2022 SMB Summit Recap

28 August, 2025

SMB Spotlights Cascadia Pizza Franchise Expansion

This summer, the SMB team had an opportunity to spend some time with the franchise founders and leadership behind Cascadia Pizza Co. Based in the Pacific North West, they are now looking to expand nationwide. Here is what Calvin, Buck and Thomas had to share. SMB Franchise Advisors: In a few sentences, describe what your…

31 July, 2025

SMB Spotlights Deer Solution

We recently sat down with co-founders Kris and Jaime Goodrich to share more about Deer Solution – a specialized service franchise focused on residential and commercial customers. SMB Franchise Advisors: In a few sentences, describe what services your brand provides and what your company is all about. Kris Goodrich, President: At Deer Solution, we provide…

28 June, 2025

SMB Spotlights Design Pro Remodeling A Home Renovation Franchise

This month’s SMB client spotlight is on Design Pro Remodeling. Earlier this year, we spent some time with one of the franchise founders of this growing home remodeling franchise. We are sharing a little bit about the brand, what makes their concept special and why they chose to work with the team at SMB to…

17 June, 2025

When to Invest in Technology to Support Business Expansion

At SMB Franchise Advisors, we work with brands at every stage of growth – and one of the most common questions we get from growing franchisors is: “When is the right time to invest in technology?” Technology plays a pivotal role in franchise success, but timing and selection are everything. Invest too early, and you’ll…

30 May, 2025

SMB Spotlights urSwim a Youth Water Safety Franchise

SMB Spotlights urSwim founder, Marina Mentzel in a quick conversation about launching and developing her youth water safety and swim instruction franchise brand. SMB: In a few sentences, describe your swim franchise and a little about your company. Marina Mentzel, Founder and CEO: urSwim is a swim instruction school and aquatics management company on a…

23 May, 2025

Beginning the Process of Converting a Business to a Franchise

Franchising might seem like the next logical step in scaling your business, but it’s more than just replicating what’s already working. It’s about transforming your business into a model that others can follow successfully and profitably, with the systems, support, and structure to back it up. Done right, franchising can take a strong brand from…

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