A picturesque outdoor space to hold that next backyard barbeque or to celebrate the family’s most recent grad wouldn’t be complete without a visit from Innovative Awnings and Screens. The company currently has 10 operating locations in the Southeast, spread throughout the Carolinas and Georgia. Owned by industry experts Andy Hoyt and Ralph Peterson, the company is ungirded by the philosophy of truly great customer service and top quality products.

Every product from Innovative Awnings and Screens is produced right here in the U.S. through a strategic partnership with the team’s manufacturer, all in all boasting over 80 years of combined experience. Customers can choose from a [...]

Children are wonderful. They are fun, playful, imaginative, and naturally optimistic — of course, we can eat cotton candy before bedtime — why not? These lovely littles deserve the very best any time of day and all times of year. The Chalkboard Preschool understands the value of a child’s mind and the incredible opportunity to begin healthy development early on. Founded by Lauren Frazier in 2015, The Chalkboard Preschool is set on the foundation to form a day around a child’s natural curiosity and bend towards discovery. This incredible brand began franchising expansion in 2021 and could soon be available in a city near you.

From the age 2 to 4 massive amounts of cognitive, [...]

When the world shut down last year due to COVID, businesses scrambled to uncover new ways to innovate while others turned their gaze outwards to find ways to support their surrounding community. Toast All Day did both.

The South Carolina-based franchise is home to the New York Times’ Best Breakfast and driven by the CEO and Founder of the Charleston Hospitality Group, Sam Mustafa. Mr. Mustafa was recently named one of the Most Influential Restaurant CEOs in the Country by Nation’s Restaurant Newsreaders. The restaurant doesn’t stop at breakfast — they are also open for lunch and dinner each and every day. The food is fresh and touts a homemade vibe, all handcrafted in their [...]

Have you heard a drip, drip, drip in the attic? Perhaps you’ve noticed damaged gutters or siding? Did a musty aroma prick your nostrils recently? All of these can be signs of potential roofing damage and need attention quickly. Armor Shield, a Connecticut-based roofing franchise that’s been around since 2001, can help prevent these types of problems and fix the issues that may have caused them in the first place. The roof is one of any structure’s front-line defenders when it comes to protection from critters or the elements. Finding a trustworthy roofer who will complete a job based on integrity and quality is essential. Armor Shield is it.

Anything quality begins with a [...]

Weight loss is a journey. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. As we embark on the path to a healthier lifestyle and fitter physique, one of the top obstacles will be what we put in our bodies. As the old adage goes, “Abs are made in the kitchen, not the gym”. Smart Meals, a Texas-based meal prep franchise, is meeting the mealtime needs of weight loss seekers through delicious, easy-to-make meals that take the guesswork — and the stress — out of our dining dilemmas.

Smart Meals was first launched in Houston in 1994 by fitness enthusiast Sharon Reitman. Utilizing her 25 years of fitness wisdom plus drawing on her personal experiences as a cancer survivor, Sharon began working with [...]

New Orleans Creole Cookery was founded by AJ and Anna Tusa with a mission to introduce authentic Creole food with a spark of new energy to every patron. Both hail from the famous New Orleans restaurant family and have found a way to expertly bring the traditional tastes of New Orleans infused with new energy to every city in the nation through new franchise efforts. As the astounding results in customer retention and word-of-mouth referrals pile up, the company is seeking qualified candidates with an entrepreneurial spirit to replicate the ambiance and flavors that it is so famous for.

Diners will find there is nothing quite like Creole Creole cookery from the moment they step [...]