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Women are entering franchising at a steady and growing rate, and by most measures, they’re thriving. Female franchise ownership has climbed from 28% of all franchisees in 2015 to 32% in 2026, and the satisfaction data that accompanies that growth is striking.

Franchise Business Review just named ANY LAB TEST NOW® to its list of Top 100 Franchises for Women. The annual rankings are built entirely on franchisee feedback, and this year’s list drew from surveys completed by more than 8,550 female franchise owners across 330 brands, covering 33 benchmark questions on leadership, training, financial opportunity, and work/life balance. 

What the Numbers Show

88%  of female franchise owners would recommend their brand to others

88%  enjoy operating their business

86%  enjoy being part of their franchise organization

83%  say fellow franchisees support one another

82%  respect their franchisor’s leadership

When nine out of ten business owners say they would recommend their brand to someone else, that’s peer validation that carries real weight. FBR president Michelle Rowan notes, that kind of endorsement is “invaluable when you’re standing at the threshold of a major life decision.” Before committing to any franchise, prospective owners should go well beyond reviewing company materials and should speak directly with current franchise owners.

Who Female Franchise Owners Are

The average female franchise owner is 51 years old with seven years in business. That profile is consistent with franchising as a second-career move – a path where professional experience translates directly into business ownership. Many women entering franchising today are coming from corporate backgrounds, healthcare, education, and other fields where they’ve spent years managing people and operations. A franchise gives that experience a proven system to work within.

“The number one thing franchisees tell us is: ‘I wish I had done it sooner.’” — Franchise Business Review

The Multi-Unit Opportunity

Just 37% of female franchise owners currently operate multiple franchise units, compared to 47% of men. That gap is significant, and represents one of the clearest growth opportunities in franchising today. Multi-unit ownership is a well-established path to stronger financial outcomes, and women are underrepresented in it.

FBR’s research shows female franchise owners on the top list report average gross revenues of $1.2M and average pre-tax income of $95K. Scaling to additional units changes those numbers considerably.

“The last 20 years of my career, I worked in diagnostics and labs. I’ve never had a more perfect fit. You’re finding a solution for people. And I don’t think a lot of businesses get to say that.” — Randi Beesing, ANY LAB TEST NOW®, Jacksonville, FL

Beesing owns four ANY LAB TEST NOW® locations in Jacksonville with her husband – a multi-unit model that reflects the kind of scaled ownership the brand actively supports.

What to Ask Before You Invest

The FBR rankings offer a useful framework for franchise evaluation. The right franchise partner matters more than the right industry. A few questions worth pressing on:

Do franchise owners trust leadership?  82% of female franchise owners on the FBR Top 100 list say yes. That number should be a baseline expectation. Ask specifically about how leadership handles disagreements with franchisees and how they support locations that are struggling.

Is the peer network active?  83% of top-ranked female franchise owners say fellow owners support each other. A strong franchisee community is a meaningful business asset. Find out how franchisees communicate and collaborate across the system.

What does the financial picture look like?  Review the FDD carefully and speak with owners at multiple revenue levels. Average figures are a starting point, not a guarantee.

About ANY LAB TEST NOW®

Founded in 1992 and franchising since 2007, ANY LAB TEST NOW operates more than 250 franchise locations nationwide, empowering consumers with direct access to thousands of affordable lab tests. Recognized on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, INC. 5000, and Franchise Times 400. Part of CRESSO Brands, LLC. Learn more at www.anylabtestnow.com/franchise.

ANY LAB TEST NOW is continuing its rise among the world’s most respected franchises with an impressive list of franchising recognitions earned throughout the year. After beginning the year with our 7th consecutive appearance in Entrepreneur Media’s Franchise 500® list, we have built a long list of honors in the following months from publications including Inc. Magazine, Franchise Times, Franchise Business Review, and more!

This year has been a fantastic testament to hard work and dedication, and we are excited to see what 2022 has in store. Watch the video for the full list of awards.

A look back at the brand’s 2021 accomplishments, and a look ahead at the new year!


As the year 2021 came to a close, Any Lab Test Now franchising surpassed a major milestone that undoubtedly set the tone for another successful year in 2022, which also happens to be the brand’s 30th year in business. With the opening of a new location in Panama City, Florida, the brand celebrated its 200th franchise location in the United States. The Panama City Any Lab Test Now ribbon-cutting brought the total number of new unit openings in 2021 to 11, as the leading retail lab testing franchise expanded into new markets such as Fort Mill, SC, Ashburn, VA, Canton, OH, and Murray, UT. 

CEO Clarissa Bradstock made a jubilant statement to mark the occasion, saying, “It is so exciting to enter the new year at this landmark level of growth. We are elated by our development over the last two years, despite the many ups and downs created by the global pandemic. 2021 was just the tip of the iceberg, as we opened our 201st location in Jacksonville to ring in the New Year, followed by a long list of grand openings planned for 2022, the same year we celebrate our 30th year in business.”

In 2021, the Any Lab Test Now brand was also singled out for several prestigious awards and honors, including a coveted spot on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list, an enviable achievement. In addition, the brand earned its way onto the Franchise 500 Best of the Best list, the 2021 Inc. 5000 list, and secured the Franchisee Satisfaction Award from Franchise Business Review, along with recognition as the Top Multi-Unit Franchise, Most Profitable Franchise, Top Recession-Proof Franchise, and a truly special win for having the Best Franchise Culture. Lastly, CEO Clarissa Bradstock was honored as a 2021 Woman of Wonder by Franchise Dictionary Magazine in their 50th anniversary edition of this award and presented with the Crystal Compass Award by the IFA Women’s Franchise Committee.

Terri McCulloch, Any Lab Test Now’s vice-president of business development, stated, “It is, of course, exciting to receive so many recognitions throughout the franchising and business community at large. More importantly, it’s a sign that our system works and that with the hard work of our franchisees across the country, this mission and model has a clear blueprint for long-term success. We’re excited to continue that momentum moving forward to help more people across the nation.”

As the year 2022 dawns, Any Lab Test Now franchising is more excited than ever to see what the future holds. The growing interest in healthcare consumerism, in which consumers are taking more control over their own healthcare preferences and decisions, has become the driving factor in elevating the Any Lab Test Now concept to new heights. With a business model that empowers customers to take charge of their own healthcare choices and decisions, the Any Lab Test Now franchise opportunity has become a win-win proposition for owners and consumers alike.

As we kicked off 2022, Any Lab Test Now franchises were well-positioned to capture an even larger share of retail-based revenue at the expense of major healthcare providers. With a laser focus directed squarely on the customer experience, the brand is becoming well known as the affordable and discreet option for retail-based lab testing. Any Lab Test Now offers consumers up-front pricing, appointments completed in as little as 15 minutes, and results delivered in 24-48 hours.

If you’ve got an entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to partner with the nation’s No. 1 retail lab testing franchise, reach out to the Any Lab Test Now franchise development team about the possibility of owning a location in your area. All you have to do is simply fill out this brief form and our reps will be in touch shortly!

Any Lab Test Now® was recently named one of the Top Franchises of 2022 by Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 Ranking. Over the last 43 years, Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 has been the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking. For the 7th year in a row, Any Lab Test Now® was recognized for its exceptional performance in areas such as unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

“Every year we take extraordinary pride in celebrating the companies that are honored in our Franchise 500® list and the 2022 list was no exception,” says Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur editor-in-chief. “The past year has been unlike any in recent memory and the franchise systems who made the 2022 Franchise 500® earned their place by not only teaching us something about franchising but about entrepreneurship.”

We are honored to be included in the list, but we can’t take all the credit. Each Any Lab Test Now® franchise owner worked hard to serve their community throughout 2021. We aim to empower the consumer, allowing them to make healthcare decisions that fit their own budget, lifestyle, and healthcare choices. From Curbside service to extended working hours, we are proud to dedicate ourselves to the needs of the customer.

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Any Lab Test Now CEO Clarissa Windham-Bradstock CFE was recently featured as a 2021 Woman of Wonder by Franchise Dictionary Magazine for their 50th Women of Wonder (WOW) issue. Bradstock has served as COO for Any Test Franchising since 2007 and was appointed to the position of CEO in April, 2014. Clarissa is very involved in the franchise community as Chair Emeritus for the Southeast Franchise Forum and on the Leadership Committee for the IFA Women Franchise Network, Atlanta Chapter.

 

Bradstock is a strong leader who carries a notable presence in the franchise community. During her tenure as CEO, system revenues increased by 48% due to efforts focused on franchisee engagement and the adoption of strategic marketing initiatives.

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ANY LAB TEST NOW is continuing its rise among the world’s most respected franchises with an impressive list of franchising recognitions in 2021.

After beginning the year with our sixth consecutive appearance in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® list, we have built a long list of honors in the following months from publications including Inc. magazine, Franchise Times, Franchise Business Review, and more.

“We’re thrilled to have been recognized by so many prestigious and relevant organizations,” said CEO Clarissa Bradstock. “The categories in which we’ve been honored are even more important than the number of awards we’ve received. From recognitions of our continued growth to something as valuable as franchisee support, profitability, and culture, this year has shown that ANY LAB TEST NOW remains an exciting, emergent franchise brand.”

In 2021 alone, ANY LAB TEST NOW received the following honors and awards:

“It is, of course, exciting to receive so many recognitions throughout the franchising and business community at large,” said Terri McCulloch, Vice President of Business Development. “More importantly, it’s a sign that our system works and that with the hard work of our franchisees across the country, this mission and model have a clear blueprint for long-term success. We’re excited to continue that momentum moving forward to help more people across the nation.”

This year has been an amazing testament to hard work and dedication, and we are excited to see what 2022 has in store!

We are thrilled to announce that ANY LAB TEST NOW has earned a coveted spot on Franchise Business Review’s (“FBR”) second annual “Culture 100” list. The new FBR compilation is based on a survey that quizzed thousands of franchisees from several franchise brands about company culture.

ANY LAB TEST NOW has more than 195 locations nationwide, and our direct access lab testing company is a consistent leader in the retail healthcare industry. “A strong business culture is the backbone of a company’s success, especially when you are part of a franchise, says Terri McCulloch, Vice President of Business Development. “Landing a spot on FBR’s “Culture 100” list is quite an honor following the ups and downs of 2020. We worked hard during the pandemic to collaborate with our franchise owners – providing them knowledge, resources and support they needed while listening to where they were finding nuggets of success that led to new programs. As a result, 2020 turned into a record-breaking year for ANY LAB TEST NOW.”

ANY LAB TEST NOW was among 224 franchise brands, representing nearly 25,000 franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research on the best franchise cultures. Franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems. The brands that were selected received the highest overall ratings based on 12 questions specifically focused on leadership, core values, whether they enjoy being part of the organization, and if they would recommend their franchise to others.

“The impact of the pandemic this past year on small businesses has put the spotlight on franchise culture more than ever,” said Michelle Rowan, President and COO of Franchise Business Review. “Our research into hundreds of brands really shows which ones held up the best when rated by their franchise owners. The franchise companies that have the honor of being named to our “Culture100” list are clearly among the best of the best franchise opportunities.”

Congratulations are in order for Any Lab Test Now owners, Thomas and Carrie Powers with store locations in Tulsa and Oklahoma City North, Oklahoma.  They have just been awarded with a 2021 Franchise Rock Star Award from Franchise Business Review Magazine. This prestigious award was bestowed upon 12 franchise owners, after a nomination pool that included 200+ entries—a significant achievement for our “Powers” couple!

Here’s how the award process works. To be considered for the Franchise Rock Star Awards, brands consider nominees after an internal franchise survey. For this year’s judging process, Franchise Business Review reviewed over 200+ nominations from franchisors in eight different categories. These included franchise owners up for the Top Performers, Multi-Unit Owners, Veteran-Owned and Family-Owned groupings. Franchise Business Review then narrowed the overall group of nominees by selecting 60 select franchisees who meet the definition of a franchise Rock Star. Twelve special franchise owners were selected as the winners in their respective categories, including Any Lab Test Now owners, Tom and Carrie Powers, from the Multi-Unit category.

As one of the chosen Rock Star franchise owners, the Powers were invited to participate in a Q&A session, consisting of five questions which speak to the couple’s business acumen, what’s helped them succeed, how they built a winning team, maintaining a solid relationship with the Any Lab Test Now brand, and what got them through the challenges of operating during the pandemic.  You can read the full transcript here. 

 

Congratulations once again, to Tom and Carrie Powers! As newly minted Rock Stars, we know you’ll continue to set an example for our brand and family network of Any Lab Test Now franchisees. Thanks again for making us so proud!

Ranked #1 in Laboratory Services, ANY LAB TEST NOW Is Recognized By Entrepreneur With Its 2021 Best Of the Best Franchises Award.

Any Lab Test Now is honored to be named to Entrepreneur’s 2021 Best Of The Best Franchises award.  To receive this prestigious recognition, the franchise must be listed on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list and be first in their industry category.

Since 2007, Any Lab Test Now has partnered with major, high-quality laboratories throughout the U.S. to provide affordable and comprehensive lab testing services directly to the public. These lab testing services are offered in a diverse variety of categories that most commonly include clinical, DNA, and drug & alcohol testing. With over 190+ locations, Any Lab Test Now is the largest lab testing franchise in the U.S. and operates as a retail storefront, offering consumers an empowering value proposition — the ability to take control of their health and wellness choices.Any Lab Test Now Entrepreneur Best of the Best 2021

“This is a proud moment for our entire team and family of franchisees to be ranked #1 in our industry category, Laboratory Services,” says Clarissa Bradstock, CEO of Any Lab Test Now. “Our franchisees continue to empower and support local communities nationwide with direct access to lab services and maintained our role as an essential business throughout 2020.  This award validates the strength of our business model as a successful business opportunity in the retail healthcare field.”

Any Lab Test Now initially ranked in the highly competitive Franchise 500 list this year, which evaluated franchises on more than 150 data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.

Terri McCulloch, VP of Business Development, shares “We find it exhilarating to be at the center of healthcare consumerism, providing direct access to lab testing services where we offer significant value to local communities, individual consumers, and businesses. This esteemed award is a very special recognition and shines a light on the challenging work our franchisees committed themselves to in making lab testing easily accessible throughout the pandemic. We’re excited to share this accomplishment with our franchisees who are a much-needed health care resource to their local consumer base.”

The Best of the Best 2021 award means Any Lab Test Now is honored with being #1 in their industry category and further validates their successful direct-to-consumer lab testing business model.

Franchise Business Review (FBR) provides the only rankings of franchises based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. FBR publishes its rankings of top franchises in its annual Guide to Today’s Top Franchises, as well as in quarterly reports throughout the year that rank the top franchises in specific sectors.  Any Lab Test Now was one of just 100 franchise brands to be identified as a Top Recession-Proof Franchise award winner and be featured on the list of the best recession-proof businesses to start.

“Any Lab Test Now offers individuals an opportunity to own a business in the retail healthcare industry,” Terri McCulloch, Vice President, Business Development, explains, “and requires no medical or healthcare background to run and successfully operate. As an essential business, our brand had a downturn like other businesses at the beginning of the pandemic. However, we were able to quickly rebound and continue an unexpected growth trend due to the needs in the communities we serve, as well as innovatively adding new product and service options for consumers.”

Any Lab Test Now franchise owners were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems, including training and support, operations, franchisor/franchisee relations, and financial opportunity.

“Our franchisees are like an extended family to our entire corporate home team. We work every day to achieve and maintain our top goal—to offer support, guidance, best practices and accountability to ensure each one of our new franchisees finds the success they always dreamed of with our profitable business model” states Clarissa Bradstock, CEO

“From our perspective, franchisee satisfaction is one of the most important factors to consider before investing in any franchise opportunity,” said Eric Stites, CEO of Franchise Business Review. “Franchising has historically performed well in a recession, and for people seeking to be their own boss, the recession-proof businesses we identified this year not only have outstanding satisfaction among their owners, but we feel they hold a strong advantage to outperform their competitors in the years ahead.”