Wellness and Self-Care Are at the Heart of the Waxxpot
Mary Vinnedge
February 9, 2022
Waxxpot Founder Daniel Sadd Weighs in on the Benefits of the Innovative Waxing Franchise As the CEO and founder of
Mary Vinnedge
Mary Vinnedge is an award-winning journalist who has served as editor in chief, managing editor and senior editor at national and regional publications, including SUCCESS and Design NJ magazines. She also held reporting and editing roles at The Dallas Morning News and Charlotte Observer newspapers.
Before Mary began covering franchise news and trends as a staff writer for FranchiseWire and Franchise Consultant Magazine, she developed articles on topics ranging from lifestyle, education, health and science to home projects, horticulture, gardening, interior design and architecture. These articles included her reporting on academic news at her alma mater, Texas A&M University, when Mary worked in the marketing department of the Texas A&M Foundation. She continues to be a news junkie and subscribes to several publications.
Today Mary and her husband are empty nesters living on Galveston Island near Houston. The couple’s blended family – scattered around the United States – includes five children, five grandchildren and two very spoiled, very barky miniature schnauzer rescues.
Unleashed Brands CEO Michael Browning Chosen for IFA Board of Directors
Mary Vinnedge
February 9, 2022
Michael Browning, CEO and founder of Unleashed Brands, on Feb. 1 began serving on the International Franchise Association (IFA) Board
FASTSIGNS Franchisee Clint Ehlers Named to IFA Board of Directors
Mary Vinnedge
February 7, 2022
Clint Ehlers, the owner of two FASTSIGNS franchises in Pennsylvania, has been elected to the International Franchise Association (IFA) Board
Yum! Brands Launches Franchise Accelerator Program
Mary Vinnedge
February 4, 2022
Program at Howard University, University of Louisville taps 10 grad students for five-month fellowship program Yum! Brands, the parent company
What Franchises Will Advertise in Super Bowl 2022?
Mary Vinnedge
February 1, 2022
Most franchise brands punt, but Planet Fitness and Taco Bell are in it to win it Super Bowl Sunday is
Taco Bell Launches Business School
Mary Vinnedge
January 21, 2022
University of Louisville to host Taco Bell’s 6-week franchise training program Taco Bell, whose parent company is Yum! Brands, is
IFA Remains Concerned About California’s FAST Act
Mary Vinnedge
January 20, 2022
Legislation could add to regulations, costs for fast-food franchises Matt Haller, president and CEO of the International Franchise Association (IFA),
LIT Method Offers New Franchise Opportunity
Mary Vinnedge
January 18, 2022
Hybrid digital-physical fitness franchisor plans to award 100 units in a year LIT Method, known for offering a low-impact digital-physical
Supreme Court Halts Federal Vaccine Mandate For Large Businesses
Mary Vinnedge
January 14, 2022
Most health care workers still will be required to get Covid shots The conservative-dominated Supreme Court has blocked enforcement of
Planet Fitness to Buy Sunshine Fitness, Its Franchisee, for $800 million
Mary Vinnedge
January 12, 2022
Sunshine Fitness’s 114 franchise sites will become corporate operations Planet Fitness Inc. announced this week that it will acquire its
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