After 49 years in the hot tub industry, Craig Ecelbarger sold his The Recreational Warehouse to Watson’s in March. With...
When Craig Ecelbarger started a 10-year franchise agreement for The Recreational Warehouse location in Fort Myers, Florida, his family was looking for a simpler life.
The sizzle of burgers on the grill, the aroma of hickory-sauced ribs from the smoker and cold drinks at the ready are all part of the typical backyard barbecue experience, but there’s a twist to this familiar scene.
I know we’ve made succession planning our default theme of the year at SpaRetailer, but as more and more businesses are bought and sold in our industry, it feels like we’ve chosen well. And this issue underscores the importance.