Franchise Roundtable

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Step behind the grooming counter to discover a membership-based pet business built on trusted relationships, a capable team and the rhythm of repeat visits.

The Splash and Dash story.

Dan Barton’s account traces the idea to his fitness-industry background and his Yorkie, Mercedes. A 2014 company announcement describes adapting gym memberships to dog bathing and brushing in 2010. The March 2025 FDD separately describes the earlier licensing business, franchising from 2014 and the current franchisor’s 2023 entry.

The customer experience.

Dog owners can arrange bathing, brushing, grooming and related services, with membership options that make routine care easier to plan. Online booking and payment support the experience, while the local team builds familiarity with both the pet and the person holding the leash.

The people and franchise concept.

The owner leads the local team, builds community relationships and manages the business. The March 2025 FDD requires substantial participation and sets conditions for hiring a full-time general manager. Training, safety recertification and the FIDO system provide the operating framework; staffing and day-to-day leadership remain local responsibilities.

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Look beyond the parking space to a local service business built around pavement marking, customer relationships and visible results.

The 1-800-STRIPER story.

According to the brand’s history, Luke Menear entered pavement maintenance in 1999 and moved into ownership after purchasing striping equipment. The FDD separately identifies the franchisor’s incorporation in 2019 and the start of franchising in January 2020.

The customer experience.

Customers hire the business to refresh pavement markings, plan new layouts and mark commercial spaces. The experience centers on coordinating the work with the property’s operations and delivering a visible, finished result.

The people and franchise concept.

The owner develops local customer relationships, leads the team and oversees the work. The April 2025 FDD describes a full-time owner or principal, with an approved trained manager permitted. This is an operating business to build, rather than an absentee investment.

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Build client relationships around therapeutic massage and a membership model that keeps people coming back.

The Elements Massage story.

Elements Massage traces its concept to a massage therapist’s approach to personalized service. The disclosed franchisor was formed and began franchising in 2006.

The customer experience.

Customers visit a studio for professional massage and other authorized services, including skincare described in the selected FDD. Membership options support ongoing service relationships without guaranteeing customer retention.

The people and franchise concept.

The owner leads a local service business and team of appropriately licensed professionals. Training covers recruiting, membership relationships, marketing, culture, and studio operations.

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Bring people together through hands-on cooking events for kids’ parties, classes and corporate teams.

The Taste Buds Kitchen story.

Founder Jessi Walter Brelsford’s story connects a Wall Street career with a cupcake party and a new business direction. The concept began as Cupcake Kids in 2007, adopted the Taste Buds Kitchen name in 2010, and began franchising in 2013.

The customer experience.

Children and adults gather for cooking classes, birthday celebrations, private events, and team activities. The hands-on kitchen experience is the product customers come together to enjoy.

The people and franchise concept.

The owner builds the team, calendar, and local relationships behind the kitchen. Training, recipes, booking resources, and operating systems support a model with a full-time general manager alongside owner participation.

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Dish up build-your-own healthy bowls in a fast-casual format.

The Mahana Fresh story.

The business was formed as Mahana Poke in 2018 and renamed Mahana Fresh in 2019. Its leadership includes founder and CEO Dave Wood and COO Dave Baer, with the concept centered on customizable meals.

The customer experience.

Customers choose bowls and other approved menu offerings, with service for dining, takeout, and catering occasions. Recipes, marinades, sauces, and preparation bring the experience together.

The people and franchise concept.

The owner leads a restaurant team and local customer relationships. Training, supplier standards, site guidance, operating materials, and opening resources support the business.

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Serve up fresh mini donuts from a truck or trailer at local events.

The DonutNV story.

The business began as a kiosk at the Philadelphia Premium Outlets in 2014. Customer requests to bring the experience to events led to the first trailer in 2015, followed by the DonutNV rebrand in 2018.

The customer experience.

Guests watch mini donuts being made through the unit’s viewing window, with fresh donuts and beverages served on site. The concept brings that interactive experience to weddings, corporate events, birthdays, and community gatherings.

The founders and franchise concept.

Co-founders Amanda and Alex Gingold developed the concept around a mobile mini-donut experience. The franchise combines the food and beverage offering with a local business built around event relationships, preparation, and service.

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Restore clarity with glass repair and replacement for homes, cars and businesses.

The Glass Doctor story.

Glass Doctor’s disclosed offering separates Home and Business services from the Auto option for most new franchises. This episode focuses on the business serving homes and commercial properties.

The customer experience.

Customers seek glass repair, replacement, and improvement work for their properties. The local operation brings together estimating, scheduling, technical work, and customer service.

The people and franchise concept.

The owner develops a service team and local relationships within the franchise framework. Training, approved supplies, operating materials, and ongoing support help organize the business; an approved trained manager may provide supervision with consent.

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Create room for family fun with indoor adventure parks featuring trampolines and attractions for families and groups.

The Launch Family Entertainment story.

Rob and Erin Arnold’s family experience helped spark Launch’s origins, with the first location opening in Warwick, Rhode Island, in 2012. The concept developed beyond its early trampoline-park format into broader family entertainment centers.

The customer experience.

Guests can combine active attractions, games, group events, and food during a visit. The attractions and packages vary with the approved park design and location.

The people and franchise concept.

The owner leads a large hospitality operation, with teams responsible for service, events, safety, and facilities. Training, park design guidance, operating systems, and opening support provide the franchise framework.

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Connect homes and businesses to EV charging through equipment, installation coordination and ongoing service.

The 4Ever Charge story.

Founder John Biagas brings a background in commercial electrical work through Bay Electric. The 4Ever Charge franchise offering began in 2024, connecting that experience with local EV-charging projects.

The customer experience.

Property customers explore charging for locations such as apartment communities, workplaces, and commercial parking areas. The service connects equipment, installation providers, and ongoing charging arrangements.

The people and franchise concept.

The owner develops property relationships and coordinates projects within the approved system. Licensed installation providers perform technical work, with trained-management options and operating resources supporting the business.

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Transform homes through residential painting, running the business with subcontractors or employees.

The That 1 Painter story.

Steven Montgomery’s painting experience began in his family’s trade. He founded That 1 Painter in 2011, with the disclosed franchise offering following in 2021.

The customer experience.

Residential and commercial customers seek painting and related cosmetic repairs. Estimating, scheduling, communication, and dependable project execution shape the customer experience.

The people and franchise concept.

The owner develops local business and organizes people and projects. The disclosure describes subcontractor and employee models, supported by training, operating resources, and brand systems.