October 2020 | Page 7 of 10 | Franchise Dictionary Magazine

13 10, 2020

CycleBar Celebrates Opening of First Studio in Australia

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-10-13T10:35:17-04:00October 13th, 2020|Tags: certified CycleStar® instructors, fast-growing company, fitness franchise, indoor cycling franchise, rider-specific performance CycleStats® data|

Debut of Boutique Cycling Brand Down Under Expands Footprint of Parent Company Xponential Fitness to Four Continents.

IRVINE, Calif. — Australia is “gearing up” for an indoor cycling revolution as CycleBar, the largest indoor cycling brand with over 210 studios worldwide, rides into Perth, Western Australia this week. The new studio, located in Currambine, marks the first to open in Australia, expanding the reach of CycleBar’s parent company, boutique fitness curator Xponential Fitness, to four continents and nine countries, which also includes the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Germany, Austria, Singapore and Saudi Arabia.

“Boutique cycling has been one of the hottest fitness trends in America for the past decade, if not longer, and we are excited for CycleBar to be on the forefront of that in Australia,” said John Kersh, Chief International Development Officer for Xponential Fitness. “The country’s strong demographics and vibrant fitness and wellness scene make it the perfect home for our high-energy, community-driven brand and an ideal market for rapid expansion over the next few years.”

Founded in 2004, CycleBar offers a variety of low-impact, high-intensity indoor cycling workouts, which are inclusive of all fitness levels. CycleBar offers a truly immersive, multi-sensory experience in state-of-the-art “CycleTheaters,” led by specially trained instructors known as “CycleStars”, driven by heart-pumping “CycleBeats” playlists, and tracked using rider-specific “CycleStat” performance metrics.

The expansion of CycleBar in Australia is being driven by a Master Franchise Agreement with husband and wife entrepreneurial team Matt and Candice Gordin, along with Matt’s father Bill Gordin from Perth. The Gordins have extensive experience in both the cycling and franchising world, with Matt holding the position of CEO and Candice leading the Finance & Accounting Department for BikeExchange USA, a large marketplace for bicycle products, for close to 6 years. Both have a long history in franchising, with Candice as Operations Manager for Wild Cards & Gifts, a national gift shop franchise, and Matt as Franchisee and General Manager for Bike Force, an Australian bike retailer with 24 franchised locations. Bill Gordin founded Bike Force in 1991 and is also a seasoned competitive cyclist, with a gold medal at the World Masters Championship in 2018.

The agreement with the Gordins will bring at least 45 CycleBar studios to the country over the next several years. Last month, they signed their first official franchise agreement with a local entrepreneur, which will extend CycleBar’s reach to New South Wales with three locations in Sydney.

The opening of CycleBar in Perth continues an impressive year of international growth for the Irvine, CA-headquartered Xponential Fitness, bringing the company’s reach to nine countries. Studios are currently open in the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea and as of last month, Saudi Arabia, inside the brand new, state-of-the-art EVOX Clubs in Riyadh. Xponential has also signed deals to open studios in Germany, Austria and Singapore in the coming months.

To learn more about CycleBar and its new studio in Perth, visit www.cyclebar.com.au, and to learn more about Xponential Fitness, visit www.xponential.com.

ABOUT XPONENTIAL FITNESS:

Founded in 2017 by Anthony Geisler, Xponential Fitness has built and curated a diversified platform of eight disruptive boutique fitness brands spanning across fitness and wellness verticals – including Pilates, indoor cycling, stretch, rowing, dance, running and yoga. Currently, Xponential Fitness’ portfolio of brands includes Club Pilates, the nation’s largest Pilates brand; CycleBar, the nation’s largest indoor cycling brand; StretchLab, a concept offering one-on-one assisted stretching services and group stretch services; Row House, a high-energy, low-impact indoor rowing workout; AKT, a dance-based cardio workout combining toning, interval and circuit training developed by Celebrity Trainer Anna Kaiser; YogaSix, a modern boutique yoga brand; Pure Barre, a total body workout that uses the ballet barre to perform small isometric movements; and most recently, STRIDE, a treadmill-based cardio and strength training concept. Visit www.xponential.com to learn more.

ABOUT CYCLEBAR:

Founded in 2004, CycleBar is the largest indoor cycling brand by number of studios and offers a variety of low-impact, high-intensity indoor cycling workouts, which are inclusive of all fitness levels. CycleBar offers an immersive, multi-sensory experience in state-of-the-art “CycleTheaters,” led by specially trained instructors, enhanced with high-energy “CycleBeats” playlists and tracked using rider-specific “CycleStat” performance metrics. Head-quartered in Irvine, CA, CycleBar is backed by Xponential Fitness, the largest franchisor of boutique fitness brands in the United States. To learn more about the CycleBar franchise opportunity, visit www.cyclebar.com.

13 10, 2020

LearningRx® Brings One-on-One Brain Training to Canada

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-10-13T10:25:27-04:00October 13th, 2020|Tags: cognitive skills training, education franchise, LearningRx, one-on-one brain training company|

The Education-Based Franchise to Open First Testing and Training Center in Richmond Hill.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — LearningRx One-on-One Brain Training (www.LearningRx.com), the largest personal brain training company in the world, has opened its first Center in Canada. Franchising since 2003, the company’s brain training centers have served more than 100,000 families and completed more than 6,000,000 brain training sessions to date.

LearningRx is best known for the cognitive improvements its programs provide to people who struggle with ADHD and attention issues, dyslexia and reading challenges, and other brain-based differences related to math, memory, and traumatic brain injury.

The first Center in Canada will be owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Khai Woo and Jeri Situ. Woo, a mechanical engineer who taught high school math and technology, sees the LearningRx franchise as an opportunity to continue his work educating youth. Situ, a financial advisor and experienced franchisee, says LearningRx provides a means for the couple to work for themselves, help their community, and invest in a franchise system with a proven track record of financial success.

“More than 80% of learning challenges are caused by one or more weak brain skills,” says Situ. “These are hidden weaknesses that most people don’t know they have. LearningRx has helped clients ages 5 to 95 by sharpening their cognitive skills to help them think faster, learn easier, and perform better.”

The disruption of COVID-19 has left many professionals reexamining their careers and life-long goals. Many educational and business professionals are exploring franchise opportunities for the chance to leave corporate careers behind and work for themselves. LearningRx is meeting the need for potential franchisees. Natalie Speakman, Director of Development for the LearningRx franchise reports, “Our proven business model serves two primary purposes: it allows franchisees to positively change lives for a living and it’s a system that aligns with our corporate goal — to deliver a service that makes learning easier and faster for the clients we serve every day.”

“With the substantial learning loss students are expected to experience due to their extended absence from one-on-one classroom learning, families are eager to find ways to boost the underlying cognitive skills that make learning easier,” says Woo. “This community—from the schools and neighborhoods to the teachers’ federation and churches we both attend—has been part of our growth, prosperity and livelihood for years. Now it’s time to return the favor.”

About LearningRx^®

LearningRx, headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is the largest one-on-one brain training company in the world. Their training programs are delivered through more than 200 locations in North America and in 48 countries around the globe (as BrainRx^®). LearningRx has helped more than 100,000 individuals and families sharpen their cognitive skills to help them think faster, learn easier, and perform better. In addition to their Center-based training programs that partner every client with a personal brain trainer to keep clients engaged, accountable, and on-task—a key advantage over digital brain games—the company also offers online training through real-time videoconferencing. This virtual delivery method allows clients to work from the comfort of their own home while still receiving the benefits of one-on-one brain training with a personal brain trainer. LearningRx’s pioneering methods have been used in clinical settings for over 35 years and have been subjected to peer-review in more than a dozen scientific journals. To learn more visit https://www.learningrx.com/open-a-center

13 10, 2020

WSI Named Top Agency for Second Consecutive Year by Web Marketing Association and Wins 13 WMA Awards in 2020

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-10-13T10:12:27-04:00October 13th, 2020|Tags: Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing Consultants, online marketing strategies, technology services, WSI|

WSI outranked its competition and won the most WebAwards for its clients, firmly establishing itself as a global digital marketing leader with over 115 awards since 2007.

TORONTO – WSI was crowned with the coveted Top Agency Award by the Web Marketing Association (WMA) for the second consecutive year, cementing its position as the leading provider of digital marketing solutions globally. WSI received 13 awards in 2020, bringing its cumulative total to 115 WMA Awards.

The Top Agency Award is given to recognize the consistently outstanding development going on at interactive firms. In addition to winning the Top Agency Award, WSI was recognized in the 2020 WebAwards for Best Home Building Website and Best Political Website, seven Outstanding Website Awards, and four Standard of Excellence Awards.

“To be named as the top agency for the second year in a row in WMA’s prestigious Web Development Competition is a testament to the incredible work that the WSI network does on behalf of our clients,” said WSI President, Valerie Brown-Dufour. “Winning a total of 13 awards during WSI’s 25^th anniversary year makes this year’s announcement extra special.”

Founded in 1995, WSI is the world’s largest digital marketing franchise network with offices across the world and its global headquarters in Toronto, Canada. By using innovative technologies and advanced digital marketing tactics, businesses can have a WSI Digital Marketing Strategy tailored to their individual needs and elevate their digital presence and profitability to new levels.

The WebAward Competition is the premier showcase for website development in more than 96 industry categories. WSI has been entering into the awards competition since 2007.

Bill Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association, congratulated WSI for their back-to-back Top Agency win.

“For the second year in a row, the Web Marketing Association is proud to recognize WSI with the coveted Top Agency Award. WSI beat thousands of other agencies for the honor, and on top of their numerous WMA WebAwards for 2020, this Top Agency Award further distinguishes WSI as a leading provider of digital marketing. There’s a lot that goes into designing an online digital solution that delivers results and meets the needs of online audiences. Congratulations to WSI and their entire team for this achievement – and thank you for continuing to lead the way as our Top Agency for 2020!”

Websites nominated for WMA WebAwards are judged on several critical criteria: design, copywriting, innovation, content, interactivity, navigation, and technology use. These websites are evaluated by an elite group of industry leaders committed to raising the standards of excellence of website design and development.

WSI-WSI Named Top Agency for Second Consecutive Year by Web Mark

About WSI

WSI is the world’s largest network of Digital Marketing Consultants with its head office in Toronto, Canada. WSI Digital Marketing Consultants have helped over 100,000 businesses with their online marketing strategies. By using innovative Internet technologies and advanced digital marketing tactics, businesses can have a WSI Digital Marketing Strategy tailored to their individual needs and help elevate their Internet presence and profitability to new levels. In 2020, WSI was named the Top Agency for the second year in a row and received 13 awards at the Annual WebAwards organized by the Web Marketing Association (WMA), bringing their total WMA Award tally to over 115.

To get help with your digital marketing strategy and speak with one of our WSI Consultants, visit https://www.wsiworld.com/

If you would like to learn more about opening your own WSI office, visit https://www.wsifranchise.com

13 10, 2020

Sandler Named a Top 20 Online Sales Training Company By Selling Power Magazine

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-10-13T09:58:34-04:00October 13th, 2020|Tags: business services, management training, sales training, Sandler, training franchise|

Sandler’s Pivot To Facilitate And Implement Online Training Recognized.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — In the face of the pandemic, Sandler was able to accommodate clients with a strategic move to online training, and the expansion of online tools and the Sandler Digital Library, which earned them a place on Selling Power Magazine’s first list of the Top 20 Online Sales Companies in 2020.

Selling Power is the leading digital magazine for sales managers and sales VPs. According to Selling Power founder Gerhard Gschwandtner, “Recent research from McKinsey & Company shows 90% of sales teams have transitioned to remote selling. Finding a sales training partner that can deliver effective learning virtually – the same way B2B sales teams are conducting business – will be crucial for leaders as they navigate the current crisis and plan for the future.”

“We are honored that our ability to successfully pivot and provide online training in the midst of the pandemic finds us on this list,” said David Mattson, President and CEO of Sandler. “Since we are always on the cutting edge of everything in our industry – with our online courses, webinar archive, My Sandler app, virtual instructor-led courses and training sessions, and strategic alliances – it was a tactical, yet natural, move for us.”

Selling Power’s criteria for selecting companies to the list included:

-Platform and applications used for delivery of online training

-The scope and breadth of online offerings

-Methodologies for supporting participant retention

-Strength of client feedback as it relates to customer support, ROI, ease of use, and overall client satisfaction

Mattson continued, “While many of our centers have been able to return to in-person training, it’s important to be able to offer an online alternative to those who need that option. This recognition from Selling Power is a nice addition to the accolades Sandler has already received this year from Training Industry, Franchise Business Review, and Entrepreneur.”

Sandler’s delivery modalities include Virtual Instructor-Led Training (livestream & on-demand), Online Courses (SandlerOnline LMS), and in-person ILT via 270 local global offices as well as the Corporate Development Division which serves enterprise organizations.

About Sandler

Sandler (www.sandler.com) is one of the largest training organizations in the world, providing innovative customer-focused content, tools and resources designed to increase performance and stature of those involved in revenue generation.

12 10, 2020

Veterans need support, especially in a pandemic… here is how you can Help A Hero in 2020

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-10-12T12:02:39-04:00October 12th, 2020|Tags: haircuts for men and boys, personal care franchise, Sport Clips Haircuts, sports-themed haircutting franchise|

GEORGETOWN, Texas — Even in a pandemic, veterans are returning from active military duty to prepare for civilian careers that require them to return to school for additional education and training…often beyond what is covered financially by the GI Bill. To make educational expenses less of a burden on service members, anyone can “Help A Hero” by getting a haircut at participating Sport Clips Haircuts now through December 5.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8795851-sports-clips-haircuts-help-a-hero-scholarship-program/

New for this seventh year of the Help A Hero scholarship program is a “text to donate” option. By texting “HERO” to 71777, donors can donate directly to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Foundation that administers the VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” program. Also new, the Sport Clips Clean Certified promise that stores will offer updated, next-level cleanliness and safety precautions for clients who come in for a haircut and donate via the store’s kiosk.

More than 1,750 military and student veterans have benefitted from Help A Hero Scholarships through the nearly $8 million donated to date by Sport Clips Haircuts and its generous clients and product partners. These scholarships provide up to $5,000 of assistance per semester per family to help cover the cost of tuition and fees for service members and veterans in the rank of E-5 and below.

“Supporting our nation’s military remains a priority for our veteran-founded business,” says Edward Logan, president and CEO of Sport Clips. “Even though all of our stores were temporarily closed to meet state and local COVID-19 mandates, almost all Sport Clips locations are open again, stylists are working hard to make clients comfortable and excited to return to their normal haircut routine, and we are honored to once again support the Help A Hero program for those who have given so much for us. We’re grateful to our franchisees, team members, and clients who faithfully support these important scholarships.”

“Since the start of the pandemic, the VFW and its allies have worked tirelessly to guarantee our support programs remained operational,” said Hal Roesch II, VFW national commander. “The pandemic’s impact has been far reaching, especially for our military and veteran families, and this campaign helps to ensure we can continue to provide as many student veterans with scholarships as possible.”

Many Sport Clips locations will offer free haircuts on Veterans Day November 11 to service members and veterans with valid military identification, but it is important to check here for participating stores and store hours. Also on Veterans Day, the company donates an additional dollar for every haircare service to the scholarship program, which added $100,000 to the total raised last year. Help A Hero scholarships are awarded twice a year to help cover the cost of tuition and fees. Scholarship applications are currently being accepted through November 15 for the 2021 spring semester. Apply for a Help A Hero scholarship here today.

About The Veterans of Foreign Wars
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is the nation’s largest and oldest major war veterans organization. Founded in 1899, the congressionally-chartered VFW is comprised entirely of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, Guard and Reserve forces. With more than 1.5 million VFW and Auxiliary members located in 6,200 Posts worldwide, the nonprofit veterans service organization is proud to proclaim “NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS” than the VFW, which is dedicated to veterans’ service, legislative advocacy, and military and community service programs. For more information or to join, visit our website at vfw.org.

About Sport Clips Haircuts

Sport Clips Haircuts is headquartered in Georgetown, Texas. It was established in 1993 and began franchising in 1995. The sports-themed haircutting franchise, which specializes in haircuts for men and boys, offers online check in for clients, and is ranked by Forbes as “Best Franchise to Buy” in the medium investment category and named a 2020 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review. There are more than 1,800 Sport Clips stores open in the U.S. and Canada. Sport Clips is the “Official Haircutter” of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), offers veterans preferential pricing on haircuts and franchises, and was named a 2019 Top Franchise for Veterans by Entrepreneur. Sport Clips provides “Haircuts with Heart” through its annual Help A Hero fundraiser that has contributed nearly $8 million to the VFW; national partnership with St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants; and other national and local philanthropic outreach. Sport Clips is a proud sponsor of Joe Gibbs Racing’s NASCAR drivers Erik Jones, Martin Truex, Jr., Kyle Busch, and Denny Hamlin; Dale Coyne Racing with Vasser-Sullivan Indy Car driver Santino Ferrucci; and partners with NCAA and professional sports teams. To learn more about Sport Clips, visit sportclips.com.

12 10, 2020

InXpress Named “Best Culture Franchise” by Franchise Business Review

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-10-12T11:37:19-04:00October 12th, 2020|Tags: business-to-business franchise, home based franchise, InXpress, shipping and logistics franchise, shipping solutions, time and cost-saving shipping solutions|

Global Shipping and Logistics Franchise Recognized for Strong Company Culture.

South Jordan, Utah — InXpress, the global business-to-business shipping and logistics franchise, was named in Franchise Business Review‘s first-annual “Culture100,” award-winners. InXpress was recognized for its unmatched company culture and included within The Top 100 Franchises, which received the highest ratings for leadership, mission, community, and overall franchisee satisfaction.

Company culture is one of the most important factors that contribute to ultimate franchisee satisfaction. It not only encourages improvement on system-wide performance, but inspires dedication and drives profits for franchisees. Franchise Business Review surveyed InXpress franchisees on 37 benchmark questions about leadership, franchise community, training and support, core values, franchise system, financial opportunity and self-evaluation to share their experience within the network. According to more than 70 percent of franchisees who participated, InXpress consistently offers a supportive community and positively innovates its procedures for the future.

“InXpress creates a collaborative environment that truly allows franchisees to make their business their own, while feeling immense support not only from our executive team but the community around them,” said Dustin Hansen, CEO InXpress of Americas. “From integrating the latest technology to providing the utmost quality services and leading with honest core values, we’re dedicated to improving the lives of our franchisees through every aspect of the business.”

InXpress promotes open communication amongst the leadership team and throughout the system. The global company is known of its ‘All-In,’ collaborative team mentality. InXpress ensures that each individual owner has the tools they need to become profitable while also proudly operating a business they genuinely enjoy. Among the brands that Franchise Business Review researched for top company culture, InXpress overall scored above average for its designated benchmarks. The common themes within the franchisee satisfaction summary report for 2019, was high satisfaction for clear vision, involvement and effectiveness from the leadership team, the franchisors commitment to honesty, integrity and the success of the franchise owners and the supportive culture among the franchisee community.

Franchise Business Review is an independent research firm that benchmarks franchisee satisfaction. This first-annual Culture100 award honors franchise organizations who designed, built, and maintained an outstanding company culture. InXpress was carefully chosen for its strong brand, effective communication, and trustworthy leadership.

About InXpress

InXpress, a global business-to-business franchise company in the shipping and logistics industry, with a network of over 400 franchisees provides SMEs with unrivaled time and cost-saving shipping solutions through consultative services and innovative software. Due to the franchise’s size and its partnership with multiple world-class carrier partners, InXpress franchisees can offer big shipping discounts to small and medium-sized business. With automated shipping preparation and one-on-one account management, InXpress customers are treated with the care and services typically reserved for Fortune 1000 companies. The core services include international small parcel, domestic small parcel and LTL (freight). The company was founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom and currently operates in 14 countries. InXpress Americas began franchising in 2006. To learn more about the franchise opportunity and the reoccurring revenue potential, visit https://inxpressfranchise.com/.

12 10, 2020

Batteries Plus Soon to Power Up 10 New Stores with Ongoing Development

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-10-12T11:20:01-04:00October 12th, 2020|Tags: Batteries Plus Bulbs, phone repair services, retailer of batteries, specialty light bulbs|

Essential Retailer Expands to Open More Stores in Arizona, California, Minnesota and Florida.

HARTLAND, Wis. — Batteries Plus, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, key fob and repair franchise, has announced five new signed franchise agreements, resulting in 10 new stores in development. To date, the need-based retailer has signed a total of 20 franchise agreements in 2020 and on track to sign an additional 20 by yearend.

The newly signed deals include single-unit and multi-unit operators who have committed to develop Batteries Plus in Arizona, California, Minnesota and Florida. Batteries Plus has been providing need-base products and services for 30-plus years. The pandemic has kept franchisees fully devoted to making sure communities and organizations have what they need when it comes to reliable batteries, devices, lighting, repairs, electronic equipment and smart home technology.

For instance, Ryan Tollefson, who co-owns six locations across California has signed on to open three more stores to fulfill the demand within the Sacramento area. Ryan’s father Don, opened the first store in California in 1996 and since then Ryan has taken over the day-to-day operations to further grow his father’s legacy store, expanded and now completely covers the Sacramento territory.

“Thankfully, we were deemed essential to keep serving the community and avoid furloughs. In fact, I was able to hire in May as business picked up and months of steady sales continued,” said Ryan Tollefson. “After seeing the real-time impact the stores have had throughout the pandemic and in the neighborhoods effected by the fires, the urgency was clear. I knew it was time to explore expansion as California is in need of a reliable retailer, which can help with battery backups, generators and powering up homes and businesses.”

Batteries Plus is looking for franchise prospects who are willing to step up for the communities in need of their essential products and services. Franchisees serve communities as an invaluable resource with exceptional customer service, expertise and quality-tested products. Franchisees and their employees are problem solvers with access to a catalog of products available and three decades of engineering technology to provide solutions quickly.

“Whether its new franchise owners joining Batteries Plus or expansion by our existing franchise family, it’s a validation of the attractiveness of our business model. We are being seen as more than a quick-service retail business, based on our unique combination of products and services, paired with expertise and quality,” said Scott Williams, CEO of Batteries Plus. “We’re the only franchise of this kind. Our franchisees are the face of our brand in their communities, and customers are looking to support local, essential businesses especially those with quick, proficient options to meet their needs. Our growing network of entrepreneurs see our model as the unique combination of product, speed, and omni-channel to thrive in an evolving digital, online retail environment.”

Batteries Plus has fast, same-day solutions for guests and owners to access over 9,000 different products, most of which can be delivered to stores in 1-2 days. Plus, the franchise offers multiple ways to get products to customers via in-store transactions, online ordering or a combination of the two with Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store.

Batteries Plus has multiple revenue streams to serve every individual and the needs of a variety of sectors including schools, contractors, churches, municipalities, healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality, property managers and assisted living centers. Batteries Plus has a franchisee-first mentality that is the cornerstone to its world-class franchisee support and proprietary technology advancements built within the model.

Batteries Plus is actively seeking qualified single-unit and multi-unit franchisees who are looking for scalable growth or are seeking an extremely stable, predictable and secure essential franchise. The brands core offerings are fundamental to people’s lives and are built on multi-billion-dollar industries (Batteries, $32B; Bulbs, $22B, Device Repair, $4B, Key Fobs, $2B, Smart Home Technology $90.9M).

ABOUT BATTERIES PLUS:

Batteries Plus, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Hartland, WI, is a leading omnichannel 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 is owned by Freeman Spogli, a private equity firm based in Los Angeles and New York City. To learn more about one of Forbes^®‘ Best Franchises to Buy in America, visit https://www.batteriesplusfranchise.com.

8 10, 2020

Assisted Living Locators CEO Angela Olea Named One of Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s 50 Women of Wonder For Second Consecutive Year

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-10-08T10:51:38-04:00October 8th, 2020|Tags: assisted living communities, Assisted Living Locators, franchisee sales training, in-home care, independent retirement options, memory care, senior care placement|

PHOENIX — Assisted Living Locators CEO Angela Olea has been named one of the “50 Women of Wonder” for the second consecutive year in Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s annual edition, honoring remarkable female franchisors making a difference with their brands. The magazine’s Oct. issue and special section on “Women In Franchising” can be found here.

“Women continue to increase their impact on the franchise industry,” said Alesia Visconti, Publisher & CEO, Franchise Dictionary Magazine. “Nominated by our readers, our ’50 Women of Wonder’ are creating a path for business ownership for others and many are bringing goods and services to meet their community’s needs. They are powerful women that stop at nothing to reach success.”

Founder of the nation’s first senior placement franchise, Olea is an accomplished business leader in the senior care industry. A registered nurse, she initially launched Assisted Living Locators in response to seeing aging patients have unnecessary hospital readmissions and a lack of community support.

As Assisted Living Locators CEO, Olea has built the company into a nationwide senior placement and referral franchisor, matchmaking seniors with caring providers for over a decade. With 140 franchise office locations in 36 states and the District of Columbia, Assisted Living Locators is the largest organically grown senior placement and referral businesses in the U.S.

“It’s an honor to be included alongside so many amazing women that are blazing trails in today’s franchise industry,” said Olea. “I’m proud that through my company, we help seniors and their families find the right care option and peace of mind.”

About Assisted Living Locators

Assisted Living Locators offers a no cost, nationwide senior care placement and referral service for in-home companion care, independent retirement options, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facilities. The company has 140 franchisees in 36 states and the District of Columbia. Assisted Living Locators is ranked in Entrepreneur’s 2020 Franchise 500® issue and Franchise Business Review’s 2020 Top Franchises Report. Founder/CEO Angela Olea was named one of “The Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2019” by AZ Business Magazine. The company also was named to the Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. To learn more, visit: www.assistedlivinglocators.com.

8 10, 2020

Pet Supplies Plus Recognized for Sustainable Growth within the Indispensable Pet Category

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-10-08T10:41:40-04:00October 8th, 2020|Tags: pet retail franchise, pet services, Pet Supplies Plus, VIP Petcare|

Neighborhood Pet Retailer named a ‘Top Growth Franchise’ by Entrepreneur Magazine, Pet Service Category Predicted to be one of the ‘hottest’ industries.

LIVONIA, Mich. — Pet Supplies Plus, the largest independent pet retailer in North America, known for its high-touch local shopping experience was ranked No. 104 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s first ‘Top Growth Franchises,’ list.

Published in the September issue, the list recognized only 150 companies from Entrepreneur’s annual Franchise 500 ranking.

To determine the 2020 Top Growth Franchises ranking, Entrepreneur evaluates each franchisor’s total positive franchise growth over the past three years as well as factors that negatively affect growth, such as terminations, nonrenewals, and other closures.

This recognition follows Entrepreneur Magazine’s, updated list of The Hottest Industries Today which highlights the pet category with its consistent year-over-year growth even in this challenging year. From the start of the pandemic, Pet Supplies Plus was deemed an essential retailer, with its 500-plus stores providing a wide assortment of pet grocery needs, products, toys, and services. When Amazon and other online pet retailers were taking between 3-7 days for delivery, Pet Supplies Plus, having proactively anticipated the increased need for inventory, offered neighbors same day pick up or delivery from their conveniently located neighborhood pet stores.

“We’ve always been a recession-resistant franchise and our strength and stability during 2020 has only solidified our brand’s track record of success,” said CEO Chris Rowland. “One of the reasons pet passionate candidates are joining Pet Supplies Plus, is because of our continuous growth and innovation benefits both for our locally-owned stores and corporate locations.”

Pet Supplies Plus has already signed 36 franchise agreements this year, to account for 59 new stores.

The Pet Supplies Plus system is built to help franchisees scale quickly and successfully. For example, Brian Rolf, became a Pet Supplies Plus owner in 2016, after serving in the military for 20 years. In four short years, Rolf is now a multi-unit owner and recognized as a Franchise Business Review 2020 Franchise Rock Star.

This year’s Franchise Rock Stars were selected from over 28,000 franchisees, representing more than 300 brands that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research in the past 18 months. Rolf, like many owners in the Pet Supplies Plus system, are examples of achieving success through following the franchise model and fully committing to the community and neighbors they serve.

“Retail works when it is powered by passion-driven individuals that genuinely love what they do and who they do it for,” said Rowland. “Often times our owners can be found on the sales floor alongside their knowledgeable team members for in-store shopping as well as overseeing streamlined online ordering, curbside pickup and delivery.”

Pet Supplies Plus thrives because the owners’ top focus is connecting with their neighbors. The franchise takes ‘Minus the hassle,’ out of business ownership by providing world-class franchisee support, purchasing power, merchandising, marketing, supply chain logistics and other ‘back room’ duties. The brands community-minded owners paired with superior corporate support makes for a winning combination.

ABOUT PET SUPPLIES PLUS

Pet Supplies Plus is focused on making it easier to get better products for your pet. With over 500 locations in 34 states, the stores have a streamlined design making it easy to navigate a wide assortment of natural pet foods, goods and services. Headquartered in Livonia, Mich., PSP ranked No. 50 in Entrepreneur magazine’s 41th Annual Franchise 500® list as the Top Full-Service Pet Supplies Franchise for the sixth year running for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate and system size.

For more information on the Pet Supplies Plus franchise opportunity, visit www.petsuppliesplusfranchising.com.

7 10, 2020

Fastsigns Holdings Inc. Acquires NerdsToGo, an Emerging IT Services Franchise Brand

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-10-07T11:31:28-04:00October 7th, 2020|Tags: FASTSIGNS International Inc., FASTSIGNS® sign and graphic centers, NerdsToGo, sign and graphic solutions, sign and visual communication franchise|

CARROLLTON, Texas — Fastsigns Holdings Inc. announced today it acquired GTN CAPITAL GROUP, LLC the parent company of NerdsToGo, an emerging IT services franchise brand. Fastsigns Holdings Inc. is the parent company of FASTSIGNS International. Inc., which is the franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise.

“We are excited to officially welcome NerdsToGo, a growing franchise organization in the IT Services business, into our family,” said Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International. “We look forward to what lies ahead for this exciting brand, especially the continued growth that will benefit NerdsToGo customers, franchisees, and team members.”

NerdsToGo has been franchising for 3 years and is a part of the large and growing IT services industry with 25 franchise locations in 16 states. Connectivity is more important than ever with COVID-19 only accelerating remote working, online learning, and business continuity all of which require error-free networking, security, privacy, and videoconferencing. Poorly functioning IT systems are a huge headache and productivity constraint for consumers and small businesses alike who need reliable solutions.

“We look forward to growing this business with existing franchisees and introducing the NerdsToGo brand to a new group of potential franchisees and customers,” added Monson.” Our goal is to add value to the business as well as to expand and grow the NerdsToGo brand as a standalone business. David Colella, CEO and founder of NerdsToGo, will remain in place as brand president and will continue to grow the brand and support franchisees.”

“As part of our ongoing strategy to provide outstanding support and growth opportunities to our franchisees, we have joined the FASTSIGNS family,” Colella said in a statement. “We are excited to join forces with one of the most powerful organizations in the franchise industry. After spending time with the FASTSIGNS Executive Team, it became clear to me that we could leverage their franchising expertise in development, support, marketing, brand positioning, and unit level economics to grow the NerdsToGo business. I found the culture at FASTSIGNS to be consistent with the franchisee-first mindset that we have at NerdsToGo, with both organizations maintaining a commitment to its customers and employees. This relationship will allow us to grow the NerdsToGo franchise network and expand our awareness and footprint across the country and internationally.”

About NerdsToGo, Inc.®
NerdsToGo, Inc. launched its original location in Guilford, CT in 2003 and quickly became the emerging leader in providing computer and technology-based services to both the small and medium sized business market and the residential market. NerdsToGo began franchising in 2017 and quickly grew to 25 independently owned franchise locations in 16 states. The Company also continues to own and operate the original Guilford, CT location.

NerdsToGo locations provide the total solution in computer and technology support to help small to medium sized business owners and residential customers lead a more effective, efficient and entertaining life through use of a wide range of technology devices including computers, iPhones, iPads, communication devices, Wi-Fi networks, printers, and smart devices. The Company’s signature service is delivered by sending a Nerd onsite to customer locations in a well branded, eye catching Nerd Van or through remote support. Customers can also receive service by visiting a local NerdsToGo service center. NerdsToGo acts as the IT department for small to medium sized businesses by helping to design, implement and support IT networks, provide data backup & continuity services, cybersecurity solutions, cloud services, remote support, vendor management services and overall routine maintenance. NerdsToGo continues to grow its franchisee base, while delivering exceptional service and customer support through every interaction.

About FASTSIGNS®

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. celebrates its 35th anniversary in business in 2020 as the leading sign and visual communications franchisor in North America, and is the worldwide franchisor of more than 735 independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS® centers in 9 countries including the United States and Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Canada, Chile, Grand Cayman, the United Arab Emirates, Malta, France and Australia (where centers operate as SIGNWAVE®).

FASTSIGNS locations provide comprehensive signage and visual graphic solutions to help companies of all sizes and across all industries attract more attention, communicate their message, promote their products, help visitors find their way and extend their branding across all of their customer touch points. FASTSIGNS has been ranked the #1 franchise opportunity in its category in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 for the past four years, a 2019 Top Franchises for Veterans by Franchise Business Review and a 2019 America’s Best Franchises to Buy list by Forbes magazine.

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