As Vice President of Franchise Development for PuroClean, Brandon Mangual leads the strategic growth of the brand by guiding qualified entrepreneurs into business ownership. He is a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) and an Advisory Board Member for the Titus Center for Franchising. Brandon entered the franchising industry in 2016 and has since led franchise development […]
Biggby Coffee Franchise Review 2026: Costs, Fees, News, Average Revenues and/or Profits
Ambrosio’s Take Biggby Coffee has been growing consistently, adding 127 franchised outlets over three years to reach 461, and the 2026 FDD reflects a system that is quietly building momentum in a category dominated by much larger players. Average gross sales of $756,742 are modest for the coffee category, but the expense data tells the […]
MOOYAH Franchise Review 2026: Costs, Fees, News, Average Revenues and/or Profits
Ambrosio’s Take MOOYAH is a better burger concept competing in one of the most crowded segments in fast casual, and the 2026 FDD shows a system that has quietly turned a corner: after two years of declining outlet counts, the franchised system added a net outlet in 2025, and average unit volume has grown for […]
Slim Chickens Franchise Review 2026: Costs, Fees, News, Average Revenues and/or Profits
Ambrosio’s Take Slim Chickens has built a strong following in the Southern-style chicken tender category, with average gross sales of $2,351,047 across 166 reporting restaurants that put it well above most fast casual peers on revenue per location. The system added 66 franchised outlets over three years and has signed multi-unit development agreements in several […]
Senior Helpers Franchise Review 2026: Costs, Fees, News, Average Revenues and/or Profits
Ambrosio’s Take Senior Helpers operates in the in-home senior care space, a category with one of the strongest demographic tailwinds in franchising as the Baby Boomer generation ages into the years when these services become essential. The system has grown consistently, adding 80 franchised outlets over the past three years, and average gross revenue increased […]
FG Brands Founder and CEO Jan Zalud on Combining Sugaring Hair Removal and Airbrush Tanning Under One Roof at Bare&Sol
As the industry-first sugaring hair removal brand, the Bare&Sol brand was founded in 2013 in Birmingham, AL under its original name, LA Bikini. FG Brands, a wellness franchise platform that empowers entrepreneurs through self-care and wellness, acquired the concept in 2025 and officially rebranded it in 2026 as a high-demand franchise spa studio with a […]
Hommati Franchise Review 2026: Costs, Fees, News, Average Revenues and/or Profits
Ambrosio’s Take Hommati provides real estate photography, 3D tours, drone footage, and virtual staging services to real estate agents, which ties its business directly to the health of the residential real estate market. The system has been contracting, down 32 franchised outlets since the start of 2023, and the FDD makes clear that this is […]
Quality Over Quantity: BaseCamp Franchising’s Approach to Scaling Uptown Cheapskate and Kid to Kid
Tyler Gordon is co-CEO of BaseCamp Franchising, the parent company of Uptown Cheapskate and Kid to Kid, two fast-growing thrift franchise brands redefining the secondhand shopping experience. With a franchisee-first mindset, a commitment to innovation, and a focus on helping entrepreneurs build impactful, profitable businesses, BaseCamp is reimagining resale for today’s consumers and owners alike. […]
Anytime Fitness Franchise Review 2026: Costs, Fees, News, Average Revenues and/or Profits
Ambrosio’s Take Anytime Fitness built its model around 24-hour access and a lower price point than traditional gyms, which has made it one of the largest fitness franchise systems in the world with over 2,200 U.S. locations. The outlet count has declined modestly for three consecutive years, and with an average total revenue of $446,814 […]
Youth Enrichment Brands CEO Rob Price Makes the Case Against Screen Time and Toxic Achievement Culture
Youth Enrichment Brands is a leading youth activities platform, backing a portfolio of mission-driven brands, School of Rock, i9 Sports, SafeSplash Swim Schools, and US Sports Camps, that collectively serve well over a million children annually across the United States and internationally. Founded on the belief that every kid deserves the chance to discover and […]
Jiffy Lube Franchise Review 2026: Costs, Fees, News, Average Revenues and/or Profits
Ambrosio’s Take Jiffy Lube is the category leader in quick lube, with over 2,000 service centers systemwide and a brand recognition that brings customers in without heavy local marketing. The 2026 FDD shows average net adjusted sales growing 3.2% in 2025 to $1,084,034, even as vehicle count declined for the second consecutive year, which means […]