1851 Franchise

10/22/2025

Join 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills for a live conversation with Keke's Breakfast Cafe's Sr. Director of Franchise Relations, Jon Ahrendt, and Multi-Unit Franchisee John Ehrhard. In this webinar, you'll learn why this established restaurant concept in the breakfast and lunch-only restaurant space is ideal for multi-unit franchisees looking to diversify their portfolio without sacrificing revenue or work-life balance.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-ahrendt/
https://1851franchise.com/kekes-breakfast-cafe/john-kimberly-ehrhard-kekes-franchise-2729755

With a streamlined menu and a relentless focus on operational efficiency, Keke's Breakfast Cafe is rapidly becoming a standout in the booming breakfast and brunch segment. Keke's has active development in California, Florida, Georgia, and Texas, as well as recent openings in Nevada and Colorado.

Discover how John Ehrhard transitioned out of a corporate job into multi-unit franchise ownership, and why he plans to continue scaling.

What you’ll learn:

• Why franchisees love the single shift model of Keke's Breakfast Cafe.

• What the true investment and return dynamics are for new franchisees.

• Why NOW is a compelling time to invest in Keke's Breakfast Cafe.

Register to save your spot and join the conversation!

Learn more about franchising with Keke's Breakfast Cafe:
https://1851franchise.com/kekes-breakfast-cafe

10/21/2025

Meet Max Emma, CEO and Founder of BooXkeeping.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxemma/

What is BooXkeeping?

BooXkeeping offers outsourced bookkeeping services that can eliminate the burden of tracking expenses and keeping your financial records organized. They are the only bookkeeping franchise in the United States and a preferred provider for over 110 franchise brands in the US.

Founded by Max and Elena Emma, two entrepreneurial immigrants with in-depth experience in finance and accounting, the brand’s journey spans over 20 years. With 10 units currently open, the brand is is all about fostering a community of franchise owners that serve white glove, custom service to current clients, while working together to establish new connections.

Learn more about franchising with BooXkeeping here:
https://1851franchise.com/booxkeeping

10/20/2025

After a role in corporate brought Jeff Hunter close to the franchise world, the idea of working for himself became too hard to ignore, leading him to invest in a Franklin Plumbing franchise.

“After years of helping others build their businesses, I wanted to channel my skills into my own business,” Hunter said. “Managing two franchise concepts during my time with Henry Investment Group opened my eyes to the value of franchising.”

Equally important, Hunter saw franchising as a way to create a family legacy. His son, who has physical disabilities, could work alongside him, while his wife could contribute through community outreach.

“The chance to work with my family and create something that lasts for them — it’s incredible,” he said.

Read more about how Jeff fell into franchising here:
https://1851franchise.com/benjamin-franklin-plumbing/benjamin-franklin-plumbing-franchise-2730490

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UomrE0hBWzE

What’s it really like to own a plumbing franchise with Benjamin Franklin Plumbing? In this video, Jeff Hunter, owner of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Sherman...

10/16/2025

With 125 locations open and dozens more on the way, Founder/CEO Jason Olsen is leading the charge as IMAGE Studios carves out a fast-growing niche in the beauty and real estate sectors.

Olsen recently sat down with 1851 Publisher Nick Powills, CFE on “Meet the Franchise” to talk about IMAGE Studios’ growth, why franchisees are drawn to the brand and what’s coming next.

Read more:
https://1851franchise.com/image-studios/why-investors-are-turning-to-image-studios-2730405

Discover why franchisees are investing in IMAGE Studios, a fast-growing salon-suite brand with more than 121 locations nationwide and scalable opportunities.

10/15/2025

When Denny’s acquired Keke’s Breakfast Cafe in 2022, fans of the Florida-based brand had questions. Would the welcoming, neighborhood charm survive under corporate ownership? Would the model change? For franchisees John Ehrhard and Kimberly Ehrhard, the deal wasn’t a cause for concern—it was confirmation.

Find out how the model helps franchisees diversify without adding late-night hours or unnecessary complexity in this “Meet The Franchise” episode with Nick Powills, 1851 publisher, and Jon Ahrendt, senior director of franchise relations at Keke’s.

Wednesday Oct 22, 2pm – 2:30pm CT
Register here:
https://streamyard.com/watch/H2q7xNJaDnVN

Read more about the webinar topics:
https://1851franchise.com/kekes-breakfast-cafe/kekes-breakfast-cafe-franchise-ahrendt-ehrhard-webinar-2730496

Read more about John Ehrhard:
https://1851franchise.com/kekes-breakfast-cafe/john-kimberly-ehrhard-kekes-franchise-2729755

Join 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills for a live conversation with Keke's Breakfast Cafe's Sr. Director of Franchise Relations, Jon Ahrendt, and Multi-Unit Franchisee John Ehrhard. In this webinar, you'll learn why this established restaurant concept in the breakfast and lunch-only restaurant s...

10/13/2025

The shift is happening — and it’s happening fast, especially for broker-conditioned franchises.

I’m getting more and more calls that sound like this:
“We used franchise brokers for growth in the past, but that’s no longer part of our plan moving forward.”

So… how did we get here?

For franchisors, the broker model made perfect sense for years: leverage someone else’s network to sell your brand. It worked — until it didn’t. Now, there are some clear friction points.

� You could be paying for the B.S.

� Candidates might not be receiving transparency.

� The broker vanishes when things go sideways.

� Costs are ballooning.

Franchisors are pivoting back to organic — but there’s a catch:

You’re no longer just competing with brands in your vertical. You’re competing to be seen at all. Brokers are filtering what candidates see — and your brand may not even make the cut.

So how do you break through?

Register today to find out!
https://streamyard.com/watch/Ae8EbkrGQhFX

Read more: https://1851franchise.com/the-franchise-broker-slowdown-2730406

Looking for a franchise professionals community who understands your issues and connects in-person? Join the FranCamp Community!

Gain peer-to-peer franchise growth consulting and planning. Our next 3 day conference is in Miami, December 8th - 10th.
https://1851francamp.com/miami/

10/13/2025

From aerospace to wellness, Hunter and Mallory Mitchem teamed up with Brent Curtis to build a fast-scaling SweatHouz empire under 6G Holdings. In just months, they’ve gone from their first studio in Chicago to multiple locations — with plans for 15-20 by 2026.

Learn how discipline, vision and people-first leadership fueled their leap into franchising and what’s next for this ambitious team.

Read the full story at:
https://bit.ly/4ocSHDF.

Learn how Hunter and Mallory Mitchem built 6G Holdings into a fast-growing SweatHouz franchise group, creating a leading wellness franchise opportunity.

10/09/2025

This October, Pennsylvania-based brewpub franchise Voodoo Brewing Co. is raising a glass for a cause with its “Drink Pink” promotion throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

During the promotion, Voodoo Brewing Co. locations will donate $1 from the sale of a “Drink Pink” cocktail or mocktail to local breast cancer charities.

Read more here:
https://bit.ly/3KKjB7m

Learn how Voodoo Brewing Co. supports breast cancer awareness at the local level via the “Drink Pink” cocktail and mocktail offering at participating locations.

10/09/2025

Meet Brad Butterworth, VP of Franchise Development for Shoot 360.

What is Shoot 360?

Shoot 360 is a rapidly expanding franchise that combines cutting-edge technology with traditional basketball coaching. The company uses advanced tools, including AI-driven shot analytics, interactive drills, and virtual competitions to help athletes of all ages and skill levels improve their game. These technologies are also used by NBA trainers. Shoot 360 facilities offer individual sessions, group training, and events.

With a business model that appeals to a generation familiar with video games, Shoot 360 has seen strong market reception. Since it began franchising in 2019, the company has grown to 54 locations across the United States and Europe, with 11 more planned to open this year (mostly international).

Brad Butterworth joined Shoot 360 in 2019. He began as a Regional Manager & Director of Programming before advancing to his current role as VP of Franchise Development, coordinating the brand's growth in the US & internationally.

Shoot 360 is currently seeking new owners who are innovators and committed to bringing a positive impact to their communities.

Learn more about Shoot 360 here:
https://shoot360franchise.com/

10/09/2025

Meet Brad Schneider, President of The Growth Coach Franchise.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/growthcoachbrad/

What is The Growth Coach Franchise?

The Growth Coach was founded in Cincinnati in 2003 and is the only pure business and sales coaching franchise aimed at driving success while balancing the lives of small business owners, managers, sales people, self-employed professionals and executives through group workshops and individual coaching. Under the Strategic Franchising Systems umbrella, The Growth Coach is seeking passionate entrepreneurs in markets across the country to join its network of franchise owners.

Brad Schneider has worked inside The Growth Coach for 20 years, and currently operates the Central Ohio franchise, along with his duties as President of the brand.

For those who are tired of working for a large corporate entity but still want to remain in the business world, The Growth Coach franchise is an attractive career option.

Learn more here: https://growthcoachfranchise.com/

10/07/2025

Have you ever wondered what happens to the fryer oil in big stadiums during NFL season? Meet Filta Kitchen Solutions.

Get an inside look at how franchise owner Derek Riebel has created a well oiled machine of a franchise, focused on stripping, cleaning and resetting the fryers at stadiums like Lincoln Financial Field.

Read more here:
https://1851franchise.com/filta/filta-franchise-lincoln-financial-field-derek-riebel-2730335

Discover how a Filta franchise drives stadium kitchen sustainability at Lincoln Financial Field with closed loop oil delivery and fryer oil recycling.