost kitchen concept this year as well, so that will be exciting for the Brand.&nbsp;1851: What new opportunities are you looking to pursue similar to your first ghost kitchen from a development, operational, technology or menu innovation standpoint?Johnston: All of the brands focus on menu innovation to drive traffic and sales. At Round Table Pizza, we recently launched a street taco pizza that is amazingly delicious. For brands like Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery, we’re always thinking about how to bring products together for new menu items.One breakout product has been the decorate-at-home cookies. As people have been stuck at home during the pandemic, they are looking for fun and engaging things to do, especially as a family. As a result, we’ve seen huge success.1851: Why do you see now as an ideal time for someone to become a GFG franchisee?&nbsp;Johnston: One thing that has been proven from this pandemic is that pizza is not only resilient but thriving. During times of trouble, people are always going to crave comfort food delivered to their doorstep. As a result, Round Table Pizza is hot from a development standpoint. People are clamoring to own and operate Round Table Pizza units. We have a development pipeline of more than 200 agreements.That’s one of the things that all of our brands have in common: We have the best-in-category product, which makes GFG an attractive company to join. When franchisees come to Great American Cookies or Marble Slab Creamery, get the franchise disclosure documents and see the co-brand opportunity, it’s incredibly attractive to them. The two businesses not only generate the ability for both brands to pull customers, but they play off each other really nicely.&nbsp;1851: What does your ideal franchisee look like, in terms of how they run their business, what personal traits they have, what prior business experience they can claim, what kind of investor model they align with, etc.?&nbsp;Johnston: Our best franchisees are very sophisticated multi-unit operators with multiple brands in their portfolio. They are people who own or want to own five all the way up to 100 units. It’s people that want to use the business model and the scale of franchising to grow exponentially. Of course, we have our one to two unit franchisees who enjoy running the business as well and they bring a strong operations experience to the table.1851: What gap do you see GFG brands filling within the industry?&nbsp;Johnston: Celebration. Most of our brands are in some way associated with celebrating moments in life. Someone recently told me that Round Table Pizza is associated with the California lifestyle of little league games and celebrating with pizza as a family after the game, win or lose. The same can be said of Marble Slab Creamery, Great American Cookies and Hot Dog on a Stick.&nbsp;1851: How do these brands set themselves apart within the snack industry?Johnston: The snacking subcategory of quick-service restaurants continues to increase. People are turning meals into snacks and snacks into meals. As a franchise owner, the benefit of snack concepts is a low cost of goods, simple and streamlined menus, easy-to-learn processes and the option to quickly scale units. It’s extremely appealing to franchisees who want to join the snack business. They can own and operate five, 10, 15, 20 units very efficiently.&nbsp;1851: Why are the brands a good investment?&nbsp;Johnston: Round Table Pizza is a growing Brand and COVID-19 has been an accelerator. People are going to do more online ordering and delivery, which the pizza business is primed for. It’s not so much about having a dining room right now, so if you open a Round Table Pizza, you're going to open with square footage that’s appropriate. You’re going to get a great cost per square foot, and you are going to not only have the best pizza, but also have a business model that is very sustainable and will continue to thrive for years to come.&nbsp;1851: What were some learning opportunities that the brand leveraged to get where it is now?&nbsp;Johnston: Anytime we encounter a speed bump, it often comes down to franchisee-franchisor alignment and ensuring that we’re communicating and collaborating with our franchisees. I think that’s always important.Another lesson that I learned when we bought Hot Dog on a Stick was not to assume. We thought we should try to make this like a Pretzelmaker and promote various combos. It absolutely failed. When I was able to get the numbers, I was able to clearly see that the leading driver of sales with Hot Dog on a Stick wasn’t hot dogs at all, but lemonade. It's where all the profit is; it’s what the consumer wants. I quickly learned that you have to treat all brands differently and you have to understand the individual brand drivers. You can’t assume that just because these brands are in the same industry you can take and re-apply the same concepts.1851: GFG was recently named a Top Employer by Forbes. What about the GFG culture sets it apart from other brands?Johnston: This is something I’m incredibly proud of. The core essence of Global Franchise Group is, “I love this place.” We want anyone who works with us to feel that.It was really important to me that we truly embodied the spirit of this phrase. For example, every year, instead of doing a holiday party, we do an I Love This Place Party in February. We bring everyone together, store-level and higher, and we show them the strategic plan for the business for the year ahead. It’s a full-day meeting followed by a big party.&nbsp;We also have very flexible work environments. Over half of our company is field-based, so while everyone was trying to pivot during COVID-19, we were already set up to handle a remote working scenario. Plus, we can hire the best talent nationwide without forcing them to move to headquarters.&nbsp;Another thing that is really important to us is putting family first. If something is going on in your life that you need to be there for, whether it’s a jazz recital or little league game, that takes precedence over everything else. In previous interviews, we have been told that if you want to talk about culture and franchising, Global Franchise Group is the best in the business.

Executive Q&A with Global Franchise Group President and Chief Brand Officer Jenn Johnston

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Johnston and the leadership team at Global Franchise Group are leading the way in franchise culture, innovation and quick-service restaurant concepts.

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Name:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-baker-a25494106">Angela Baker</a> Role:&nbsp;Director of Marketing Brand:&nbsp;<a href="https://griswoldhomecarefranchise.com/">Griswold</a> <a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold">1851 Newsroom</a>Angela Baker, director of marketing at Griswold, recognizes that, while consistency throughout a franchise system is key for successful marketing, clarity is more important than volume. Drawing on a background in technical manufacturing and her own experience working for a franchisee as a teen, Baker also knows that effective marketing must be digestible and attainable for operators. With this in mind, she focuses on “designing for humanity at scale” and sending out trust signals that support franchisees in showing up as genuine, compassionate home care resources in their communities.<h2>Q&amp;A With Angela Baker, Director of Marketing, Griswold</h2>1851 Franchise: How did you find your way to franchising and franchise marketing?Angela Baker:&nbsp;Before entering franchising, I worked in marketing for a manufacturing metrology distributor representing multiple European product lines in the U.S. On the surface, those brands appeared similar, but in practice, each had very different value propositions, decision-makers and barriers to adoption. That experience taught me early on that effective marketing isn’t about a single message; it’s about understanding who you’re speaking to, what problem you’re solving and how much change you’re asking them to absorb.That mindset translated naturally into franchising. I was drawn to the opportunity at Griswold because franchise marketing sits at the intersection of brand strategy and real-world execution. The work we do at the franchisor level doesn’t just affect awareness; it directly impacts the livelihood of individual owners operating in very different markets.I also bring a franchisee’s perspective to the role. As a teenager, I worked at a franchise location and saw firsthand how overwhelming it can be when initiatives change too quickly or lack clear execution guidance. That experience shaped how I approach marketing today: it has to be effective, but it also has to be digestible and feasible for owners who are running operations, managing compliance, and serving their communities.Ultimately, franchise marketing resonated with me because it allows you to build systems that scale while still honoring local ownership. When done well, it gives small business owners the power of a national brand without taking away their identity, and that’s where I find the work most meaningful.1851: What makes franchise marketing uniquely challenging (and rewarding) compared to corporate-only marketing?Baker: Franchise marketing is uniquely challenging because you’re never marketing to a single audience. You’re stewarding a brand at scale while supporting owners who operate in very different markets, communities and realities. The work requires constant balance, protecting brand consistency while creating space for local relevance.Unlike corporate-only marketing, success isn’t just about launching a strong campaign. It’s about designing frameworks that are clear, flexible and repeatable so franchisees can execute confidently without feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from the brand.What makes it rewarding is the impact that balance creates. Franchise marketing allows national strategy to show up locally in a way that feels human. A social post, an ad or a community partnership can move beyond promotion and become a genuine point of connection, especially in an industry like home care, where trust and community presence matter deeply.When franchise marketing is done well, the brand feels both established and personal. You can be a national organization and still show up as a neighbor, a resource, and a trusted part of the community. Seeing that come to life through local stories, caregivers and families is what makes the complexity worthwhile.1851: What is the single most powerful lever a marketing team can pull to directly impact franchisees’ profitability at the unit level?Baker: In franchise marketing, the most powerful lever isn’t a single channel; it’s enabling consistent, credible presence across the entire customer journey. Especially in industries like home care, where the decision cycle is long and deeply emotional, trust is built over time through multiple touchpoints.Families aren’t making an impulse purchase. They’re researching reviews, visiting websites, observing social presence and looking for signals that a brand is active, compassionate and rooted in the community. Profitability at the unit level is directly impacted by whether a franchisee can show up well in those moments without marketing becoming too overwhelming.The role of the franchisor marketing team, then, is to reduce friction. That means giving franchisees the tools, frameworks and guidance to execute the fundamentals: local websites, reviews, social content and referral materials, quickly and effectively. When those basics are easy to maintain and aligned to the brand, franchisees can build trust faster, convert with confidence and focus their time on serving clients.When you lower the barrier to consistent execution, you don’t just improve marketing performance. You directly support unit-level growth.1851: What is an untapped marketing opportunity you see for franchise brands?Baker:&nbsp;One of the most underutilized opportunities in franchise marketing is designing for humanity at scale. As brands adopt more technology to drive efficiency, many lose sight of the fact that trust, especially in service-driven industries, is still built through human connection.The opportunity isn’t choosing between innovation and authenticity; it’s intentionally building systems that allow both to coexist. Franchise brands are uniquely positioned to do this well because they operate locally, in real communities, with real people. But that only works if marketing frameworks encourage empathy, education and genuine connection, not just output.In home care, families aren’t just looking for services; they’re looking for reassurance, guidance and understanding during one of the most difficult moments in their lives. Marketing that succeeds in the future will act less like promotion and more like a guide, providing clear information while showing that the brand truly understands what people are going through.Brands that can operationalize empathy, embedding it into their content, their local storytelling and their customer journey, will stand apart as technology continues to accelerate. That balance will become a competitive advantage.1851: What is one marketing fad or buzzword that you believe will actually deliver real results in the coming year?Baker:&nbsp;One marketing concept that’s often dismissed as a buzzword, but will deliver real results, is the intentional use of trust signals. As consumers become more skeptical of traditional advertising, they’re looking for proof, not promises.In service-based franchises with long, emotional decision cycles, trust is built through consistency across reviews, local visibility, educational content and community presence. These signals tell a story about who you are long before someone ever picks up the phone.Brands that treat trust as a growth strategy, actively managing reviews, showing up as a resource and demonstrating reliability across every channel, will outperform those chasing short-term attention. In the coming year, the brands that win won’t be the loudest; they’ll be the most credible.1851: What’s your boldest franchise marketing take?&nbsp;Baker:&nbsp;My boldest franchise marketing take is that more marketing won’t save weak systems. Many franchise brands continue to add campaigns, channels and tools, while franchisees struggle to consistently execute the fundamentals. In the long run, volume doesn’t win, clarity does.Over the next five years, the brands that succeed will be the ones that simplify execution, invest in strong foundational systems and support franchisees in showing up consistently across key touchpoints. Marketing effectiveness will be defined less by how much you do and more by how well your systems enable local owners to operate with confidence.Want to learn more about how 1851 helps franchisors grow their franchises with confidence? Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.1851growthclub.com">www.1851growthclub.com</a> and see what we can do for you.

1851 Franchise Top Marketing Leaders, Angela Baker, Griswold

Baker discusses how, for the home care brand, prioritizing clarity over volume, recognizing the power of trust signals and designing for humanity at scale are key drivers of franchise success.

Top 25 Franchise Marketing Leaders: Angela Baker — Director of Marketing, Griswold

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For more than 15 years,&nbsp;<a href="https://hellomainland.com/">Mainland</a> has secured coverage for brands on FOX, NBC, CBS and ABC, as well as placements in local outlets such as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.noozhawk.com/">Noozhawk</a> in Santa Maria, California, or&nbsp;<a href="https://tbbwmag.com/">Tampa Bay Business &amp; Wealth</a>. With hundreds of PR placements each year, there must be some secret sauce to their stories — a possible angle that is irresistible to a producer who doesn’t seem interested in anything you have to offer. A secret phrase that unlocks doors and turns on TVs in your target market.&nbsp;What if we told you the answer was simple?<h3>Let’s Do an Experiment</h3>Imagine a franchise brand is opening its doors in your city, and you see this headline on Facebook:&nbsp; National Fitness Franchise Announces Expansion Into Downtown With Three New Territories Signed.If you were a news producer, that headline might not inspire much beyond construction and, maybe, a grand opening months down the line. By the time the scissors are ready to cut, you’ve moved on.&nbsp;Now try this:&nbsp; After a Career-Ending Injury, Former Ohio Track Athlete Is Bringing National Fitness Franchise to Combat the City’s Post-Pandemic Health Crisis.See the difference? Maybe images of a former athlete jumping a hurdle spring to mind, or an in-studio demonstration. Suddenly, there’s an opportunity to highlight statistics around an important, timely health issue that the brand is working to address.&nbsp;Framing matters. People matter — more than brands think. This isn’t just a happy accident of copywriting. It’s a calculated editorial strategy that is heavily implemented at Mainland to land placements and media buys.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-wood1/">Morgan Wood</a>, content manager at Mainland, has personally published more than 2,000 articles for&nbsp;<a href="http://1851franchise.com">1851Franchise.com</a>. She is the exclusive writer for record-breaking brands like&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/layneschickenfingers">Layne's Soon To Be Famous™ Chicken Fingers</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/parisbaguette">Paris Baguette</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;To understand how to consistently find the "human hero" in brand stories and start winning at PR, 1851 Franchise sat down with Wood to get some recommendations.1851 Franchise:&nbsp;How do you approach writing and telling someone's story?Morgan Wood: I've always been a “why person.” You know those little kids that ask a question, and you answer, and they say, “But why? But why? But why?” That was always me as a kid. I think I have a natural curiosity for everything, and I really think that everybody has an interesting story. It's just a matter of getting to it.A lot of times, the franchisees we’re working with will come on the call and say, "I don't know why you want to talk to me. My story is not that interesting.”&nbsp;There's a level of fulfillment and satisfaction in being able to see them see themselves in someone else's eyes and realizing what their story can mean and can do. It’s really fun.1851:&nbsp;What do you think about Mainland’s “Brands don’t sell brands, people do” method?Wood:&nbsp;When I'm browsing, I'm going to click on stuff that I feel like I relate to or something that is a human interest story.In franchising, people often think, “I'd love to do that, but I don't know if I can,” or “Somebody else can do it, but I just can't.”&nbsp;Being able to see the kind of person that's doing it, and, no matter who you are, there's someone who has a similar background or that you can relate to in some way, that has done it. I think putting that out there makes people curious. And then you click in, and it's their life story and their experiences. The reader likely doesn’t know this person, specifically, but it’s possible they have very similar experiences.I think that can draw people in more effectively than “This restaurant is growing!” or “This business is opening!” ever could.1851: How do you tell your writers to find the human hero in the story?Wood:&nbsp;We have talked a lot about continuing to ask the questions. Again, everyone has a story. We just have to get to it. I've said countless times, “Just keep asking. There has to be something. Think outside the box. Get curious on these calls with the franchisee, and really think about what is special about this person.”&nbsp;One of our questions for franchisee feature interviews is “What do you want me to know about you?” That opens it up. Regardless of your business or what you did before you bought a franchise, what do you want me to know about you?Being able to do that and dig deeper, even when there may not be an immediate connection between this story and their franchise journey, is really valuable. There have been times when it “clicks” later, and the writer realizes, “Oh, that's why they're the hero!”1851: Headlines and images are the first two things that people see. Are there any tricks in your bag when it comes to headlines and imagery to get picked up?Wood: Specifically in headlines, we want to talk about the human hero, but we don't necessarily want to say their name. We want to say who they are.&nbsp;More people are going to search for things like “veteran franchisee” or “moms in franchising”&nbsp; rather than a name that they’ve never heard before.It also has to be interesting, but you can't give everything away in the headline.&nbsp;And then with the image, just as much as possible, get a picture of a real person. It’s as simple as having something that people care about, and something that will catch a reader’s eye. If we’re talking about a person, we don’t want a stock image that someone will scroll right past.1851: Do you have any advice that you would give brands looking to get started right away?Wood: I think many in the franchise space have heard of the franchise horror stories: “I pay my franchise fee and the franchisor disappears,” or “I'm just a store number to them, I'm not a person.”One of our clients often says that, to be a franchisor, you need to understand what the franchisee is going through. When someone at the franchisor gets home from work, their family will ask, “How was work?” When a franchisee gets home, their family is asking, “How were sales today?” or “How was traffic?” These are franchise units, but they often represent the investment of someone’s life savings and a manifestation of so many hopes and dreams for the future. We can’t lose sight of that.&nbsp;No matter how big the brand gets or how fast they're growing, franchisors need to remember that these are real people with real backgrounds. Many have real families that this is supporting, and they've invested so much into this business. They’re building something in their communities and trying to make the most of the opportunity.They can’t just be viewed as “the person that's going to help me get a PR win.” They're still people. When you start from a place of humanity, the rest comes more naturally.Growing and selling franchises is difficult. Want to learn more about how Mainland helps franchisors grow their franchises with confidence? Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://hellomainland.com/">https://hellomainland.com/</a>&nbsp;and see what we can do for you.

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Content Manager at Mainland, Morgan Wood, shares the vital theory behind achieving PR success for franchise brands and beyond.

How To Craft PR Stories That Connect: How Mainland Focuses On The Human Hero Of A Story

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In the competitive landscape of franchising, the difference between a brand that scales and one that plateaus often has very little to do with the quality of the product. Success is increasingly dictated by who controls the information. For many companies, the traditional marketing model has left a significant gap. There are compelling stories to tell, but they’re often treated as temporary announcements rather than long-term assets. This creates a missed opportunity where valuable press releases and franchisee profiles sit on digital shelves collecting dust while potential investors search for answers.<a href="https://hellomainland.com/">Mainland</a> co-founder&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/powills/">Nick Powills</a> recognized that modern growth requires a new kind of infrastructure. It’s simply not enough today to just do PR or run an ad campaign. To win, a brand needs a media engine that works around the clock to educate the market. This insight led to the creation of&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/">1851 Franchise</a> and its sister platforms&nbsp;<a href="https://estatenvy.com/">Estatenvy</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://stachecow.com/">StacheCow</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://room1903.com/">Room 1903</a>, publications designed not in the outdated traditional manner but as specialized ecosystems built to unlock and accelerate franchise growth.“These platforms are what we call growth media engines,” Powills said. “They’re not traditional publications and they’re not marketing channels; they sit in the middle. Each platform is designed to help an industry control its narrative, educate its market and create a consistent drumbeat of credibility around the brands that are growing within it.”<h2>The Strategy of Categorical Authority</h2>The decision to invest in these platforms came from a clear observation of how franchise discovery actually happens today. Because a franchise candidate might spend months researching an investment, a brand needs to show up at every step of that journey. If the brand doesn’t provide the answers, the candidate is going to find them elsewhere.“We started investing in these platforms when we realized something important: most brands don’t lose because their product isn’t good,” Powills said. “They lose because they don’t control the narrative, don’t promote the narrative and don’t drive home a sense of urgency.”This strategy led to the development of specialized platforms like Estatenvy for home services, Room 1903 for hospitality and StacheCow for private equity.“The strategy is simple: build the media authority inside the industries where our clients are growing,” Powills said. “When you own the conversation inside a category, you create an unfair advantage for the brands inside that ecosystem.”<h2>A Technical Foundation for Discovery</h2>Beyond the editorial content, the platforms function as structured databases. Every interview and brand profile is organized so that it can be easily indexed by the digital systems that drive modern discovery. This ensures that when an investor uses a search engine or an AI tool to research an opportunity, the brand is already positioned with the answers.“We’re essentially building industry knowledge graphs,” Powills said. “The content isn’t random. It’s organized so that when someone asks a question about franchising, home services or restaurants, our ecosystem has the answers.”This technical approach extends to the backend, where integrations with Google, LinkedIn and Facebook allow brands to view ad data and traffic insights in one place. By combining editorial authority with structured data, the platforms provide a level of visibility that standard marketing just can’t match.<h2>Putting Brands Back on the Map</h2>For franchise leaders, the true measure of a media platform is how well it creates visibility in a crowded marketplace.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-oaks-39396612/">Scott Oaks</a>, vice president of franchise development for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.comfortkeepersfranchise.com/">Comfort Keepers</a>, has spent over two decades in the industry and has seen how this approach changes the trajectory for a brand.“Mainland and 1851 Franchise get us a lot of exposure. Nick always seems to have a fresh take on the changing landscape of franchising and the best way to get our brand’s name and exposure out in front of people,” Oaks said. “They’ve gotten us a bunch of exposure that we weren’t getting before through our franchise development efforts, which has really put us back on the map from an opportunity standpoint.”A key part of that exposure is the ability to move away from generic, repetitive industry news.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.booxkeepingfranchise.com/">BooXkeeping</a> CEO&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxemma/">Max Emma</a> notes that the value of 1851 Franchise lies in its ability to highlight the actual humans behind the business, ensuring each franchisee maintains a unique voice.“My franchisees are all different. Even though we do bookkeeping, everybody's different. They're not copy and paste from one franchisee to another one,” Emma said. “So, what Mainland and 1851 Franchise are doing is providing a PR announcement for all of my new franchisees. They get a chance to tell their story.”<h2>The Power of the Living Archive</h2>The most effective way for a brand to win is to stop viewing media as a one-time event. Success in franchising comes from a cumulative effect. When a candidate begins their research, they should find a deep archive of leadership insights and franchisee success.“Growth brands understand it’s a drumbeat,” Powills said. “When brands partner with Mainland and our platforms, they’re essentially building a living archive of their growth story, leadership insights, franchisee success stories, expansion announcements and industry expertise. When a candidate starts researching the opportunity, they don’t find one article. They find a narrative. And in franchising, the brands with the strongest narrative usually win.”Growing and selling franchises is difficult. Want to learn more about how 1851 helps franchisors grow their franchises with confidence? Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.1851growthclub.com">www.1851growthclub.com</a> and see what we can do for you.

Mainland co-founder Nick Powills explains how proprietary media engines, like 1851 Franchise, empower brands to control their narrative while driving consistent growth through compelling storytelling.

1851 Franchise: The Media Platform Built to Skyrocket Franchise Growth

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Many entrepreneurs start with a proven business and a hope that, once they begin franchising, growth will naturally follow. But moving from founder to franchisor requires more than demand. It requires clarity of purpose, honest positioning and a deep understanding of what it truly means to be responsible for other people’s livelihoods.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenchristian/">Kristen Christian</a>, founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://beeorganized.com/pages/franchise-opportunities">Bee Organized</a>, believes that franchising starts with a gut check around mission, purpose and obligation.“We’re very clear about it here,” Christian told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goodsparkfranchise.com/">GoodSpark Franchise Growth Accelerator</a> CEO&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-internicola">Charles Internicola</a> in a recent episode of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jr_McWgEO8">“Building a Franchise Brand”</a> podcast. “When we’re talking about our mission for our ultimate consumer, it is basically helping people live better lives through organization. And then over here on the franchising side, really our mission is to help people build the business of their dreams to be happy and profitable.”In many cases, it’s this type of clarity — and willingness to define what a brand truly stands for — that separates short-term franchise growth from long-term franchise success. Here’s a blueprint for founders looking to build a franchise brand with real staying power:<h2>Define the Mission on Both Sides of the Business</h2>In the early days, it was easy for a founder to focus almost exclusively on product, service and operations. But franchising forces founders to zoom out and define why the business exists in the first place.Christian explains that Bee Organized operates with two simple but powerful missions: one for the end customer and one for the franchise owner.“That drives us and is kind of our litmus test of how we make decisions,” she said.For founders, this means clearly answering two questions:<ul><li>Who does your business serve, and how does it improve their life?</li><li>What does success look like for the people who will own your franchise?</li></ul>Without clear answers, it becomes difficult to build alignment across marketing, training, support and culture.<h2>Own Your Position in a Crowded Market</h2>“There’s a lot of noise out there,” Christian said. “We’ve got to know where we are in that lineup and really kind of stand up and own who we are.”Bee Organized positions itself as a home-based, lower-startup, lower-overhead service business that can begin as supplemental income and grow into replacement income. It is also unapologetically mission-driven and relationship-focused.Strong positioning is not about appealing to everyone. It is about clearly stating who the opportunity is for — and who it is not for.When founders try to stretch their positioning to capture every type of candidate, they often attract the wrong people. Honest positioning creates healthier expectations and stronger long-term alignment.<h2>Design a Scalable Model Without Selling an “Easy Button”</h2>Christian is direct about what Bee Organized is not: “If somebody is wanting the easy button, if somebody is wanting to replace a six-figure income right away, that’s not this,” she said.Early-stage franchise owners must be willing to roll up their sleeves, wear multiple hats and be deeply involved in building the business. Over time, the model can scale, but only if owners are willing to put in the work upfront.Founders do their brands a disservice when they oversell speed or simplicity. A scalable model still requires effort, patience and engagement. Saying that out loud protects both the system and the candidate.<h2>Treat Royalties as a Responsibility, Not Just a Revenue Stream</h2>Christian uses a race car analogy to explain the franchisor-franchisee relationship. “We give them the keys to that race car. That’s the franchise fee,” she said. “The royalty is us being their pit crew.”The pit crew is there to change tires, fix problems and help the car perform better. In franchising, that means providing ongoing support, training, tools and improvements.Royalties represent an obligation to over-deliver, not simply collect. The goal is for franchisees to know they are not alone and that the franchisor is invested in helping them reach their goals.<h2>Build a Relationship-First Growth Engine</h2>Without a brick-and-mortar location, service-based franchises rely heavily on local relationships. “You really have to go out and want to be the mayor of your marketplace,” Christian said.That means getting involved in the community, building referral partnerships and consistently putting yourself in front of potential clients and partners. Christian even encourages new franchisees to prioritize relationship-building in their first year.If a franchisee says business is slow, her first question is simple: how is your local marketing?Founders must bake this expectation into their model. Growth in service franchises is driven as much by human connection as it is by digital marketing.Founders-turned-franchisors are never truly finished building their system. Whether a brand has two locations or fifty, the work requires constant refinement, honest self-assessment and a commitment to putting the health of the system ahead of short-term sales.When franchising begins with mission, clear positioning and real responsibility, brands give themselves the best chance to create businesses that truly change lives.Watch the full podcast above or on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jr_McWgEO8">YouTube</a>.For more information on GoodSpark and its services for developing franchises, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goodsparkfranchise.com/">https://www.goodsparkfranchise.com/</a>.

When franchising begins with purpose instead of pace, brands gain clarity, attract better partners and build systems designed to last.

What It Really Means to Build a Franchise System  

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How much can franchisees make? It’s a question many prospective owners ask before investing in a franchise. While earnings tend to be driven by variables such as industry, location and general management skills, a proper understanding of the key factors driving profitability can help franchise owners develop expectations that are realistic.&nbsp;Multi-unit franchisee&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mangesh-patel-9368569/">Mangesh Patel</a>, who’s readying the launch of six&nbsp;<a href="https://www.beefobradysfranchise.com/">Beef ‘O’ Brady’s</a> restaurant locations in the Macon, Georgia area, shares insights from his franchising experience.<h2>Understanding Franchise Income</h2>Keeping operational costs in check can have a major impact on overall earnings. Taking a proactive approach to expenses such as food and labor, as well as payroll and scheduling, can help align actual franchise income with general expectations for the business.“I just had a meeting with a couple of people, and they said, ‘You talked about a 25% profit margin, but I’m only doing 12%.’ So, I looked at the figures they sent me,” Patel said. “Their&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/calculate-restaurant-franchise-profit-2730476">restaurant</a> food cost was running at 37%, which should be around 30%. The national average is about 32%. If I do things correctly, my average food cost needs to be at or below 30%. And payroll should run around 18%. But many people run 25 to 28%.”So,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/unraveling-franchise-earnings-how-much-can-you-really-make-2723935">how much can franchisees make</a>? Here are five areas to consider.<h2>Practical Tips for Prospective Franchisees</h2><ol><li>Control Costs From Day One:&nbsp;It’s important to monitor payroll, food and supply costs closely. Overstaffing and inefficiencies can quickly reduce profits.</li><li>Plan For The Opening Surge:&nbsp;Traffic within the first few months of opening is likely to be higher. It’s important to adjust staffing and inventory accordingly, and pay close attention to how those levels change as time goes on.</li><li>Invest In Training:&nbsp;Properly trained workers can help reduce waste and improve overall service, which has a direct effect on net income.</li><li>Understand Your Market:&nbsp;Each market is unique and revenue potential will vary depending upon location, demographics and competition.</li><li>Track Metrics Regularly:&nbsp;Food cost percentages, labor ratios and weekly sales data act as key indicators operations may need to be adjusted.</li></ol><h2>What Profitability Really Comes Down To</h2>Patel notes that if franchise owners manage labor and costs properly, it’s not impossible to achieve strong cash flow even in the first year, bucking some franchising trends.So,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/how-much-can-you-make-as-a-franchise-owner-2724761">how much can franchisees make</a>? While results tend to vary, careful planning, disciplined operations and a proactive approach to assessing initial costs are essential. But by grasping and guiding the elements that drive franchise profitability, franchise owners can maximize overall business earnings, scaling a business that’s sustainable financially over the long term.Want to learn more about franchise opportunities on 1851 Franchise? Be sure to visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/power-rankings">Power Rankings</a> to read more on brands making moves.

How much can franchisees make? This guide explains what drives franchise earnings and how to manage costs, with expert tips from multi-unit owner Mangesh Patel on maximizing your franchise income.

How Much Can Franchisees Make? A Guide for Prospective Franchise Owners

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<a href="https://hardeesfranchising.com/">Hardee’s</a>, a 65-year-old burger chain best known for its Thickburgers and breakfast biscuits, is facing a fast-moving round of closures driven by a franchise dispute rather than a bankruptcy filing.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.inc.com/ava-levinson/hardees-shutting-dozens-restaurants/91282586">Inc. recently reported that</a> 77&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-hardees-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721286">Hardee’s</a> restaurants are expected to close within two weeks as one of the brand’s largest franchisees exits the system.&nbsp;According to the report, Hardee’s is suing&nbsp;<a href="https://www.arcburger.com/">ARC Burger</a> — a franchise operator owned by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.highbluffcap.com/">High Bluff Capital Partners</a> — alleging the company fell behind on required payments and other contract obligations. Twenty-eight locations had already gone dark as of late December, with remaining sites scheduled to shutter across eight states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, Montana, South Carolina and Wyoming.&nbsp;At the center of the complaint is the franchising “stack” of ongoing fees and pass-through costs that keep a system running. ARC Burger allegedly owes more than $6.5 million, including royalties, advertising fund contributions, technology and training fees, rent and taxes, and that payments stopped in December 2024. Hardee’s also argued in the lawsuit that the franchisee’s cash flow was not being used to bring accounts current.&nbsp;Hardee’s, for its part, is framing the shutdowns as a contractual enforcement issue, not a brand-wide retrenchment. “These closures are a result of ARC Burger’s failure to cure its defaults under its franchise agreements, despite solid sales,” a Hardee’s spokesperson said.&nbsp;The situation highlights a familiar franchising pressure point: unit economics. Inc. reported that Hardee’s operates more than 1,800 U.S. restaurants and that average annual sales per location are less than $1.2 million, well below averages cited for&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-wendys-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2722520">Wendy’s</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-buy-a-mcdonalds-franchise-2724654#stories">McDonald’s</a>. Lower volumes can leave franchisees with less room to absorb higher labor, food and occupancy costs while staying current on fees.&nbsp;Hardee’s said it is working to limit fallout for workers and communities and is looking for ways to reopen closed restaurants. For franchising, the next chapter will likely involve finding replacement operators, transferring sites and rebuilding compliance — a reminder that franchise growth depends as much on franchisee solvency and execution as it does on consumer demand.Read the original article&nbsp;<a href="https://www.inc.com/ava-levinson/hardees-shutting-dozens-restaurants/91282586">here</a>.Want to learn more about how 1851 helps franchisees find the right franchise opportunity? Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.1851growthclub.com">www.1851growthclub.com</a> and start your journey.

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The closures stem from alleged unpaid royalties and missed franchise obligations by a major operator, not a broader chainwide collapse for the Hardee’s system.

Hardee’s Lawsuit Targets Franchisee as 77 Restaurants Prepare to Shut Down

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Ellianos Coffee Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2025

Franchise Opportunity Deep Dive: A drive-thru specialty coffee franchise focused on speed, quality and Southern hospitality.

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The automotive industry continues to show resilience, and its growth is largely driven by steady demand for accessible, high-quality car care. The United States automotive service market was valued at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/united-states-automotive-service-market">over $199 billion this year</a>, and it’s expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.98% over the next five years, representing a projected value of over $266 billion by 2030.For entrepreneurs, this stability and the variety of opportunities available in the automotive space make it an attractive industry for investments.Here are the top 15 automotive brands to consider for 2026:<h2><a href="https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-aamco-transmissions-and-total-car-care-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2726640">AAMCO Transmissions &amp; Total Car Care</a></h2><ul><li><a href="https://franchises.aamco.com/">Franchise Website&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/growth-club/aamco-transmissions-franchise-opportunity">Growth Club Website</a></li><li>Investment Range:&nbsp;$236,800 - $361,200</li><li>Unit Count:&nbsp;530+&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>AAMCO is a trusted name in the auto repair space, specializing in transmission work and other, more complex car care services. With over 60 years of experience, the brand is a true category-leader with a strong reputation among consumers.<h2><a href="https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-mighty-auto-parts-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2724565">Mighty Auto Parts</a></h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.mightyfranchise.com/">Franchise Website&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/growth-club/mighty-auto-parts-franchise">Growth Club Website</a></li><li>Investment Range:&nbsp;$247,000 - $595,600</li><li>Unit Count:&nbsp;95&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Mighty Auto Parts focuses on the distribution of auto parts, lubricants and shop supplies for automotive service providers. With an efficient parts system and rapid order fulfillment capabilities, franchisees can run an efficient, high-volume business.<h2><a href="https://1851franchise.com/milexmr-transmission-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-for-2025-2728544">Milex/Mr. Transmission</a></h2><ul><li><a href="https://moranfamilyofbrands.com/milex-auto-care-franchise">Milex Franchise Website</a></li><li><a href="https://moranfamilyofbrands.com/mr-transmission">Mr. Transmission Franchise Website&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/growth-club/milex-mr-transmission-franchise">Growth Club Website</a></li><li>Investment Range:&nbsp;$267,300 - $362,700</li><li>Unit Count:&nbsp;111&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Milex and Mr. Transmission are part of the larger&nbsp;<a href="https://moranfamilyofbrands.com/">Moran Family of Brands</a>. With the option to develop individual Milex or Mr. Transmission businesses as well as co-branded Milex&nbsp;and Mr. Transmission locations, franchisees have flexibility in their investment and are able to tap into multiple revenue streams under one roof.<h2><a href="https://1851franchise.com/turbo-tint-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-for-2025-2728451">Turbo Tint</a></h2><ul><li><a href="https://franchise.turbotint.com/">Franchise Website&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/growth-club/turbo-tint-automotive-franchise">Growth Club Website</a></li><li>Investment Range:&nbsp;$295,510 - $415,400</li><li>Unit Count:&nbsp;20&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Turbo Tint offers window film services, a high-margin and relatively niche service. With efficient operations thanks to installs that can typically be completed in about an hour, Turbo Tint franchisees benefit from a high-volume, relatively low-complexity business model.<h2>HardTop Hotel</h2><ul><li><a href="https://hardtophotelfranchise.com/">Franchise Website&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/growth-club/hardtop-hotel-franchise-opportunities">Growth Club Website</a></li><li>Investment Range:&nbsp;$120,200 - $193,460</li><li>Unit Count:&nbsp;5&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>HardTop Hotel is a specialized concept catering to owners of hard- and soft-top vehicles, offering installation services, hard- and soft-tops for rent and sale, and storage solutions for those who like to remove the tops of their vehicles for the warmer seasons. In addition to the revenue created by sales, rentals and installation services, franchisees benefit from the longer-term stability of the storage model.<h2>Christian Brothers Automotive</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.christianbrothersfranchise.com/">Franchise Website&nbsp;</a></li><li>Investment Range:&nbsp;$550,250 - $680,400</li><li>Unit Count:&nbsp;300+&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Christian Brothers Automotive is a full-service repair franchise that focuses on great customer service. With a values-driven brand, Christian Brothers Automotive franchisees have an opportunity to build a more meaningful, community-centric business in an industry that is often viewed by customers as highly commodity-driven.<h2><a href="https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-grease-monkeys-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721791">Grease Monkey</a></h2><ul><li><a href="https://greasemonkeyfranchise.com/">Franchise Website&nbsp;</a></li><li>Investment Range:&nbsp;$291,320 - $1,972,033</li><li>Unit Count:&nbsp;370+&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Grease Monkey is a quick-service auto franchise known primarily for its efficient oil changes and preventative maintenance services. By focusing on ease and efficiency in an industry that can sometimes be unpredictable or deliver subpar customer service, Grease Monkey franchisees can become the trusted resource for regular car care in their communities.<h2><a href="https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-jiffy-lube-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2720873">Jiffy Lube</a></h2><ul><li><a href="https://franchise.jiffylube.com/">Franchise Website&nbsp;</a></li><li>Investment Range:&nbsp;$232,000 - $520,000 (excluding real estate costs)</li><li>Unit Count:&nbsp;2,000+&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Jiffy Lube is one of the largest quick-service oil change and maintenance brands. The business model is designed for volume, and it encourages repeat visits from individual customers, creating strength and stability for franchisees.<h2><a href="https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-maacos-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2724767">Maaco</a></h2><ul><li><a href="https://maacofranchise.com/">Franchise Website&nbsp;</a></li><li>Investment Range:&nbsp;$196,000 -&nbsp; $3,994,000</li><li>Unit Count:&nbsp;360+&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Maaco is an automotive franchise providing painting, cosmetic services and collision repair. Because Maaco is a body shop, as opposed to a standard maintenance brand or express oil change establishment, it leverages more specialized services and can stand out in the auto industry at large.&nbsp;<h2>Midas</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.midasfranchise.com/">Franchise Website&nbsp;</a></li><li>Investment Range:&nbsp;$106,650 - $1,132,640 (including both new and conversion opportunities)</li><li>Unit Count:&nbsp;975 in the U.S., 2,000+ worldwide&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Midas is a full-service auto repair and maintenance brand, offering both new-unit and business conversion options. With a few key service areas, including brakes, exhaust, tires, oil, steering, suspension and wheels, Midas can market multiple services to a single customer base, positioning franchisees to capture additional revenue.<h2>No-H2O</h2><ul><li><a href="https://noh2o.com/car-wash-franchise/">Franchise Website&nbsp;</a></li><li>Investment Range:&nbsp;$134,550 - $162,500</li><li>Unit Count:&nbsp;30&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>No-H2O is a waterless, mobile car wash and detailing franchise. By excluding the use of water, No-H2O is more mobile and flexible than traditional wash and detail concepts, and it appeals to the growing eco-conscious crowd.<h2><a href="https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-take-5-oil-changes-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723018">Take 5 Oil Change</a></h2><ul><li><a href="https://take5franchise.com/">Franchise Website&nbsp;</a></li><li>Investment Range:&nbsp;$287,145 - $2,053,642 (including both new and conversion opportunities)</li><li>Unit Count:&nbsp;1,100+&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Take 5 Oil Change is a convenience-driven oil change franchise that allows customers to stay in their cars for the duration of the service and targets a 10-minute maintenance time. This makes throughput more straightforward for franchisees and their teams, and it appeals to the busy customers of today.<h2><a href="https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-tint-world-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723226#stories">Tint World</a></h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.tintworld.com/franchise-opportunities/">Franchise Website&nbsp;</a></li><li>Investment Range:&nbsp;$239,950 - $449,950</li><li>Unit Count:&nbsp;135+&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Tint World is a specialized vehicle and window film franchise offering tinting, detailing and other “automotive styling” services. By combining frequently sought services, like window tinting, with more specialized ones, like audio, lighting and other accessories, Tint World franchisees are positioned as the one-stop shop for vehicle enhancement.<h2>Tommy’s Express Car Wash</h2><ul><li><a href="https://tommys-express.com/franchise/">Franchise Website&nbsp;</a></li><li>Investment Range:&nbsp;$4,976,759 - $8,522,378</li><li>Unit Count:&nbsp;215+&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Tommy’s Express Car Wash operates high-volume, express tunnel car-wash facilities that focus on speed without sacrificing quality. With precise equipment that automates much of the wash process, franchisees can keep labor costs low and scale more efficiently.<h2>Valvoline Instant Oil Change</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.viocfranchise.com/">Franchise Website&nbsp;</a></li><li>Investment Range:&nbsp;$192,375 - $3,483,550</li><li>Unit Count:&nbsp;1,875&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Valvoline is a prominent national brand offering oil changes and preventative maintenance services. The brand boasts 18 consecutive years of same-store sales growth, and though it’s a nationally recognized brand, Valvoline notes there are still prime territories available, offering a unique combination of brand strength and recognition and future growth potential.From national giants like Jiffy Lube and Valvoline to specialty brands like Turbo Tint and HardTop Hotel, the automotive franchise space offers a diverse range of opportunities for all kinds of investors. Whether you’re drawn to the stability of recurring maintenance services or the innovation of tech-driven, specialized brands, these top franchises have the power necessary to drive your dreams forward.For more information on automotive franchise opportunities, check out these related resources from 1851 Franchise:<ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tvx0H511MtQ">Why Buy an Automotive Franchise? Drive Your Business to Success</a></li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/automotive-franchises-are-driving-into-the-future-with-tech-and-trust-2730075">Automotive Franchises Are Driving Into the Future With Tech and Trust</a></li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/growth-club/industry/best-automotive-franchise-opportunities">How To Start an Automotive Franchise Business</a></li></ul>

1851 Franchise 12 Lists of Christmas - Top Automotive Franchises

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