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14 01, 2020

Tint World® ranked a top franchise for the sixth year in a row in Entrepreneur’s highly competitive 41st annual Franchise 500®

2020-01-14T13:01:45-05:00January 14th, 2020|Tags: , , , , |

Inclusion marks sixth consecutive year National Automotive Styling Centers™ franchise has been part of magazine’s elite franchise rankings

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Placement in the Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry making it one of the company’s most competitive rankings ever. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the Franchise 500® ranks Tint World® as 279 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

“The 500 companies on this list all have something in common: They understand what consumers want now,” says Entrepreneur editor-in-chief Jason Feifer. “They may be an upstart in a brand-new category, or they may be a brand like Dunkin’ that’s ranked highly on our list for decades. But either way, making our list means they’re forward-thinking, nimble, and closely in touch with their customers’ needs—because in an ever-changing business environment, that’s what a franchise must do to thrive.”

The key factors that go into the evaluation include costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order.

“Appearing in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500® for the sixth consecutive year proves the dedication and work ethic of the Tint World® team,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, CEO of Tint World®. “The Tint World® staff and franchise owners are committed to maintaining the company’s position among the elite automotive styling franchises. We’re all extremely grateful this recognition, but it also inspires us to achieve even more in 2020.”

Over its 41 years in existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. Tint World®‘s position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ offer sales and installation of auto and marine accessories, mobile electronics, audio video equipment, security systems, custom wheels and tire packages, window tinting, vehicle wraps, paint protection films, detailing services, nano ceramic coatings, maintenance and repair services, and more. Tint World® is also the leading provider of residential, commercial and marine computerized window tinting and security film services with locations throughout the U.S. and abroad, with franchise opportunities available worldwide.

To view Tint World® in the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2020 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands Jan. 14.

About Tint World®

Founded in 1982, Tint World® has grown to become an award-winning franchised provider of automotive styling, residential, commercial and marine window tinting and security film services. With Automotive Styling Centers™ in the U.S. and abroad, each franchise location houses approximately 20 profit centers, ranging from in-store accessory installations to off-site sales and installation of residential, commercial and marine window tinting and security films. To find out more, please visit www.tintworld.com and tintworldfranchise.com.

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9 01, 2020

Assisted Living Locators Named A 2020 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review

2020-01-09T10:19:04-05:00January 9th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , |

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Assisted Living Locators has announced they’ve been named a top franchise for 2020 by Franchise Business Review. This is the first award the company has been honored with for the 2020 year, and is a multi-year winner of this national recognition.

In 2019, Assisted Living Locators was ranked in Entrepreneur’s “Franchise500®” issue, Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s “Top 100 Game Changers” as well as Franchise Business Review’s “2019 Top Franchises Report” and “Top Senior Care Franchises.”  They were also named as one of Arizona Business Magazine’s Most Admired Companies and on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest growing private companies.

Assisted Living Locators offers a no-cost placement and referral service for seniors and their families providing expert advice on short-term and long-term care options including in-home care, assisted living, memory care and retirement apartments.  As the first senior placement and referral franchise business in the U.S., the company has pioneered its way to a national presence with 130 franchisees in 36 states and the District of Columbia.

“It’s such an honor to again be recognized by Franchise Business Review as a Top Franchise,” said Angela Olea, RN, CEO of Assisted Living Locators.  “Our franchisees are a testimony to the foundation that we have for a successful business model. The systems, strategies, training and support that we provide for them all goes together with their success.”

Franchise Business Review, a franchise market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only rankings and awards for franchise companies based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes its rankings of the top 200 franchises in its annual Guide to Today’s Top Franchises.

Assisted Living Locators was among over 307 franchise brands, representing more than 27,500 franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research. Assisted Living Locators’ franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems, including training & support, operations, franchisor/franchisee relations, and financial opportunity.  Visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com to see the full description of the 2020 Top Franchises.

About Assisted Living Locators

With 125 office locations in 36 states and the District of Columbia, Assisted Living Locators is a respected national franchise system that is consistently ranked among the nation’s top franchises by multiple organizations. The company has been ranked in Entrepreneur’s “Franchise500®” issue for three consecutive years, Franchise Business Review’s “2019 Top Franchises Report” and “Top Senior Care Franchises,” and Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest growing private companies. The company offers a NO COST service for seniors and their families providing expert advice on short and long-term care options, including in-home care, independent living, assisted living and memory care.

To learn about Assisted Living Locators franchise opportunities, visit  www.assistedlivinglocatorsfranchise.com.

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9 01, 2020

Senior Helpers® Names Mari Baxter Executive Vice President and Chief Performance Officer

2020-01-09T10:21:08-05:00January 9th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Leading In-Home Senior Care Provider Strengthens Operations and Performance with the Promotion of Key Executive

BALTIMORE — Senior Helpers®, the nation’s premier provider of in-home senior care services, today announced the promotion of Mari Baxter to Executive Vice President and Chief Performance Officer. A proven leader who has worked at Senior Helpers for over 10 years, Baxter has played a significant role in ensuring the success of franchise owners and staff nationwide. In her new role, she will lead Senior Helpers’ operations team at the franchise and corporate levels, help improve performance across all stores and spearhead new programs to address caregiver workforce challenges.

A testament to her many accomplishments and contributions with Senior Helpers, Baxter’s promotion will help Senior Helpers navigate the changing industry landscape including shifts in requirements from healthcare partners. In addition to leading operations and improving performance through analyzing key performance indicators, Baxter will implement new data and outcome tracking to ensure ongoing success.

“It gives me great pleasure to recognize Mari’s exceptional leadership and contributions to Senior Helpers with a well-deserved promotion,” said Peter Ross, CEO and Co-Founder of Senior Helpers. “I couldn’t think of a more deserving member of our executive team to lead Senior Helpers in its pursuit of exceptional operations and performance at every level. We are excited and know she will continue to play an important role in the company’s ongoing growth and success.”

Baxter originally joined Senior Helpers in 2008. Most recently, as the Senior Vice President of Operations, she has led all field operations. In this role her responsibilities included managing the team who works with owners on financial management, training, marketing, client and caregiver management. She also worked closely with the resales and sales management teams to recruit new franchisees.

“My career at Senior Helpers thus far has been truly rewarding, and I am honored and excited to take on this new role,” said Baxter. “I am passionate about advancing the company’s operational strategy and helping each and every team member feel empowered to be the best they can be for our clients. I appreciate Peter and the team’s ongoing support and look forward to implementing new tactics to ensure Senior Helpers continues to flourish.”

Baxter’s experience in leadership and business development spans two decades across various markets including food and beverage, childcare and senior care. Baxter received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Business from Central Michigan University.

For more information on Senior Helpers, visit www.seniorhelpers.com.

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® was the first and remains the only national in-home care provider to be certified as a Great Place to Work. The company has been named by Fortune Magazine as one of the best places to work in the aging services category and one of the best places to work in the state of New York. Senior Helpers is one of Entrepreneur’s Top 500 Franchise Companies and is an approved partner in the Military Spouse Employment Partnership. Senior Helpers is also an active member of 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.

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9 01, 2020

Columbus, MS ComForCare Franchise Owners Receive 2019 Franchise of the Year Award

2020-01-09T10:06:15-05:00January 9th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , |

Columbus and Clotye Jones honored with prestigious award at ComForCare’s annual franchise conference

DETROIT — Columbus, MS ComForCare franchise owners, Columbus and Clotye Jones were awarded the 2019 Franchise of the Year award at ComForCare’s annual franchise conference in Houston, Texas, on November 16, 2019. Franchise of the Year is the most prestigious award following Caregiver of the Year.

The Joneses were recognized out of almost 200 locations for being high-level producers in the franchise system, creating and nurturing a strong local team, and being selfless givers.

“Columbus and Clotye embody the ComForCare values within their office and for the population they serve,” said Mark Armstrong, founder and president of ComForCare Franchise Systems. “They care for their clients as family, serve the community passionately, and shine with how they support their caregivers both at work and at home.”

Columbus and Clotye started working with older adults before they opened their ComForCare location. Cloyte volunteered with an organization that provided companionship and emotional support for seniors remaining at home. When Columbus became a deacon for their church, together they regularly visited those with chronic illnesses, disabilities, as well as aging adults in the community. The satisfaction from these visits led to their decision to open a home care agency.

“We are passionate about the level of commitment and reliability we provide our clients. I am committed to getting to know every one of our clients and their families personally,” said Columbus Jones. “That same level of commitment runs through our team. When we say we will be there, we’re there. When we say we will do something, we do it.”

The Joneses opened their franchise in 2010 and are part of one of the fastest-growing franchise business sectors in the country. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of people 65 and older is expected to increase to 55 million in 2020, and demand for businesses like the ComForCare franchise that the Joneses operate will continue to increase as people strive to age in place.

About ComForCare:

ComForCare is a franchised provider of in-home caregiving services with nearly 200 independently-owned and operated locations in the U.S. and Canada helping older adults live independently in their own homes. ComForCare is committed to helping people live their best life possible and offers special programs for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Founded in 1996, ComForCare was acquired by private equity firm The Riverside Company in 2017 and now is part of Best Life Brands, which has plans for continued expansion of service brands across the continuum of care for aging adults. ComForCare operates as At Your Side Home Care in Houston. For more information, visit www.comforcare.com.

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7 01, 2020

Leading Boutique Stretching Franchise Launches Revolutionary TRX MAPS Technology in Studios Nationwide

2020-01-07T16:45:19-05:00January 7th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , |

StretchLab Stays a Cut Above with Machine that Measures and Analyzes Movement Inefficiencies

IRVINE, Calif. — StretchLab, the national assisted stretching franchise, is reaching for new heights with the integration of TRX MAPS Technology into its programming. The company announced today that the revolutionary machine which identifies movement inefficiencies across four critical categories – mobility, activation, posture and symmetry (MAPS) – will be rolling out in its 50-plus studios nationwide over the next few months, as well as all locations in development. StretchLab is the first assisted stretching brand to utilize this technology and has partnered with TRX to be the only assisted stretching brand that will use MAPS.

At StretchLab, clients work one-on-one with highly trained Flexologists™ in an open, modern and friendly environment to increase mobility and flexibility and achieve a deeper, more advanced stretch than one can get on their own. Once an oft-neglected and overlooked area of fitness, deep stretching is scientifically proven to be one of the most effective ways to decrease pain, lower risk of injury and provide people the ability to perform better at work, in the gym and in everyday life.

The TRX MAPS machine will be a huge asset to StretchLab’s offerings as technology continues to permeate the boutique fitness and wellness industry. MAPS uses 3-D technology to perform a total body movement assessment scan in under 30 seconds, as users perform 3 body-weight squats. Results are delivered on-screen and via email, which will allow StretchLab’s Flexologists to better serve the needs of its diverse members by fostering a customized movement plan and offering a measurable way to see progress in flexibility.

“With technology-driven and trackable workouts continually on the rise in the fitness industry, StretchLab is excited to bring this trend to the recovery space with the TRX MAPS machine,” said Lou DeFrancisco, President of StretchLab. “While the benefits of stretching and recovery are undeniable, we believe the integration of technology in this vertical will prove just how advanced and effective StretchLab’s programming and Flexologists are.”

Founded in 2015, StretchLab offers a variety of one-on-one personalized stretching services including a 25-minute stretch that concentrates on areas to focus on the client’s current stretching needs, as well as a 50-minute head-to-toe deep stretch that addresses all major muscle groups. In addition to one-on-one stretching services, two small format group stretching classes are also available, in which a Flexologist leads clients through a warm up and sequence of stretches to address major muscle groups.

To learn more about StretchLab and TRX MAPS technology, visit www.stretchlab.com. If you are interested in opening a StretchLab franchise, visit www.stretchlab.com/franchise.

ABOUT STRETCHLAB:

Founded in 2015 in Venice, California, StretchLab is a boutique health and wellness franchise that offers one-on-one assisted stretching services in a fun, energetic and communal environment. The sessions are designed to increase mobility and flexibility, helping to reduce pain, decrease muscle aches, improve posture, reduce recovery time and enhance quality of life. Guided by highly-trained Flexologists™ in a one-on-one or group atmosphere, StretchLab is the leader in the stretching industry through its approach to help clients of all ages, fitness levels, genders and sizes achieve deeper stretches that allow them to reach individual wellness goals. Headquartered in Irvine, CA, StretchLab is backed by Xponential Fitness, a team with decades of experience in fitness franchising. To learn more about StretchLab, visit www.stretchlab.com.

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7 01, 2020

Senior Helpers® Furthers Commitment to Personalized and Compassionate Senior Care Though Partnership with Aging Life Care Association

2020-01-07T16:38:27-05:00January 7th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Leading In-Home Senior Care Company Sponsors Annual ALCA Conference in Sarasota, Florida Jan.9-11 Offering Aging Life Care Professionals Access to LIFE Profile

BALTIMORE — Senior Helpers®, the nation’s premier provider of in-home senior care services, today announced its corporate partnership with the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA), a leading nonprofit organization representing 2,000 professionals in geriatric care management who offer guidance and ongoing support for families and seniors in areas such as healthcare, housing and legal assistance. Senior Helpers is ALCA’s only national in-home care partner. The two companies will continue to strive toward a shared mission to ensure all seniors receive personalized and compassionate care.

This includes exploration of care delivery informed by Senior Helpers LIFE Profile, a revolutionary data-driven process for evaluating ongoing care requirements and risks associated with social determinants of health that can lead to hospitalization and lower quality of life. Used in combination with Senior Helpers’ best in class caregivers, LIFE Profile has demonstrated that care plans that are personalized and prioritized towards risk reduction can significantly improve client care and reduce overall system costs. According to the 2018 Profile of Older Americans, the 85 and over population is projected to more than double from 6.5 million in 2017 to 14.4 million in 2040, a 123 percent increase. Additionally, more than one in every seven, or nearly 16 percent of the U.S. population is an older American—someone aged 65 and up. As the population grows older, the need for aging life care managers grows. Moreover, today, approximately 21 percent of seniors who are released from a skilled nursing facility are admitted to a hospital emergency room within 30 days.

“We are honored to partner with ALCA, the nation’s premier organization for aging science and life care management,” said Mike Hughes, Vice President of Strategic Development, Senior Helpers. “We look forward to working with the ALCA and its highly respected membership to elevate the quality of senior care nationwide. Together we are taking important steps forward in improving quality of life for the nation’s seniors despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges.”

Senior Helpers, along with its owners across Florida, will sponsor the ALCA Florida Chapter 2020 Annual Conference taking place at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota from Jan. 9-11. The ALCA Florida Chapter is dedicated to promoting the professional field of care management by training, assisting, regulating, educating, and supporting qualified senior care managers who provide a full range of services to aging individuals, their families, and caregivers. For more information on the ALCA Florida Chapter Annual Conference, please visit here.

Senior Helpers operates with a vision to be the leading home care company in each community it serves throughout the nation. Its caregivers are fully trained and certified to offer the highest level of care possible based on the company’s Senior Gems® Alzheimer’s and dementia care program. As the gold standard for excellence in personalized in-home senior care, the program was developed in conjunction with nationally recognized dementia care expert Teepa Snow, Positive Approach, LLC. The company also offers a Parkinson’s Care Program, a specialized training program for their caregivers created in conjunction with leading experts from the Parkinson’s Foundation’s Centers of Excellence network.

For more information about how Senior Helpers is working to personalize senior in-home care, visit seniorhelpers.com. Learn more about Senior Helpers LIFE Profile assessment on the Senior Helpers website here. For more information on ALCA, visit aginglifecare.org.

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® has been named by Fortune Magazine as one of the best places to work in the country in the aging services category, 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.

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6 01, 2020

Blink Fitness Expands And Brings Happiness To Dallas – Fort Worth

2020-01-06T17:56:06-05:00January 6th, 2020|Tags: , |

Body-Positive Gym Rings in the New Year with Acquisition of Four Former Fitness 2000 Gyms; Unveils Complete Renovation

DALLAS — Blink Fitness (Blink), an inclusive, affordable gym that values Mood Above Muscle®, is expanding in Texas with four new spacious, state-of-the-art gyms offering monthly memberships starting at $10. Opening in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area for the first time, residents looking to forge forward with their new year fitness resolutions will be able to start building the positive vibes that are associated with exercise in four local neighborhoods beginning this month.

Blink Fitness has 100 locations nationwide and is rapidly growing. The secret to Blink’s growth is its approach to fitness for every body. Blink is a firm believer that exercise isn’t just about looking good; it’s also about how it makes you feel. In its commitment to putting Mood Above Muscle®, Blink Fitness gyms are brightly lit and feature colors that are scientifically proven to lift moods. Blink takes pride in its commitment to celebrating every unique body and its EveryBody Happy philosophy. Gym-goers are greeted and encouraged by specially trained employees called Mood Lifters®.

“Opening our first four gyms in DFW is just the beginning of our presence here in the market as well as our continued growth nationally,” said Todd Magazine, CEO of Blink Fitness. “A growing and diverse population brought us to DFW, where we will employ more than 100 people from the community. We are thrilled to be bringing our affordable, inclusive approach to health & wellness to communities throughout DFW.”

Blink’s gyms in DFW feature state-of-the-art equipment for every fitness level, including cardio machines, strength equipment, dumbbells and designated areas for stretching, HIIT, bodyweight training and more. Certified personal trainers are available for members looking for one-on-one fitness coaching, and every membership comes with a free personal training start-up session. Personal training sessions start as low as $30. And, a first for Blink, the DFW gyms will offer two new features, a kid’s club and group fitness. The kid’s club provides play-based learning activities for children ages 6 months to 12 years while gym-goers exercise. Group fitness will provide 22 instructor-led classes with variations of yoga, dance, interval training and cardio.

The gym recently launched its Blink Fitness mobile app that empowers members to workout anytime, anywhere by providing hundreds of on-demand workout videos, including HIIT, strength, yoga, stretching, Pilates, spinning and treadmill classes, as well as guided meditations. Plus, the app offers nutrition advice and recipes.

Stop by to tour the beautiful new Blink Fitness DFW locations:

  • North Richland Hills – 7901 Mid Cities Blvd, North Richland Hills
  • Keller – 3529 Heritage Trace Pkwy
  • Bedford – 615 Harwood Road, Bedford
  • Beach Street – 7410 N Beach St., Fort Worth

For more information, visit www.blinkfitness.com. Connect with Blink Fitness on all social platforms at @BlinkFitness: Instagram / Facebook / Twitter. Memberships may also be purchased in gym, online or via the mobile app, available on Google Play and Apple App stores.

About Blink Fitness

Blink is challenging conventional fitness stereotypes through its revolutionary philosophy of Mood Above Muscle® by celebrating how exercise makes you feel versus how it makes you look.  Blink is the first gym to showcase body diversity and engage people who have been disenfranchised by the clichéd advertising images that feature unrealistic and unattainable bodies. Blink Fitness—a premium and affordable fitness brand—celebrates the positive feelings exercise elicits, along with the physical benefits. Blink has 140 locations open or in development throughout New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, California, Illinois, Florida, Virginia, Massachusetts and Texas. Blink has been ranked on the Inc. 5000 list three times, was recognized as one of the top health clubs by Club Industry and selected as the best budget chain by Men’s Health.

Blink Fitness has franchise opportunities available nationwide with a focus on the following markets: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, Raleigh, Las Vegas and Kansas City. For more information about Blink, visit blinkfitness.com. Franchising details are available on blinkfranchising.com.

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6 01, 2020

Starting your own business this year? Read this first

2020-01-06T17:30:51-05:00January 6th, 2020|

Businessman sitting in office working on tabletFor many of you, this will be the year you finally start your own business. Whether your business operates out of your home, has a lot of different products or already has need of more employees, it’s important that certain steps are followed, not only so you can maximize your success, but also so you don’t run into any legal trouble.

The U.S. Small Business Administration breaks “starting a business” into the following 10 steps:

1. Write a business plan.
2. Get business assistance and training.
3. Choose a business location.
4. Finance your business.
5. Determine the legal structure of your business.
6. Register a business name.
7. Get a tax identification number.
8. Register for state and local taxes.
9. Obtain business licenses and permits.
10. Understand employer responsibilities.

A popular legal information site breaks it down even further, giving 50 detailed steps that need to be taken in order to open your own business successfully. Some of these steps include: Decide how many owners your business will have, decide if you will be doing business online and check available domain names, prepare organizational paperwork, obtain insurance, set-up a record keeping system for payments and paperwork, and purchase small business accounting software if needed.

If you do an internet search for how long it takes to start a business, you’ll find some articles that say no longer than a day and some that say nine months to a year. The truth is, it depends. It depends on the size of your business, your products, the cost of opening, etc. The most important thing it depends on, though, is you. If you have prepared well, have a passion and won’t take no for an answer, your business is as good as open; you just have the details to worry about.

If you have the passion and motivation to start your own business as a franchise consultant, but could use a little help with all of the options and details, get in touch!

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