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27 07, 2022

Best Life Brands Marks the First Half of 2022 with Double-Digit Territory Expansion and Several Awards

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-07-27T16:59:51-04:00July 27th, 2022|Tags: Boost Home Healthcare, estate sale franchise, family caregivers, in-home senior care, personal and companion care, senior care, Senior placement|

Multi-brand portfolio continues to expand services to support people in wellness and well-being

TROY, Mich. — Best Life Brands, LLC (“Best Life Brands”), a franchised organization that includes Blue Moon Estate Sales, CarePatrol, ComForCare, At Your Side Home Care and Boost Home Healthcare, ended the first half of 2022 with multiple awards and 48 additional franchise agreements awarded across all brands.

“Everyone under the Best Life Brands umbrella has exceeded our expectations in the first half of 2022,” said J.J. Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands. “Our growth during the first half of this year continues to underscore the needs of a quickly growing senior population in the U.S. and Canada. Best Life Brands is reaching its goal to become a fully comprehensive senior care organization dedicated to helping our aging population along the continuum of care. I am thrilled to see that the work our team and franchisees are doing is helping more clients and customers engage in our senior care solutions.”

Highlights across the Best Life Brands network from January to June 2022 include:

Best Life Brands:

Surpassed 500 open locations across all brands in the U.S. and Canada;
VetFran discount has increased from 15% to 20% for all brands to further support military franchisees both present and future;

ComForCare/AtYourSide Home Care:

Signed 13 new franchise agreements in existing markets;
Ranked 74th by Fortune Magazine as a 2022 Great Place to Work for Millenials;
Ranked 311th on Entrepreneur Magazine‘s annual Franchise 500 list;

CarePatrol:

Signed 11 new franchise agreements in existing markets;
Launched a new podcast, “My Care Advisors”;
Implemented a brand refresh, replacing the logo, creating a new franchisee starter kit, updating its website and more;
Named as one of the 200 best franchise opportunities by Franchise Business Review;

Blue Moon Estate Sales:

Won the Franchise Times Zor Award as the Top Brand to Buy;
Signed 21 new franchise agreements, entering the Columbus, OH, Lansing, MI, Napa Valley, and South Florida markets;
Ranked for the first time in the Entrepreneur Magazine‘s annual Franchise 500 list at #491;
Ranked 100th on Entrepreneur Magazine‘s worldwide Fastest-Growing Franchises list;

Boost Home Healthcare:

Opened the brand’s first franchise location in Culver City, California;
Signed three new franchise agreements, entering the Harlingen, TX and Austin, TX markets;
Launched the new Boost website;

Media coverage for the brands appeared in Home Care Magazine, Senior Outlook Today, Home Health Care News, AARP, Generation Bold Radio, and more.

For the second half of 2022, Best Life Brands plans to continue its growth by entering the Northern and Southern California, South Florida, North New Jersey and Chicago markets across all brands.

To learn more about ComForCare, visit www.comforcare.com/.

To learn more about CarePatrol, visit www.carepatrol.com/.

To learn more about Blue Moon Estate Sales, visit www.bluemoonestatesales.com/.

To learn more about Boost Home Healthcare, visit https://www.boosthomehealth.com.

About Best Life Brands, LLC

Based in Troy, Mich., Best Life Brands, LLC is a holding company that includes ComForCare and At Your Side, premier franchised providers of home care; CarePatrol, the nation’s largest franchised senior care solutions organization; Blue Moon Estate Sales, the leading estate sale franchise in the U.S., and Boost Home Healthcare, dedicated to providing superior in-home nursing, therapy, and home care services, which together include more than 500 franchise locations across the U.S. and Canada. With a private equity investment from The Riverside Company, Best Life Brands is a platform of award-winning complementary businesses that serve people along the continuum of care.

26 07, 2022

Unity Rd. Opens First Medical Cannabis Establishment in South Dakota

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-07-26T09:31:45-04:00July 26th, 2022|Tags: cutting-edge franchise model, decade of proven cannabis operation, emerging industry, franchise innovation, Item 9 Labs Corp., producer and retailer of cannabis, Unity Rd.|

– Local Go-To Cannabis Shop Serving Patient Card Holders of Hartford and Beyond.

– Local Owners, B.J. Olson and Adam Jorgensen Focused on Educating Community About Cannabis.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Unity Rd., the national cannabis dispensary franchise from Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB), is opening South Dakota’s first medical cannabis establishment on Wednesday, July 27 with local entrepreneurs, B.J. Olson and Adam Jorgensen. The new shop is located in the Sioux Falls suburb of Hartford at 404 West Opal Lane.

South Dakota natives and best buds, Jorgensen and Olson bring a combined 40-plus years of experience in wireless technology, retail and business entrepreneurship. After witnessing the power of medical cannabis, the duo wanted to share this with those in need in the local community by opening their own medical cannabis establishment with Unity Rd.

“Adam and I have dreamed of having our own business together for a very long time. We are true believers in the benefits of cannabis and knew this was always the path for us,” said Olson. “We were very intentional in seeking out our partnership with Unity Rd. Even with our combined retail backgrounds, we knew we would need additional support and resources to navigate the complexities of the industry. Unity Rd. has been instrumental to our success in opening a medical cannabis establishment in South Dakota and we know they have our best interest at heart.”

Unity Rd. is a collective of locally owned and operated cannabis shops with the mission to inspire confidence in the benefits of cannabis for all, while keeping the door to dispensary ownership open to everyday entrepreneurs.

From offering a curated cannabis experience that is focused on local patients to hiring local talent, the Hartford shop is engrained in its community and allows for a culture unique to the neighborhood to shine through. Patients can expect the highest quality medical cannabis products available, continuously evolving as the emerging market grows. The shop’s approachable and welcoming team members have gone through a robust training program and will be consistently staying up to date on the latest industry trends and product knowledge. Focused on serving a consistent experience with an enlightening, education-first approach, the Hartford shop supports all patients who walk through their doors.

“Being born and raised here, we see ourselves as a true community partner,” said Jorgensen. “We are proud that the process of building our establishment from the ground up was through local Sioux Falls or South Dakota businesses, and nearly half of our team are Hartford residents themselves. B.J. and I are dedicated to educating patient card holders on our medical cannabis products as well as becoming even more involved in our community.”

South Dakota legalized medical cannabis in July 2021 by a ballot initiative in November 2020. Since the local reform, the state has seen positive activity related to cannabis. State residents began applying for medical cannabis patient cards on January 1, 2022, and currently have more than 1,700 approved applications in the South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program. As of July 25, 2022, The Department of Health (DOH) reports that more than 130 South Dakota physicians have been approved to recommend medical cannabis to their patients.

“Opening the first dispensary in my home state is an impressive feat that I’m proud our team and local entrepreneurs have been able to achieve,” added Andrew Bowden, CEO of Item 9 Labs Corp. and former Sioux Falls resident.

“We strive to expand our national community of Unity Rd. shops with owners who are engrained in their communities, and are honored to partner with exceptional entrepreneurs like B.J. and Adam on this milestone opening of the first medical cannabis establishment in South Dakota as well as the first Unity Rd. shop in the state,” shared Mike Weinberger, chief franchise officer of Unity Rd.

Unity Rd. Hartford will be open special hours the first few weeks: Wednesday-Saturday from noon to 8 p.m., Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. and closed on Monday and Tuesday. To learn more about the local go-to cannabis shop, call 605-88-UNITY or visit https://www.unityrd.com/locations/sd/hartford/1404wopallane.

ABOUT UNITY RD. :

Unity Rd. is bridging the two previously disconnected worlds of cannabis and franchising. The industry trailblazer is the first to bring the cannabis dispensary franchise model to the United States—with duality of prowess in both industries to back it up. Built up from a collective 200 years in the legal cannabis industry and franchising, the company helps eager operators enter the complex industry with ease. The marijuana franchise pioneer offers its partners the knowledge, resources and ongoing support needed to compliantly and successfully operate a dispensary. Launched in 2018, Unity Rd. has three shops open across the U.S. along with multiple agreements signed with 20 entrepreneurial groups across the country who are developing the brand across 10-plus states. In 2021, Unity Rd. became the first member of its kind to join the International Franchise Association (IFA), solidifying its position as the first true cannabis dispensary franchise in the U.S. The franchise was also named one of the “Best Cannabis Companies to Work For” in the dispensary category for Cannabis Business Times’ 2022 and 2020 lists. For more information, visit unityrd.com.

21 07, 2022

Celebree School Joins Amazon HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-07-21T09:43:04-04:00July 21st, 2022|Tags: Celebree School, early-childhood education, preschool, summer camp programs, toddler care|

Early Childhood Education Franchise Revs Up Strategic Development, Set to Open at Metropolitan Park.

LUTHERVILLE, Md. — Celebree School, a leader in early childhood education will join an impressive roster of retail partners at Metropolitan Park for Amazon’s second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.

Celebree School of National Landing is slated to open Spring 2023 and will provide infant and toddler care, and preschool programs. The customized programs will address the physical, social, emotional, and academic needs of children while adhering to Virginia’s early education standards.

Over the past eight months, Amazon has announced several local small businesses that will open their doors next year at HQ2, including Conte’s Bike Shop, District Dogs, HUSTLE, RAKO Coffee, Social Burger, and South Block. As development continues, Amazon now adds to this impressive roster with the addition of Celebree School of National Landing, Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe, Glo30, and Peruvian Brothers – all set to help enrich the growing community.

Amazon hopes that as it continues to bring more small businesses to the area, HQ2 can be a destination for all the important areas of life, whether that be work, play, family time, or any of the moments in between.

Owners of Celebree School National Landing, Kate and Brian Mulcahy, are eager to open this location, marking their second Celebree School. Together, the husband-wife team opened their first Celebree School in Tysons Corner, VA in September 2021. Not even one year later, their classrooms are almost full, and they are changing the lives of families in the community.

“We strive every day to make parents and students feel as comfortable as possible, as well as provide an unparalleled experience for our teachers,” said Mulcahy. “Partnering with Amazon will allow us to reach a larger subset of the region and provide more quality early childhood education to more families.”

“The spotlight that Amazon’s presence puts on the community is so valuable, and the new residents it will attract will strengthen the fibers of the community,” added Mulcahy. “Amazon’s commitment to excellence and service mirrors our own values, making it an even more exciting venture.”

Celebree School lives by its promise to Grow People Big and Small™, and was founded on the belief that success in early childhood development is equal parts curriculum and a connection that extends beyond the classroom to address the needs of the whole child and the whole family. Each Celebree School is a village made up of parents, children, and educators while providing curriculum-based care that prepares your child for kindergarten and beyond.

With a 25-plus-year history of providing superior early childhood education, Celebree School delivers a stable, secure learning environment that helps children develop a lifelong love of learning. Programs at Celebree School of National Landing will be available for children six weeks to preschool age with unique curriculums designed to develop positive social skills and values while allowing children to learn about their world through age-appropriate play, projects, and activities. Care is available part time or full time and parents are allowed to drop in and visit at any time.

“We’re honored to continue to help brilliant entrepreneurs like the Mulcahys actualize their business goals,” said Richard Huffman, Founder and CEO of Celebree School. “As we continue to expand our brand’s footprint through franchising, it’s more important than ever that we partner with local community leaders who have a passion for early childhood education. Bringing Celebree School to Amazon HQ2 gives me immense pride and joy as we continue to drive our mission forward.”

Celebree School began franchising in 2019 and now has 26 corporate locations, seven franchise locations, and more than 70 franchise licenses in various stages development. With strategic expansion underway, the brand has set an aggressive development goal of opening 100 new schools by 2025. When franchisees invest with Celebree School, they’re investing in an organization with a strong culture, solid systems, and a proven business model backed with 25-plus years of experience in providing exceptional early childhood education. For more information of franchising opportunities visit https://www.celebree.com/franchising/.

About Celebree School

Founded in 1994, Celebree School is a leader in early childhood education that provides infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs. With a mission to Grow People Big and Small™, Celebree School believes success in early childhood development is equal parts curriculum and connection. Each school employs a customized program that addresses the physical, social, emotional, and academic needs of children and follows applicable state guidelines. In 2019, Celebree School launched its franchise offering. Learn more about how we grow confident children who are prepared for school and life at Celebree.com. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

21 07, 2022

ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care Named a Fortune Certified 2022 Great Place to Work for Millennials By Fortune Magazine

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-07-21T09:31:10-04:00July 21st, 2022|Tags: Alzheimer's disease, ComForCare, dementia, in-home caregiving services, senior services franchise|

ComForCare/At Your Side Ranked #74 on Fortune Magazine’s Annual List.

TROY, Mich. — ComForCare, a franchised provider of in-home caregiving services, has recently been named one of the 2022 Best Workplaces for Millennials™ by Fortune Magazine®. This marks the second consecutive year ComForCare has earned a place on this prestigious list. ComForCare ranked #74 on the list of 100, moving up from their previous position of #94 on last year’s listing.

“We are incredibly honored to once again be named as a best workplace for millennials,” said J.J. Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands, parent company to ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care. “Our franchisees and caregivers are the lifeblood of our business, and it’s important to us that they truly enjoy the crucial work they do and have every tool they need to succeed. Earning a place on this prestigious list for the second year in a row validates the hard work ComForCare does to ensure the success of our franchisees. I can not wait to see how we will continue to grow throughout the next year.”

Fortune worked with long-standing research partner Great Place to Work to help in finding the best employers for those born between 1981 and 1997—a generation known for appreciating firms with strong values and frequently changing jobs. To determine millennials’ workplace preferences, Great Place to Work analyzed feedback representing more than 5.3 million U.S. employees. As a result, the 100 large companies on their list represent the best workplaces for millennials.

Learn more about careers at ComForCare and At Your Side Home Care today, or refer someone to join this vital field.

About ComForCare Home Care:

ComForCare is a premier franchised provider of in-home caregiving services with more than 215 independently-owned and operated locations in the U.S. and Canada helping older adults live independently in their own homes. ComForCare is committed to helping people live their best lives possible and offers special programs for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Founded in 1996, ComForCare was acquired by private equity firm The Riverside Company in 2017 and now is part of Best Life Brands, which has plans for continued expansion of service brands across the continuum of care for aging adults. ComForCare operates as At Your Side Home Care in Houston. ComForCare has earned a ranking of 291 on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list. For more information, visit http://www.comforcare.com.

19 07, 2022

Tint World® expands Colorado service with new store in Aurora

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-07-19T10:06:41-04:00July 19th, 2022|Tags: automotive styling, Automotive Styling Centers, award-winning franchise, Tint World, window tinting and security film services|

The National Automotive Styling Centers™ franchise opens its second location in the state, serving the Denver metropolitan area

AURORA, Colo. — Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, continues its successful expansion in Colorado with the opening of its second store in the state.

Tint World® Aurora, CO, owned by Ray Ruiz, provides customers throughout the Denver metropolitan area and central Colorado with premier automotive aftermarket services and accessories, including window tint, mobile electronics, audio and video equipment, paint protection films, and more.

“Tint World® offers a comprehensive selection of best-in-class products and services to enhance performance, comfort, style, and safety,” Ruiz said. “The predictable, proven Tint World® franchise model positions franchisees for immediate success by empowering them to deliver unique value and premium service for all categories of drivers and vehicle owners. And the range and depth of ongoing franchise service and support available truly set Tint World® apart from the rest of the industry.”

Tint World® Aurora, CO serves Aurora, Denver, Commerce City, Broomfield, Littleton, Lakewood, Strasburg, Parker, Bennett, Golden, and Thorton.

“Ray’s commitment to the Aurora community and to customers throughout the Denver area, combined with Tint World®’s superior offerings, have set him up for sustained success,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, CEO and president of Tint World®. “His dedicated implementation of our franchise model shows that Tint World® is a powerful opportunity for ambitious owners who share our values and mission.”

Tint World® Aurora, CO is located at 3155 Chambers Road, Unit F, Aurora, Colorado 80011. To book an appointment, request a quote or find out more about Tint World®’s products and services, call (720) 338-6677 or visit https://www.tintworld.com/locations/co/aurora-107/.

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ offer sales and installation of auto accessories, mobile electronics, audio video equipment, security systems, custom wheels and tire packages, window tinting, vehicle wraps, paint protection films, detailing services, nano ceramic coatings, maintenance and repair services, and more. Tint World® is also the leading provider of residential, commercial and marine computerized window tinting and security film services with locations throughout the U.S. and abroad, with franchise opportunities available worldwide.

About Tint World®
Founded in 1982, Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ is America’s largest and fastest-growing automotive accessories and window tinting international franchise, specializing in window tinting, protective films, vehicle wraps, audio and electronics, security systems, car and truck accessories, wheels and tires, detailing and ceramic coating, and installation services.

Tint World® Mobile Services™ include marine, residential, and commercial window tinting films, solar films, decorative films, safety and security films, and protective ceramic coatings. Tint World® has locations in the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, with master franchise opportunities available worldwide. To find out more, please visit www.TintWorld.com or www.TintWorldFranchise.com.

18 07, 2022

DoodyCalls Pet Waste Removal to Scoop Poop in Owings Mills

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-07-18T22:30:57-04:00July 18th, 2022|Tags: dog waste pickup, DoodyCalls, pet waste removal business|

The new location provides dog waste removal services to residents and communities of all sizes

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — DoodyCalls, a nationwide leader in pet waste removal services, is growing its footprint in the pooper scooper industry with the opening of an office in Owings Mills, Maryland. DoodyCalls currently cleans up in over 57 territories across 23 states and has been named the number-one pet waste removal franchise in the United States by Entrepreneur Magazine’s annual Franchise 500 list.

Maryland transplants and married couple Bryan and Anne Wright were looking for a new career opportunity. Inspired by their own Great Dane, Artemis, and their love of pets, the pair decided to embark on an opportunity with DoodyCalls. Knowing the great responsibility that comes with having canine companions, the Wrights hope to give pet owners back some time with their four legged friends while giving back to the community.

“DoodyCalls offered us a unique opportunity to learn a new business, serve our community, and put our passion for pets to work,” said Bryan Wright, co-owner and operator of DoodyCalls of Owings Mills. “We are excited to create even deeper ties to our community and embark on a successful future with our new franchise.”

Bryan, a longtime executive in the franchising industry, and Anne, looking for her next move after homeschooling the couple’s children, were attracted to the adaptable business model of DoodyCalls and the opportunity it offered to find success in their own community. The pair found that the support, education, and networking possibilities DoodyCalls offered would set them up for franchise success.

“Our team is excited to welcome the Owings Mills franchisees into the DoodyCalls family,” said Jacob D’Aniello, COO and founder of DoodyCalls. “We are confident that the Wright team’s passion for customer service and eagerness to serve their community will help them to see tremendous success.”

The Owings Mills DoodyCalls franchise will service the following areas: Baltimore, Glyndon, Gwynn Oak, Owings Mills, Pikesville, Randallstown, Reisterstown, Stevenson, and Windsor Mill.

The scoop on what DoodyCalls offers:

For residential dog owners, DoodyCalls provides dog waste pickup, brown spot treatment and deodorizing services.
For communities and parks, DoodyCalls designs, sells, installs, services and maintains common areas, pet waste stations, equipment and supplies.

To learn more about the Owings Mills franchise location, please visit https://www.doodycalls.com/owings-mills. DoodyCalls is currently seeking poop scoop franchise operators who align with the brand’s values of humility, ethical leadership, integrity, respect, and providing the best service experience possible. To learn more about franchise opportunities or to find a local service technician, visit https://www.doodycalls.com/locations/.

About Doody Calls

DoodyCalls was founded in 2000 by Jacob and Susan D’Aniello in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington DC. In 2004, the company began franchising its pet waste removal business nationwide and established corporate headquarters in Charlottesville, VA. DoodyCalls provides service to 23 states and the District of Columbia with dog waste pickup with consumer and industrial services. For more information about Doody Calls, visit www.doodycalls.com.

18 07, 2022

Tint World® Named to Franchise Business Review’s 2022 Culture100 List

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-07-18T22:21:46-04:00July 18th, 2022|Tags: automotive styling, Automotive Styling Centers, award-winning franchise, Tint World, window tinting and security film services|

Independent research identified the National Automotive Styling Centers™ franchise as one of the top 100 franchise brands with the best culture based on surveys of over 30,000 franchise owners.

BOCA RATON, Fla. — July 14, 2022 — Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, was recently named to Franchise Business Review‘s third annual Culture100 list recognizing the top 100 franchise bands.

Tint World® offers sales and installation of auto accessories, mobile electronics, audio video equipment, security systems, custom wheels and tire packages, window tinting, vehicle wraps, paint protection films, detailing services, nano ceramic coatings, maintenance and repair services, and more. Tint World® is also the leading provider of residential, commercial and marine computerized window tinting and security film services with locations throughout the U.S. and abroad, with franchise opportunities available worldwide.

“Tint World® has worked incredibly hard to build a strong company culture that supports franchisee success,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World®. “We especially value recognition such as the Culture100 list, which is based entirely on the satisfaction and experience of our franchisees around the United States and the world.”

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

Tint World® was among more than 300 franchise brands, representing more than 30,000 franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research on the best franchise cultures. Franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems. The brands that were selected received the highest overall ratings based on 12 questions that looked at perception of brand vision, team culture, honesty and integrity, and overall support.

“Every franchise organization has a different culture and vibe,” said Michelle Rowan, president and COO of Franchise Business Review. “Some franchises are more serious and formal, while others are more relaxed and casual. A franchise company’s culture — and your potential fit into that culture — should guide your franchise investment decision. Looking at data on how current franchisees rate a brand’s culture will tell you how well the franchise leadership team is executing on the vision of the brand, and how well the community of support staff and franchisees work together to achieve their business objectives. The best place to start is with the brands on this year’s Culture100 list. All of them had an FBR Culture Score of 80-plus on a 100-point satisfaction scale, putting them in the top quartile of franchises when it comes to culture.”

For more information about Tint World®’s franchise opportunities, visit https://www.tintworldfranchise.com.

For more information about Franchise Business Review, visit https://www.franchisebusinessreview.com.

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 franchise employees 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 Tint World®

Founded in 1982, Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ is America’s largest and fastest-growing automotive accessories and window tinting international franchise, specializing in window tinting, protective films, vehicle wraps, audio and electronics, security systems, car and truck accessories, wheels and tires, detailing and ceramic coating, and installation services.

13 07, 2022

Sport Clips Haircuts makes its MVP Experience better than ever with new proprietary scent

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-07-13T10:43:13-04:00July 13th, 2022|Tags: haircuts for men and boys, personal care services, Sport Clips, sports-themed haircutting franchise, veterans|

Custom blend of organics freshens service that’s been a client-favorite for almost two decades.

GEORGETOWN, Texas — Sport Clips Haircuts’ client-favorite MVP Experience that includes a steamed towel, massaging shampoo, neck and shoulder treatment, and precision haircut is getting a fresh, new update with a custom-blended proprietary scent. Throughout the franchise’s almost 1,900 locations, America’s most relaxing haircut experience now includes organic ingredients chamomile, lavehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggNV8KAx820&feature=youtu.bender, and eucalyptus infused into a hot steamed towel that’s gently applied to the face after the shampoo and prior to the haircut.

“When our clients come in, we’ve found that even if they’re in a hurry, they want to feel relaxed while they’re getting a haircut,” says Edward Logan, Sport Clips CEO and president. “We introduced the MVP service in 2005, 12 years after we opened our first store in 1993. Through years of perfecting the processes in becoming the pros in men’s hair, we’ve found the addition of ‘scent’ enhances the client experience and allows the relaxation to begin soon after they walk in the door.”

Consumer research shows scent can have a significant impact on the client experience and like many hotel properties and high-end stores, the team at Sport Clips developed this proprietary formula with two things in mind – clients’ overall experience along with ease of use and application by professionally trained stylists.

What’s included in the updated MVP Experience:

Sport Clips worked with Zero Trace, a company dedicated to using plant-based products, to develop the all-natural, proprietary scent. It is a combination of chamomile as an ancient medicinal with a great scent; lavender, known to improve circulation; and eucalyptus, which has a rich history as a fragrance; formulated to enhance relaxation. For Sport Clips’ use, it has been packaged in a new type of stable delivery system that allows it to arrive at the stores ready for use.
The new scent was tested in more than 50 stores and announced to franchisees, store managers, and stylists system-wide in May 2022.
Extensive training around the updated scent and application process preceded this month’s introduction.

In a survey of clients who participated in the MVP test, 82 percent rated the MVP with new scent as better than the original MVP. Sport Clips is planning an extended roll out of the upgraded service with advertising and promotions planned over the next nine months. The new scent is also part of the Ultimate MVP service (formerly the Double MVP), which features double the hot steamed towel and neck and shoulder treatment. More information is available by visiting SportClipsHaircuts.com.

Video here: SportClipsHaircutsMVPExperience-BetterThanEver

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 #24 in the Entrepreneur “Franchise 500” for 2022 and is listed in Franchise Direct’s 2021 “Top 100 Global Franchises”. There are almost 1,900 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 2021 Top Franchise for Veterans by Entrepreneur. Sport Clips provides “Haircuts with Heart” through its annual Help A Hero fundraiser that has contributed $10 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 and SRX Racing, and partners with other NCAA and professional sports teams. To learn more about Sport Clips, visit sportclips.com.

13 07, 2022

Chem-Dry Inks Deals in Greater Sacramento and San Bernadino, Expands California Presence

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-07-13T10:23:31-04:00July 13th, 2022|Tags: BELFOR Franchise Group, carpet and upholstery cleaning service, carpet cleaning franchise, Chem-Dry, green-certified solution, proprietary Hot Carbonating Extraction cleaning process|

Leading Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Franchise Spreads Across the Golden State, Seizes Opportunity for Continued West Coast Development.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise leader Chem-Dry recently announced two major signed agreements in California, furthering the brand’s presence in the state. One signed agreement covers the Sacramento area, and the other covers Greater San Bernadino. Chem-Dry is on the fast-track for growth in 2022, with 23 signed agreements year-to-date and a goal of adding 70 franchises by the end of the year.

Heading up the recent California development for Chem-Dry in California are franchisees Cliff Mastrolia and Dada Ojeisekhoba. Mastrolia’s Chem-Dry territory covers Greater Sacramento, including Placer and El Dorado counties, and Ojeisekhoba’s territory includes San Bernadino and Riverside counties.

Mastrolia is a Sacramento-area local with a military background and experience in management and sales, most recently working as a bail bondsman for ten years. Ojeisekhoba is located in Orange County, and has worked in the cleaning industry for over 20 years before finding Chem-Dry. Both franchisees saw potential for growth in their service areas, and chose the brand due to its extensive recognition for quality and success over the past 45 years.

“People have been moving out of the larger hubs in California like Los Angeles and San Francisco, which presents a great opportunity for Cliff and Dada’s service areas,” said Ed Quinlan, President of Chem-Dry, part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands. “We are thrilled to have them on our team as we continue to increase Chem-Dry’s brand presence on the West Coast.”

Placer and Sacramento counties have experienced decent growth compared to other areas of the state, with both counties seeing increases in population during the pandemic. San Bernadino and Riverside counties also noted a population increase despite nearby Orange County seeing a decline. Chem-Dry is poised for growth in the state, with over 250 franchises in operation across California.

Chem-Dry, the Healthy Home Authority®, currently serves more than 11,000 homes and businesses each day across 55 countries. Over the next six months, the 45-year-old brand aims to further increase its North American coverage by adding 50 franchises across the United States and Canada.

Chem-Dry creates cleaner, healthier indoor environments with its proprietary equipment and solutions for carpet, upholstery, granite countertops and hard floor surfaces, such as wood, tile and laminates. In further testing of its processes, a study conducted by a leading independent laboratory concluded that the Chem-Dry Hot Carbonating Extraction cleaning method removes an average of 98% of common household allergens from carpets and upholstery. Chem-Dry has a national partnership with the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), working to raise awareness and provide education on the importance of indoor air quality in maintaining the health and safety of homes and businesses.

Since its launch in 1977, Chem-Dry has become the recognized market leader by building a robust network of 1,800 franchises across the country. Most recently, the brand was recognized for the second year in a row by Global Franchise Magazine as the Best Property Maintenance Franchise, validating the premier status of the brand. It recognizes Chem-Dry for what it does best, which is supporting its franchisees while also making homes and workplaces cleaner, healthier and safer. Additionally, Chem-Dry was one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Chem-Dry ranked on this prestigious list for its outstanding performance in unit growth, financial strength and stability, and overall brand power.

To meet the growing demand for its innovative services, the company is actively seeking community-minded entrepreneurs to join the mission of delivering safer, healthier spaces across the globe. With territories available in prime markets nationwide, Chem-Dry is an industry-leading brand in a large and growing category, that offers its franchise network world-class training and support.

For more information about the franchise opportunity, call 877-450-4874 or visit chemdryfranchise.com

About Chem-Dry

Founded in 1977, Chem-Dry is the world’s leading carpet and upholstery cleaning service with a network spanning 55 countries and serving over 11,000 homes and businesses a day worldwide. Its green-certified core cleaning solution and proprietary Hot Carbonating Extraction cleaning process provide a deeper clean, allow surfaces to dry faster, and leave homes and workplaces healthier. In addition to being ranked one of the top three maintenance franchises by Entrepreneur magazine in 2021, and ranked among the top 10 concepts in the magazine’s list of Top Home-Based Franchises for 20 consecutive years, Chem-Dry was ranked #39 in the 2020 Top Global Franchises category. Additionally, for the second year in a row, Chem-Dry won the Global Franchise Award for Best Property Maintenance Franchise in 2022, validating the premier status of the brand. It recognizes Chem-Dry for what it does best, which is supporting its franchisees while also making homes and workplaces cleaner, healthier and safer. Chem-Dry is part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of residential and commercial services brands. For more information about Chem-Dry and to find a local operator, visit www.chemdry.com, or for more information on franchise opportunities, visit www.chemdryfranchise.com.

12 07, 2022

Honest Abe Roofing Franchise Takes Novel Approach to Drive Unit Sales through the Roof

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-07-12T09:59:48-04:00July 12th, 2022|Tags: Honest Abe Roofing, installing and repairing residential and commercial roofs, roofing franchise, roofing industry|

Leading U.S. Roofing Franchise Sets High Bar with Focus on Marketing, Customer Service & HR.

TERRA HAUTE, Ind. — Great entrepreneurs see a problem and fix it. For Kevin Newton, the problem was negative stigmas around roofing contractors and an overall marketplace void for a trusted brand in a fragmented industry. His solution was to clean up the industry by creating the most professional and respected roofing company in the world, in the process creating generational wealth for entrepreneurs wanting to operate an honest and profitable roofing business.

With the establishment of Honest Abe Roofing, America’s largest and most successful roofing franchise, Newton went against the grain by recruiting sales and marketing specialists instead of roofing tradesmen to run the franchises. By having franchisees with strong customer service skills and communication skills, he not only professionalized the roofing business, but gave entrepreneurs an opportunity to find success in the surprisingly lucrative roofing industry.

Taking an additional innovative approach, Honest Abe Roofing circumvents labor shortage issues for franchisees with a contractor recruitment program to handle their roofing projects.

The strategy worked. According to the company’s 2021 Franchise Disclosure Document, the average annual sales of a single Honest Abe location’s annual sales were $2.3 Million. With impressive sales figures, a customer service-centric franchise model and a strong pipeline in place, Honest Abe Roofing plans to grow from 23 units across eight states to reach 75 units in markets across the Northeast, Southeast and Midwest in the next 3-5 years.

Removing obstacles for franchisees & property owners

“By systemizing business operations and supporting franchisees by recruiting contractors to complete their roofing projects, we’ve removed obstacles for non-technical and non-trade professionals to enter the roofing industry,” said Newton, CEO and Founder of Honest Abe Roofing. “We consider ourselves a marketing and sales franchise business that provides roofing solutions to residential property owners. Our customer-service-focused model lets franchisees focus on cultivating customer relationships and driving business. The result is a single investment, scalable business with high profit margins in a recession resistant industry.”

Honest Abe Roofing provides professional installing, repairing and maintenance for residential and commercial roofs at competitive pricing. Several factors help it stand out for customers:

All contractors utilized by franchisees are fully-certified and part of a reliable team of home improvement experts.
Its wide variety of quality roofing products are made from premium materials, fully weather-resistant and have a lifetime reliability guarantee. From traditional asphalt roofs to metal roofs in every color of the rainbow, Honest Abe Roofing offers roofing products manufactured to resemble wood shake, slate, shingles, or clay tiles.
Honest Abe Roofing also provides unparalleled in-house financing, including same-as-cash, 0% financing, long-term/low-payment, and even options for clients with sub-prime credit.

Roofing demand at all-time high

Several factors are driving skyrocketing demand for roofing, such as being 12 years after the housing boom and roofs in need of repair or replacement. In addition, a current housing shortage is driving homeowners to replace roofs instead of buying new homes.

“The time is now for new and aspiring business owners to get into the roofing business,” Newton said. “New franchisees can enter with low startup costs and reap the benefits of a high-margin business with a sizeable average unit volume that can create generational wealth for those seeking to leave a family legacy. Our focus on the business pillars of marketing, sales and human resources make us stand out as a professional and high-quality enterprise in a disjointed industry.”

Each Honest Abe Roofing franchise locations operates in a 2,200 square foot (minimum) space serving primarily as a storage, meeting place, and a place for customers to review premium roofing materials in the showroom. For existing and aspiring business owners, the initial investment ranges from $132,498 – $363,223.

Honest Abe Roofing franchises attend a two-week training and are provided with a streamlined start-up procedure and efficient processes for everything from lead creation to project completion, plus operations, marketing, sales and customer service support and resources. Each franchisee undergoes ongoing training while in the system, and is given access to a network of fully-certified, roofing professionals that have passed extensive background checks managed by corporate to provide the roof repair, replacement or maintenance, allowing for the primary focus to be on consistent client communication and overall experience.

“In an industry dominated by mom-and-pop shops, Honest Abe Roofing has succeeded in building a high-margin, low overheard and scalable business by completely reinventing the way the roofing service industry operates and the type of entrepreneur targeted to join the franchise system,” said James Lloyd, VP Franchise Development for Honest Abe Roofing. “Honest Abe Roofing franchisees can achieve some truly remarkable revenue streams compared to other business sectors, as the initial investment range is relatively low in terms of what can be generated. With strong financials and not needing to wear a tool belt to get into the roofing business, new franchisees with sales, people management training and marketing expertise are joining our brand because they see growth potential for their unique skillset in the industry.”

ABOUT HONEST ABE ROOFING

Since 2005, Honest Abe Roofing has been installing, repairing and maintaining residential and commercial roofs. With the goal to bring a customer-service focus to the roofing industry, Honest Abe Roofing provides the best possible roofing at the most competitive pricing. From financing options to allowing customers to select premium roofing materials in their showrooms, the company is completely reinventing the roofing service industry. To learn more about Honest Abe Roofing franchising, visit https://www.honestaberoofingfranchise.com/

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