EmpireFranchising.com Launches as a Next-Generation Growth Engine for Franchise Brands

EmpireFranchising.com Launches as a Next-Generation Growth Engine for Franchise Brands — With Exclusive Media Advantage Through FranchisePressReleases.com

Naples, FL // FranchisePR.com // Dec. 16, 2025 – EmpireFranchising.com, a new high-performance franchise growth platform led by veteran leaders in franchising, finance, and digital marketing, officially launched today with a bold mission: to accelerate franchise brand expansion using proven development strategy, investor alignment, data-driven marketing — and now, powerful preferred-partner media amplification through FranchisePressReleases.com.

Headquartered in Naples, FL, EmpireFranchising.com brings something the industry has long needed:

One integrated partner that develops the model, drives the marketing, attracts qualified candidates, secures aligned investors, and amplifies national visibility — all under one system.

As part of its launch, Empire Franchising also announced a preferred strategic partnership with FranchisePressReleases.com, Empire clients gain additional advantages in the marketplace:

• Priority media distribution
• Enhanced franchise news amplification
• Greater visibility for openings, leadership changes, funding, expansions, and milestones
• Stronger brand authority to attract both candidates and investors
• A Next-Level Suite of Services for Franchisors, Franchisees, and Investors

EmpireFranchising.com provides a complete, integrated ecosystem, including:

• Franchise concept development & validation
• Franchise sales systems & buyer funnels
• Predictable, performance-driven digital marketing
• Strategic investor relations & capital planning
• Operational system building and franchisee onboarding
• Market expansion mapping & site selection
• Brand storytelling, press, and visibility campaigns
• Preferred placement & PR power through FranchisePressReleases.com

Leadership — Four Leaders Fueling the Empire

Justin Kaiser — Chief Executive Officer
With 24+ years of business leadership, Mr. Kaiser founded Solar Grids®, scaling it to 100+ franchise territories in under three years before an asset purchase by Stardust Solar Energy Inc. (SUN.V), and structured tax equity transactions across solar projects with an aggregate transaction value exceeding $200M.

Nicholas Herrera — Chief Operating Officer
20+ years in digital marketing, leading campaigns for 300+ celebrities and pro athletes. Now applying the same high-performance systems to generate up to 18x returns for franchise brands.

Richard Mish — Chief Investment Officer
Wall Street veteran with 25+ years experience managing 100+ high-net-worth portfolios and guiding franchise brands through capital strategy, investor alignment, and scalable growth.

Mark Milburn — Strategic Growth Officer
25+ years of franchise growth leadership; founder of one of franchising’s earliest major lead-generation networks. Recognized for helping brands differentiate, scale, and tell their story with clarity and authority.

Leadership Commentary

Justin Kaiser, CEO:
“Too many great businesses never become great brands because they lack the systems, capital, and execution needed to scale. Empire Franchising was built to change that. We don’t operate as a consulting firm — we operate as a platform. By aligning strategy, execution, capital, and visibility, we help brands scale with clarity, discipline, and long-term value.”

Nicholas Herrera, COO:
“Franchisors deserve more than clicks—they deserve conversions and owner signings. Empire gives them a marketing engine built to multiply their pipeline and scale with confidence.”

Richard Mish, CIO:
“When investors understand a brand and trust its fundamentals, expansion accelerates. Empire ensures brands are investment-ready and paired with the right capital partners.”

Mark Milburn, Strategic Growth Officer:
“Visibility drives opportunity. Through our preferred-partner relationship with FranchisePressReleases.com, brands gain authority, credibility, and momentum—exactly what a scaling franchise needs.”

EmpireFranchising.com Is Now Accepting Clients Nationwide

Franchisors:
Book a strategy session and start building a scalable growth engine: