From startup to sale: UGA SBDC supports franchisee’s full-circle success
Dustin Mullis turned his dream of owning a Zaxbys® franchise into a multi-store operation generating millions in revenue and employing over 300 people. With expert guidance from the UGA SBDC, Mullis navigated site selection, financing, and strategic growth—ultimately selling seven stores and launching a new location.
Rally Point Grille: Serving veterans, first responders and community with support from the UGA SBDC
Rally Point Grille isn’t just serving meals, it’s serving a mission. Learn how Marine veterans Ralph and Carrie Roeger turned their vision into a thriving, multi-location business that honors service and fosters connection. With strategic guidance from the UGA SBDC, they’ve grown their impact and expanded across Georgia.
Atlanta speech pathology practice expands nationally with help from UGA SBDC
Darius Thomas, founder of Atlanta-based Dynamic Therapy, turned a local speech-language pathology practice into a multi-state operation with help from the UGA SBDC. Through expert financial planning, marketing strategy, and workforce development support, Thomas more than doubled his revenue and grown his team from six to 26 employees.
Georgia construction company secures $1.3 million property for expansion with UGA SBDC support
Kendrick and Abelardo Maradiaga, the father-and-son team behind A&B Commercial Construction, secured $1.3 million in financing to purchase their first commercial property with expert guidance from the UGA SBDC. Their story is a powerful example of how strategic support can help small businesses scale with confidence.
Golden Isles Family Healthcare: Building a community-center practice with UGA SBDC support
When Bianca Pope launched Golden Isles Family Healthcare, she had the clinical expertise but needed help navigating the business side. With guidance from the UGA SBDC, she transformed her vision into a thriving medical practice. Learn how strategic support fuels sustainable growth and empowers entrepreneurs to lead with confidence and clarity.
UGA SBDC helps Dublin entrepreneurs turn passion for barbecue into a thriving business
Gary and Dionn Lanton turned their passion for barbecue into a thriving business with help from the UGA SBDC. From launching Holy Smokes BBQ to acquiring Lou Ann’s Biscuits and Burgers, the UGA SBDC guided them through financial planning, marketing, and business acquisition, helping them triple revenue and grow their team.
Georgia manufacturer Cooper Machine builds family legacy with UGA SBDC support
For nearly 60 years, Cooper Machine Company in Wadley, Ga. has built top-tier sawmill, pallet, and cooperage equipment for customers across the U.S. and abroad.. Now led by CEO Frances Cooper, the family business turned to the UGA SBDC hiring the skilled labor it needed to grow.
Atlanta tech firm scales AI innovation with strategic support from UGA SBDC
Atlanta’s CountiFi is using AI to solve a major problem in the airline industry: inventory waste. With guidance from the UGA SBDC, Founder David Hailey refined its investor pitch, doubled revenue, and expanded into new sectors like healthcare.
