1851 Franchise Magazine

1 day ago | 1851franchise.com | Luca Piacentini

When Kimberly Malibu-Grove heard Sola Salons was coming to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in 2017, she didn’t hesitate — she reached out, became the very first professional to sign on and opened her own studio. Seven years later, she’s helping other beauty pros take the same leap. Now the general manager overseeing nine Sola Salons locations, Malibu-Grove plays an integral, hands-on role in every part of the business, from supporting new inquiries to overseeing day-to-day operations.

1 week ago | 1851franchise.com | Luca Piacentini

For Albany natives Tom and Frank Sullivan, launching a business together was always part of the plan.When they discovered the story of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK*® — which was founded in the early 1980s as a  way for two brothers to make extra money while they were in high school — they were inspired to take the leap into entrepreneurship.

1 week ago | 1851franchise.com | Luca Piacentini

After 35 years as a speech pathologist, Sonya St. Cin was looking for something new — but she wasn’t quite ready for retirement. She wanted to build a business of her own, something that could serve the community while allowing her to take on a new challenge. Having owned a pool for over 30 years, St. Cin knew firsthand how difficult it could be to find reliable maintenance and repair services. She wasn’t alone — many pool owners in her area struggled with the same issue.

2 weeks ago | 1851franchise.com | Luca Piacentini

Having personally experienced the challenges of finding trusted care for aging loved ones, Ben Clepper and Emely Aleman recognized an opportunity to bring a higher standard of service to their community with Right at Home*, the in-home care franchise. As they prepare to open their Right at Home franchise in the Great Smoky Mountains in early 2025, the duo is focused on filling a gap in professional caregiving services and bringing a compassionate, client-centered approach to home care.

3 weeks ago | 1851franchise.com | Luca Piacentini

For Venetya Evans, opening a learning center wasn’t just a business decision — it was personal. Nearly 26 years ago, when her son was diagnosed with ADHD and struggled with math, she saw firsthand how one-on-one tutoring with the right educator could make a world of difference. That experience planted the seed for what would later become her journey into education.