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Art Education & Mental Wellness

By Michelle Miserez, VP Franchise Development

Mental Health Awareness Month in May focuses on reducing stigma and promoting well-being, with art serving as a powerful, non-verbal tool for healing, expression, and stress reduction. Art school franchises are crucial because they offer accessible, community-based spaces for creative outlets, helping children and adults build resilience, manage emotions, and…

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Why Families Are Turning to Art Education

By Michelle Miserez, VP Franchise Development

Families, Teens and Adults are not just looking for “activities” anymore. They are seeking creative outlets with safe social interaction and a connection. Art classes offer all of that in an expressive and therapeutic way. There is a high demand for Creative Education. Parents are increasingly seeking out STEM-to-STEAM education…

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Why One River Feels Different — And Why That Matters

By Michelle Miserez, VP Franchise Development

I’ve been in franchise development for over 15 years. I’ve walked hundreds of candidates through the discovery processes across dozens of brands and industries. And I can tell you: they all start the same way. Unit economics. Market projections. Competitive analysis. The numbers have to work—no question about it. At…

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