Franchise Update Magazine Issue I, 2016 | Page 66

Female Franchise Founders 64 NAME TITLE COMPANY FOUNDED BUSINESS EST’D/ FRANCHISING SINCE FRANCHISED UNITS TOTAL INVESTMENT Tracy Flanagan Co-founder JDog Junk Removal & Hauling 2011 2012 13 $39,000 - $97,400 Margaret Knudson Co-founder Jimboy’s Tacos 1954 1966 37 $256,000 - $1,444,000 Shannon Wilburn, Daven Tackett Co-founders Just Between Friends 1997 2004 150 $24,074 - $33,668 Jeanie Smith Founder Kids Incorporated Learning Centers 1998 2012 4 N/A Shari Misher Stenzler Co-founder Kidville 2005 2007 28 $300,000 - $450,000 Mary Obana Co-founder Koko FitClub 2006 2008 81 $203,439 - $396,337 Sharon DiMinico Founder Learning Express Toys 1987 1990 126 $197,500 - $386,775 Julia Falzarano Co-founder Lightbridge Academy 1997 2011 16 $470,400 - $688,600 Marian Ilitch Co-founder Little Caesars Pizza 1959 1962 4,059 $266,000 - $681,500 Debi Lane Founder LunchBox 2010 2013 17 $133,400 - $340,900 Shane Evans Co-founder Massage Heights 2004 2007 140 $222,100 - $591,000 Danna Caldwell Co-founder Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt 2007 2008 500+ $310,000 - $320,000 Ciara Stockeland Founder MODE 2006 2011 9 $171,000 (avg.) Nancy Boehm Co-founder Montessori Kids Universe 1988 2013 1 $217,400 - $336,400 Debra Shwetz Co-founder Nothing Bundt Cakes 1998 2006 153 $390,000 - $490,000 Catherine Deano, Renee Maloney Co-founders Painting with a Twist 2007 2009 269 $75,000 - $130,000 Carrie Rezaback Dorr Founder Pure Barre 2001 2009 155 $152,000 - $275,000 Molly Zamucen Founder Saint Home Care N/A N/A N/A N/A Adrienne Kallweit Co-founder SeekingSitters 2004 2006 92 $59,200 - $91,000 Patti McCormick Founder Serasana 2004 2014 4 $275,000 - $570,000 Linda Sharkey Co-founder Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids 2001 2004 38 $102,000 - $138,000 Karen Cockrill Founder Snaggle Foot Dog Walks & Pet Care 2006 2008 31 $12,200 - $21,800 Johnette van Eeden Founder Star Wellness 2003 2011 3 $70,000 - $125,000 Madeline Ross Founder SuperSlow Zone 2004 2005 20 $119,890 - $266,460 Lorraine Platman Founder Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Mac n’ Cheez 1982 2013 6 $150,000 (min.) Jessi Walter Brelsford Founder Taste Buds Kitchen 2007 2013 4 $183,800 - $286,900 Kathy Hill Founder Tax Tiger 2002 2008 N/A N/A Alison Lovell Co-founder The Barbers 1999 2004 29 N/A Mary Ellen Sheets Founder Two Men and a Truck 1985 1989 370 $178,000 - $555,500 Tara Gilad Co-founder Vitality Bowls 2011 2014 20 $75,000 - $200,000 Summer Vasilas, Robin Schoh, Alex Jimenez, Marilyn Hartshorn Co-founders Waxing the City 2003 2010 40 $97,400 - $326,250 Debbie Blacher Founder Wholesome Tummies 2007 2010 22 $88,150 - $270,000 Jeni Garrett Founder Woodhouse Day Spa 2001 2003 29 $420,250 - $552,200 Andrea Leigh Rogers Founder Xtend Barre 2008 2010 30 $162,800 - $516,900 Julie Burleson Founder Young Chefs Academy 2003 2005 20 $72,000 - $128,000 Bette Fetter Founder Young Rembrandts 1992 2001 97 $37,200 - $48,900 Franchiseupdate ISS U E I, 2 0 1 6 fu1_founders_list(63-64).indd 64 2/7/16 3:50 PM