Posts from 2026

October 06, 2026 Meet Francis and Kevin McGill, The Junkluggers 2025 Franchise of the Year Francis and Kevin McGill, from The Junkluggers of Nassau County, NY, were named Franchise of the Year earlier this year at the Indoor Brands Conference. The Franchise of the Year award recognizes The Junkluggers franchise that delivers outstanding operational performance and ... Read More

September 23, 2026 Meet Tara Sobek, Woofie’s 2025 Franchise of the Year In just two and a half years, Tara Sobek has transformed a passion for pets into an award-winning Woofie’s business. The owner of Woofie’s West Orlando, FL, was named the brand’s 2025 Franchise of the Year at the 2026 Woofie’s Summit, a recognition of the exceptional ... Read More

September 21, 2026 Authority Brands on Attracting the Next Generation of Franchise Owners Key Takeaways More than a quarter (26.3%) of Authority Brands franchisees signed in Q2 2026 were born in the 1990s or 2000s. Authority Brands is intentionally welcoming younger franchise owners while providing the structure and guidance needed for success. Authority Brands ... Read More

August 12, 2026 Meet Kathryn Parks, Homewatch CareGivers 2025 Franchise of the Year Kathryn Parks, owner of the Ellicott City and Annapolis, MD, locations, was named 2025 Franchise of the Year at the 2026 Homewatch CareGivers Conference. For more than 20 years, Kathryn has been a driving force within Homewatch CareGivers, growing a successful business while ... Read More

August 11, 2026 The Junkluggers Remix Market Featured on That Thrifting Show with Lara Spencer Lights, camera, treasure hunt! The Junkluggers Remix Market in Stamford, Connecticut, stepped into the spotlight as part of Freeform’s new series That Thrifting Show with Lara Spencer. The show celebrates the excitement of uncovering unique secondhand finds, and Remix Market ... Read More