Helen Bond

Dallas

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Fastest Labs: A Franchise Built on Family, Community, and Explosive Growth

1 week ago | franchising.com | Helen Bond

Fastest Labs, the nation’s first and only Non-Medical Drug, Alcohol, and DNA Testing Franchise, is on a tear. With 237 locations open and 250 more high-demand markets still available, the Texas-based essential service brand continues to dominate the $7 billion industry—posting impressive 46% year-over-year systemwide sales growth. While Fastest Labs’ fast-growing place in the industry is noteworthy, the numbers tell only part of the story.
Huckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch Expands Strong ROI in New Markets Nationwide

2 weeks ago | franchising.com | Helen Bond

Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch is ramping up fine-tuned growth in the booming breakfast and lunch space, strategically planting its flag in strategic markets—with happy franchisees leading the charge. From its California home base to Texas, Oregon, and beyond, the unique, hospitality-driven brand continues to build momentum as a high-performing franchise.
Nationwide Expansion: Camp Run-A-Mutt Seeks Franchise Partners to Bring Its Cage-Free Dog Care Revolution to New Markets

3 weeks ago | franchising.com | Helen Bond

America’s pet daycare and boarding industry is booming—and Camp- Run-A-Mutt is leading the pack with aggressive nationwide expansion plans. The award-winning California-based franchise, known for its unique, cage-free approach to dog care, aims to double its footprint in the coming year, attracting dog-loving entrepreneurs ready to reap the rewards of a modern brand in a high-demand sector with heart.
Home Franchise Concepts Paves Proven Path to Family-Owned Franchise Success

1 month ago | franchising.com | Helen Bond

When Lori Morgan and her husband, Bruce, became Kitchen Tune-Up franchisees in 1994, they weren’t just starting a business—they were taking control of their future. After Bruce’s second layoff from the banking industry, the Colorado couple knew it was time to build something of their own. For Lori, a talented woodworker with an accounting background, Kitchen Tune-Up was the perfect fit.
The Human Bean Drive-Thru Coffee Franchise Brews Growth with Care

1 month ago | franchising.com | Helen Bond

With more than 260 locations open or under development in 23 states, The Human Bean is steaming ahead as one of the fastest-growing drive-thru coffee chains in the U.S.Based in Southern Oregon, the coffee shop chain has built sustained success on a simple, but memorable saying: “With a Bean on Top.”So, what does that actually mean? It’s more than a chocolate-covered espresso bean drink topper—it’s a philosophy.
Invest in the Future: The Goddard School's Visionary Franchise Model

1 month ago | franchising.com | Helen Bond

The Goddard School—already the nation’s leader in premium early childhood education—is charting its next chapter of growth and innovation, backed by bold leadership and a proven brand poised to meet the surging demand for high-quality early childcare education.
Zoomin Groomin Drives Growth as a Top Pet Franchise

1 month ago | franchising.com | Helen Bond

With a fleet of easy-to-spot, eco-friendly vans and a commitment to stress-free pet spa care, Zoomin Groomin is rapidly becoming the dominant force in mobile pet grooming, fueled by innovation, smart branding, and powerhouse franchise support. Fresh off its debut on the prestigious Entrepreneur 500 list, Zoomin Groomin, backed by mega parent Loyalty Brands, has more than 200 vans across 32 states and room to grow to 4,000 territories nationwide.
Call to Action: Turn Marketing Spend into Successful Franchisee Recruitment

1 month ago | franchising.com | Helen Bond

It’s a new year and a new era of franchisee recruitment. Franchisors are ready to return to the business of growth, and they’re finding motivated and informed buyers. “The volume on the lead generation side is exploding,” says R. Scott Sutton, chief development officer of Empower Brands. “Across all channels, we are seeing that lead generation will continue to be a competitive and difficult row to hoe as we get into a very active calendar year of 2025.
Why Jeff's Bagel Run is the Tech-Driven Future of Franchising

2 months ago | franchising.com | Helen Bond

Bagels may be a timeless comfort food, but Jeff's Bagel Run is far from old-fashioned. The fast-growing bakery chain, franchising since 2024, continues to redefine the quick-service bagel sector by blending handmade authenticity with cutting-edge innovation. From AI-powered production to a seamlessly integrated loyalty app, Jeff’s Bagel Run is building a smarter, more efficient franchise model primed for the future.
Doner Shack Heats Up for Explosive U.S. Growth with Innovative Kebab Concept

Mar 25, 2025 | franchising.com | Helen Bond

Europe’s beloved kebab brand, Doner Shack, is taking the U.S. by storm, prepped to expand to meet the demand for its next-generation, quick-service concept. The fast-growing brand’s U.S. franchising efforts, launched earlier this year, are off to a blazing start, with nine franchise agreements awarded to introduce the authentic Mediterranean street food experience in key markets, including Dallas-Fort Worth, Las Vegas, and Tallahassee, Florida.