Franchise Interview with Painting with a Twist

Cathy Deano and Renee Maloney, longtime friends with a history of brainstorming business concepts, found remarkable success six years post-Hurricane Katrina with a venture that perfectly addressed a unique need in the recovering city of New Orleans — a haven for relaxation, camaraderie, and enjoyment with friends.

Driven by the desire to uplift spirits in post-Katrina New Orleans, Deano explained, "We wanted to do something to lift the spirits of people where we lived after Hurricane Katrina." Recognizing the readiness for change in both the city and themselves, the duo established their first Corks N' Canvas store in Mandeville, La., in 2007.