Mobility City franchise couple expands to three locations

Joe and Jennifer Stewart have become the first Mobility City franchise owners to operate three locations, with a new acquisition in Springfield, Missouri, and a planned opening in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The expansion gives the couple a regional footprint across Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri and supports Mobility City’s push to scale its franchise network.

Why it matters: - Joe and Jennifer Stewart are the first couple in the Mobility City system to reach three-location ownership, a milestone the franchise defines as multi-location ownership. - The expansion adds to Mobility City’s broader growth plan to reach 300 locations nationwide and potentially $300 million in annual systemwide sales within five years. - The Stewarts say their three locations are intended to help more than 3,000 people each month find mobility equipment that fits their needs.

What happened: - Mobility City Holdings announced that the Stewarts acquired Mobility City of Springfield, Missouri, the highest-revenue franchise location in the company’s network. - The couple originally bought Mobility City of Rogers, Arkansas. - The Stewarts also plan to open a second showroom in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in November 2026. - The Fayetteville opening would give the couple three locations across Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri.

The details: - Mobility City specializes in mobility equipment repair, rental and sales. - The Springfield, Rogers and Fayetteville locations are expected to serve customers with hands-on product demonstrations and access to repair, rental and sales services. - Mobility City says nine additional franchise owners already operate two locations each. - More than 20 owners have committed to developing a second location or more. - Mobility City says that existing-owner expansion is becoming an important part of its growth strategy. - Joe Stewart said, "We wanted to build a Mobility City business that helps a meaningful number of mobility-impaired people." - Joe Stewart added that the three locations are expected to guide more than 3,000 people each month to the equipment that best meets their needs.

Between the lines: - The Springfield acquisition gives the Stewarts control of the network’s top-performing location, which strengthens their regional model and raises the profile of their expansion. - Mobility City’s growth story is increasingly tied to franchisees reinvesting inside the system rather than only bringing in new owners. - The company’s model appears to favor clusters of locally owned showrooms backed by national marketing, training, supplier relationships and operational systems. - Diane Baratta, CEO and president of Mobility City Holdings, said the Stewarts’ expansion reflects confidence in the business model and a commitment to helping more people maintain mobility and independence.

What's next: - The Fayetteville showroom is scheduled to open in November 2026. - Mobility City will continue pursuing its nationwide expansion target while encouraging existing franchise owners to add locations. - The Stewarts plan to keep building a regional business serving customers in Arkansas and Missouri.

The bottom line: - The Stewarts’ move from one location to three shows how Mobility City wants growth to come from operators scaling within the franchise system, not just from new franchise signups. - Joe Stewart summed up the couple’s approach in five words: "We\'ve only just begun."