1851 Franchise

10/02/2026

New mothers deserve structured support, and this franchise does just that!

Alexandra Spitz, Founder and CEO of New Mom School, built a proprietary eight-week curriculum designed to fill a major gap in post-natal healthcare.

After spending years refining the curriculum alongside medical doctors, licensed professionals, and certified therapists, Alexandra created a system where new mothers receive real-time answers from visiting experts.

Read the whole interview with Spitz here:
https://1851franchise.com/new-mom-school-franchise-alexandra-spitz-postnatal-care-2733086

10/01/2026

Alexandra Spitz, Founder and CEO of New Mom School, breaks down how applying a simple piece of wisdom from her mentor transformed her franchisee onboarding process - "Know what you know"

Instead of expecting every new business owner to be an expert in everything, Alexandra helps candidates get brutally honest about how they are hardwired. By identifying an owner's natural talents during the discovery phase, the brand pinpoints the exact right-hand support person needed to handle the rest.

What was the best piece of business advice a mentor ever gave you?

09/29/2026

For owners wondering how to prepare to sell a franchise business, Richard Snow, founder and CEO of Amplify Franchise Financing and a multi-unit franchisee of Brooklyn Robot Foundry, recommends starting well before the business goes on the market.

Proper preparation involves strengthening financial performance, verifying buyer financing capability early, and coordinating with franchisors to navigate transfer requirements. Early strategy prevents sellers from leaving money on the table when taking their business to market.

We interviewed Richard Snow to discuss essential strategies for franchisees planning a successful business exit. “The best time to prepare for a sale is 12 to 24 months before going to market,” Snow said.

Read more here: https://1851franchise.com/how-do-you-successfully-prepare-to-sell-a-franchise-business-2733117

Learn how to prepare to sell a franchise business, improve its value, navigate franchisor requirements and ensure potential buyers can secure financing.

09/29/2026

Michael and Josephine Snavely, an Army and Air Force veteran husband-wife duo, have always dreamed of opening a craft b**r bar together. Having no prior restaurant experience, they were determined to push through the struggles to a life of ownership. After discovering The Brass Tap and FSC Franchise Co, their dream has become a reality, and then some.

The Brass Tap is an upscale American tavern that boasts over 50 locations across 16 states. Operating under the parent company FSC Franchise Co., this franchise model offers incredible support for entrepreneurs like the Snavelys, including advanced real estate traffic forecasting and high-tech improvements that ease bar operations. Over two years, the duo successfully launched two locations in Maryland and Alabama, while continuing to build out their remaining three-unit commitment at a sustainable pace.

Michael Snavely will join 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills for a live webinar to discuss what support has looked like as the couple moved steadily from a dream to multi-unit franchise owners.

Learn more about how The Brass Tap and FSC support new franchisees:
https://1851franchise.com/brasstap/the-brass-tap-franchise-support-system-2732253

09/29/2026

Are you looking to invest in a Skincare franchise?

On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills sits down with Michele Henry, CEO and Founder of FACE FOUNDRIÉ, to discuss how her personal experience with skin struggles inspired her to disrupt the traditional wellness industry with a high-frequency, open-air facial bar concept.

FACE FOUNDRIÉ currently operates 85+ open locations with 120 stores in development. Demonstrating high franchisee satisfaction and strong system health, over 90% of current owners are multi-unit developers. With standard store openings taking only 10–12 months from signing, the brand is targeting rapid expansion toward 400 to 500 locations over the next 3 to 5 years, along with future international development.

Key Financial & Investment Highlights:
Total Estimated Investment: $365,370 - $621,800
Minimum Net Worth Requirement: $550,000
Liquid Capital Requirement: $250,000
Franchise Fee: $45,000
Multiple Revenue Streams: Efficient 20-to-50-minute facial services, lash & brow treatments, recurring membership tiers, and proprietary professional skincare retail products

Prior to launching FACE FOUNDRIÉ, Michele built and scaled a successful women's clothing chain, Primp, growing it to $25 million in revenue during an eight-year tenure. In December 2018, she sold her shares to pursue her vision for an accessible, approachable skincare concept, opening the first FACE FOUNDRIÉ facial bar in 2019. Under her leadership, the brand began franchising in 2021.

Learn more about franchising with FACE FOUNDRIÉ: https://facefoundrie.com/franchising/

09/25/2026

Alexandra Spitz, Founder and CEO of New Mom School, shares her goal for a million moms by 2032.

After launching in 2012 to address a critical gap in postnatal care, New Mom School began franchising in 2023 with a structured, eight-week proprietary curriculum created alongside medical professionals. With 26 open locations, 16 in development, and over 28,700 mothers served, Spitz and her team are on an important and impactful journey.

Read our full interview with Spitz here: https://1851franchise.com/new-mom-school-franchise-alexandra-spitz-postnatal-care-2733086

09/24/2026

Alexandra Spitz, Founder and CEO of New Mom School, turned a critical gap in post-natal healthcare into a thriving franchise opportunity for passionate women.

Spitz has created a space where new mothers find expert care and connection by franchising her structured and peer reviewed curriculum. By empowering female entrepreneurs to build profitable businesses that align with their family values, Spitz has transform the post-natal experience for thousands of mothers.

Read our whole interview with Spitz here: https://1851franchise.com/new-mom-school-franchise-alexandra-spitz-postnatal-care-2733086

09/24/2026

Brinker International outlined plans to open 20 to 30 new Chili's restaurants a year through fiscal 2029, according to Restaurant Dive.

Following a 71% increase in same-store sales over five years, the parent company is aggressively expanding across underpenetrated states, infill strongholds, secondary markets, and previously franchised territory in the middle of the country.

Read more here: https://1851franchise.com/chilis-brinker-unit-growth-plan-2026-2733101

Brinker International outlined plans to open 20 to 30 new Chili's restaurants a year, reclaiming white space once left to franchisees. Read more.

09/22/2026

After transitioning out of the Army, Connor O’Brien wanted to buy a business that offered flexibility and align with his passion for veterans’ causes.

He found that fit in Wild Bill's Soda. Read about the important factors that O’Brien considered while making his choice.

“There’s a saying in the Army: ‘Don’t fight the plan; fight the fight.’ Your plan is one thing, but the situation on the ground in your market is something different. You’ve got to adjust to that.”

Read more here: https://1851franchise.com/wild-bills/army-veteran-connor-obrien-found-the-right-fit-with-wild-bills-craft-beverage-co-2733099

Learn why Army veteran Connor O’Brien chose a Wild Bill’s Craft Beverage Co. franchise for its mobile model, flexibility, support and veteran discount.