Named to Biz Journal's Largest Franchisors in Twin Cities List

Moms on the Run was once again named to Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s list of largest Twin Cities-based franchising companies, a designation we’ve received since 2019.

We asked Karissa Johnson, Founder and CEO of Moms on the Run, how Moms on the Run came to be a franchisor and what’s ahead for the company.

Q: Moms on the Run has again been named to the Minneapolis Saint Paul Business Journal’s list of largest Twin Cities-based franchising companies. What was your reaction?

A: When we first received this award in 2019, I was shocked. I never had any intention to build a big company – I really just followed the demand from Twin Cities women who wanted to see this program in their city. Franchising made sense – I just knew the company had a bigger opportunity to grow through dedicated local business owners.Q: What do you like best about franchising?
A: Being able to make a difference in so many more women’s lives! It’s a true blessing to partner with women entrepreneurs who share the same passion to make a difference in their community.

Q: As a franchisor, what challenges do you face?
A: Franchising requires a ton of administrative work and legal compliance, none of which are reduced just because our business opportunity is “part time.” So, from a financial perspective, my biggest challenge is staffing a company with a budget based on part-time revenues. This will continue to be a unique challenge until the company is much larger.

Q: What’s next for Moms on the Run?
A: We’re investing in staff, preparing for the next phase of growth. We’re excited to get our brand into many more communities that need fitness, fun and friendship nationwide!

Learn more about our franchise opportunity here.