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The majority of franchise opportunities available today are with companies that are under 100 locations. That said, you don’t have to invest in a big franchise company in order to be successful as a franchise owner. Explore the top emerging franchises of 2026 and learn what to research before investing in a fast-growing new brand.
Brian and Heather Biddulph are the husband-and-wife team behind Kitchen Tune-Up in the Akron-Canton area. Before starting their remodeling business, their careers looked very different. Brian spent years in real estate and renovating homes from top to bottom, while Heather taught math and later coached educators worldwide to strengthen mathematics instruction. That journey eventually led them to Kitchen Tune-Up, where they now have the privilege of transforming kitchens into spaces that are both beautiful and functional for the families who gather there every day. They began with one territory and now have two, with eight employees.
On this episode of the podcast, we welcome multi-unit Taco John’s franchisee Tamra Kennedy to discuss whether the American Franchise Act benefits franchisees. If you’re interested in investing in a franchise, you won’t want to miss this conversation about this important legislation.
This PuroClean franchisee truly has a family business. Read about his experience moving from carpet cleaning to PuroClean. He’s most proud of the way his business shows up for his community.
This podcast episode features Tony Lamb, the founder and CEO of Kona Ice (among other brands). Eric Stites, FBR’s founder, sits down for a talk about how Kona started, where it’s going, and what Tony sees in the future of franchising.
From A to Franchisee is Franchise Business Review’s podcast for people seriously exploring franchise ownership. Each episode breaks down what actually matters in franchise research, from validation and due diligence to financial realities and day-to-day ownership, with insights from industry experts and real franchise owners.
It is designed to help listeners ask smarter questions, avoid common missteps, and make confident, well-informed decisions about whether franchising is right for them.
Robin and Jamie own both a Travelin’ Tom’s franchise and a Kona Ice franchise. Read about their family business and how they help their community through business ownership.
The Franchisee Excellence Awards celebrate franchisees who share an incredibly strong work ethic along with a deep passion for their business.
