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FACE FOUNDRIÉ Founder Michele Henry on Reaching 100 Units and Building a Franchise System That Lasts

Franchisor Stories

Oct 5, 202621 min read

FACE FOUNDRIÉ Founder Michele Henry on Reaching 100 Units and Building a Franchise System That Lasts

As FACE FOUNDRIÉ reaches a major growth milestone, real estate, franchisee profitability and strong relationships remain central to the skincare brand’s expansion.

Victoria Campisi

Staff Writer

image of james colligan owner of tru blue home service ally in North Raleigh north carolina

Franchisor Stories

Sep 30, 20267 min read

How Caring for His Own Parents Led a Silicon Valley Finance Exec to Build His Legacy with TruBlue Home Service Ally

James Colligan combines over a decade of Silicon Valley finance experience with a personal passion for senior safety to help North Raleigh families age comfortably at home.

Katja Ostojic

1851 Franchise Contributor

Wow Windowboxes Expands to 22 Cities as It Builds Its Franchise System

Franchisor Stories

Sep 28, 202611 min read

Wow Windowboxes Expands to 22 Cities as It Builds Its Franchise System

Bret Schneider is drawing on the floral design brand’s 18-year history as he grows its franchise footprint, with recurring revenue and customer service at the center of the model.

Shane Roche

1851 Staff Writer

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CUPBOP Builds Its Franchise Growth Strategy on a Decade of Operating Experience

CUPBOP Builds Its Franchise Growth Strategy on a Decade of Operating Experience

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“New Mom School” Motherhood-Focused Education Franchise Addresses The Rising Need For Postnatal Care — While Offering Ownership Tracks To Passionate Franchisees

“New Mom School” Motherhood-Focused Education Franchise Addresses The Rising Need For Postnatal Care — While Offering Ownership Tracks To Passionate Franchisees

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inLIFE Wellness Reshapes Franchise Scalability With ‘Guardrails for Growth'

inLIFE Wellness Reshapes Franchise Scalability With ‘Guardrails for Growth'

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extraodinary brands

How Extraordinary Brands Is Evolving Its Fitness Portfolio for the Next Generation

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Continuing the Family Tradition of Restaurant Ownership With Beef ‘O’ Brady’s

Continuing the Family Tradition of Restaurant Ownership With Beef ‘O’ Brady’s

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iCode School Embraces Sandbox Innovation Method to Integrate AI And Humanoid Programming Into Offerings

iCode School Embraces Sandbox Innovation Method to Integrate AI And Humanoid Programming Into Offerings

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Why This Multi-Unit Entrepreneur Is Betting on KidStrong

Why This Multi-Unit Entrepreneur Is Betting on KidStrong

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WIN Home Inspection Is Using Technology and Franchisee Support to Drive Its Next Stage of Growth

WIN Home Inspection Is Using Technology and Franchisee Support to Drive Its Next Stage of Growth

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Touring Musician Michael Anderson Is Building a National Franchise With Rockstars of Tomorrow

Touring Musician Michael Anderson Is Building a National Franchise With Rockstars of Tomorrow

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How Weed Man’s Lawn Care Leadership Found Their Groove Encouraging Aggressive Multi-Unit Owners

How Weed Man’s Lawn Care Leadership Found Their Groove Encouraging Aggressive Multi-Unit Owners

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Rocket Fizz Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2026

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How This Mom Of Four Created A 50+ Unit Soap Franchise To Take Back Control Of Her Family's Skin Care

How This Mom Of Four Created A 50+ Unit Soap Franchise To Take Back Control Of Her Family's Skin Care

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Photo of exterior of New U Women's Clinic & Aesthetics

1851’s Most Innovative Franchises in 2026: New U Women’s Clinic & Aesthetics

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Hydrate IV Bar Franchise

1851’s Most Innovative Franchises in 2026: Hydrate IV Bar

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Escapology- the live escape room

1851’s Most Innovative Franchises in 2026: Escapology

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