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22 03, 2019

FirstLight Home Care Named One of Entrepreneur’s Fastest-Growing Franchises

2019-03-22T14:36:19-04:00March 22nd, 2019|Tags: , , , , |

Award-winning provider of non-medical home care ranked No. 100 on Entrepreneur list

CINCINNATI — FirstLight Home Care, a leading national provider of non-medical home care, has been named by Entrepreneur as one of the 500 fastest-growing franchises in 2019.

Earlier in the year, FirstLight was named to Entrepreneur’s 40th annual Franchise 500® list for the eighth consecutive year. The 100 ranking on the Fastest-Growing Franchise list marks the second Entrepreneur ranking FirstLight has earned in 2019.

“Being named to this list is just the beginning of what will be a continued upward trajectory for our business,” said Jeff Bevis, co-founder and CEO of FirstLight Home Care. “With the U.S. population aging, and more boomers retiring, demand for our services will continue to grow. That demand, combined with our renowned level of service, is going to continue to propel us to greater heights.”

FirstLight serves seniors, adults with disabilities, new mothers, veterans, those recovering from surgery and other adults in need of assistance. The company’s caregivers help with many needs – from personal hygiene and household duties such as cooking, cleaning and running errands to mobility assistance and dementia care.

The Entrepreneur ranking adds to the list of accolades FirstLight Home Care has garnered so far in 2019. Other awards and rankings earned the company has earned this year include:

  • Top 200 franchise opportunity for 2019 by Franchise Business Review
  • Franchise Times’ Fast & Serious list for 2019
  • Franchise Gator’s Top 100 Franchises of 2019
  • Franchise Gator’s Fastest Growing Franchises

To view the entire list, visit Entrepreneur’s Fastest-Growing Franchises.

For more information about FirstLight Home Care’s franchise opportunities, visit www.firstlightfranchise.com.

About FirstLight Home Care

FirstLight Home Care is a top rated non-medical home care provider with a network of offices that provides more than 110,000 hours per week in care for more than 5,000 clients in over 34 states. The company has created a new standard in home care by combining best practices with innovative approaches to make them an emerging market leader in a rapidly-growing industry. Their 5,100 caregivers provide companion and personal care services at private residences, assisted living and retirement communities, nursing homes, adult-family homes and group homes. Clients include seniors, new mothers, and individuals recovering from surgery, veterans, adults with disabilities and anyone 18 and over who might just need a little extra care or assistance. Visit www.firstlighthomecare.com to learn more.

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21 03, 2019

Senior Helpers® Certified as a Great Place to Work®

2019-03-21T19:14:42-04:00March 21st, 2019|Tags: , , , , , , , |

BALTIMORE — Great Place to Work® Institute has recognized Senior Helpers® as the first national in-home care company to achieve certification as a Great Place to Work. Senior Helpers’ rapidly growing business is laser-focused on helping older adults age with dignity, and the company cares for tens of thousands of seniors across the globe.

The Great Place to Work evaluation considers more than 60 elements of the team member experience using feedback from surveys sent to more than 12,000 employees across the country. The factors considered include the respect with which people are treated, employee pride and camaraderie, and the recognition that the work team members do makes a real difference for clients. Rankings are based on the experiences and perceptions of all employees and every role.

“This independent recognition is a very proud moment for Senior Helpers,” said Peter Ross, CEO and co-founder of Senior Helpers. “We understand that company culture is an important driver of overall success and we have worked diligently to build a culture of inclusion and appreciation. Our employees care deeply about our clients, and it brings us great joy to know that they feel recognized and appreciated for their work.”

Senior Helpers’ culture is based on strong core values, recognition of achievements and respect. The executive team receives monthly feedback from both clients and employees. “Our internal data has consistently been positive,” said Chuck Sullivan, CMO of Senior Helpers. “We are very pleased that we now have independent verification that shines a light on our rich culture and appreciation of Senior Helpers as a Great Place to Work.”

“We applaud Senior Helpers for seeking certification and releasing its employees’ feedback,” said Dr. Jacquelyn Kung, of Great Place to Work’s senior care affiliate Activated Insights. “These high ratings measure Senior Helpers capacity to earn its employees’ trust and create a great workplace for high performance.”

The Great Place to Work Trust IndexTM methodology is taken by millions of employees in thousands of companies annually. It represents the gold standard in measuring culture and employee engagement. 

About Senior Helpers®

Senior Helpers is the nation’s premier provider of in-home senior services ranging from specialized care for those with diseases, such as dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, to personal and companion care to help individuals looking for a little assistance with daily activities. Founded in 2002 with a vision to help seniors age with dignity despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges, Senior Helpers has hundreds of franchised and owned businesses that have cared for tens of thousands of seniors.

Senior Helpers is included in Entrepreneur’s Top 500 Franchise Ranking, is an approved partner in the Military Spouse Employment Partnership, and active in the Healthcare Leadership Council—an exclusive alliance of leading healthcare companies from all health sectors committed to advancing the American healthcare system. Learn more by visiting http://www.seniorhelpers.com.

About Great Place to Work

Great Place to Work is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Through its certification programs, Great Place to Work recognizes outstanding workplace cultures and produces the annual Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work For®” and Great Place to Work Best Workplaces lists for Millennials, Women, Diversity, Small & Medium Companies, industries and, internationally, countries and regions. Through its culture consulting services, Great Place to Work helps clients create great workplaces that outpace peers on key business metrics like revenue growth, profitability, retention and stock performance.

Learn more at Greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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21 03, 2019

Two AtWork Group Executives Recognized on Staffing Industry Analysts’ Staffing 100 List

2019-03-21T19:06:23-04:00March 21st, 2019|Tags: , , , |

John D. Hall and Jason Leverant Honored as Leaders in the Staffing Industry.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — AtWork Group, one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing staffing franchises, announced today Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), a global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions, has named John D. Hall, Jr. – AtWork Group Founder and CEO, and Jason Leverant –  AtWork Group President and COO, to SIA’s prestigious Staffing 100 list.

This esteemed list serves as a way to recognize leaders for the impact they make in a variety of ways across the workforce solutions ecosystem. The expertise of those included on the list encompasses that of CEOs, entrepreneurs, technologists, workforce specialists, data scientists and more from a variety of different companies and lines of service.

This marks Leverant’s sixth consecutive year on the list, earning him a place in the Staffing 100 Hall of Fame. Leverant joined AtWork in 2007 as Vice President of Sales and moved into his current position in 2012. As president and COO of AtWork Group, Leverant gathers valuable insights while engaging directly with AtWork’s branch owners, managers and staff, helping to set the vision for the company and power AtWork’s continued exponential growth.

“It’s truly an honor to represent AtWork Group and be included in SIA’s Staffing 100 Hall of Fame,” said Leverant. “I’ve made it my personal mission to make a positive impact by educating and elevating the staffing industry to new heights through an unwavering focus on service excellence. AtWork has given me an opportunity to share my love of the industry with others, and our success has only helped increase that positive impact over the years.”

Making an appearance on the list for the first time, John D. Hall founded AtWork Group in 1986 in East Tennessee and began franchising in 1992. Under his leadership, the company has seen steady growth and has received numerous awards and recognitions such as ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Diamond Awards and inclusion in the Inc. 5000 rankings.

“The goals of AtWork have not changed in our 29 years as a leading staffing franchisor,” said Hall. “Each day we strive to live our mission of being ‘AtWork for You’ by providing industry leading support to our owners, customized solutions for our clients and training and job opportunities for our employees. I believe this focus on service will continue to carry us to new heights for years to come.”

AtWork Group is a national staffing franchise that provides temporary, temp-to-hire and direct-hire services for companies across a variety of industries. The company facilitated 50,000 hires in 2018 through three distinct service lines: AtWork Personnel – which focuses on administrative and light industrial jobs, AtWork Medical – which specializes in medical, home health care and senior care professionals, and AtWork Search – an executive recruitment service that specializes in management-level professionals across a variety of industries. Always striving to be “AtWork for You,” the staffing franchise differentiates itself with its focus on service and family-style environment.

AtWork Group was recently ranked in: Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500®, Franchise Times’ Fast & Serious, Franchise Times’ Top 200+ and Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000.

For more information, please visit https://www.atwork.com.

About AtWork Group

AtWork Group is an industry leading staffing franchise, based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Providing temporary, temp-to-hire and direct-hire services across industries, AtWork specializes in three lines of service – AtWork Personnel, AtWork Medical and AtWork Search. There are 75 locations across 27 states, with the goal to reach 325 by 2029. AtWork franchisees execute region-based decisions that make a difference in their local economies to strengthen their communities. The company facilitated 50,000 hires last year. For more information about franchise opportunities, visit www.AtWorkfranchise.com.

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21 03, 2019

Launch Acquires AirTime Trampoline & Game Park

2019-03-21T18:57:35-04:00March 21st, 2019|Tags: , , , |

Family entertainment and action park expands its national footprint.

WARWICK, R.I. — Launch Trampoline Park – a leading family entertainment and action park franchise – announced today that it has acquired Michigan-based AirTime Trampoline & Game Park.

The acquisition of AirTime, which launched in 2012, will add to Launch’s rapidly growing portfolio of franchised locations throughout the United States. Launch, one of the fastest-growing family entertainment franchises, currently has 28 open parks in 13 states and is targeting 40+ operational by year-end, with many more in the pipeline. The company was recently recognized as one of the top 250 franchises in the United States according to Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2019 rankings. 

“We are thrilled to bring AirTime into the Launch portfolio and expand our geographic reach in the Midwest,” said Travis Kososki, Launch’s CFO and Head of Business Development. “Launch continues to execute on our dual-pronged strategy of growing organic franchise locations and pursuing strategic tuck-in acquisitions. This acquisition brings strategic benefits to all of our franchisees and helps provide a better guest experience for our customers.” 

Founded in 2012, Launch provides children and adults of all ages with endless fun. Launch’s family entertainment and action parks include wall-to-wall, inter-connected trampolines with angled trampoline walls, as well as signature trampoline courts dedicated to dodgeball and slam dunk basketball.

Launch parks also feature ninja courses, towering rope courses, laser tag arenas, virtual reality rooms, foam pits, and full redemption arcades with 30+ games. Krave, an in-house restaurant concept, allows guests to make their own pizza creations fresh to order, as well as ice cream sundaes, offering an interactive and delicious dining option.

“We have always admired AirTime’s commitment to its local communities and to the family entertainment industry as a whole,” said Launch co-founder and CEO Rob Arnold. “We are thrilled to be able to expand our national presence through AirTime and to bring the Launch experience to those communities.”

In addition to its operating parks, Launch has an active growth pipeline of 30+ actions parks in development in California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, Texas and Virginia.

About Launch Trampoline Park 

Founded in 2012 by entrepreneur Rob Arnold and former NFL star and three-time Super Bowl champion Ty Law, Launch Trampoline Park is an innovative leader in the family entertainment industry. A year-round action park featuring giant jumping surfaces, dodge ball courts, ninja courses, laser tag arenas, and more, Launch is an ideal place for kids and adults alike to let loose while also providing a great environment for families to spend time together. For more information, visit www.launchtrampolinepark.com.

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20 03, 2019

Coworking Space Venture X Showcases Franchise Opportunity at Hunter Hotel Conference

2019-03-20T20:46:54-04:00March 20th, 2019|Tags: , , , , |

ATLANTA — Venture X®, a global shared workspace franchise, is rapidly growing in the coworking space by appealing to the modern professional with the brand’s ‘coworking 3.0’ model. The brand will be showcasing its concept to hoteliers as a gold sponsor at the upcoming Hunter Hotel Conference held at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. The conference, held March 20-22, 2019 is attended by more than 1,500 hotel owners, investors, and industry professionals, and offers a unique opportunity to network with providers and suppliers to the hotel industry.

Venture X has been of increasing interest to hotel owners and operators, with several new locations purchased by hotel property owners. The Venture X brand provides unique synergy with the hospitality industry, with its boutique hotel-inspired design, world-class concierge-level services, rich amenities, welcoming hospitality and brand loyalty. A place members love coming to work to every day, Venture X is included on Inc.’s list of “Best Coworking Spaces.”

“I came across Venture X in 2017, and quickly noticed how similar its model is to the hotel industry, specifically extended stay hotels,” says Mani Patel, Venture X franchisee and hotelier. “There are numerous similarities between the two industries which made my ownership run smoothly, including the membership-based model, real estate requirements, and customer demographics. It’s been exciting to join the Venture X team as they are developing, and bring my hotel expertise over to the coworking industry.”

Venture X facilities consist of modern boutique office spaces designed by world-renowned architecture firm, Gensler and features high-end Herman Miller furnishings. Venture X franchisees enjoy the leisure of having design plans and furniture taken care of, minimizing additional stress and responsibility.

“We’re excited to be showcasing our thriving model again this year at the Hunter Hotel Conference,” says Jason Anderson, President of Venture X. “Hotel owners share in Venture X’s priorities of providing members with inspired spaces, great experiences and rich amenities. We look forward to continuing to grow our franchisee base by connecting with these similar-minded hotel entrepreneurs.”

As Venture X continues to undergo tremendous expansion globally, it is the priority of the leadership and community that makes up Venture X to continue moving in a direction that helps people connect, inspire, and improve upon their businesses while they fulfill their lives.

About Venture X

Venture X is a membership-based, shared workspace and community that is a blend of boutique hotel and modern office styles with a high level of design that feels professional and welcoming. We are designing beautiful spaces and developing an environment and community that people love coming to work to every day. Venture X is a member of United Franchise Group, a group of affiliated companies and brands, and has been recognized by Inc. as one of the best co-working spaces in the United States. The brand anticipates having 100 locations sold by the end of 2019. For more information about locations visit www.VentureX.com and for information about franchise opportunities visit www.venturexfranchise.com.

About UFG

Led by Founder and CEO Ray Titus, United Franchise Group is home to a variety of internationally recognized brands including Signarama, Fully Promoted, Experimax, Jon Smith Subs, SuperGreen Solutions, Transworld Business Advisors, Accurate Franchising, Venture X, and the Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. With over three decades in the franchising industry and more than 1,600 franchisees throughout the world, United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.

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20 03, 2019

Great Harvest Bread Company Reinvents Model with the Multi-Unit Franchisee in Mind

2019-03-20T20:38:01-04:00March 20th, 2019|Tags: , , , , |

Meet with the Growing Bakery Cafe Franchise at the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference, Booth #300

DILLON, Mont. — Great Harvest Bread Co. seeks qualified multi-unit and multi-brand franchise partners to leverage their model that allows franchise owners to go where the competition cannot and cover more territory at an unmatched investment level.

The nearly 200-location bakery cafe franchise has implemented their new and distinguished hub and spoke expansion model built for the multi-unit business owner. To share how the model gives entrepreneurs a leg up on the competition, Director of Sales Ben Green will be attending the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference on March 24-27 at Caesars Palace Hotel in Las Vegas. Attendees can visit Great Harvest at booth #300.

Aiming to be the only bakery cafe of its kind, Great Harvest is more than just an artisan, specialty bread business. The company’s reputation for providing the most delicious, daily-made bread has now expanded to a diverse menu including grain bowls, salads, sandwiches, soups, desserts, fountain drinks and more. In addition, by adding approximately 35 seats and a public bathroom to its bakery cafes, sales at those locations jumped and sparked the creation of Great Harvest’s hub and spoke growth model.

Bakery cafes are the key element in Great Harvest’s new hub and spoke model, which allows multi-unit owners to go more places with a smaller footprint while reaping the full benefits of both a central bakery cafe and multiple cafe-only locations. The bakery cafe acts as the hub, supplying fresh bread throughout the day to the spokes, or cafe-only locations, in surrounding communities. In two years, nearly 36 percent of the franchise system is leveraging the developed hub and spoke design.

Differentiators at a Glance:

  • Great Harvest Bread Co., is as turn key as you want it to be with its unique freedom franchise. Owners are able to set their own pricing, create their own menu items, choose décor that fits their style and market, localize their marketing efforts and more.
  • Hub and spoke allows franchisees to go into high-traffic areas with as little as 1,500 square feet, opening cafe doors in downtowns where competitors cannot because of the large amount of space they require.
  • The hub and spoke model provides an incomparable investment opportunity that allows someone to own multiple Great Harvest Bread Company locations for the price of a single Panera and dominate more territory.
  • Multi-unit franchisees have the ability to become their own supply chain while achieving better quality control and serving a superior product.
  • The bakery cafe and hub and spoke model is the best of both worlds, a fresh idea with substantial growth opportunity and 40 years in business, unlike most emerging brands.

Entrepreneurs attending the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference come with expectations to mingle among the best of the best in the industry and want to hear how proven brands have already thought about the future disruptors and what each brand is doing differently to give multi-unit and multi-profile entrepreneurs the tools they need to do what they do best – expand with intention. Great Harvest has just what they’re looking for.

About Great Harvest Bread Company

Great Harvest Bread has spent the past 40 years perfecting the combination of ingredients to make the freshest and authentic breads and pastries, as well as the newer sandwiches, grain bowls and soups, growing to nearly 200 locations, all of which continue to mill their own Golden Triangle wheat every morning from scratch. Providing local communities with authentic breads and pastries made fresh daily, the brand is now growing through franchising with a new bakery-cafe model ideal for multi-unit ownership. Open during three parts of the day—breakfast, lunch and dinner— the menu has grown beyond a wide variety of soft, delicious breads to include soups, sandwiches and grain bowls. To learn about franchising opportunities with Great Harvest Bread Company, go to https://www.greatharvest.com/franchise.

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20 03, 2019

Massage Heights Celebrates 15th Year in Business with Record-breaking Franchise Growth

2019-03-20T14:49:00-04:00March 20th, 2019|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Fast-growing Massage and Facial Services Franchise Reports $104.8 Million in Systemwide Revenue in 2018 and Accelerates Growth Nationwide

SAN ANTONIO — Celebrating 15 years in business, Massage Heights, a leader of professional, affordable, and convenient therapeutic massage and facial services, announced another banner year for the brand, reporting $104.8 million in revenue, as well as a new partnership with Franchise FastLane to sign 20 franchise agreements in 2019. The brand is actively recruiting single- and multi-unit franchisees to expand in major metro areas like Minneapolis, Nashville, St. Louis, South Florida, and Las Vegas.

Over the last 15 years, Massage Heights has grown from a single Retreat in San Antonio, Texas, to over 140 across the U.S. and Canada. Co-founder and president Shane Evans founded the company in 2004 with her husband, Wayne, after realizing the need for professional and affordable massage services. After experiencing years of painful, recurring back pain ­­­­and being unable to find a consistently affordable, therapeutic option for massage therapy, Shane and Wayne opened the first Massage Heights location. It was so popular that they opened a second just nine months later. After realizing the growing demand for massage therapy as part of people’s everyday lives to manage chronic pain, reduce stress, and countless other symptoms, they saw an opportunity to take the brand national through franchising.

“As I reflect on the past decade and a half in business, the first thing that comes to mind are the career opportunities that we’ve been able to provide to hundreds of entrepreneurs, massage therapists, and estheticians, and the countless lives they’ve transformed through affordable massage therapy and facial services,” said Shane Evans, co-founder and president of Massage Heights. “The continued success of Massage Heights is a direct testament to the tireless dedication of our franchise owners, leadership team, and team members at every location. We’re proud to be here today and look forward to the next 15 years.”

Additionally, to celebrate its 15th anniversary, Massage Heights will treat one lucky fan to an all-expenses paid trip for two to The Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay, California, for a luxurious weekend of relaxation and pampering. From April 1-30, 2019, fans can visit www.massageheights.com/15thanniversary to enter for the chance to win. Additional prizes such as annual memberships and other services and products also will be awarded for a total of 15 winners selected. For the closest location, visit www.massageheights.com.

For more information on franchise opportunities with Massage Heights, visit www.massageheightsfranchise.com.

About Massage Heights

Massage Heights is a family-owned, membership-based therapeutic services franchise company that provides Members and Guests convenient, professional, affordable resort-quality massage and facial services that help people achieve a balanced and healthy lifestyle, in an upscale Retreat environment. Regular massage and skin therapy services help people look and feel their best from the inside out by aiding in the reduction of stress, pain management and increased relaxation, all resulting in the ability to tackle daily life with a higher level of vitality and positivity, truly elevating the everyday.

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20 03, 2019

Remedy Intelligent Staffing and Westaff Named 2019 Top Franchises for Owners

2019-03-20T14:35:23-04:00March 20th, 2019|Tags: , , , , , |

Independent Survey Shows Franchise Owners Are Highly Satisfied

ATLANTA — Based on an extensive independent survey of current franchise owners, Remedy Intelligent Staffing and Westaff have been named top franchises for 2019 by Franchise Business Review. This is the 14th annual ranking of the best 200 franchise opportunities, which is available at https://franchisebusinessreview.com/page/top-franchises/.

Remedy and Westaff are franchise divisions of EmployBridge, the largest specialty industrial staffing firm in North America. Branch locations of Remedy and Westaff provide client companies and temporary associate workers with the local knowledge, expertise and community commitment of a local business and the latest technology, tools and support of a leading national staffing company.

Franchise Business Review provides the only rankings and awards for franchise companies based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes rankings of the top 200 franchises in its annual Guide to Today’s Top Franchises.

Remedy and Westaff were among 310 franchise brands, representing over 30,000 franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research. Franchisees were surveyed using 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems, including training and support, operations, franchisor/franchisee relations and financial opportunity. Remedy and Westaff were honored based on these extensive owner surveys.

In addition, Remedy and Westaff also recently won ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards, ranking among the very best in serving both clients and workers. Less than 2 percent of all staffing firms in the U.S. and Canada earned this prestigious distinction based on ratings from both clients and temporary workers.

“There are thousands of different franchise opportunities available to prospective business owners today. It’s a great time to ‘be your own boss,’ but it’s also important to do your homework to find the right fit,” said Eric Stites, CEO of Franchise Business Review. “Our independent research of franchisee satisfaction helps entrepreneurs discover the top franchise opportunities in every industry category, including fitness, travel, food, services and retail. This year’s Franchisee Satisfaction Award winners truly are the best of the best.”

“We’re honored to have Remedy and Westaff named among the best franchise opportunities based on the satisfaction of our current franchisees,” said EmployBridge Franchise Division President Steve Mills. “Along with our recent Best of Staffing awards, this honor again demonstrates the enduring commitment of Remedy and Westaff to serve and create value for everyone connected to our business—our temporary workers, our clients and our franchisees.”

Visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com to see the full description of the 2019 Top Franchises.

About Remedy Intelligent Staffing, Westaff and EmployBridge

Remedy Intelligent Staffing and Westaff are the franchise divisions of EmployBridge. As workforce specialists, EmployBridge provides value-added workforce solutions and job opportunities through focused specialty divisions including ResourceMFG, ProLogistix, ProDrivers, Select, RemX, Westaff and Remedy. Combining the advantages of national scale, in-depth local market knowledge, supply-chain-specific expertise, and powerful recruiting and retention tools, EmployBridge is recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts as America’s largest industrial staffing firm. The company puts more than 400,000 temporary associates to work annually in 48 states through a network of 400+ offices. In 2018, EmployBridge provided more than 159 million work hours to 12,000 customers, generating more than $3.1 billion in revenue. EmployBridge is also helping close the skills gap in America’s supply chain by providing free, career-focused skills development to its temporary associates through the firm’s Better WorkLife Academy. For more information, please visit www.remedyfranchise.com, www.remedystaffing.com, www.westaff.com and www.employbridge.com.

About Franchise Business Review

Franchise Business Review (FBR) is the only independent market research firm that specializes in benchmarking franchisee satisfaction based exclusively on ratings and reviews from franchise owners. FBR publishes free and unbiased franchisee satisfaction research reports throughout the year online at http://www.FranchiseBusinessReview.com.

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19 03, 2019

Staffing Industry Leader NEXTAFF Coming to Jackson

2019-03-19T14:07:30-04:00March 19th, 2019|Tags: , , , , , |

Premier staffing franchise opens first location in Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. — NEXTAFF, an industry leader in identifying quality talent for businesses, announced today it is opening an administrative and healthcare staffing agency location in Jackson, Tennessee, which will be the first location in the state.

The new office will offer staffing solutions to businesses in all administrative, professional, healthcare and some industrial trades.

“NEXTAFF is building a presence in the South, but the Jackson office will be our first location in Tennessee,” said Cary Daniel, co-founder and director at NEXTAFF. “The area is a prime location for NEXTAFF to help fill temporary positions, full-time positions & direct hires using our unparalleled method of acquiring talent. We don’t just focus on filling positions, we focus on filling positions with the highest-quality talent available. NEXTAFF has a unique approach to staffing, and the Jackson market is really going to benefit from our methodology.”

NEXTAFF offers a proprietary recruiting method called X-FACTOR™, which combines hiring methodologies that are statistically proven to outperform what typical staffing agency competitors and HR departments traditionally do.  This methodology, combined with a robust back-office support structure, allows a staffing franchise office many distinct advantages over someone looking to start their own staffing agency.

“Each job opening is different and deserves a specialized evaluation,” Daniel said. “The NEXTAFF system is adapted to meet the needs of each client, based on their particular requirements and the industry they’re in. One thing that’s the same, though, is that our methodology can increase candidate quality by up to 100 percent. We look forward to bringing those same results to Jackson.”

About NEXTAFF

NEXTAFF helps companies identify, evaluate and acquire quality talent through our proprietary X-FACTOR™ model. Our comprehensive approach is designed to outperform a typical temp agency supplier model by up to 100 percent. Each temporary staffing office is locally owned and operated, which allows our clients to work directly with owners in hiring quality talent. As the franchise division of Malone Workforce Solutions, NEXTAFF offers a variety of custom solutions to industrial, administrative, professional, information technology and healthcare industries. NEXTAFF’s goal is to enable clients to concentrate on their core business activities while we identify, evaluate and acquire quality talent.

For more information about NEXTAFF’s services, visit https://www.nextaff.com/. Those interested in franchise opportunities can visit https://www.nextaff-franchise.com/.

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18 03, 2019

F45 Training Secures a Growth Equity Investment from the Mark Wahlberg Investment Group

2019-03-18T20:42:45-04:00March 18th, 2019|Tags: , , , , |

Strategic Investment will Continue F45 Training’s Unprecedented Growth Within the Global Fitness Industry

LOS ANGELES — F45 Training, the fastest-growing fitness franchise in the world, announced today that an investment group led by Mark Wahlberg and FOD Capital has become a strategic investor through a minority stake in the company.

The Australian-born company undertook an extensive marketing process to identify the best growth-oriented investor, ultimately concluding that the Mark Wahlberg Investment Group was the best partner to accelerate F45 Training’s ambitious global growth plans. This investment and partnership will ensure the continuous large-scale expansion of F45 Training across the globe and increase brand awareness, specifically in the high-growth U.S. market.

The F45 Training management team, including founder and CEO Rob Deutsch and his business partner Adam Gilchrist, will continue to lead the company through its next phase of global growth. This new partnership will enable F45 to improve its systems and processes to the benefit of members and franchisees while continuing to deliver its proven functional training workout to millions of F45 enthusiasts across the globe.

“This is a monumental transaction for F45 Training. When we started the company, we knew we had something special and had bold plans to create a global fitness movement,” said CEO Rob Deutsch. He continued, “The immense interest we were able to generate through this process proved the strength of the F45 platform and we are excited to embark on this partnership with Mark Wahlberg and his team of investors. Mr. Wahlberg’s genuine passion for fitness, proven business acumen and shared vision for F45 Training made this an ideal fit for the company, and we are proud to welcome him into the F45 family.”

What started as a single Australian studio has transformed into the world’s fastest-growing fitness franchise. Since its inception, F45 Training has pioneered the fitness industry with its innovative training and technology systems. This relentless focus on innovation, scalability, and the development of a great product have allowed the company to grow to over 1,500 studios across 40 countries, becoming a fitness phenomenon unlike any other.

The 45-minute, station-based, heart-rate monitored functional training concept has helped tens of thousands of people achieve their fitness goals and become a part of a global fitness community. Community networks that promote fitness, good health and personal growth are forged in F45 studios around the world and are the source of F45 Training’s strength as an international brand.

“Together with my investors, we are excited to be working with F45 Training. The founders of F45 Training have done an incredible job building a global brand, and with this partnership, we hope to continue disrupting the fitness industry,” said Mr. Wahlberg. He continued, “The strength of F45 is that people of all fitness levels will find motivation and support in an F45 studio. We look forward to inspiring people all over the world to pursue their health and fitness goals by introducing them to F45.”

F45 Training is thrilled to work with Mr. Wahlberg and his team to take F45 Training into a new and exciting era of growth and innovation.

More information about F45 Training is available on F45 Training’s website. Follow F45 Training on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest news and trends.

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. served as exclusive financial advisor to F45 Training. Baker McKenzie served as legal counsel to F45 Training. Dickinson Wright served as legal counsel to the investment group.

About F45 Training

Founded in 2012, F45 Training (https://f45training.co.uk/), is a unique team training workout unlike any other. The workout merges three separate leading-edge fitness training styles – high-intensity interval training (HIIT), circuit training, and functional training – into one, consummate and compelling group training experience for its members. This fusion has led to the development of 36 unique 45-minute workout experiences, with additional workouts under development by the F45 Athletics Department.

F45 Training’s daily workouts vary the amount of exercise stations, the work time/rest time ratio and the number of repetitions through a daily exercise circuit. This provides a challenging—and ever-changing—workout for its clientele. This combination of interval, cardiovascular and strength training has been proven to be the most effective workout method for burning fat and building lean muscle.

The company was recently ranked on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 as well as Entrepreneur’s Fastest-Growing Franchises of 2019. Visit https://www.f45invest.com for franchise opportunities.

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