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January: Lord Rush Collectibles offers Pokemon, other card games in Frisco<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n When Ryan Rush found his childhood Pokemon card collection in 2015, he decided to get back into the hobby, which eventually led him to open Lord Rush Collectibles in Frisco.<\/p>\n As Rush looked through the cards, he took a trip down memory lane.<\/p>\n \u201cI realized that things from the 1990s were resurfacing in value,\u201d Rush said. \u201cBeanie Babies and Pokemon cards\u2014stuff of that nature\u2014and I had some pretty valuable cards.\u201d<\/p>\n Rush reached out to a YouTube influencer to find more information about his collection, adding that he knew he had something when the influencer got excited for his collection and wanted to buy it.<\/p>\n February: The Sweetest Thing offers waxing alternative in Frisco<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n While working in a salon, Maggie Perrotta was introduced to sugaring, an alternative to waxing, and it changed her life.<\/p>\n At the time, Perrotta was working to become a cosmetology instructor, but decided to focus on sugaring instead. In May 2019, she opened The Sweetest Thing in Frisco.<\/p>\n The Sweetest Thing offers sugaring, an all-natural form of hair removal. The mixture is made of sugar, water and lemon juice, Perrotta said.<\/p>\n March: Frisco\u2019s first yogurt shop, Purple Kiwi, still offering sweet treats after 15 years<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n During a trip to San Diego, Zach Greenberg saw a frozen yogurt shop and thought the concept would work well in Texas.<\/p>\n Soon after, Greenberg opened Purple Kiwi, Frisco\u2019s first frozen yogurt shop in 2009.<\/p>\n When Greenberg was in college, he didn\u2019t know what he wanted to do when he graduated.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was senior year, and I was a pre-med, biology major,\u201d he said. \u201cBut I knew I didn\u2019t want to go into health care.\u201d<\/p>\n Greenberg opened Purple Kiwi and opted not to buy into a franchise because he wanted full control over the shop, something he called the best decision he\u2019s ever made.<\/p>\n April: Pet Evolution owner wants to be Frisco\u2019s pet consultant<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n After 20 years in corporate America, Neil Sheth and his wife decided to venture into the pet business, opening Pet Evolution in Frisco in February 2023.<\/p>\n The franchise is based out of Minnesota, Sheth said, adding that it was the first location to open outside of the home territory.<\/p>\n Pet Evolution provides a level of service that other stores can\u2019t, Sheth said, adding that when pet parents come into the store, staff will ask about the pet so they can provide recommendations on which pet food will be best for them.<\/p>\n May: Savanna combines modern facility, education at Frisco preschool<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Savanna founder Jessica Bravo struggled with balancing her career and child care needs.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was a struggle for years,\u201d she said. \u201cI was internally struggling with myself.\u201d<\/p>\n That is when she decided to make a change and create Savanna, a private preschool and child care facility. But she didn\u2019t want to open a traditional center, she said.<\/p>\n Bravo set out to open a facility that would combine modern education techniques and facilities with natural and ethically sourced materials, she said. The name Savanna was chosen because of the sense of nature it brings to mind, she said.<\/p>\n June: S2S Functional Performance provides route to healthy movement<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Although Meredith Tittle\u2019s mother was a physical therapist and owned her own practice, this front row seat into the profession didn\u2019t initially propel Tittle to follow suit.<\/p>\n \u201cI went to Baylor pre-med thinking that was the path I would take and thinking I didn\u2019t want to do just what my mama does,\u201d Tittle said. \u201cBut then in my junior year I realized I like the interaction with patients and the idea of getting to know someone three times a week versus a bi-annual office visit or seeing them under anesthesia for surgery.\u201d<\/p>\n Tittle earned a doctorate in physical therapy and became an orthopedic clinical specialist. She is also a certified Pilates instructor.<\/p>\n June: Frisco Family & Sports Chiropractic aims to put families first<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Growth has been the theme of Frisco Family & Sports Chiropractic, marketing manager Kristin Martens said.<\/p>\n The facility recently relocated because of its growth, Martens said, adding that continued growth is expected and there are plans to add a third doctor to staff.<\/p>\n The facility first opened in 2015, Martens said. The head chiropractor, Jacob Stutz, is the team chiropractor for FC Dallas. Despite both of the facility\u2019s doctors specializing in sports therapy, the practice puts family first, Martens said.<\/p>\n July: Frisco\u2019s Belle Haven Interiors offers customizable styling services for homeowners<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Belle Haven Interiors owners Lori Wright and Kelli Simdon said their approach to interior design allows them to cater to every client and each project is customizable for any style.<\/p>\n Wright said she and Simdon worked together at an interior design firm for 12 years before opening Belle Haven Interiors.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s not very many places in Frisco where people can shop accessories to take home with them like art and lighting, that\u2019s different,\u201d Simdon said. \u201cThat was our main reason for opening.\u201d<\/p>\n August: Technology allows Frisco\u2019s PGA Coaching Center to maximize golfer potential<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Technology and strategic partnerships allow the PGA Coaching Center to provide maximum value to their customers, head coach Tim Cusick said.<\/p>\n Cusick said the coaching center is a 12,000-square-foot appointment-based facility with several in-door bays where coaches help golfers improve their game. He said all of the bays feature doors that open up, allowing the golfers to hit outside.<\/p>\n \u201cThe nice thing about this facility is that it\u2019s weather proof,\u201d Cusick said. \u201cIt\u2019s always sunny and 70 [degrees] in here.\u201d<\/p>\n September: Legacy Dance Academy offers movement education classes in Frisco<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Studio Director Aaron-Marie Harding said Legacy Dance Academy curriculum differs from other studios because it breaks down the mechanics of dance steps.<\/p>\n Prior to opening Legacy Dance Academy, Harding said she took over operation from another studio called For the Love of Dance, but didn\u2019t renew her lease during the COVID-19 pandemic. She opened Legacy Dance Academy in August 2023 in Frisco after spending a couple of years looking for the right spot. She also decided to rebrand under the name Legacy Dance Academy.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen you try to change gears or shift directions from what something was, it\u2019s a long process,\u201d she said. \u201cWhen we started it, it was a fresh start. New name, new philosophies. New everything.\u201d<\/p>\n October: Elements Massage offers therapeutic massage from two Frisco locations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Elements Massage co-owner Nish Morgan said she became a licensed therapist during the COVID-19 pandemic and eventually quit her corporate job to pursue massage therapy.<\/p>\n Morgan said both she and her husband, Cam, were laid off from their jobs and were looking for something different.<\/p>\n \u201cWe were always into health and wellness,\u201d Morgan said. \u201cWe wanted to do something no one could take away from us.\u201d<\/p>\n Morgan and Cam took ownership of the Frisco Stonebriar Elements Massage on March 1, 2023. They later took over the Main Street location at the end of February 2024.<\/p>\n