Heather L. Rose

MBE Acquisition, Inc. is a Canadian company led by Bernard Gervais and his management team.

Oreck Corp. manufactures vacuum cleaners and related accessories. It produces and sells vacuums, steam mops, floor machines, air purifiers and cleaning products for use in both hotels and homes throughout the U.S., Canada and parts of Europe. The company was founded by David Oreck in 1963 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Meineke Car Care Centers LLC provides automotive repair and maintenance services. Its services include oil changes and brake pad replacement to minor engine repair and tires. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Planet Smoothie Franchises LLC operates chain of smoothie stands. It offers real fruit smoothies with lower calorie, lower sugar, and higher protein options, giving customers a quick, portable snack or meal replacement. The company was founded by Martin Sprock in 1995 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Aspen Dental Management, Inc. provides dental care services. The firm offers comprehensive exams, cleanings, extractions, fillings, periodontal treatment, whitening, crown and bridge work, preventive care, general dentistry, and restoration. It also provides oral surgery in the areas of tooth loss, wisdom teeth extraction, dental implants, unequal jaw growth (malocclusion), jaw/mouth/teeth injury, cleft lip and cleft palate repair, extraction of teeth, treatment of endodontic diseases, esthetic aspects of the oral and maxillofacial regions, and adjunctive treatments. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in East Syracuse, NY.

Veterans Administration Medical Center provides healthcare services. The private company is based in San Diego, CA.

Tasti D-Lite LLC offers lower-calorie frozen dessert. Its products include cups and cones, blended drinks and tasti shots. The company was founded by Louis Carlesimo and Celeste Carlesimo in 1987 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

International Franchise Association is a non-profit organization, which represents and protects the interests of the franchise community. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Sona MedSpa International, Inc. provides laser hair removal, skin care, and anti-aging services. It offers anti-aging creams, cleansers, moisturizers, various toners, and gel products, acne clearing, skin care kits, skin rejuvenation, laser hair removal, acne treatment services, as well as various men's skin care products. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Marine Military Academy, Inc. operates as a preparatory military boarding school for young men. The private company is based in Harlingen, TX.

Health Store Foundation is a non-profit company that was founded in 2020 and is focused on redefining customer experiences and personalization in ehealthcare through a vertically integrated rx platform. Health Store Foundation is based in Minneapolis, MN. The company has a portfolio of digital assets and the industry's only plug-and-play digital platform that is capable of supporting rapid business growth, from sourcing through to virtual health delivery. The company is committed to the goal of diversity and race & social equality in all communities it operates in so that all employees, partners, and customers face no barriers to individual achievement.

Part of Procter & Gamble Co., Agile Pursuits Franchising, Inc. provides dry cleaning and laundry services. The company is based in Cincinnati, OH.

WSI World provides internet marketing services. The private company is based in Etobicoke, Canada.

The Ken Blanchard Cos. provides leadership development, management training, strategic management, organizational development services. The company was founded by Ken Blanchard and Margie Blanchard in 1979 and is headquartered in Escondido, CA.