Monthly Archives: March 2020

18 03, 2020

Batteries Plus Bulbs Remains Open to Meet Immediate Consumer Needs; Adds Curbside Pickup

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Franchise continues to provide essential battery products, device repair services.

HARTLAND, Wis. — To ensure that its customers are able to stay connected and powered up throughout the efforts to curb COVID-19, Batteries Plus Bulbs stores plan to remain open to continue serving customers the essential products they need during this time.

The retailer, which has more than 700 stores across 47 states, supplies products and services that meet an immediate customer need, or that can’t be found elsewhere because stores are closed or out of inventory.

For commercial customers, Batteries Plus Bulbs provides critical items to hospitals, municipalities, warehouses and more, including:

  • Sealed lead acid for pallet jacks, backup systems and more
  • Communication products such as two-way radio and phone batteries
  • Chargers, batteries and more to keep remote workers connected
  • AA/AAA and other alkaline products in bulk

For consumers, the retailer promises to power:

  • Transportation, whether by vehicle, wheelchair or mobility scooter
  • Home medical devices like hearing aids, glucose meters, thermometers and more
  • Phones, tablets and laptops, essential for working from home and homeschooling
  • Household items that run on alkaline or coin cells

In addition to the widest selection of batteries available, Batteries Plus Bulbs provides repair services for cell phones, laptops and tablets — devices that are essential in helping customers stay connected to loved ones, colleagues and the news.

“Many of our customers rely on our products and services to stay connected, enable their mobility and power their medical devices,” said Scott Williams, CEO of Batteries Plus Bulbs. “We’re remaining open to ensure they’re able to get the products and services they need, and we’re taking precautions to make sure they can get them in a safe manner.”

To help comply with social distancing recommendations, Batteries Plus Bulbs stores offer curbside pickup. Customers can call their local store to place an order, drive to Batteries Plus Bulbs and staff will deliver the orders to their cars. Additionally, Batteries Plus Bulbs locations are adhering to recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) to increase cleaning and disinfecting efforts to ensure the safety of customers who would prefer to shop in-store.

Batteries Plus Bulbs also offers products for purchase through its website, batteriesplus.com.

About Batteries Plus Bulbs:

Batteries Plus Bulbs, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Hartland, WI, is a leading omni channel retailer of batteries, specialty light bulbs and phone repair services for the direct-to-consumer and commercial channels. The retailer also offers key programming, replacement and cutting services. Through a nationwide network of stores, the company offers a differentiated value proposition of unrivaled product selection, in-stock availability and customer service. Batteries Plus Bulbs is owned by Freeman Spogli, a private equity firm based in Los Angeles and New York City. For additional information, visit https://www.batteriesplus.com/.

18 03, 2020

Anago Cleaning Systems Ranked One of the Fastest-Growing Franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine

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Commercial Cleaning Leader Ranked #14.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Anago Cleaning Systems today announced it has earned the #14 spot in Entrepreneur magazine’s fastest growing franchise list. This highly competitive list recognizes the 150 companies with the greatest franchise unit growth in North America. The ranking is based on data submitted for Entrepreneur‘s Franchise 500®, where Anago ranked second among commercial cleaning franchises in last year’s rankings, jumping 14 spots from 2019 and 30 spots from 2018.

“Anago Cleaning Systems is honored to be recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine for the dynamic franchise growth we’ve been fortunate to experience,” said Adam Povlitz, CEO & President of Anago Cleaning Systems. “That growth is built on a history of innovation, technology and a passion to offer entrepreneurs a world-class franchise system, and we are very excited about what the future holds.”

Entrepreneur‘s 2020 Fastest-Growing Franchises ranking is based on each company’s net franchise-unit growth in the U.S. and Canada from July 31, 2018 to July 31, 2019. Anago Cleaning Systems’ position on the ranking demonstrates the brand’s rising popularity with both franchisees and customers.

“Commercial cleaning has been on the rise for some time and is not as saturated as other franchise industries,” added Povlitz. “What we’ve learned with global events such as the 2008 financial meltdown and the spread of the H1N1 virus in 2009 is that people turn to franchising in times of a strained economy in order to take control of their financial futures. Commercial cleaning is reported to be among a very small group of industries that are considered recession-resistant franchises for risk adverse entrepreneurs.”

“Growth is what franchising is all about,” says Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur’s editor in chief. “And this ranking of the fastest-growing franchises offers insight into what industries are trending, which specific businesses are thriving, and what strategies are translating into success in the current franchise market.”

Anago Cleaning Systems is a pioneer of the master franchise system, which allows successful mid-career professionals to operate their own exclusive regional franchises, while allowing small businesses to invest in their success.  Both levels simply focus on running their business while Anago Cleaning Systems provides assistance, guidance and critical tools to grow.

About Anago Cleaning Systems

Anago Cleaning Systems is an international commercial cleaning franchise brand. Utilizing the Master Franchise System, Anago supports over 40 Master Franchisees and over 1,700 Unit Franchisees.  Founded in 1989, Anago has set the worldwide standard in business support and structure for local and regional companies to provide unparalleled cleaning services to businesses of all kinds. Anago was ranked #38 overall by Entrepreneur magazine in its latest Franchise 500® ranking. For further information, visit its website at AnagoMasters.com.

18 03, 2020

Bakery Cafe Owners Rally to Solve Bread Shortage

2020-03-18T10:34:27-04:00March 18th, 2020|Tags: , , , , |

With Grocery Store Limits on Select Products, Locals Turn to Made-to-Order Options for Fresh-Baked Bread, Sandwiches, Pastries, Soups and Salads.

DILLON, Mont., March 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — With the rise of empty grocery shelves, Great Harvest business owners are able to regulate their made-to-order baking schedule and made-from-scratch commitment to fulfill the communities need for bread and other meal-to-go options.

Since every Great Harvest Bakery Café location bakes from scratch every day, they are able to take orders, plan and bake accordingly to ensure customers get what they for looking for and in the amounts they are requesting. To ensure availability, owners encourage customers to place orders ahead of time and they will work with guests to coordinate the best possible next day pick-up time.

With bread and many other items flying off grocery store shelves, Great Harvest business owners have the capacity to bake as much bread as needed to serve the needs of communities and flexibility to control the amount available. Franchisees are working hard to have orders ready and prepaid to get folks in and out as quickly as possible.

While each bakery café has its own unique menu tailored to the community it serves, all include made-from-scratch bread with daily-milled Montana wheat and a variety of baked goods. Many locations offer a line of delicious sandwiches, soups and salads. Orders can be called in or done online to ensure availability. Some owners are also offering curb-side pickup and delivery through third-party delivery.

Additionally, all locations will be temporarily shifting to offer only in-store pick up until further notice. As always, the company will continue to heavily reinforce rigorous sanitation guidelines in each location.

“Providing a safe environment for our customers and employees while offering necessities such as fresh bread is our top priority,” said Mike Ferretti, CEO of Great Harvest. “Our franchisees want to give people a convenient and local option for freshly-baked bread and made-to-order meals, so customers can take care of their families at home without stressing about the availability of bread and nutritious options.”

Contact your nearest Great Harvest Bakery Café to find out more about the take-out offerings available. Please visit https://www.greatharvest.com/ to find your nearest location.

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.

17 03, 2020

Assisted Living Locators Offers FREE Online Resources To Help Seniors and Families With Immediate In-Home Support and Placement Needs During COVID-19 Pandemic

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Assisted Living Locators, a nationwide senior placement and referral service, is offering a FREE easy-to-use online assessment tool, resources and guidance to help seniors and their families with immediate in-home support and placement needs during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

To proactively protect vulnerable seniors and families as the coronavirus evolves, Assisted Living Locators senior care advisors are available 24/7 to provide access to senior care solutions on demand to help reduce exposure to the virus. These FREE services include:

  • Easy-To-Use online Assessment Tool, to give quick insight to appropriate senior housing
  • In-take interview by phone or video technology to learn how to best serve you
  • Virtual tours with qualified vetted home health, hospice, assisted living, memory care and adult family homes
  • Status updates on visitation and acceptance of move-ins for assisted living communities and skilled nursing facilities in your area
  • Home care support with network of leading regional home care agencies; whether to ensure a safe home environment for seniors or to help with the activities of daily living required during a period of self-quarantine
  • Dedicated local resources for seniors and families such as eldercare attorneys, skilled home health, moving companies and hospice
  • Highly trained local senior advisors to provide guidance throughout the entire decision-making process.

“During this challenging time, online assessment tools and virtual communication will be more important than ever in maintaining the well-being of seniors and their families,” said Angela Olea, Assisted Living Locators RN CEO. “We’re here to answer your questions and concerns about COVID-19 and senior placement, whether it’s for a short-term or long-term solution.  And if your senior is homebound due to self-quarantine, we can help you get a contingency plan in place to help with basic services, such as obtaining groceries, before it becomes a dire problem.”

If you have If you have an immediate placement need in your senior’s next step of care or housing, please call 877-226-7780 or visit www.assistedlivinglocators.com.

About Assisted Living Locators

Assisted Living Locators offers a free, nationwide senior care placement and referral service for in-home care, independent retirement options, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facilities. The company has 130 franchisees in 36 states and the District of Columbia. Assisted Living Locators recently ranked #1 in the senior placement in Entrepreneur’s Fastest-Growing Franchises and was included in the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.  For more information, visit www.assistedlivinglocators.com.

16 03, 2020

Choosing the right business model for your personality type

2020-03-16T14:15:18-04:00March 16th, 2020|

Latin man using digital tabletWhether you’re considering a franchise or becoming a franchise consultant, it is critical that you consider all your options before settling on one. In short, a business model is a company’s plan of how it is going to be successful and make money. There are many different business models. Which one do you think will work the best for you?

Manufacturer: A manufacturer is an entity that creates products from raw materials. The company can then either sell these products directly to customers or outsource them to another company to sell. If you have an idea for a new product that doesn’t exist today, this is probably the business model for you.

Distributor: A distributor is one who purchases products directly from a manufacturer (usually in bulk at a lower cost) and then sells them to to the public or to retail outlets at a higher price. A good example of a distributor is a car dealership. The dealership buys a lot of cars directly from the manufacturer, adjusts the prices and sells them.

Broker: A company that acts as a mediator between the customer and business or even two businesses. Companies such as as Amazon, eBay, and Etsy are great examples of broker companies that mediate a business transaction between someone selling an item and someone buying that item.

As you explore the possibilities, there is one other model to keep in mind. If you want to own your own business and be your own boss — but you also want a proven model to follow — then you might want to consider a franchise.

Franchise: The type of franchise you purchase will determine the type of business model you use. Essentially you are paying an already successful company to use their business plan, resources and name. You will then follow that company’s model, whether you are a manufacturer, distributor or something else, to make money and grow your own business.

A benefit of a franchise is that you will have great resources available to you. As you look to start your own company, it is important that you establish your business model and know exactly how your company is going to make money. The models listed above, while not being extensive (there are definitely other business models out there) is a good starting point to help you decided what type of business you want to start.

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13 03, 2020

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13 03, 2020

Global Tutoring Company Prepares for Surge in Online Tutoring

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One-to-one Tutoring Program offers E-Learning Capabilities as Families Prepare for Coronavirus

TORONTO — As countries are working to contain the coronavirus and prevent its spread, concerns have quickly been turning to the health and safety of students in classrooms across the nation.  Medical experts have begun to coalesce around the importance of “social distancing” but what does this mean for the students across our country?  One global provider of online tutoring, Tutor Doctor, has begun to get a glimpse of where the coronavirus may be heading as it relates to education.

“We’ve already begun to see our online tutors and platform being used by students and families due to travel quarantines” said Frank Milner, President of Tutor Doctor. “Fortunately, our online platform is simple for tutors and students of any age to use.”

The company is already seeing a 120 percent increase in demand for online tutoring since news of the outbreak emerged.

“This is just the beginning and we can handle much higher demand spikes than this,” Milner stated. “But we’re not taking anything for granted. We are already in communication with our 94,000 tutors to ensure they’re well-prepared for what’s to come.”

Schools in China, the Middle East and Europe have or are beginning to consider suspending class.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging Americans to prepare for potential school closure due to the threat of outbreak in the United States. While this may be a direction taken to keep children healthy, it also interrupts children’s studies, social interaction, and academic progress which leaves families seeking alternatives.

Families are looking for more than just an online resource, but a true academic experience best fitting their children. Even in the online space, a tutor must know how to connect with their student, tailoring their program while continuously providing guidance and valuable learning skills.

Another valuable feature in online learning is the ability to record every session, so the student can review it later. This helps students retain information and refresh their memory before an important exam or assignment. Tutor Doctor’s education team found this feature especially valuable to students who may have their class schedule fragmented or interrupted for unforeseen circumstances, as it allows them to jump back in where they left off.

For more information about Tutor Doctor’s online tutoring program, visit https://www.tutordoctor.com/our-programs/online-tutoring/.

About Tutor Doctor 

With more than 600 territories in 15 countries, Tutor Doctor was named the No. 1 In-Home Tutoring Franchise by Entrepreneur.com in 2016. Founded as an alternative to the “one-to-many” teaching model most extra-curricular learning centers offer, Tutor Doctor provides a personalized one-to-one, in-home tutoring service to students of all ages. Now with offices internationally, the Tutor Doctor vision is becoming a reality, positively impacting students and their families worldwide. With the belief that all students can achieve academic success through two components – academic foundation building and academic discipline – Tutor Doctor will continue to lead the private tutoring industry. For more information on Tutor Doctor, please visit www.tutordoctor.com. To find out about franchise opportunities, please visit,  www.tutordoctoropportunity.com.