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Mark KushinskyCEO<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/markkushinsky/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-influencers-mark-kushinsky-ceo-threshold-brands-2721761" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/markkushinsky/</a>Kushinsky is an entrepreneur and hands-on CEO with a track record of guiding service-oriented businesses from startup into a multi-brand, 500+ location franchisor, with systemwide revenue in excess of $250 million.&nbsp;He is committed to investing in and advising small- to large-scale businesses, startups, and franchisors. Having gone through the struggling startup entrepreneur phase himself, he finds it particularly enjoyable helping new entrepreneurs and franchisees overcome their early struggles and watching them flourish.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thresholdbrands.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-influencers-mark-kushinsky-ceo-threshold-brands-2721761" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">About Threshold Brands</a>:&nbsp;Threshold Brands is focused on opening doors for franchisees, customers and employees to pursue their dreams. Threshold’s portfolio includes a growing number of franchised service brands, including USA Insulation®, MaidPro®, FlyFoe®, Men In Kilts®, Pestmaster Services®, Sir Grout®, Plumbing Paramedics®, Heating + Air Paramedics® and Granite Garage Floors.Total Locations: 500+Franchise Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thresholdbrands.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-influencers-mark-kushinsky-ceo-threshold-brands-2721761" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.thresholdbrands.com/contact</a>

Franchise Influencers: Mark Kushinsky, CEO, Threshold Brands

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As part of our annual Influencer Issue, 1851 Franchise has enlisted the help of the franchise community to compile a list of the top people making moves in the franchise industry. 


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Mathnasium

Why Andrew Boules Chose Mathnasium Learning Centers and Built a Six-Unit Franchise Portfolio Fast

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Minuteman Press International

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Minuteman Press Franchisee Luciana Lorenzo Wins Best of Orange Award

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Beef 'O' Brady's

 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Celebrates 40 Years of Community, Family and Flavor

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Sola Salons

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What Is the Process for Opening a Sola Salons Location?

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Dog Training Elite

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Too Hot To Trot: How To Keep Your Dog Safe in the Summer Heat

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Texas-Based Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Grapples with Franchisee Backlash

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Uptick in Jobless Claims Points to Continued Instability in Labor Market

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New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Standing Under Franchise Practices Act

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A Look Inside Candidate Behavior & What Changes You Should Make

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Hely and Hiral Patel Bring Their Longtime Dream to Life With The Brass Tap

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The Secret To Succeeding With a Part-Time Franchise Is Picking the Right Model

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Hooters Leans Into Franchising With Closure of 30 Company-Owned Stores

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Franchise Influencers: Mark Kushinsky, CEO, Threshold Brands

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