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Five surprising facts you’ll discover when starting a franchise
Starting a franchise is a long and involved process, and you’ll learn lots of new things along the way. Here are some of the biggest discoveries you’ll make when starting out your new franchise.
There are thousands of options out there
You might be surprised to learn just how many franchise options are out there. From autowork to child care, fast food to fitness, and hotels to beauty services, the franchise world is vast and a little overwhelming. For help weeding through all the paperwork and research, be sure to work with a franchise consultant. With the right experience and knowledge, a franchise consultant can help you navigate the franchise world and get you started on the road to success.
Your personal shopping habits might not be the best route
You might have your eye on a particular franchise because you’re a fan of its products or services, but not so fast! Just because you enjoy what a franchise produces doesn’t mean you can be the successful owner of that type of business. For example, a fast food franchise will have longer and later hours, but that might not fit into your schedule. Listen to the advice of your franchise consultant when selecting a direction.
You’ll need to take an in-depth look at your current financial and personal situation
If your franchise consultant starts asking you in-depth questions about your finances, don’t be alarmed. They are simply getting a picture of your current financial state so they can recommend franchises that will be a good fit for you. Franchise consultants have the insider information on the investment requirements of all the major franchise options, so knowing your financial state will help them match you with a franchise.
The franchisor will need to pick you, too
A franchisor-franchisee relationship is a two-way street, and the business you choose to work with will probably want to vet you to make sure they want to work with you too. They might conduct some analysis of their own to determine if you are a good fit. If this stresses you out, don’t worry. You have your franchise consultant on your side to help you make the right moves and stay on top of the game.
A franchise is more than just a monetary investment
You’ve probably already considered the financial aspect of investing in a franchise, but you should know that owning a franchise is also a personal, professional, and emotional investment. You’ll be spending a lot of time and energy to make this a success, and everyone involved wants to make sure it’s worth it.
Now that you have a better understanding of the process, are you ready to learn more about owning a franchise? Reach out to us today and we will put you in touch with our experts.
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02, 2020
YogaSix Surpasses 400 Signed Franchise Agreements
Entrepreneurs Are Excited About the Boutique Yoga Brand with Its Inclusive, Modern Take on Yoga.
IRVINE, Calif. — YogaSix, the modern boutique yoga franchise, announced today that it has signed over 400 franchise agreements. YogaSix has 42 studios open currently and plans to open several hundred locations in the next few years.
The recently signed franchise agreements will bring YogaSix to several new markets including Texas, Florida, New York, and New Jersey among others. YogaSix also has signed a Master Franchise agreement in Saudi Arabia.
“We are ecstatic with how well YogaSix has been received among entrepreneurs in our first year of franchising,” said Lindsay Junk, President of YogaSix. “With everything going on in the world, people need yoga now more than ever and we cannot wait for our talented franchise partners to share YogaSix’s empowering, modern take on the practice with their communities.”
YogaSix aims to debunk the stereotype that often surrounds the practice of yoga to eliminate the intimidation factor that many people feel when trying yoga for the first time. With modern-day yoga instruction, YogaSix offers diverse yoga and fitness programming that includes movement and intensity to help customers achieve their fitness goals. Utilizing modern language instead of Sanskrit and offering six core formats – Y6 101, Y6 Restore, Y6 Slow Flow, Y6 Hot, Y6 Power, and Y6 Sculpt Flow – YogaSix’s classes are meant to encompass every fitness level, whether the focus is on deep stretching, stress relief or breaking a sweat.
YogaSix is actively seeking qualified franchise partners in various cities across the nation. Headquartered in Irvine, CA, YogaSix is backed by Xponential Fitness, the largest boutique fitness brand with extensive experience in fitness franchising. YogaSix offers potential franchisees the opportunity to be part of a fresh brand with tremendous support, infrastructure and knowledge. The total investment to open a YogaSix franchise is $283,300–$452,800.
For more information about the YogaSix franchise opportunity, please visit https://yogasix.com/franchise/.
ABOUT YOGASIX:
Founded in 2012, YogaSix is a boutique yoga brand that offers a broad range of heated and non-heated yoga classes, boot camp style fitness classes and meditation accessible to all. Class formats include Y6 101, Y6 Restore, Y6 Slow Flow, Y6Hot, Y6 Power, and Y6 Sculpt Flow. Classes at Yoga Six eliminate the intimidation factor that many people feel when trying yoga for the first time, offering a fresh perspective on one of the world’s oldest fitness practices. Headquartered in Irvine, California, YogaSix is backed by Xponential Fitness, the largest boutique fitness franchise brand. With modern-day yoga instruction, our diverse yoga and fitness programming includes movement and intensity to help customers achieve their fitness goals. Visit www.yogasix.com/franchise to learn more.
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02, 2020
Neighborly® Acquires Dryer Vent Wizard
Domestic acquisition expands franchisor to 24 brands, more than 3,900 franchise owners and over 900 associates across nine countries
WACO, Texas — Neighborly®, the world’s largest franchisor of home service brands, today announced the acquisition of Dryer Vent Wizard, a professional dryer vent cleaning services franchisor headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The addition includes almost 100 Dryer Vent Wizard franchise locations across the U.S. and Canada, bringing Neighborly’s network to more than 3,900 franchisees representing a total of 24 home service brands.
“We kicked off 2020 with a vision to ‘Own the Home’ through Neighborly’s community of home service experts, and welcoming Dryer Vent Wizard to our family of franchise brands marks an exciting milestone in this pursuit,” said Neighborly President and CEO Mike Bidwell. “In the 15 years since its inception, Dryer Vent Wizard’s cleaning, installation, inspection and repair service offerings have earned high customer satisfaction ratings. We see tremendous opportunities to grow the brand to the next level, making this a great partnership for all parties.”
As a result of this acquisition, Dryer Vent Wizard will now benefit from new tools for growth and enhanced exposure to Neighborly’s nine million customers who rely on Neighborly brands for everything from painting to plumbing and nearly everything in between.
“Every day, we look for opportunities to enhance value for our franchisees, our employees and our investors,” said Jason Kapica, President of Dryer Vent Wizard. “We believe that being a part of Neighborly will not only allow us to give back to our investors but will also bring added benefits to our Dryer Vent Wizard associates and franchisees, advancing us into the next growth stage of our business.”
The Dryer Vent Wizard franchise system was founded in 2004 by David Lavalle, who is also the founder of Neighborly’s own Mr. Handyman franchise network.
“As I’ve seen firsthand with Mr. Handyman, Neighborly has a proven track record of helping brands expand their presence to achieve growth goals through franchise development,” said Lavalle. “I’m excited that another brand I started is teaming up with this respected and successful franchisor, and I am eager to see Neighborly’s support help existing Dryer Vent Wizard franchisees realize their same store sales potential moving forward.”
Boxwood Partners acted as financial advisor to Dryer Vent Wizard. For more information about Neighborly’s service brands visit www.neighborlybrands.com.
About Neighborly®
Neighborly® is the world’s largest home services franchisor of 24 service brands and more than 3,900 franchise owners serving 9 million+ customers in nine countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. The company operates online platforms that connect consumers to service providers in their local communities that meet their rigorous standards as a franchisor across 14 service categories at www.getneighborly.com in the United States and www.getneighbourly.ca in Canada. The company was founded in 1981 as Dwyer Group and is based in Waco, Texas. More information about Neighborly/Neighbourly, and its franchise concepts, is available at www.Neighborlybrands.com.
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02, 2020
United Franchise Group Boasts Four Companies on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500
Fully Promoted, Experimax, Transworld Business Advisors and Signarama Make Rank on 2020 List.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — United Franchise Group (UFG), a powerhouse association of multiple award-winning companies, announced four of its brands were named to Entrepreneur’s 2020 Franchise 500 List. Signarama® (No. 117), Transworld Business Advisors® (No. 119), Experimax® (No. 485) and Fully Promoted (No. 488) all earned spots on the 41st-annual edition of the magazine’s prestigious list.
“We have a tremendous amount of respect for Entrepreneur magazine, and to have four of our brands make this renowned list is an honor and very humbling,” said Ray Titus, CEO of the United Franchise Group entities. “Our company is successful because of the care we provide our franchisees and their willingness to respond to their customers in a quick and appropriate manner. That kind of family culture is one we’ve inspired at each of our brands, and it’s one that’s resonating with more and more entrepreneurs across the world.”
The 2020 Franchise 500 is an all-encompassing rankings list consisting of the most successful and well-performing franchise companies from July 31, 2018 to July 31, 2019.
In that timeframe, Transworld Business Advisors opened 20 franchise locations and experienced one of the largest year-to-year jumps of any Franchise 500 company. The business brokerage franchise moved from No. 257 in 2019 to No. 119 in 2020 – a 138-spot improvement and No. 1 in category.
Signarama was the top-ranked UFG brand on the 2020 list, coming in at No. 117. The business-service sign company also improved markedly from year-to-year – sliding up 95 spots from a No. 212 ranking in 2019.
Additionally, Fully Promoted made the Franchise 500 as one of only two embroidery and screen-printing brands, coming in at No. 488, while the electronic repairs and sales franchise Experimax made a return on the list at No. 485.
A record-breaking 1,105 companies supplied the necessary information to be considered for this year’s Franchise 500. Requirements for franchisors included: having a minimum of 10 open locations as of July 31, 2019; seeking new U.S. and/or Canadian franchisees; and having at least one unit in North America.
Rankings were determined by a detailed review of submissions from Entrepreneur’s editorial team and by using over 150 data points to produce a cumulative score. Franchises were ranked No. 1 to No. 500 based on the score they generated.
Backed by the synergy created with its fellow brands, Fully Promoted, Experimax, Transworld Business Advisors and Signarama are affiliate members of the award-winning United Franchise Group family of companies. Each member has the support needed to grow exponentially, both stateside and abroad, in the coming months and years.
ABOUT SIGNARAMA
Signarama, the world’s largest sign franchise, offers branding and messaging solutions in addition to comprehensive sign and graphic services to consumers and commercial customers – from business signs, vehicle wraps, and digital signs, to advertising and marketing services. Signarama is part of a successful system of business-to-business franchise brands and development services under the United Franchise Group (UFG). As part of a $49-billion-plus worldwide sign market, Signarama has been at the forefront of the sign industry for over three decades. For more information, visit www.signarama.com. For more information on the Signarama franchise opportunity, visit https://signaramafranchise.com/
About Transworld Business Advisors
Transworld Business Advisors is part of United Franchise Group of brands. With 40 years of business brokerage experience, Transworld Business Advisors is in the business of helping buyers and sellers connect, conduct franchise consulting, and franchise development. The company represents acquisition-minded corporations or individuals interested in owning their own company or franchise. From business brokerage to mergers and acquisitions, Transworld Business Advisors are business sale specialists that represent numerous listings across multiple industries. For more information on owning a Transworld franchise, visit www.tworldfranchise.com.
About Fully Promoted
Fully Promoted has more than 300 retail and office locations across the globe. The brand operates a full-service branded products and marketing service business and is the place to attract customers. From promotional products and embroidery to expert printing services, Fully Promoted can help take businesses to the next level. Recently, Fully Promoted introduced a professional office-based location that will allow franchisees to operate their business using a developed network of resources. To find the Fully Promoted nearest you, visit http://www.FullyPromoted.com, and for franchising opportunities, visit http://www.FullyPromotedFranchise.com.
About Experimax
Experimax specializes in the sale of certified pre-owned devices. Your local Experimax store can also repair, upgrade or buy your current device, and no appointment is necessary. Stores offer warranty programs, which takes the risk out of buying pre-owned. Experimax was founded by Jim Muir in 2009 and began franchising as one of United Franchise Group’s affiliated companies and brands in 2014. Today, there are more than 100 locations across the globe. Experimax stores can be found in Australia, Mexico, Columbia, Chile, South Africa, Canada, and Uruguay. For more information, visit www.experimax.com.
ABOUT UNITED FRANCHISE GROUP
Led by Founder and CEO Ray Titus, United Franchise Group is home to an affiliated family of brands, including Signarama, Fully Promoted, Experimax, Jon Smith Subs, SuperGreen Solutions, Transworld Business Advisors, Accurate Franchising, Venture X, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill and Network Lead Exchange. With over three decades in the franchising industry and more than 1,600 franchisees throughout the world, United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.
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02, 2020
Money Mailer® Introduces Affordable Solo Mail – The Money Mailer® + One™ Postcard
Innovative Direct Marketing Program Offers Amplified Customer Acquisition and Business Exposure.
CYPRESS, Calif. — Money Mailer®, a longtime leader in direct marketing, recently announced the launch of the all new Money Mailer® + One™ Postcard.
In working with the United States Postal Service*, Money Mailer® is now able to offer one, stand-alone postcard mailed along with, but not inside, the Money Mailer® shared mail envelope, for a very affordable price. The postcard is the latest addition to Money Mailer’s® growing suite of print and digital marketing solutions and helps businesses gain exclusive exposure in their local community since only one may be mailed at a time.
The Money Mailer® + One™ Postcard is now available to help business owners tell their own unique story to Money Mailer’s® select audience. Since only one postcard is mailed in conjunction with the Money Mailer® Shared Mail Envelope, advertisers can now reach their target audience for a fraction of the price of traditional solo mail.
With its glossy, 2-sided, full-bleed design, the Money Mailer® + One™ Postcard gives an advertiser a unique opportunity to stand out in mailboxes resulting in a higher response from consumers. The exclusivity The Money Mailer® + One™ Postcard provides gives entrepreneurs a clear marketing advantage over their competitors.
“Our specialty for the past 40 years has been executing marketing campaigns directly to the consumer’s mailbox, and for the past 20 years, focusing on supporting the consumer demand that Money Mailer® creates, with a fully-integrated, digital marketing program. It’s the perfect omni-channel marketing program for businesses of all sizes. Now, with the introduction of the new Money Mailer® + One™ Postcard, we’re able to do this at an even deeper level,” said John Patinella, CEO of Money Mailer®. “This new solo mail postcard is a tool business owners can use to create a cohesive and impactful digital and direct mail marketing campaign.”
The launch of the Money Mailer® + One™ Postcard comes right at the time where Money Mailer® is celebrating its 40th Anniversary and a time where innovation and marketing engineering is at its highest in the company’s history. With four decades of experience helping businesses find success, Money Mailer® aims to continue providing a dynamic, multi-channel marketing program helping business owners achieve their goals.
To learn more about Money Mailer’s® suite of marketing products and solutions, visit moneymailer.com.
*Money Mailer® is a non-exclusive partner of the U.S. Postal Service.
About Money Mailer®
Money Mailer® is a leader in the U.S. direct marketing industry, has been certified for 12 consecutive years as a World-Class Franchise by the Franchise Research Institute and was Entrepreneur Magazine’s #1 Business Services/Advertising Services franchise in 2016. Money Mailer® delivers hyper-local savings to consumers through shared direct mail, postcard solo mail, mobile, online, email and social media, and helps businesses affordably and accurately reach these consumers. For more information, visit www.MoneyMailer.com
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02, 2020
BrightStar Care Appoints New Chief Strategy Officer to Propel National Growth
Dean Ulizio Joins Leadership Team as CSO.
CHICAGO — BrightStar Care, a national franchise specializing in providing A Higher Standard of Care in medical and non-medical in-home care services, has announced the promotion of Dean Ulizio to the role of Chief Strategy Officer (CSO).
Ulizio brings with him over 14 years’ experience with BrightStar Care. After joining the leading in-home heath care brand in 2006 as a franchisee in Colorado, Ulizio moved to the Franchise Support Center team in 2010 and led the overhaul of BrightStar Care’s technology at a time when the brand was experiencing rapid growth in sales and new units. More recently, he has been serving as BrightStar Care’s Executive Vice President of Global Strategic Development. During that time, he was tasked with responsibility for new brands, product development, innovation pilots and growth through acquisitions. As Ulizio takes on his new role as CSO, his responsibilities will focus on developing and executing the company’s business strategy, including leading and sustaining strategic initiatives that drive top line growth. His overarching goal will be to continuously improve the BrightStar Care model offered to franchisees, driving quality, efficiency, standardization and growth.
“Dean comes with a depth of knowledge of the company and its history – making him well-suited for evaluating strategic growth opportunities and nurturing innovation,” said Shelly Sun, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BrightStar Group Holdings, Inc.
In addition, Ulizio’s role will be imperative for driving strategic growth in BrightStar Senior Living communities and overseeing product development.
“BrightStar Care is well positioned to take advantage of today’s powerful healthcare industry trends for increased care in the home and more holistic solutions for people with complex needs,” said Ulizio. “It is an exciting time to be part of this team and have the opportunity to work with our partners to find new and better ways we can deliver the highest quality care to our clients.”
BrightStar Care recently announced a successful 2019 as it was awarded several new rankings, including Entrepreneur’s prestigious Franchise 500, the ninth consecutive year for BrightStar Care on the list. Franchise Business Review named BrightStar Care a top franchise for 2020, marking its 10th year receiving the award. That milestone officially makes BrightStar Care the newest member of the Franchise Business Review’s Hall of Fame, rewarding franchises that have proven their dedication to corporate culture and franchisee success. The brand also hit its 14th consecutive year as a World Class Franchise, as determined by the Franchise Research Institute, and came in at No. 175 on Franchise Times’ Top 200 list. Topping the list, BrightStar Care has kept its recognition as the Enterprise Champion of Quality for the seventh year in a row, the only company to have received this designation from the Joint Commission every year since the award’s inception.
BrightStar Care offers both medical and non-medical private duty home care services, as well as medical staffing. Each BrightStar Care location employs a Registered Nurse as their Director of Nursing who tailors unique, personalized plans of care for each client and oversees a professional care team of well-qualified, experienced caregivers. The company began franchising in 2005, and it has since grown to a $500 million system with over 300 locations across the United States.
For more information about and BrightStar Care, please visit www.brightstarcare.com.
About BrightStar Care
Based in Chicago, BrightStar Care is a national private duty home care and medical staffing franchise with over 300 locations which provide medical and non-medical services to clients within their homes, as well as supplemental care staff to corporate clients. BrightStar Care franchise locations across the country employ over 2,500 registered nurses who play a unique role in overseeing the care for each individual client. In addition, BrightStar Care is the only national home care franchise to receive The Joint Commission’s Enterprise Champion for Quality award every year since the award’s inception. In 2019, the company was ranked #1 by Forbes Magazine as the top franchise opportunity in the low investment category and ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 for the 10th consecutive year. For more information on BrightStar Care please visit www.brightstarcare.com.
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02, 2020
It’s always a good time for a fresh start
If you’re looking to wipe the slate clean and make a fresh start, we can help. There are amazing franchise opportunities out there and we want to show you what you’re missing. #freshstart #smallbusiness #franchise
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02, 2020
Keep it simple in business
“Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day.” – Jim Rohn
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02, 2020
I’ll come out a winner
Inspiring words from an inspiring woman. What are you willing to do to win?