Turning ideas into assets through franchising
Kika joins Nancy Redd to discuss motherhood, building Kika Stretch Studios, and the founder education behind Black Box.
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From building Kika Stretch Studios to helping other founders grow through Black Box Franchising. Explore the stories, interviews, and conversations along the way.
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Conversations about the journey—and the work of helping other entrepreneurs build what comes next.
Helping small business owners become franchisors
An interview about the launch of Black Box Franchising and Kika’s approach to preparing entrepreneurs for franchise ownership and growth.
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Articles & profiles.
Reporting on Kika Wise, Black Box Franchising, and Kika Stretch Studios through the years.
Kika Wise Is Taking Stretching to New Heights
A conversation about starting a business, raising a family, and growing a wellness brand in New Jersey.
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A founder’s perspective on the franchise industry
Kika discusses supporting franchise owners, leading a team, and the responsibilities that come with expansion.
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Women in Wellness: a conversation with Hakika Wise
An interview exploring resilience, personal growth, and the people who support an entrepreneurial journey.
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The business of stretching
A profile of Kika’s path from a small wellness business to a franchise model that creates opportunities for other owners.
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What I Learned When Finalizing My First FDD
Kika shares her experience preparing the first Franchise Disclosure Document for Kika Stretch Studios.
Read the articleMillennial Owns Fitness Franchise, Invents New Stretching Technique
An early profile tracing the development of Kika’s assisted stretching business and its franchise model.
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Stretch for success
A look at the entrepreneurial idea behind Kika Stretch Studios and how it grew into a business.
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How stretching can improve muscular gains
A reported fitness feature that includes Kika DuBose’s work with assisted stretching and strength-training clients.
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From a Montclair studio to a franchise business
Local business coverage of Hakika DuBose’s preparations to franchise Kika Stretch Studios.
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Pull Out All the Stops at Power Stretch Studios
A visit to the assisted stretching business Kika built before the Kika Stretch Studios name.
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Stretching Exercises Are In as the Next Fitness Fad
National coverage of dedicated stretching studios, including Kika’s original Power Stretch Studios business.
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I Tried It: Assisted Stretching
A firsthand account of an assisted stretching session at Kika’s Montclair studio.
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Television appearances, studio visits, and podcast interviews.
Getting the aid you need to start a business
A Black Box Franchising television appearance on resources for entrepreneurs.
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How to franchise your business
Kika joins Annemarie Cross to talk about the journey from building a business to preparing it for franchising.
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Kika Wise with Rushion McDonald
An entrepreneur interview featuring Kika, the story behind her studios, and the business of assisted stretching.
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Inside Kika Stretch Studios
Kika introduces her stretching approach from her Montclair studio in this video profile.
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Union County stretching studio reopens for business
Coverage of the Summit Kika Stretch Studios location and its reopening after the pandemic shutdown.
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Leadership lessons with Kika Wise
A conversation about delegation, difficult decisions, and what Kika learned while building her company.
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