Case Study: NextGen Great Sealcoating achieves rapid franchise growth and streamlined operations with Vonigo franchise management software

How a Lost Contract Launched a Franchise Model for Nextgen Great Sealcoating

NextGen Great Sealcoating, founded by Tim Smeltz after he couldn’t find a contractor to seal his driveway, pivoted dramatically after losing a preschool contract for using coal-tar–based sealer. Seeing the asphalt maintenance industry as outdated, Tim set out to both create a safe, non-toxic sealant and repackage the business as a scalable franchise—developing the product over six years and building franchise systems and legal infrastructure over four more.

To support rapid expansion, NextGen implemented Vonigo’s franchise management software and centralized booking/call-center support, streamlining operations for franchisees and corporate staff. The result: measurable process improvements, enthusiastic customer reviews, an A+ BBB rating, and an aggressive growth plan targeting 15 franchises in five years and 35 in ten.

NextGen Great Sealcoating

Tim Smeltz

President