Founder-Led Brands That Deliver

Vertica Fitness

FITNESS
30+ Units signed in just 3 years

3× the industry average growth pace

Founded by Katrina Wyckoff, Vertica empowers people to discover strength they didn’t know they had — through pole fitness, aerial arts, and a judgment-free community.

Mission-Driven Scale: Combines physical empowerment with emotional transformation. Every studio owner is aligned with the “Every BODY” philosophy.

WaveMAX Laundry

SERVICES
70+ Locations nationwide

#1 Laundromat Franchise | ~40% profit margin

Mike Roberts built WaveMAX to serve owners first — bypassing distributor bloat, optimizing site selection, and delivering attended stores that actually cash flow.

Owner-First Economics: Direct manufacturer relationships eliminate middleman markups. Right-sized stores built to cash flow from day one.

Children’s Art Classes

EDUCATION
50+ Territories awarded in 4 years

4× faster than industry norm | Franchise 500 debut

Barbara Gay’s 40-year mission: preserve art education when schools cut it. Her structured curriculum builds skill and creativity — and her studios become community cornerstones.

Culture of Care: Achieved extraordinary scale while maintaining founder-led, high-integrity growth. Every franchisee shares Barbara’s passion.

Surface Experts

HOME SERVICES
105 Units across 28 states

#426 Franchise 500 | 43.7% YoY sales growth

Jacob Grady saw waste everywhere — surfaces replaced instead of repaired. His B2B mobile service saves clients money, keeps materials out of landfills, and builds recurring revenue.

Sustainability & Integrity: “Repair, don’t replace” isn’t just a tagline — it’s a business model with 30%+ margins and built-in repeat customers.

FlyLock Security Solutions

From a 1946 Boston locksmith shop to 85+ locations in 35 states. The McMenimon family’s legacy of trust — now delivering modern commercial security at scale.

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