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14 10, 2021

Interim Healthcare’s Jennifer Sheets named Advocate of the Year by Globee® in the 2021 CEO World Awards

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-10-14T10:15:54-04:00October 14th, 2021|Tags: diabetes, homecare services, hospice and healthcare staffing services, Interim HealthCare, senior care|

Sheets awarded for leadership of company and greater home healthcare industry throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Interim HealthCare Inc., the nation’s leading franchise network of home care, senior care, home health and hospice and healthcare staffing services, announced that its CEO and President, Jennifer Sheets, was awarded Gold in the “CEO Achievers – Advocate of the Year” category at the 9th annual CEO World Awards. The award program celebrates the achievements of leaders, executives, and the management teams behind the year’s most outstanding initiatives and achievements, recognizing those who set industry benchmarks for excellence.

With the support of her team, as well as the clinical and operational excellence of the more than 300 Interim HealthCare offices who represent the First in Home Care® brand, Jennifer Sheets has worked relentlessly to uphold the highest standards of safety and care within the home healthcare industry. Jennifer’s foresight in early 2020 ensured that Interim HealthCare was well-positioned to provide vital care services during the pandemic, while keeping both staff and patients safe. With her leadership, the company spearheaded the development of detailed guidance and resources to provide care for COVID-19 patients through Interim HealthCare’s HomeLife Enrichment® standard of care, which creates a customized care plan to support a patient’s full mind, body, spirit and family. In addition, Jennifer and her team established programs that helped facilitate the partnership between hospitals and home healthcare, working to transition medically complex cases from hospitals into home healthcare settings to alleviate recurrent patient surges on ICU resources.

Jennifer has also been integral to the continued success of building awareness of and advocacy for the home healthcare industry throughout 2020 and 2021. Advocating at both the federal and state levels for “essential” worker status of America’s 3.2 million home healthcare workers, Jennifer helped ensure these professionals were part of the country’s response to and continued recovery from the pandemic. With her team, she also established the industry’s only website for sourcing personal protective equipment (PPE) when resources were incredibly difficult to procure, distributing an estimated three million units of critical PPE items to more than 1,000 agencies across the U.S. and five other countries.

“I am humbled to be recognized as an Advocate of the Year by the CEO World Awards,” said Jennifer Sheets, CEO and president of Interim HealthCare. “Home healthcare is an indispensable part of our healthcare system and I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue elevating both the industry’s unique value and Interim HealthCare’s role within it.”

The CEO World Awards are an annual industry and peer recognition program honoring CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, innovators, and their management teams from organizations in every industry and of every size. The coveted annual CEO World Awards program encompasses the world’s best in leadership, innovation, organizational performance, new products and services, excellence studies, corporate social responsibility, and milestones from every major industry in the world.

Judges from a broad spectrum of industry voices from around the world participated and their average scores and inputs determined the 2021 award winners. See the complete list of 2021 winners here: https://globeeawards.com/ceo-world-awards/winners/.

For more information on Interim HealthCare, please visit www.interimhealthcare.com.

About the Globee Awards
Globee Awards are conferred in eleven programs and competition: the American Best in Business Awards, Business Excellence Awards (Best Employers), CEO World Awards®, Communications Excellence Awards, Cyber Security Global Excellence Awards®, Disruptor Company Awards, Golden Bridge Awards®, International Best in Business Awards, IT World Awards®, Sales, Marketing, & Service Excellence Awards, and Women World Awards®. Learn more about the Globee Awards at https://globeeawards.com

SOURCE Interim HealthCare Inc.

About Interim HealthCare Inc.

Interim HealthCare Inc., founded in 1966, is a leading national franchisor of home care, hospice and healthcare staffing. It is part of Caring Brands International, which also includes UK-based Bluebird Care and Australia-based Just Better Care, both well-known franchise brands in their countries. With more than 575 franchise locations in eight countries, Caring Brands International is a global healthcare leader.

Interim HealthCare in the United States is unique in combining the commitment of local ownership with the support of a national organization that develops innovative programs and quality standards that improve the delivery of service. Franchisees employ nurses, therapists, aides, companions and other healthcare professionals who provide 25 million hours of home care service to 190,000 people each year, meeting a variety of home health, senior care, hospice, palliative care, pediatric care and healthcare staffing needs. For more information or to locate an Interim HealthCare office, visit www.interimhealthcare.com.

14 10, 2021

Merlin Complete Auto Care Launches New Website

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-10-14T10:07:57-04:00October 14th, 2021|Tags: automotive repair and maintenance services, automotive service, Driven Brands, Merlin Complete Auto Care, tire replacement|

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — After months of hard work and dedication from our team, Merlin Complete Auto Care is pleased to announce the launch of its new website at www.merlins.com!

Customer experience is something we value at Merlin Complete Auto Care. We want every customer to have a great impression of our brand and walk away knowing they received the best service. With that in mind, we crafted a brand-new website that is easy to navigate and since you can find all the necessary information you need it saves you time.

Our brand transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. Getting our customers’ cars to 200,000 miles takes lots of care and commitment — and a little bit of magic. Our brand highlights the moments built from “Merlin Magic,” both with the car owner and the technicians that extend the life of the owner’s car. It is these moments that separate a traditional automotive service experience from a magical one.

Some key features of the new site to note are:

Advanced location searching
Updated offers by location
Robust appointment setting
Franchise opportunities

“We are excited to announce the launch of our new website,” said Valerie Zabriskie, Marketing Director at Merlin Complete Auto Care. “Our goal with this new website is to improve the customer’s journey through clear messaging of all our services and new navigation designed for ease of use.”

Merlin Complete Auto Care invites visitors to explore the new website allowing customers to fully see all the services Merlin has to offer.

About Merlin Complete Auto Care:

With over 4200 centers in North America, Merlin Complete Auto Care is part of the Driven Brands family of companies. We offer a neighborhood approach to automotive service and provide both repair and maintenance services as well as tire services.

For more information, visit www.merlins.com.

14 10, 2021

Storm Guard Named to Franchise Business Review’s List of the Most Profitable Franchises of 2021

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-10-14T09:57:25-04:00October 14th, 2021|Tags: natural disaster remediation, roofing and construction franchise, Storm Guard|

Storm Guard Is One of Just 50 Franchise Companies to Be Recognized for Strong Financial Performance and High Franchisee Satisfaction.

FORT WORTH, Texas — Storm Guard was identified by independent research firm, Franchise Business Review, as being one of just 50 franchise brands to be named an award-winning franchise in its 2021 report on the Most Profitable Franchises.

After travelling to help communities that were devastated by natural disasters, the brand’s founders realized that their exceptional customer service and quality work was needed in a multitude of states. Since 2003, Storm Guard has been helping as many families as possible rebuild their homes, solving problems that all property owners experience including roofing, siding, window improvements, painting, emergency tarping, and installing proper gutters. All interior and exterior repairs ranging from general home upgrades to storm restoration are completed with their customers’ best interests in mind, with the brand taking measures to ensure their satisfaction such as alleviating the stress of dealing with insurance claims and providing high-quality work without the high cost.

Franchise Business Review, a market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only ranking of franchises based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes rankings of the top franchises in its annual Guide to Today’s Top Franchises, as well as guides throughout the year ranking the top franchises in specific sectors.

To identify the companies on the list of the most profitable franchises, Franchise Business Review analyzed data from over 25,000 franchise owners, representing more than 200 brands regarding their overall satisfaction with their brands and their likelihood to recommend them to others.

Storm Guard’s franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems, including training & support, operations, franchisor/franchisee relations, and financial opportunity. Other factors included annual income of franchise owners and minimum startup capital requirement.

“It’s important to have realistic expectations of what business ownership is all about before you invest in a franchise. Most franchise businesses — like any new business — require several years of hard work before they start to really take off,” said Eric Stites, founder and CEO of Franchise Business Review. “But if you take the time to do your research, you have a much better chance of finding an opportunity that can help you attain significant wealth over time. The companies on the list of the Most Profitable Franchises offer a better than average shot at growing your income and received the highest ratings from the franchisees who own them on our independent satisfaction survey.”

Visit www.FranchiseBusinessReview.com to see the full description of the 2021 Most Profitable Franchises.

About Franchise Business Review
Franchise Business Review (FBR) is a leading market research firm serving the franchise sector. FBR measures satisfaction and engagement of franchisees and publishes various guides and reports for entrepreneurs considering an investment in a franchise business. Since 2005, FBR has surveyed hundreds of thousands of franchise owners and over 1,100 leading franchise companies. To read our publications, visit https://franchisebusinessreview.com/page/publications/. To learn more about FBR’s research, please visit www.FranchiseBusinessReview.com

About Storm Guard

Founded in 2003, Storm Guard saw the demand for a company that specializes in roofing and construction. As a single location in Minnesota, Storm Guard found themselves traveling to help local communities that were devastated by natural disasters. After responding to a hurricane in Florida in 2012, the founders saw the need for their services all over the country and decided to turn it into a franchise. Today, Storm Guard has over 35 franchise locations across 17 different states. They are looking for dedicated and exceptional individuals to help continue their success throughout the nation.

13 10, 2021

IMAGE Studios Salon Suites named in the MountainWest Capital Network’s 2021 Utah 100

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-10-13T14:36:38-04:00October 13th, 2021|Tags: IMAGE Studios®, real estate business model, salon industry|

SALT LAKE CITY — IMAGE Studios^® today announced it was named to the 2021 Utah 100, MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN)’s annual list of the fastest-growing companies in Utah. IMAGE ranked in the top 100 companies and was honored at the 27^th annual Utah 100 Awards program, held at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City.

Founder and CEO, Jason Olsen celebrated the recognition, “IMAGE has experienced transformative growth and brand evolution in the last 24 months – we started development in 12 new markets, 6 new states, and closed on 48 locations nationwide this year alone. We are a unique real estate investment opportunity, taking salon suites to a whole new level as we expand our nationwide footprint. We appreciate every IMAGE Owner who joins this incredible journey with us!”

IMAGE is a nationwide franchise with a luxury real estate model that is revolutionizing the future of the salon industry by empowering entrepreneurs in the franchising world as well as the beauty, health, and wellness industries. IMAGE Studios was responsible for the creation of 300+ small businesses last year, the majority run by women, and/or members of the LGBTQ+, Latinx, and Black communities. IMAGE Studios^® continues to boom throughout 2021 and is well on its way to 300 locations sold by 2024.

“We congratulate all of this year’s Utah 100 companies for building outstanding businesses and making strong contributions to Utah’s economy,” said Dave Chase, Chairman of the MWCN Utah 100 committee. “These companies further advance Utah’s standing as an excellent place to do business.”

Recipients of the Utah 100 were chosen by the percentage of revenue increase of each company between 2016 and 2020.

About MountainWest Capital Network

MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN) is the largest business networking organization in Utah, consisting of entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, consultants, legal professionals, bankers, and educators. MWCN seeks to promote and recognize business growth and capital development in the state through a variety of award programs and activities.

12 10, 2021

Blo Blow Dry Bar Marches Forward with Largest Multi-Unit Deal in Brand History

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-10-12T11:09:12-04:00October 12th, 2021|Tags: beauty services, Blo Blow Dry Bar, exceptional customer experiences, North America's original blow dry bar, salon industry, world's largest blow dry bar franchise|

World’s Leading Blow Dry Bar Franchise’s Newest Agreement Brings Seven More Units to Texas.

HOUSTON — Blo Blow Dry Bar, North America’s original blow dry bar and the world’s largest blow dry bar franchise, announced today the signing of a seven-unit franchise agreement in the Houston-area. Blo Blow Dry Bar continues to see impressive growth, especially in Texas, with the newest agreement bringing the total to 32 locations across the state, adding to the robust total of more than 130 locations open and in development across North America.

Stephanie and Mike Winsor are the husband-and-wife duo behind the seven-unit agreement. Mike earned his degree in petroleum engineering and spent the last five years as a COO at a privately held oil and gas company, which recently sold to a large publicly traded company. Stephanie graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a degree in business, where her initial interest in franchising was developed. With Stephanie’s knowledge and passion for opening a franchise and Mike’s business-savvy background and leadership skills, the couple has decided to embark on this journey together as co-owners of seven Blo Blow Dry Bars across Houston-Proper. Prior to their newest venture, Stephanie and Mike have owned and operated approximately 20 investment properties over the years.

Stephanie and Mike are currently in the process of securing the first location in their hometown of Kingwood, which is slated to open early 2022. Once further into the development phase for Kingwood, they plan to concurrently find locations for the remaining six locations, focusing on the greater Houston market throughout Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris and Montgomery counties. The Winsor family has resided in Houston since 2007 and moved to Kingwood in 2009, where they raise their three daughters and are very active in the community.

“Our family is very grounded here in Kingwood, so we are very excited to be bringing this service to our community,” said Stephanie. “We originally planned to open three units, but after talking with and getting to know the Blo Blow Dry Bar team, we decided to sign on for seven. I think that is a testament to their leadership, successful business model and support provided to franchisees. This opportunity also allows us to play a role in the rebuilding of our community, which is still making strides toward recovery from the impacts of hurricane Harvey.”

With a favorable real estate landscape and vast opportunity for market growth, company executives are actively seeking franchisees to continue to expand in key markets across the country.

“Texas continues to be a strong area for our growth and development due to its demographics and demand for our services,” said Patrick Pantano, Vice President, Franchise Development, Blo Blow Dry Bar. “The Winsors are well equipped to bring this project to life based on their previous business knowledge and community-focused mindset. Franchisees like Stephanie and Mike who work alongside our brand, play a crucial role in bringing exceptional service to more communities across the U.S.”

Blo Blow Dry Bar creates a space where people of all ages, ethnicities and orientations are welcomed, represented and made to feel gorgeous while emphasizing the need for self-care and wellness. Combining a sophisticated design with a fun and energetic environment, the blow dry bar cultivates a seamless and enjoyable experience for guests upon their arrival, during and after their services. Expertly trained bloers are available for consultation seven days a week to meet the needs of all guests. The brand’s hair menu includes their signature styles, ranging from sleek and straight to lively and bouncy curls, with customizable options such as braids, ponytails and updos for any occasion. Blo also offers makeup services from expert artists on-hand to help guests look and feel amazing for any occasion.

The growing franchise is just at the start of the runway, staking its claim as a leader in the $47 billion a year industry and continues to expand at a rapid rate. Every year, more cities across the globe are painted pink. Every day, a new guest discovers how wonderful the Blo Blow Dry Bar experience is. Superior service and consistent results are a top priority for all guests as well as franchisees. The brand goes beyond beauty – it is strategically positioned to meet growing customer demands within the wellness and self-care industries with an established foundation for business success.

“Blo Blow Dry Bar has proven itself to be a strong business investment for individuals looking to kickstart a career in franchising,” said Vanessa Yakobson, CEO of Blo Blow Dry Bar. “Stephanie and Mike’s historic seven-unit deal is proof that once people learn about us, they will want to jump right in and go all the way. This growth is immensely important to the brand, our franchisees and each community we’re located in. Every new deal allows us to broaden our reach, making more guests feel beautiful inside and out.”

Blo Blow Dry Bar is currently seeking single- and multi- unit operators to join the brand’s rapid expansion. For more information about franchise opportunities visit https://franchise.blomedry.com/.

About Blo Blow Dry Bar

Blo Blow Dry Bar is North America’s original blow dry bar and the world’s largest blow dry bar franchise. The company transformed beauty norms and reinvented the salon industry when it launched the “no cuts, no color” concept: only blow outs. Since opening its first location in Canada in 2007, Blo has grown to over 130 locations across the U.S. and Canada and continues to expand rapidly. With a mission to enhance the lives of those in the community through the power of flawless blow outs and beauty services, Blo Blow Dry Bar offers perfectly styled hair and exceptional customer experiences seven days a week. For more information visit www.blomedry.com.

12 10, 2021

AlphaGraphics ranks among top franchise brands

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-10-12T10:34:20-04:00October 12th, 2021|Tags: AlphaGraphics, marketing products and solutions, print and marketing franchise, printing services franchise, visual communications|

Leading marketing and print solutions provider lands on Franchise Times Top 400.

DENVER — AlphaGraphics, a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, has been recognized as one of the biggest brands in the nation and earned placement on the Franchise Times Top 400. Receiving a ranking of 214, AlphaGraphics saw sales of $215.2 million in 2020.

“Amid the challenges in 2020, AlphaGraphics found ways to thrive across the entirety of our franchise system,” said Bill McPherson, vice president of franchise development. “Being an essential business, we had to develop processes to address the everchanging needs of our customers during a time where there was plenty of uncertainty. It was our ability to evolve and adapt that allowed us to be successful.”

Previously the Top 200+, Franchise Times renamed its annual ranking of the 400 largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales to better encompass the biggest brands in franchising, along with promising young concepts in growth mode. The rigorous approach to research remains the same, said Franchise Times Editor-in-Chief Laura Michaels.

The project is the result of a five-month research and reporting effort that leads to the most credible and objective franchise ranking available. The collection of systemwide sales data also provides useful insight into the franchise industry’s performance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“From the top to the bottom, our AlphaGraphics family has remained dedicated to the growth of the franchise, and being named to this list is a testament of our hard work,” McPherson said. “Both headquarters and our franchisees had to overcome tremendous obstacles and roadblocks to find prosperity during these difficult times. We all look forward to seeing how much more we can grow in the coming years.”

AlphaGraphics was founded in 1970, and the company began offering franchise opportunities in 1979. For more information, visit http://www/alphagraphics.com.

About MBE Worldwide

MBE Worldwide S.p.A. (“MBE”), a privately-owned company based in Milan – Italy, is a third-party provider of shipping, fulfillment, print and marketing tech-enabled solutions to small and medium enterprises and retail consumers via a Network of mainly independently owned and operated locations. MBE Service Centers facilitate the activities of entrepreneurs, people and businesses through an easy-to-access distribution Network and customized services and products delivered with a distinguished and unique level of customer service. MBE presently operates under multiple brands: Mail Boxes Etc. (excluding the US and Canada), AlphaGraphics, PostNet, Spedingo.com, Print Speak, PACK & SEND and Multicopy and its global Network counts currently more than 2,800 locations in 53 countries, with 11,000+ associates and FY2020 System-wide Sales of €879 Million (US$1,004 Million).

For additional information please visit MBE Worldwide Group websites at www.mbecorporate.com – www.mbeglobal.com – www.postnet.com – www.alphagraphics.com – www.spedingo.com/en – www.printspeak.com – www.packsend.com.au – www.multicopy.nl – www.mbe.it – www.mbe.es – www.mbe.de – www.mbefrance.fr – www.mbe.pl – www.mbeportugal.pt – www.mbe.co.uk

About AlphaGraphics

AlphaGraphics, Inc., with more than 285 locations in 6 countries, is one of the largest U.S.-based networks of locally-owned and operated Business Centers offering a complete range of print, visual communications, and marketing products. Solutions include: full-service digital, offset, and large format printing; design services; mailing; one-to-one marketing solutions; promotional products; and web to print solutions. For more information about AlphaGraphics services, visit www.alphagraphics.com. To learn about franchise opportunities, visit www.alphagraphicsfranchise.com.

11 10, 2021

A haircut at Sport Clips or a text before November 13 can Help A Hero go back to school

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-10-11T11:19:39-04:00October 11th, 2021|Tags: haircuts for men and boys, personal care services, Sport Clips, sports-themed haircutting franchise, veterans|

Fundraiser kicks off today for largest veteran scholarship program of its kind.

GEORGETOWN, Texas — Sport Clips Haircuts kicks off its Help A Hero veteran scholarship campaign today to benefit scholarships for U.S. service members and veterans – the largest scholarship program of its kind. Donations can be made now through November 13 at any Sport Clips location or by texting “HERO” to 71777. On Veterans Day, November 11, participating stores will offer free haircuts for veterans and service members with a military I.D., and Sport Clips will donate $2 per haircare service toward this year’s fundraising goal of $1.5 million.

“With the support of our generous clients and product partners, we’re helping thousands of veterans get the additional education they need to pursue a wide range of civilian careers,” says Edward Logan, CEO and president of Sport Clips Haircuts. “As a veteran-founded company, we intend to keep and honor our commitment to thank those who serve. This year, we’ve increased our pledge to the program by doubling our donation to $2 for every haircare service provided in our stores nationwide on Veterans Day.”

“Despite the education benefits veterans earn from serving our country, they often don’t cover the increasing costs of attaining higher education,” said Fritz Mihelcic, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) national commander. “Together with Sport Clips, the VFW is dedicated to easing the financial burden for those who deserve it most.”

Help A Hero scholarships range up to $5,000 per semester and help cover the cost of tuition and fees for military with the rank of E-5 and below. More than 2,000 military and student veterans have received Help A Hero scholarships through the $9.2 million donated to date by Sport Clips’ fundraising efforts.

In support of this year’s campaign, the VFW and Sport Clips are hosting the second annual VFW Sport Clips Help A Hero Walk. The event offers supporters a virtual and healthy way to engage in the campaign. Participants in the virtual walk may register and fundraise individually or as a team, and the walk offers the flexibility to partake in the event where and when it is convenient. All participants are invited to join the VFW and Sport Clips for the Celebration Finale on the VFW’s Facebook page on Nov. 6, 2021, at noon EST. Complete details on the virtual Help A Hero Walk can be found at vfw.org/2021VirtualWalk.

Check here for Sport Clips stores offering free haircuts. To learn more about the Help A Hero scholarship program, visit SportClips.com/hero.

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 over 6,000 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 ranks #17 in the Entrepreneur “Franchise 500” for 2021 and is listed in Franchise Direct’s 2021 “Top 100 Global Franchises”. There are more than 1,850 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 $9.2 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 NASCAR’s Joe Gibbs Racing team; Dale Coyne Racing with Vasser Sullivan IndyCar driver Ed Jones; and partners with other NCAA and professional sports teams. To learn more about Sport Clips, visit sportclips.com.

11 10, 2021

Gotcha Covered furthers Texas expansion with Carrollton center opening

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-10-11T11:10:03-04:00October 11th, 2021|Tags: blinds, custom window treatments, draperies, Gotcha Covered, shutters|

Leading window treatment franchise to enhance window treatment offerings to Northeast Texas residents.

CARROLLTON, Texas — Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, continues to grow its presence in the Texas market with the recent opening of the new Carrollton location.

The new home-based center will be owned and operated by Abel Gomez. This location will provide end-to-end consultative services for soft and hard window treatments to the residents in the areas of Carrollton, Addison and a portion of North Dallas while offering a variety of blinds, draperies and much more.

“Gotcha Covered is a unique franchise because we prioritize and place a strong emphasis on our excellent end-to-end, consultative customer experience,” said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. “We make it our mission to ensure the customer is always satisfied, and we believe Abel will continue that tradition in the Carrollton and Addison communities. We look forward to seeing the tremendous growth his center will add to the Gotcha Covered family.”

Originally employed in the industrial electronics industry, Gomez discovered Gotcha Covered when he received a referral from another Gotcha Covered franchisee. He was sold on the franchise when he realized how their products could truly impact a home’s appearance while also providing savings through enhancing the energy-efficiency of the home.

“My experience as a Gotcha Covered franchise owner has been amazing thanks to the support I have received from headquarters and other Gotcha Covered franchisees,” said Gomez. “I believe that my future is bright with the franchise, and our service area will be pleased with the hard and soft window treatments that are now available to them.”

Adding 27 new franchise locations in 2020, Gotcha Covered currently has over 120 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada. The franchise has been operating under the Gotcha Covered name since 2009.

For more information or to find your local Gotcha Covered consultant, visit https://www.gotchacovered.com.

About Gotcha Covered
Gotcha Covered is a leader in custom soft and hard window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada. Flying under their Gotcha Covered flag since 2009, they offer custom window treatments including blinds, draperies, shutters and much more. They offer end-to-end consultation with the customer’s specific needs and goals in mind. The company currently has over 120 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada.

7 10, 2021

DUCTZ Introduces Dryer Vent Cleaning And Maintenance Franchise

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-10-07T17:28:39-04:00October 7th, 2021|Tags: air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, DUCTZ, HVAC restoration|

Leading air duct cleaning and HVAC restoration provider announces specialized dryer vent business.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — DUCTZ, the leading air duct cleaning, HVAC restoration and dryer vent cleaning provider in the U.S. and Canada, will offer prospective business owners the option to open a franchise exclusively providing dryer vent cleaning and maintenance. These services help home and property owners prevent dryer fires, and keep their spaces cleaner and more efficient.

“Everyone with a dryer needs their vents cleaned, making DUCTZ’ Dryer Vent Cleaning Franchise an attractive opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to build and scale a profitable business,” said Rick Bohdel, President of DUCTZ. “With more time at home, and safety and cleanliness top-of-mind, this is the time to invest in a service-based franchise.”

DUCTZ dryer vent cleaning franchises will provide specialized services, including:

Dryer vent cleaning
Annual dryer vent inspections
Dryer vent maintenance and repairs
Dryer vent upgrades
Bathroom exhaust vent cleaning

“A DUCTZ dryer vent cleaning franchisee will have the rewarding, flexible and sustainable opportunity to help home and business owners keep their properties safe,” said Rusty Amarante, President of BELFOR Franchise Group (BFG), the world’s largest residential and commercial services franchise group and parent company of DUCTZ. “Our franchisees receive world-class support, training and resources from BFG, and by specializing in one service, DUCTZ franchisees can have their Dryer Vent Cleaning and Maintenance franchises up and running quicker and at a lower cost.”

Learn about starting your own dryer vent cleaning and maintenance franchise here in addition to full-service opportunities for franchisees seeking to expand their business over time.

About DUCTZ
DUCTZ is the leading and most trusted air duct cleaning, HVAC restoration, dryer vent cleaning and condenser coil cleaning provider in the U.S. and Canada with a reputation for unmatched service and value. DUCTZ improves indoor air quality through superior air duct cleaning and HVAC restoration, Additionally, DUCTZ cleaning process restores HVAC systems to their peak efficiency. DUCTZ continues to grow as a leading service-based franchise and has been listed on INC.‘s “Top 500 Fastest Growing Companies” list, as well as on Entrepreneur‘s “Top Service Franchise” and “Best Home-Based Business” lists. DUCTZ is owned and managed by BELFOR Franchise Group, a division of BELFOR, the world’s largest property restoration company. For more information, please visit www.ductz.com.

7 10, 2021

Interim HealthCare of Irvine, California Now Open

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-10-07T17:16:32-04:00October 7th, 2021|Tags: diabetes, homecare services, hospice and healthcare staffing services, Interim HealthCare, senior care|

IRVINE, Calif. — Interim HealthCare, a national network of more than 300 independently owned home healthcare locations, announced today its newest franchise owner: Khushbu Dadlani and the opening of her first franchise location in Irvine, California, located at 2152 Dupont Drive, Suite 174, Irvine 92612. The office is the 25th Interim HealthCare location in California and the first in the Irvine community.

Khushbu Dadlani, an accountant turned preschool teacher, is CEO of the business with support from her husband, a technology executive and project management professional (PMP). The couple’s interest in the home healthcare industry was born out of their own personal experience. Just as they were starting a family in their native India, they faced the physical, financial, and emotional burden of caring for ailing parents on both sides of their family. Then, when her husband’s consulting job at the time transferred the family to California, they witnessed their new friends and neighbors facing the similar stress of caring for ill parents or loved ones. This common burden shared by families across the globe touched them deeply.

When the pandemic hit and Dadlani found herself homeschooling her middle school daughter, she took the time to research how she could apply her passion for servant leadership and to find a better way to care for seniors who desire to age in place and others facing serious illness who prefer the power of home-based care.

“I’ve always enjoyed working compassionately with both children and seniors,” she said. “I knew when I discovered the franchise opportunity with Interim HealthCare that I would be able to use my personal life story and decades of professional experience to help others. The full breadth of services offered by Interim HealthCare through their model of the full continuum of care convinced me that I wanted to be a part of the number one franchise network in the home healthcare industry.”

Dadlani, a resident with her family of the Irvine area for the past 15 years, has a state license to provide personal care and support services and plans to hire up to 10 full time employees immediately. Within six months to a year, she plans to build a team of at least 40 team members and expand to widen her continuum of care service lines. She attributes her commitment to building an authentic family-oriented culture to her ability to attract the first three staff members and a slew of new customer referrals before the doors even opened.

“During orientation, our first employees all commented about how much they value the family feel and culture of our company,” she said. “They share our vision to provide best-in-class continuum of home healthcare services to members of our own local community who want the comfort and safety of home.”

Engaged members of the community, the Dadlanis are active with the nonprofit Chinmaya’s Early Education Program in Tustin, where Khushbu was a lead teacher; as well as the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of America.

For more information on Interim HealthCare of Irvine, please visit: https://irvineca.interimhealthcare.com/.

About Interim HealthCare Inc.
Interim HealthCare Inc., founded in 1966, is a leading national franchisor of home care, hospice and healthcare staffing. It is part of Caring Brands International, which also includes UK-based Bluebird Care and Australia-based Just Better Care, both well-known franchise brands in their countries. With more than 530 franchise locations in seven countries, Caring Brands International is a global healthcare leader.

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