From the Dugout to D1: Jeff Isom Brings a Coach’s Mindset to Franchise Ownership
For most of his life, Jeff Isom’s world has revolved around baseball. From playing professionally to spending more than two decades managing teams, the game has shaped nearly every chapter of his career. And although he’s still managing today, an unexpected turn six years ago set him on a path he never anticipated: becoming a […]
From Eight Machines to a Seven-Figure Franchise: The Next Chapter of Super Dave’s
After a 34-year ministry career, Dave Robertson embarked on a completely different second act, launching Super Dave’s Snack Emporium with the help of the Naturals2Go franchise. His vision was modest: build a manageable vending business, work mornings, enjoy his afternoons and evenings, and perhaps continue operating it into his seventies. Needless to say, things didn’t […]
The Franchise Boom of 2026: Why Now Is a Valid Time to Invest
A Closer Look at the Numbers Proving That Franchising Is One of America’s Most Resilient…and Rewarding…Investment Opportunities If you’ve ever thought about owning your own business…about being your own boss, building something meaningful, and creating a legacy for your family…then the numbers released in the 2026 Franchising Economic Outlook by the International Franchise Association (IFA) […]
The Top Franchise Trends for 2026: Where Smart Buyers Are Winning (and Why) :: Part 2
As we continue in our series on the top franchise trends to be watching in 2026, we now arrive at #s 6-10: Trend #6: Buyers Want Predictable Ramp-Up, Not “Hope and Hustle” One of the biggest shifts we’ve seen in buyer expectations is this: People still want growth—but they want clarity more than hype. In […]
The Top Franchise Trends for 2026: Where Smart Buyers Are Winning (and Why) :: Part 1
If you’re exploring franchise ownership in 2026, let me start with the best news upfront: this is one of the most opportunity-rich markets we’ve seen in years. Not because everything is “easy” (it’s not), but because the franchise world has evolved into something much more strategic, scalable, and buyer-friendly. In 2026, the strongest franchise concepts […]
2025 Interview Series: From Pulpit to Profit: A Pastor’s Journey to Franchise Ownership
In the world of entrepreneurship, few stories resonate with the combination of passion, purpose, and profit as does that of Dave Robertson, the dynamic franchise owner of Super Dave’s Snacks. His journey from a 34-year career as a pastor to the helm of a thriving vending machine concierge service is both inspiring and a testament […]