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6 11, 2020

Senior Care Authority Announces the Opening of Kansas City Franchise Location

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-11-06T16:13:14-05:00November 6th, 2020|Tags: assisted living placement services, non-medical in-home care, Senior Care Authority, senior care franchise systems, Senior Placement and Elder Care Consulting|

The Senior Care Authority® of Kansas City Area will serve Jackson and Cass Counties.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Senior Care Authority®, an Eldercare Consulting and Assisted Living Residential Placement Services franchise, announced today the recent opening of their Kansas City franchise location. Owners Patrick and Tina Kershaw have expressed their desire to help the aging population and their families find the right care for their needs and are excited to serve both Jackson and Cass Counties in Missouri.

The Kershaws have personal experience with the concerns families face while caring for their loved ones at home. They also understand the challenges that come with finding the proper community in which loved ones can thrive. Both are Certified Dementia Practitioners who cared for their own parents as they transitioned through periods of time during which basic needs changed quickly and grew increasingly complex just to meet the activities of daily living. They have used this personal experience to become strong advocates on their clients’ behalf and are happy to help with all necessary services related to assisted living facilities or residential care homes for individuals in the greater Kansas City area.

Together, the duo forms a great team as they provide care in the best interest of both their clients and their clients’ loved ones.

“I am grateful to leave the technical environment and to work with people facing life challenges to facilitate the best possible result,” said Patrick Kershaw, a retired Navy Captain and retired Engineering Project Manager.

“I have always found it extremely rewarding and taken great satisfaction improving people’s lives on a personal level,” said Tina Kershaw, who has been a Registered Nurse for over 35 years working at all levels from critical care, to home health, to private duty caring for the aged.

In their spare time, Patrick and Tina enjoy family, dogs, cycling, music, fitness, and competitive sailing. Both are active volunteers at their church where Patrick helps lead the music ministry.

To learn more about the new Kansas City franchise location, please visit https://seniorcare-KCMO.com.

For more information about Senior Care Authority, please visit their main website: https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/.

About Senior Care Authority

Senior Care Authority® was founded in 2009 and currently serves locations nationally in 25 states and Canada. The network is comprised of professionally trained and experienced local advisors who assist families with the overwhelming challenges associated with selecting the best options in assisted living, memory care, nursing care and navigating through a complex healthcare system. Learn more at seniorcareauthority.com.

5 11, 2020

Private, Personalized Training for Businesses and Individuals

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-11-05T10:02:30-05:00November 5th, 2020|Tags: martial arts franchise, self-defense training, Silverback Self Defense|

Robert Webre places great importance on self-defense training. After being bullied as a child, he was driven to martial arts to learn how to defend himself. A sixth-degree black belt in Taekwondo and a certified Krav Maga and a licensed firearms instructor, Webre has spent over 20 years sharing his knowledge of self-defense with scores of clients in his home-base of Houston. By Jessica Jones

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4 11, 2020

Authority Brands acquires STOP Restoration

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-11-04T12:57:24-05:00November 4th, 2020|Tags: America's Swimming Pool Company, at-home care, Authority Brands, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, home services franchising platform, Homewatch CareGivers, Mister Sparky, Monster Tree Service, Mosquito Squad, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, pest control services, residential cleaning, STOP Restoration, swimming pool repair and maintenance, The Cleaning Authority|

COLUMBIA, Md. — Authority Brands, LLC announced today the purchase of Service Team of Professionals (“STOP” or “STOP Restoration”). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition marks the seventh brand addition for Authority Brands since October 2018, with STOP Restoration representing the company’s ninth brand in its home service portfolio.

For decades, STOP Restoration has been helping clients transform disasters into peace of mind. Based in Indiana and currently operating in 31 territories across the U.S., STOP’s trained franchise professionals understand how stressful fire, water and mold damage can be and bring a depth in management and professionalism that makes the restoration process as easy as possible. The company is committed to providing the restoration services their customers need with the compassion and understanding they deserve.

Authority Brands’ companies include leading home service brands The Cleaning Authority, Homewatch CareGivers, America’s Swimming Pool Company, Mosquito Squad, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, Mister Sparky, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning and Monster Tree Service, which operate across the residential cleaning, at-home care, swimming pool repair and maintenance, pest control services, plumbing, electrical and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (“HVAC”) and tree care sectors, respectively. Authority Brands supports individual franchisee growth by providing strong marketing, technology and operational support.

“We’re thrilled to add STOP Restoration to the Authority Brands portfolio. Their commitment to customer service and professionalism make them a standout brand in the industry. We’re excited to be working with their experienced team and look forward to helping them grow their presence across the U.S.,” said Rob Weddle, CEO of Authority Brands.

“The addition of a restoration brand is key to enhance Authority Brands’ offering to existing franchisees and their customers. Based on STOP’s impressive track record, we’re confident that this partnership will further strengthen Authority Brands’ network,” said Ashish Karandikar, Partner at Apax Partners.

“We’re excited to be joining Authority Brands as its newest home service company. With the robust marketing, operations and IT resources now available to us, we’re eager to continue our growth and propel our success as we work to further our position as a leader in the industry,” said Brian Clark, President at STOP Restoration.

Boxwood Partners represented STOP Restoration and acted as their financial advisor for the transaction.

About Authority Brands

Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Authority Brands’ companies include nine leading home service franchisors, America’s Swimming Pool Company, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, The Cleaning Authority, Homewatch CareGivers, Mister Sparky, Monster Tree Service, Mosquito Squad, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, and STOP Restoration. Together, these brands provide home services through more than 1,900 territories operated by more than 1,000 franchise owners in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Kenya and Indonesia. Authority Brands is dedicated to supporting individual franchisee growth through providing strong marketing, technology and operational support. See https://www.theauthoritybrands.com/ for more information.

3 11, 2020

FASTSIGNS’ CEO and International Franchise Association Chair Catherine Monson Receives Distinguished ‘Women of Wonder’ Award by Franchise Dictionary Magazine

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-11-03T11:08:37-05:00November 3rd, 2020|Tags: FASTSIGNS International Inc., FASTSIGNS® sign and graphic centers, sign and graphic solutions, sign and visual communication franchise|

Monson Recognized for Transforming FASTSIGNS into an International Brand and Being a Champion of Franchising throughout Her Career.

CARROLLTON, Texas — FASTSIGNS International, Inc., franchisor of FASTSIGNS^®, the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise, announced today that Franchise Dictionary Magazine has named CEO Catherine Monson one of its 50 Women of Wonder (WoW) for 2020.

This prestigious WoW list recognizes inspirational female franchisors that have been nominated by readers for their remarkable impact on not only the brands they lead, but also on the franchise industry. While at the helm of FASTSIGNS, Monson has grown the company to more than 735 locations across nine countries, and the brand continues to be recognized as the leader and a disruptor in its space.

“It’s an honor to be named a Woman of Wonder, among so many inspiring established and emerging leaders in franchising,” said Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International, Inc and International Franchise Association Chair. “I am lucky to work alongside such a strong corporate team and our incredible global network of franchisees. Their dedication to help grow and promote the FASTSIGNS brand even in the most challenging times is what has allowed us to become the international powerhouse that we are today.”

The Second Annual Women of Wonder list is featured in Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s October 2020 issue, available at https://franchisedictionarymagazine.com/october2020/.

“Each year more and more women are making an impact in the franchise industry,” said Alesia Visconti, Publisher & CEO, Franchise Dictionary Magazine. “They are changing the landscape, implementing new initiatives and bringing groundbreaking ideas to the table. Franchise ownership changes lives and allows people to follow their dreams of business ownership. Our ’50 Women of Wonder’ (WOW) are some of the most amazingly talented, strong and dynamic women franchisors in the franchise industry. We thank them and are thrilled to celebrate their contributions!”

About Catherine Monson
Catherine became CEO of FASTSIGNS International, Inc. in 2009, bringing over 25 years of franchising and management experience. In 2009, she received the International Franchise Association (IFA) Bonny LeVine Award in recognition of her contributions to the growth of the franchising industry and in 2010, the Dallas Business Journal named her a top Women Industry Leader in the Dallas Metroplex. In 2012, Catherine appeared on the Emmy Award-winning series Undercover Boss to learn new ways to advance the FASTSIGNS® brand. In 2013, she was named an “Innovator and Influencer” by Sign and Digital Graphics Magazine. In 2015, she received the IFA’s first Franchise Action Network “FAN of the Year” award for her advocacy work on behalf of the franchising community. In 2016, she was selected as a Soderstrom Society Inductee for her contributions to the printing and graphic communications industry and was also honored with the 2016 Leadership Award from the Women That Soar organization. Under Monson’s leadership, FASTSIGNS International, Inc. received the 2016 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest recognition presented by the Department of Defense to employers for their exemplary support of National Guard and Reserve members. In 2017, Monson received the Distinguished Women Award presented by Northwood University in Midland, Michigan. In 2018, she was honored by the Sales and Marketing Executives International (SMEI) with their Ambassador of Free Enterprise Award. Catherine has served on the Board of Directors of the IFA since 2008 and is currently Vice Chair and will become Chairwoman in February 2020. Additionally, she serves on the Board of Directors of Brain Balance, a franchise company with a non-drug alternative for children with behavioral challenges, and on the Board of Directors of the franchisor Big Blue Swim School, one of the nation’s fastest growing swim schools. She is a keynote speaker at many franchise industry events, as well as at many sign and visual graphics industry events.

For more videos on Catherine Monson, visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7qJckb26TTPGWl9wQJNjKA. Visit the section, “Get to Know the FASTSIGNS CEO Catherine Monson,” and click to the right.

About FASTSIGNS®

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. celebrates its 35^th 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 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 touchpoints.

FASTSIGNS has been ranked the #1 franchise opportunity in its category in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 for the past four years, and in 2020, Entrepreneur magazine named FASTSIGNS the #1 franchise opportunity in its category and #55 overall on its annual Franchise 500^®list, making it the only sign, graphics, and visual communications franchise to be recognized in the top 100. Entrepreneur also named FASTSIGNS a Top Growth Franchise for 2020. Additionally, Franchise Gator named FASTSIGNS to its Top 100 Franchises of 2020 list, and in 2019, FASTSIGNS was named to America’s Best Franchises to Buy list by Forbes magazine, and made Franchise Direct’s list of the Top 100 Franchises. FASTSIGNS has also received the Canadian Franchise Association Franchisees’ Choice for 8 consecutive years.

Franchise Business Review has recognized FASTSIGNS as one of the “Best of the Best” for franchisee satisfaction for the last 10 years, and FASTSIGNS was also included on its Top 50 Franchises for Women and Top Service Franchises lists in 2019. FASTSIGNS has been awarded for franchisee satisfaction for multiple years by Franchise Business Review, in addition to a 2019 Top Franchises for Veterans and a Top Franchise for Second Career by Franchise Business Review. In addition, FASTSIGNS was recognized by Franchise Business Review in its 2019 Top Franchises for Veterans report and was recently named a Top Franchise for Veterans by Entrepreneur in 2020.

In 2020, Fastsigns Holdings Inc. acquired GTN CAPITAL GROUP, LLC the parent company of NerdsToGo, an emerging IT services franchise brand. Learn more about sign and graphic solutions or find a location at fastsigns.com. Follow the brand on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/fastsigns, Twitter @FASTSIGNS or Facebook at facebook.com/FASTSIGNS.

2 11, 2020

Assisted Living Locators Awards Top Franchisees For Their Success

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-11-02T11:00:12-05:00November 2nd, 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, a national senior referral and placement service franchisor, announced the honorees of the company’s annual awards of distinction. The Franchisee of the Year, Rising Star of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Most Improved were revealed during the organization’s Halloween-themed conference held virtually this year on Oct. 30.

Nearly 100 attendees joined the “Spooktacular” virtual conference in costume and celebrated the hard work, dedication and success of the franchisees and company.

Awards were presented to the following franchisees:

Franchisee of the Year: Dustin Baker, East Valley AZ

Rookie of the Year: Ashly Blackwell, Northern AZ

Rising Star: Chrissy and Marcus Moser, Naples, FL

Most Improved: Shawn Shambo, Portland, ME

“Each of the leaders recognized this year are integral, entrepreneurial members of the Assisted Living Locators family who inspire fellow franchisees and help make us the top senior care brand in the industry,” said Angela Olea, Assisted Living Locators CEO RN. “I want to praise the efforts of all our franchisees as they have adapted and met the challenges of the pandemic over these several months. Their hard work and dedication contribute to our company’s growth and success, and truly makes a difference in the lives of their senior clients.”

The conference also included keynote speaker John W. Francis, “Johnny Franchise,” renowned franchise industry consultant and strategic advisor to brands and franchisees. Francis discussed “The Franchise Lifecycle,” sharing insights into the four-phase evolution of a franchise and offered best practices for accelerating a franchise business.

About Assisted Living Locators

For the second consecutive year, Assisted Living Locators was named to the Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies and is a top performing franchise organization ranked in Entrepreneur’s 2020 Franchise 500® and Franchise Business Review’s 2020 Top Franchises Report.

Assisted Living Locators offers a no cost, nationwide senior placement and referral service for in-home care, independent retirement options, assisted living communities and memory care. The company has 140 franchisees in 36 states and the District of Columbia. To learn more, visit www.assistedlivinglocators.com.

2 11, 2020

AtWork Group Opens New Office in Chicago

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-11-02T10:43:05-05:00November 2nd, 2020|Tags: AtWork Group, franchise growth, staffing franchise, temp-to-hire and direct-hire services|

Leading national staffing franchise expands national footprint with its first Chicago location.

CHICAGO — AtWork Group, a rapidly growing national staffing franchise announced today the opening of its new office in the Chicago area, extending the company’s reach within the state of Illinois. The location is owned and operated by Mark Lopez, an experienced professional with a background in finance.

“We’re so happy to be expanding into Chicago and are looking forward to developing a strong presence in the Windy City,” said Jason Leverant, president and COO of AtWork Group. “By coupling Mark’s experience with the knowledge, tools, and resources of AtWork’s national franchise network, clients and associates alike will be able to realize why AtWork has been named a Best of Staffing award winner for 5+ years!”

“Chicago is one of the busiest business hubs in the nation, and our immediate goal is to help Chicagoans get back to work and provide local companies with the support they need to bounce back from this difficult environment,” said Mark Lopez, owner of AtWork Chicago. “In the long run, our ambition is to foster the economic growth of the region by providing the highest quality of recruiting services to both companies and candidates. With AtWork’s unparalleled focus on service and national track record, combined with my team’s experience, we have everything it takes to make a formidable impact and bolster the development of local communities.”

The new office is located at 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2800, Chicago, Illinois 60601 and will be placing candidates into finance, accounting, light industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, administrative, and clerical positions. The business may be reached at 312-216-5105 or by visiting AtWork.com/Chicago.

AtWork Group has been ranked in: Staffing Industry Analysts’ report on the Largest Staffing Firms in the United States, Franchise Business Review’s Top Innovative Franchises, Forbes’ America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms and America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms, Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500^®, Franchise Times’ Fast & Serious, Franchise Times’ Top 200+ and Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000.

About AtWork Group

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

2 11, 2020

AtWork Group Opens New Office in the Greater Miami Area

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-11-02T10:33:52-05:00November 2nd, 2020|Tags: AtWork Group, franchise growth, staffing franchise, temp-to-hire and direct-hire services|

Leading national staffing franchise expands national footprint with new Florida location.

MIAMI — AtWork Group, a rapidly growing national staffing franchise announced today the opening of its new office in the Miami, Florida area, extending the company’s overall reach in the state of Florida. The location is owned and operated by Jean W. Pierre Louis, a veteran multi-disciplinary business professional.

“We’re so excited about this expansion into Miami and are looking forward to developing a strong presence in such a beautiful city,” said Jason Leverant, president and COO of AtWork Group. “By coupling Jean’s experience with the knowledge, tools, and resources of AtWork’s national franchise network, clients and associates alike will be able to realize why AtWork has been named a Best of Staffing award winner for 5+ years!”

“It’s super exciting to be able to open a business that helps you make both job seekers and clients happy,” said Jean W. Pierre Louis, owner of AtWork Miami Shores. “It feels great to help people and I’m thankful to be a part of AtWork in order to make that possible.”

The new office is located at 1630 NE 148^th Street Miami, Florida 33181 and will be placing candidates into light industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, administrative, and clerical positions. The business may be reached at 305-974-4541 or by visiting AtWork.com/MiamiShores.

About AtWork Group

AtWork Group has been ranked in: Staffing Industry Analysts’ report on the Largest Staffing Firms in the United States, Franchise Business Review’s Top Innovative Franchises, Forbes’ America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms and America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms, Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500®, Franchise Times’ Fast & Serious, Franchise Times’ Top 200+ and Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000.

For information about franchise opportunities, visit atworkfranchise.com.

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Monthly Archives: November 2020

Senior Care Authority Announces the Opening of Kansas City Franchise Location

Private, Personalized Training for Businesses and Individuals

Authority Brands acquires STOP Restoration

FASTSIGNS’ CEO and International Franchise Association Chair Catherine Monson Receives Distinguished ‘Women of Wonder’ Award by Franchise Dictionary Magazine

Assisted Living Locators Awards Top Franchisees For Their Success

AtWork Group Opens New Office in Chicago

AtWork Group Opens New Office in the Greater Miami Area