A new center has been awarded in Reading, PA — expanding our footprint in a key Pennsylvania market with a highly motivated operator leading the way. Our newest owner joins the FASTSIGNS family with over 20 years of sales and leadership experience. Having risen through the ranks from retail sales to most recently serving as a VP of Inside Sales, she brings a level of professional maturity that is perfectly suited for our B2B model. Her background and motivations align directly with the FASTSIGNS mission: - Expert Sales: A career built on driving revenue, starting from the ground floor in retail to high-level corporate strategy. - Team Building Excellence: A deep passion for mentorship, having managed teams as large as 170 employees. - Long-Term Vision: She is looking for the "final chapter" of her career and intends to spend the next 20+ years building this into a legacy executive-model business. - Operational Control: After years in corporate America, she is seeking the decision-making autonomy and financial control that only franchise ownership provides. She was specifically looking for a brand with a dominant market position and a B2B model that offers professional working hours and high scalability. Why This Candidate Matched FASTSIGNS  Beyond her impressive resume, her "why" is what truly resonated with us. As a dedicated provider to her family, she sought a business that offered both professional stability and personal flexibility.  She wanted: · A proven B2B model with professional Monday-Friday hours. · A business with incredible staying power and a 35-year track record. · The ability to scale into an executive-owner role over time.

Puddle Pools Awards Territory in Clearwater, FL! Puddle Pools is excited to welcome John and Sabra Aschenbrenner to the franchise family! Puddle Pools is a technology-driven franchise bringing sophistication to the underdeveloped, highly fragmented pool and spa cleaning and maintenance industry as a full-service provider and positioning itself to be the premier choice for residential and commercial pool, spa, and water features customers. John is a successful AI executive who has helped several major companies adopt AI to improve their businesses. During college John operated a very successful franchise painting business that ranked #2 in his Market. He subsequently became a district manager that oversaw 3 crews that produced $500K in revenue in 3 months before graduating college. John is excited to return to franchise business ownership. Sabra, John’s wife, recently opened a floral business in Clearwater Florida. Sabra has a thriving business that does weddings, funerals and everyday flower orders. She is excited to cheer her husband on as he joins the Florida Business Ownership Community. John and Sabra love Puddle Pool’s simple, 100% mobile business model—which can be operated entirely from a phone using their proprietary technology—the recurring revenue in both B2B and B2C spaces, and minimal staff and equipment requirements. Puddle Pools offers a professional, credible, communicative, and quality-focused approach for pool, spa, and water feature customers in an industry crawling with local mom and pop owner-operators. Upon meeting the leadership team throughout their discovery process, it was clear Puddle was a perfect fit for them!

Five Star Bath Solutions continues its expansion across the Southeast with a new territory awarded in the Winston-Salem market. Steve and Jennifer Chmielewski are joining the system with a strong background in building products, operations, and business leadership. Steve brings more than 25 years of experience across nationally recognized brands including Baldwin Hardware, Armstrong Floors, Aqua Glass, Liberty Hardware, and Delta Faucet. Throughout his career, he has developed expertise in global sourcing, product marketing, channel management, sales, project management, and business analytics. Together, Steve and Jennifer were drawn to Five Star Bath Solutions because of its strong operational infrastructure, scalable model, and long-term opportunity within the growing home improvement sector. Outside of business, Steve and Jennifer have been married for 22 years and are raising their 14-year-old son, who competes in go-kart racing. Steve is also an avid motorsports enthusiast who restored a 1967 Mustang, actively works on his drag racing car, and has completed three ultramarathons. Five Star Bath Solutions continues to attract strong operators because of its unique combination of sales and marketing support, operational systems, and scalable growth opportunities. As part of the Five Star Franchising platform, franchisees benefit from extensive training, technology, lead generation support through PRONEXIS, and direct access to experienced leadership. With more than 300 units across North America and over 30 years of industry experience, Five Star Bath Solutions continues to build momentum across the United States. Five Star Bath Solutions is expanding as a forward-thinking technology company in the home remodeling industry. As part of the Five Star Franchising family, the brand offers comprehensive resources such as training, technological support, and marketing, greatly benefiting our franchisees.

Divyesh and Himali were drawn to Sourdough & Co. because of its strong foundation, simple and scalable model, and focus on quality food. They saw an opportunity to invest in a concept that not only performs well but also aligns with what today’s customers are looking for — fresh, healthier options in a fast-casual environment. For both of them, this is about more than opening a business; it’s about building something meaningful in a growing community. They will launch the first of two Sourdough & Co. locations in the Raleigh, NC area. Divyesh and Himali are experienced operators with strong backgrounds in hospitality, retail, and franchising. Divyesh brings over 10 years of experience balancing technical leadership with hands-on operational management, demonstrating his ability to lead teams and deliver consistent results. Himali has managed multiple franchise-style businesses across hotel, restaurant, and fuel retail industries, with a proven ability to drive revenue, maintain margins, and create standout customer experiences. Together, they bring a powerful combination of leadership, execution, and a true owner-operator mindset. Sourdough & Co. stands out in the QSR space by offering high-quality, all-natural products in a clean, fast-casual environment. With no steroids or preservatives and a focus on lower-gluten options, the brand delivers a better-for-you dining experience that customers can trust. The model is designed to be efficient, scalable, and profitable, with strong unit-level economics and growing multi-unit validation across the system. The Sourdough & Co. franchise is a strong fit for both owner-operators and executive-level candidates looking to build a scalable business. With streamlined operations, strong brand positioning, and growing demand, there is significant opportunity in markets across the United States. Congratulations to Divyesh and Himali and the Franchise FastLane team on this exciting placement.

BIG NEWS! Two new units are launching in West Palm Beach, FL! We’re excited to expand our top-tier cleaning and restoration services across this thriving coastal community! The demand for Voda is skyrocketing every day, and there are still fantastic opportunities for prime markets/territories all over the country!