1851 Franchise

09/23/2025

Buying a franchise can be scary, so 1851 Franchise built a free masterclass to guide you and educate you through the entire process, start to finish.

Whether you’re brand new to franchising, looking to sharpen your skills or eager to support your team like a pro — How to Buy a Franchise is your secret weapon!

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Grab your free access now: https://bit.ly/47T7SwU

A free online masterclass that breaks down the franchise buying process from finding the right fit to closing the deal.

09/22/2025

Dillas Quesadillas is the nation’s first and only quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand that focuses solely on two items, quesadillas and fries. And the demand is there — in 2023, the top two most-ordered items on DoorDash were french fries and chicken quesadillas.

Recently 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills, CFE sat down with founders Maggie Gordon & Kyle Gordon for an episode of The Franchisor Hot Seat, where they dove into the mindset shift they’ve undergone as they began franchising in 2018.

“We’ve been so passionate about building out the restaurant infrastructure, and now that passion is shifting to the franchise infrastructure. We’ve always had great onboarding for our restaurant team, but now we’re applying that same care to onboarding our franchisees.”

Read more here:
https://1851franchise.com/dillas-quesadillas/dillas-quesadillas-franchise-scale-2730180

Discover how Dillas Quesadillas, a community-first QSR brand, is built for scale with a focus on people, product and process. Learn about franchising opportunities.

09/19/2025

Meet David Bloom, Chief Development & Growth Officer at Capriotti's Sandwich Shop.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-bloom-6671a012/

What is Capriotti's Sandwich Shop?

Capriotti’s is a restaurant franchise serving sandwiches with a focus on mouth watering ingredients and sourcing practices. Cpariotti's was ranked the #1 QSR Brand for Highest Quality and Taste by Sandelman & Associates in 2015, and as a franchise was named one of Newsweek's America's Favorite Restaurant Chains 2022 and a Top Food Franchise by Entrepreneur Franchise 500.

From family roots, this sandwich franchise has over 300 restaurants locations in the development pipeline across 33 states, with goals to extend their investment outside the United States. With investments in technology and marketing to maintain their growth in the restaurant industry, they are looking for Capriotti’s passionate &genuineness owners who fit their family focused culture.

Bloom’s background includes senior leadership positions in a variety of high growth franchise brands. His early career in the franchise industry began as a multi-unit franchisee and included serving as Senior Vice President of Brand Expansion for Quiznos.

Learn more about Capriotti's Sandwich Shop here:
https://www.ownacapriottis.com/ #~b7b23002-a62b-4710-bc44-338a5eeb45ee

09/19/2025

Join 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills for a conversation with Sola Salons franchisees Marc Barber and Wesley Staples as they share their inspiring journey from commercial real estate to multi-unit salon suite ownership.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesley-staples-69b90226/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-barber-597b3812/

Marc and Wesley will reveal how they leveraged their industry expertise to identify Sola Salons as a strong real estate play and scalable franchise opportunity, including:

Smart investing: How their commercial real estate background shaped their decision to acquire an existing Sola Salons location in Daly City, CA.

Rapid expansion: Why they quickly signed on for two more locations within just one month of their first investment.

Maximizing productivity: The unique real estate philosophy that led them to see the salon suite model as more “maximally productive” than traditional retail spaces.

Growth mindset: Their strategic plans for Sacramento and beyond, and how they’re thinking about long-term expansion.

Lessons for entrepreneurs: Advice for others considering the booming beauty and wellness franchise sector.

Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from Marc and Wesley about how they’re building wealth, scale, and freedom through Sola Salons, and how you can do the same.

Visit the Sola Salons Newsroom:
https://1851franchise.com/sola-salons

Register here: https://streamyard.com/watch/TnPp5Gk2Qr9q

09/19/2025

Meet Jimmie Meece, Brand President at ASP.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmie-meece-63725262/

Founded in Macon, Georgia, ASP began as a one-man operation before evolving into a scalable franchise concept. Today, it’s a trusted name in residential pool care, with franchisees operating in a variety of climates.

With a growing demand for professional pool services surging nationwide, ASP is a franchise that emphasizes consistency, trust and a full suite of residential and commercial services, giving it an edge in both customer satisfaction and franchisee support. By offering comprehensive training and business coaching, along with recurring revenue opportunities and strong brand recognition, ASP has positioned itself as a leading player in the market.

You don’t need a background in pool service to succeed with ASP. The business model is designed for owners who want to build something stable and scalable, not necessarily work in the field every day, long term.

Meece himself owned and operated the very first ASP franchise for ten years until he sold the franchise to take the position of VP of Operations for ASP Franchising in 2010. In 2023, he stepped into the role as Brand President.

Learn more about America's Swimming Pools here:
https://www.aspfranchising.com/

09/17/2025

Pigtails & Crewcuts, the family focused kid’s hair salon franchise, is targeting the Greater Tampa area as a key growth market for its next wave of franchise development. With brand awareness already strong throughout Central Florida, the company is now actively looking to award four to five new territories throughout Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties.

“We’re really looking for someone excited to work with children, be a leader and give back to their community, really matching our core values.” - Michelle Holliman, Vice President of Franchise Development

Read more here:
https://1851franchise.com/pigtails-and-crewcuts/pigtails-and-crewcuts-franchise-expansion-tampa-2730037

Explore franchise opportunities with Pigtails & Crewcuts in Greater Tampa, where rising demand is driving the search for four to five new family-friendly salon owners.

09/17/2025

The team at Happinest Brands , a multi-brand home services franchisor, does not shy away from sharing the uncomfortable truths of franchise ownership with prospective owners.

“Things tend to go how the expectations are set. For me and my team, there’s a lot of value in franchising, and we want to educate individuals on that,” said Eric Martin, senior vice president of franchise development. “But we make certain that they understand what the business they want will actually look like for them.”

Read more about the team’s methodology here:
https://bit.ly/46oFCjr

Learn how Happinest Brands prioritizes a transparent, honest development process, ensuring prospective owners understand the realities of business ownership.

09/17/2025

Meet Jamie Cecil, VP and Head of Franchise Development for Mellow Mushroom.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-cecil-0682a314/

What is Mellow Mushroom?

Mellow Mushroom isn’t your typical pizza place�. Every location has its own style and fresh, stone-baked pizza that keeps people coming back. But behind all that creative energy is a business model that’s buttoned up where it counts.

Cecil is a seasoned franchise development leader who has lead a number of businesses towards franchise success. With his focus on expansion while maintaining stellar quality, Mellow Mushroom has made serious moves to solidify their place in the franchise industry like investing in centralized dough production, standardized kitchen layouts, and streamlined equipment packages.

This is a brand that thrives when its owners are involved, invested and passionate about doing things the right way.If you have experience running restaurants or managing teams, and you care about quality not just in food but in the guest experience, you’re the kind of franchisee Mellow wants to grow with.

Jamie is a seasoned franchise development leader who has lead the development of franchisees for a number of businesses.

Learn more about Mellow Mushroom Franchising:
https://www.mellowmushroom.com/franchising/

09/11/2025

What should you expect from the moment you sign a franchise agreement to the day you open the location? We took a look at how Woodhouse Spa breaks down its typical development timeline into digestible pieces. From lease negotiations to design considerations, all the way to your opening day.

Read more here:
https://bit.ly/4p8AyYQ

Discover the step-by-step process that guides franchisees from signing day to grand opening, including help with site selection, construction, training and marketing.

09/08/2025

Big wins for the international cafe franchise in 2025. Parisbaguettecafe celebrates its 250th opening with a location in Frederick, Maryland, along with significant milestones like 1 million members enrolled in their PB Rewards program and 18 consecutive quarters of positive comp sales growth.

Read more here:
https://bit.ly/3HMjKq0

Discover how Paris Baguette is growing across the U.S. and Canada. Learn how they are reviving the neighborhood bakery café experience across North America.

09/05/2025

How do you balance customization and uniformity when it comes to your franchise location design? For the latest Woodhouse Spa location in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, franchisee Megan Stebbing's experience highlights how mutual collaboration could lead to unique decisions that bring a brand's vision into better focus.

Read more here:
https://bit.ly/4nkn1fk

Discover the Woodhouse Spas franchise difference. The flexible design process and ongoing guidance support franchisees in building customized, brand-aligned spas.

09/04/2025

Crust Pizza Co. opens its third location in Cypress, Texas. The opening brings the number of Crust Pizza Co. restaurants to a total of 34 with a goal of 10 more openings by the end of 2025. Crust Pizza Co. is focused on expanding across the Southeast with target markets in Texas, Florida, the Carolinas, Tennessee and Arkansas.

Read more here:
https://bit.ly/3V12z6V

Discover how Crust Pizza Co. is expanding across Texas with its 34th location opening in Cypress on August 9, 2025, and learn what makes the brand a standout franchise.