Game Changers, Part 6: Ones to Watch

They may be new to franchising, but these brands have all the right stuff to compete with the big guys.

The Waffle Experience

Named as a must-try on MSN’s prestigious list, 50 Best Things to Eat Before You Die, The Waffle Experience serves waffles like you’ve never had before. Made from brioche bread dough and infused with herbs and other additions like fruit and meats, this brand has quickly become a destination restaurant with long lines of customers wanting in. Learn more at www.thewaffleexperience.com

The Shoe Shine Guys

A truly innovative business concept, The Shoe Shine Guys is a shoeshining service on wheels. Offering the ultimate in convenience for corporate clients, they come on site to business offices, such as law firms and corporations, collect and shine shoes right in their van, and return them all in the same visit. Franchisees create regularly-scheduled service times for predictable, repeat business. Learn more at www.theshoeshineguys.com

Help Your Diabetes

Help Your Diabetes (HYD) is a program designed to help get clients off their medications in a natural way. It includes lab analysis, weekly meal plans, proprietary nutritional supplements, weekly training videos, along with unlimited support. Franchisees get in on the ground floor of an innovative concept with gigantic exclusive territories. Learn more at www.HelpYourDiabetes.com

The Original Hot Dog Factory

Offering a new twist on an old favorite, The Original Hot Dog Factory offers more than 20 creative hot dog options, including the Jamaican jerk chicken with grilled pineapples and island sauce and the taco dog with chili, cheese, and guacamole. This Atlanta-based favorite is now offering franchise opportunities. Learn more at www.theoriginalhotdogfactory.com

Just Let Me Do It! Commercial Services

A handyman service for major retailers and restaurants, franchisees get to walk right into established relationships with clients when they invest in Just Let Me Do It! Commercial Services. This allows franchisees to get to work quickly, with jobs waiting for them on dayone of opening for business. A turnkey business, corporate takes care of the day-to-day duties: answering phones, emails and tracking jobs from start to finish. Learn more at www.justletmedoit.com

Let Mommy Sleep

Any parent knows that newborns are demanding. Even when the pain of sleepless nights has long passed, the memory of exhaustion lives on. Let Mommy Sleep founder Denise Stern built an entire franchise business based on this premise. A simple service, Let Mommy Sleep sends registered nurses and certified caregivers to the homes of new mothers to care for babies overnight while mom gets some shut-eye. Learn more at www.letmommysleep.com

Enhance IV

Once a luxury reserved only for professional athletes and celebrities, IV therapy has finally gone mainstream. Now more accessible, it offers regular people quick-fix hydration, nutrition, and antioxidants. Newly franchised, Enhance IV offers a full menu of IV infusions, offers treatments to help patients boost energy and metabolism, reduce stress, detoxify, and improve immune function. Learn more at www.enhanceiv.com

Jon Smith Subs

Known for its marinated sirloin steak subs and numerous other made-to-order subs, Jon Smith Subs is committed to the customer experience. In fact, this fast-casual restaurant even delivers food right to the table. Learn more at www.jonsmithsubsfranchise.com

StretchLab

Stretching helps people reduce the risk of injuries, regain mobility, and improve flexibility and range of motion in a simple, natural way. Recognizing this, StretchLab offers a unique opportunity with one-on-one assisted stretching and group stretch classes. Learn more at www.stretchlab.com

Dryer Vent Squad

Dryer Vent Squad provides a valuable, inexpensive service to homeowners that saves time, money—and could potentially save homes and lives. Since approximately 80 percent of all U.S. households have a clothes dryer, there is a huge base of potential customers. Learn more at www.dryerventsquad.com

Factory Donuts

With fun designs are amazing flavors, Factory Donuts are a made-to-order cake donut. Customers get their choice of icing, finished with a topping and drizzle. The business model at Factory Donuts is about simplicity and efficiency. Learn more at www.factorydonuts.com

Midtown Chimney Sweeps

Midtown Chimney Sweeps is the first chimney sweeping franchise in the U.S. By applying proven systems, customers get reliable and consistent customer service from clean-shaven, uniformed professionals. Franchisees enjoy a low-cost, home-based business with recurring revenue. Learn more at www.midtownsweeps.com