Meet The Franchise | Jennifer Jack Wunder | Comfort Keepers | Turning A Career In Hospitality Management Into Business Ownership

Meet The Franchise | Matt Nagelkirk | Tommy's Express

Meet Matt Nagelkirk [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-nagelkirk-0a166087/], Vice President of Franchising at Tommy's Express® Car Wash [https://www.linkedin.com/company/tommy%27s-express-car-wash/]! What is Tommy's Express Car Wash? Tommy's Express is an industry-leading automated car wash franchise with more than 270 locations nationwide, backed by parent company Tommy Car Wash Systems [https://www.linkedin.com/company/tommy-car-wash-systems/]. The brand has earned recognition as the #1 Car Wash in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500, a spot on the Inc. 5000 Regionals, and placement on the Franchise Times Fast & Serious list of the industry's smartest-growing brands. On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills, CFE [https://www.linkedin.com/in/powills/] sits down with Matt Nagelkirk to discuss how his experience in franchise development and operations has helped Tommy's Express build scalable systems, support franchisees, and expand one of the fastest-growing brands in the express car wash industry. For entrepreneurs interested in joining the brand, Tommy's Express offers two investment paths: Ownership Model: $1M–$2M in liquid assets and a $3M–$5M net worth to build long-term business and real estate equity. Lease Model: $500K–$1M in liquid assets and a $2M net worth, providing a lower barrier to entry. Learn more about franchising with Tommy's Express® Car Wash: https://tommys-express.com/franchise/#pre-app [https://tommys-express.com/franchise/#pre-app] hashtag#1851Franchise [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%231851franchise&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] hashtag#FranchiseOpportunity [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23franchiseopportunity&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] hashtag [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23tommyexpresscarwash&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED]hashtag#TommyExpress [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23tommyexpress&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] hashtag#TommyCarWashSystem [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23tommycarwashsystem&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] hashtag#Entrepreneurship [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23entrepreneurship&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] hashtag#1851GrowthClub [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%231851growthclub&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] hashtag#BusinessOwnership [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23businessownership&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED]

Meet the Franchise | Kevin Shen | Mathnasium | Why Mathnasium's Growth And Rising ROI Make It A Standout In The Learning Center Category

Learn more about Mathnasium - The Math Learning Center, [https://www.linkedin.com/company/mathnasium--the-math-learning-center/] boasting a global footprint of more than 1,250 learning centers. Kevin S. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinshen7/], CFO at Mathnasium, will join 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills, CFE [https://www.linkedin.com/in/powills/] in a live webinar to provide a closer look at why now is the time to join Mathnasium. He will discuss unit-level profitability, low-overhead model benefits, recent ROI insights, how the brand supports its franchisees, and expansion efforts in the Northeast. Register here to take the first step with Mathnasium: https://1851franchise.com/mathnasium [https://1851franchise.com/mathnasium] hashtag#FranchiseOpportunities [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23franchiseopportunities&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] hashtag#Mathnasium [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23mathnasium&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] hashtag#EducationFranchise [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23educationfranchise&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] hashtag#FranchiseBuyer [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23franchisebuyer&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] hashtag#BusinessOwnership [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23businessownership&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] hashtag#FranchiseeSuccess [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23franchiseesuccess&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] hashtag#InvestInAFranchise [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23investinafranchise&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] hashtag#MultiUnitFranchising [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23multiunitfranchising&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] hashtag#educationbusiness [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23educationbusiness&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED]

Meet The Franchise | Joshua Frankel | Five Iron Golf

Meet Joshua Frankel [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-frankel/], Vice President of Franchising at Five Iron Golf [https://www.linkedin.com/company/fiveirongolf/]! What is Five Iron Golf? Five Iron Golf combines state-of-the-art golf simulators with a vibrant bar, restaurant, and social space, backed by industry giants Danny Meyer's Enlightened Hospitality Investments and Callaway Golf. On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills, CFE [https://www.linkedin.com/in/powills/] sits down with Joshua Frankel to discuss how the brand successfully expanded from a single New York City location into a global entertainment powerhouse with 32 venues across 13 states and 5 countries. The brand is targeting rapid domestic and international scale over the next 3–5 years, capitalizing on a high-loyalty ecosystem driven by structured leagues, corporate events, and non-cyclical recurring revenue streams. Frankel brings an elite track record of operational scale to his role as Senior Vice President of Franchising, having previously served as Vice President of Operations at Liberty Restaurants Holdings and COO/Partner at Break Bread Ventures. Learn more about franchising with Five Iron Golf here: https://franchising.fiveirongolf.com/ [https://franchising.fiveirongolf.com/]

Meet The Franchise | Jennifer Jack Wunder | Comfort Keepers | Turning A Career In Hospitality Management Into Business Ownership

Jennifer Jack-Wunder [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-jack-wunder-c-e-o-104695386/] is a multi-unit Comfort Keepers [https://1851franchise.com/comfort-keepers] franchise owner in Canton, Georgia, who earned her nursing degree after a career in hospitality management. A lifelong learner with a heart for senior care, she chose franchising with Comfort Keepers so she could have a direct hand in her clients' well-being while serving as a mentor, coach, and cheerleader for her caregiving team. Comfort Keepers is an in-home senior care brand founded in 1998 and franchising since 1999, now with more than 700 operating territories in the US and Canada. Over two decades as a multi-unit owner in North Georgia, Jennifer built a business that earned the 2025 Quest for Excellence Award, recognizing her revenue growth and business performance. Join us for a live webinar with 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills [https://www.linkedin.com/in/powills/] as he interviews Jennifer for a closer look at the opportunity behind this growing senior care brand.

Meet The Franchise | Laylonie Le Van-Ette | Glosshouz

Meet Loni Le Van-Etter [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lonilevanetter/], Founder of Glosshouz! What is Glosshouz [https://www.linkedin.com/company/glosshouz/]? Glosshouz Spa Center is a modern beauty, spa, medspa and wellness franchise business designed for ambitious entrepreneurs seeking ownership in the booming $100 Billion dollar self-care industry. On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills, CFE [https://www.linkedin.com/in/powills/] sits down with Laylonie Le Van-Etter, Founder of Glosshouz, to discuss how her background as an electrical engineer allowed her to design, systemize, and scale a highly efficient spa model that maximizes per-customer spend through an innovative recurring membership program. Backed by an established flagship location in Denver, Colorado, the brand is leveraging its proven infrastructure to drive system-wide growth over the next 3–5 years, with a strategic mission to scale its footprint nationwide through qualified franchise partners who want to dominate the luxury wellness sector in their local markets. Founder Laylonie Le Van-Etter has directly bridged her engineering expertise into perfecting the Glosshouz operational model by implementing robust online learning systems, provider recruitment pipelines, and predictable recurring revenue streams. Learn more about franchising with Glosshouz: https://lnkd.in/gcwNBjEj [https://lnkd.in/gcwNBjEj]