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From ‘Dirt Poor’ to Dream for Code Wiz Founder
Franchise Times Cover Stories

From ‘Dirt Poor’ to Dream for Code Wiz Founder

  • Beth Ewen
  • Updated Oct 27, 2021

Ruth Agbaji knows the power of resiliency, and now with backing from new investor Tutor Doctor, the Code Wiz founder is determined to grow in the white-hot sector of boutique children’s education brands.

No Shortage of Inspiring Tales, and Maybe a Meme
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No Shortage of Inspiring Tales, and Maybe a Meme

  • Mary Jo Larson
  • Oct 27, 2021

We’ve all seen the quips and memes on social media or those quirky signs that announce: “2020: 0 out of 4 stars. Would not recommend.” And 202…

Code Wiz Set to Grow After Tutor Doctor Purchase
Franchise Mergers and Acquisitions

Code Wiz Set to Grow After Tutor Doctor Purchase

  • Beth Ewen
  • Apr 13, 2021

A mentor introduced Ruth Agbaji, the founder of the fledgling franchise Code Wiz, to Tutor Doctor’s President Frank Milner last year, when COV…

Tutor Doctor Buys Code Wiz, Plots Growth Surge
Franchise Mergers and Acquisitions
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Tutor Doctor Buys Code Wiz, Plots Growth Surge

  • Beth Ewen
  • Updated Mar 15, 2021

The president of Tutor Doctor, Frank Milner, is “super, super excited, in case you couldn’t tell,” about the 20-year-old brand’s first acquisition, of Code Wiz. Ruth Agbaji, the Code Wiz founder, will remain at the helm.

Franchises turn to philanthropy during pandemic
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Franchises turn to philanthropy during pandemic

  • Updated Oct 7, 2020

Healthcare workers thank Code Wiz, a computer coding class franchise for kids, for 3D printing face shields and ear savers.

Franchises turn to philanthropy during pandemic
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Franchises turn to philanthropy during pandemic

  • Updated Oct 7, 2020

Ruth Agbaji

Franchises turn to philanthropy during pandemic
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Franchises turn to philanthropy during pandemic

  • Updated Oct 7, 2020

From left, Mighty Quinn’s BBQ co-founder and co-CEO Micha Magid, co-CEO Hugh Mangum and co-CEO Christos Gourmos. The brand formed philanthropi…

Franchises turn to philanthropy during pandemic
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Franchises turn to philanthropy during pandemic

  • Updated Oct 7, 2020

A U.S. Postal Service employee holds up a YardPeeps sign gifted by Robyn Goldstein. 

Franchises turn to philanthropy during pandemic
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Franchises turn to philanthropy during pandemic

  • Updated Oct 7, 2020

Robyn Goldstein, a franchisee of Row House and StretchLab in Bellaire, Texas, created yard signs of essential workers, called them YardPeeps, …

Franchises turn to philanthropy during pandemic
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Franchises turn to philanthropy during pandemic

  • Updated Oct 7, 2020

Tropical Smoothie Cafe ‘zees gave away more than 230,000 smoothies to healthcare workers, plus the franchise donated $100,000 to the American …

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