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Azalia Hoelting always dreamed of a television career, spending more than 15 years in the field, writing and producing for broadcasts, and ultimately working as a promotion director for several TV stations.
WellBiz Brands is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2018. 193 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * WellBiz Brands is utilizing AI technology in its marketing department to enhance data analysis and free up staff for more strategic work [[2026-10-25 CMO Roundtable with Michelle Devore, Chief Marketing Officer of WellBiz Brands (03ac5f)]]. * Woodhouse Spa, owned by Radiance Holdings, has promoted Ariel Clay from chief operating officer to president, where she will focus on accelerating sustainable growth and strengthening franchisee success [[2026-10-25 Woodhouse Spa promotes Clay to president (98cc66)]]. * Kelli Schroeder has been named chief development officer of Kilwins, a premium confectionery and ice cream franchise, with 15-plus years of franchise development leadership experience [[2026-10-09 Kelli Schroeder Leads Development for Kilwins Franchise (514824)]]. * WellBiz Brands has appointed Benjamin Marmor as its chief financial officer, bringing over 25 years of finance and strategy leadership experience to support the company's continued growth [[2026-09-21 WellBiz Brands Announces Benjamin Marmor as Chief Financial Officer (5b459b)]]. * John Thuringer has been named vice president of franchise growth at WellBiz Brands, bringing 17-plus years of franchise development experience to help expand the company's footprint [[2026-09-18 John Thuringer Leads Franchise Growth at WellBiz Brands (c731f5)]]. * WellBiz Brands opened six new locations and signed 15 new franchise agreements in Q2 2026, bringing its portfolio to 737 locations, with continued confidence from new and existing franchisees [[2026-07-23 WellBiz Brands Continues 2026 Momentum with New Market Growth and Development Mi (5210d9)]]. * Michelle DeVore has been appointed as chief marketing officer of WellBiz Brands, bringing over 20 years of marketing experience to lead brand strategy across the company's portfolio [[2026-05-11 Michelle DeVore Leads Marketing as CMO for WellBiz Brands (92cb33)]]. * WellBiz Brands has been acquired by Transom Capital Group to position it for expansion and scaling its portfolio of beauty and wellness concepts [[2026-02-04 WellBiz Brands Acquired by Transom Capital for Expansion (2e8b0f)]] Filed under Beauty & Wellness.

Azalia Hoelting always dreamed of a television career, spending more than 15 years in the field, writing and producing for broadcasts, and ultimately working as a promotion director for several TV stations.

The Elements Massage brand inks domestic agreement in Utah and Colorado, adding 22 new studios across those markets.
The International Franchise Association recognizes four franchise owners as Franchisees of the Year, including Teresa Hatter, Mike Davis, Bryan Frnka, and Anne Evers.

WellBiz Brands Inc. and Nordstrom Inc. partner to bring Drybar and Amazing Lash Studio to Nordstrom's Beauty Haven in Bellevue, Washington.

Drybar expands to the Middle East with a 26-unit deal on the Arabian Peninsula, bringing the brand to Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE.
Amazing Lash Studio has been ranked on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list.

The Drybar brand is part of WellBiz Brands Inc.’s portfolio of beauty and wellness franchise brands.

Radiant Waxing, a full-service waxing salon, has around 70 locations and was acquired by WellBiz Brands in 2021.
Spavia welcomes Dana Benfield as new Chief Marketing Officer, bringing extensive marketing experience to the luxurious day spa brand.
Prime IV Hydration and Wellness this morning announced the appointment of wellness industry veteran Adam Passarelli as the franchise’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Drybar International expands with 20-unit Saudi Arabia deal, bringing exceptional beauty and nail services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Drybar, a hair salon concept, has grown to 143 units since beginning franchising in 2012, with the number of company-owned studios decreasing dramatically.

Amazing Lash Studio is an eyelash extension franchise with over 260 studios nationwide, one of the fastest-growing lash extension franchises in the U.S.
WellBiz Brands Inc. appoints Ankin Laysha as COO, driving a new platform approach to supporting franchisees.
Prime IV Hydration & Wellness has appointed two new C-level executives, Janessa Retzer and April Hicks, to support the brand's explosive growth.

The beauty and grooming industry is experiencing growth, with opportunities for franchise investment.

Christo Demetriades, a proven entrepreneur and leader, has successfully created, owned, and sold businesses both in the U.S. and internationally.

The International Franchise Association has recognized two sets of franchise owners as Franchisees of the Year, for their work with Radiant Waxing and Elements Massage.

Susan Lintonsmith is a board member at The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc., but that’s not all.

The beauty and wellness industry is booming, with new cosmetic and holistic brands emerging, and exciting opportunities for investors to become owners of a business that changes people's lives.
WellBiz Brands Inc. reported a record-breaking year in 2022, with nearly $600 million in systemwide sales and 900 units across the beauty and wellness industries.
WellBiz Brands Inc., the pre-eminent beauty and wellness franchise portfolio with 900 franchised locations globally, announced today that the Amazing Lash Studio, Drybar, and Radiant Waxing brands are ranked on…
WellBiz Brands Inc. appoints Ariel Clay as Chief Marketing Officer, leading the company's digital, brand marketing, innovation, revenue strategies, and service provider recruitment efforts.