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18 01, 2023

Retro Fitness Launches The Beat to Pump Up Member Workouts with Underground Labels & Artists

Tatyana Stemkovski2023-01-18T11:20:31-05:00January 18th, 2023|Tags: fitness franchise, Retro Fitness, world-class support for franchisees|

Leading Health Club Franchise Continues to Amplify the Gym Experience Across the Country with Exclusive Music Releases.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Retro Fitness, one of the fastest growing health club franchises, today announced the launch of The Beat, a new initiative to boost members mood and workout experience. Offering an unparalleled health club experience with underground and up-and-coming artists and new music, members across the country will feel the beat and endorphins that come from hearing featured artists’ new releases during their visits to the health clubs, prior to their national debut.

As a first-of-its-kind initiative, The Beat @ Retro Fitness affords members exclusive access and first-time listens to musical artists from around the world in more ways than one – on the gym floor, during dedicated workout classes, and throughout the health club. Further supporting Retro Fitness’ commitment to members wellness – physical, mental and emotional – as well as making a lasting, profound impact on the communities in which they serve, near and far, The Beat also amplifies the synergies between the health club industry and the music industry to create new, enticing and valuable experiences for all.

“Our exclusive partnerships with underground artists and labels allow members to discover music and albums before they drop while working out in our clubs,” said Victor Bao, Chief Marketing Officer at Retro Fitness. “Members can remove their earbuds and explore music that helps them with repetitive movements while increasing their metabolism and reducing mental stress. With artists from around the world dropping their music in our clubs first, The Beat @ Retro Fitness is unique in our industry as yet another brand differentiator to the classic gyms.”

To kick off The Beat with the first of many partnerships to come, Retro Fitness is teaming up with SKYBOXX EMPIRE, LLC, a notable film, television and music production company that works with new artists representing all genres from around the world. Known for collaborating with a high pedigree of artists from around the world in various genres and successfully producing concerts and other large spectacles for music lovers, SKYBOXX EMPIRE, LLC is the ideal first partner for Retro Fitness to stay “in-tune” with their members’ wants and needs.

“SKYBOXX EMPIRE, LLC is excited to partner with Retro Fitness to merge our digital entertainment platforms to provide new music offerings from artists such as the legendary BOOTSY COLLINS, GARY G7 JENKINS, known as Lil G from platinum R & B Group SILK, Star Baby Triggy, and many more,” said Sirron Crawford, president of SKYBOXX EMPIRE, LLC. “This partnership provides an unparalleled opportunity to stream music both through the Retro Fitness app and in health clubs, not only allowing new artists and musicians to be heard throughout the digital space, but also offering considerable new content and value for the Retro Fitness community members, nationwide.”

Members can now experience The Beat at one of 200 local Retro Fitness health clubs across the country. For more information on Retro Fitness, The Beat, and all other company initiatives, please visit RetroFitness.com.

About SKYBOXX EMPIRE, LLC:

SKYBOXX EMPIRE, LLC currently consists of film & television productions, music, casinos, lounge, and resorts. SKYBOXX EMPIRE, LLC specializes in streaming music, producing live concert events and social media content for music lovers across the globe. Their studios offer apprenticeship programs for the next wave of talented musicians who aspire to grow their brand and career through the SKYBOXX EMPIRE, LLC record label and distribution services.

About Retro Fitness:

For nearly 20 years, Retro Fitness has been providing members with a timeless approach to exercise, health, and fitness. With 200 health clubs open or in development, Retro Fitness is one of the fastest growing High Value-Low Price franchises in the United States. With a new executive leadership team led by former Starbucks executive, Andrew Alfano, Retro Fitness provides investors and franchisees with a full suite of services including real estate site selection, training, in-club support, marketing services, and operations to deliver a turnkey and operational solution.

18 01, 2023

AlphaGraphics named one of the Top 500 franchise brands in the U.S.

Tatyana Stemkovski2023-01-18T11:10:27-05:00January 18th, 2023|Tags: AlphaGraphics, marketing products and solutions, print and marketing franchise, printing services franchise, visual communications|

Leading marketing and print solutions provider recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine.

DENVER — AlphaGraphics, a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, has been named one of the top franchise systems in the nation after earning placement on the 44^th annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list. This is the organization’s fourth straight appearance in the rankings.

“At AlphaGraphics, we are always finding new ways to evolve and grow as a franchise,” said Bill McPherson, vice president of franchise development. “This is our fourth straight year making an appearance on this list, and that is a testament to our ability to develop fresh strategies that help us grow no matter the business environment.”

The Franchise 500® offers a comprehensive overview of the state of the franchise world as it emerges from the challenging days of the pandemic. The list is created using five pillars which include cost and fees, size and growth, support and brand strength.

To be eligible for the Franchise 500® list, a franchisor must have had a minimum of 10 units open and operating as of July 31, 2022, with at least one franchise located in North America. Each eligible franchisor was scored based on more than 150 data points. Those with the highest cumulative scores were named to this year’s Franchise 500®.

“This award is for our franchisees as much as it is for the leadership team,” McPherson said. “Franchise culture is extremely important to us. You have to have the right franchise owners to be successful, and our franchisees strive to be the best at what they do. It’s the combined effort between headquarters and our franchise owners that will keep us growing year after year.”

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 with its headquarters in Italy, is a Global Commerce enabler for SMBs and consumers thanks to its platform providing e-commerce, fulfillment, shipping, marketing and print solutions via multi-brand operations: PrestaShop, Mail Boxes Etc. (except the US and Canada), PostNet, PACK & SEND, Spedingo.com, AlphaGraphics, Multicopy, World Options UK and Print Speak. The combination of our retail platform – that currently counts 2,900+ Service Centers in 53 Countries with more than 12.000 associates – with our PrestaShop ecommerce platform served almost one million business customers in FY 2021 generating €1.01 billion (US $1.2 billion) of System Wide Sales and €24 billion (US $28.5 billion) of e-commerce Gross Merchandise Value.

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

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.

18 01, 2023

Sport Clips Haircuts donates another $1.5M for Help A Hero veterans’ scholarships

Tatyana Stemkovski2023-01-18T10:45:07-05:00January 18th, 2023|Tags: haircuts for men and boys, personal care services, Sport Clips, sports-themed haircutting franchise, veterans|

VFW-administered program awards record number of scholarships.

HOUSTON — Sport Clips Haircuts held an event at VFW Post 8790 today to offer free haircuts to veterans and present a check to the VFW Foundation for $1.5M toward veterans’ scholarships. This marks the sixth year in a row that Sport Clips has donated at least $1M to the Sport Clips VFW Help A Hero Scholarship program. Administered by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) to provide scholarships for service members and veterans, the program has grown to become the largest of its kind. Through the program, VFW awarded 196 scholarships totaling $900,000 for the current 2023 spring semester today, bringing the total scholarships awarded to 2,600.

As the nation’s leading provider of men’s and boys’ haircare, veteran-founded Sport Clips began work with the VFW in 2013 to offer Help A Hero Scholarships to help military veterans prepare for civilian careers that often require additional college, graduate, and technical degrees and training. Since the creation of the program, Sport Clips has donated nearly $13 million to the “Help A Hero Scholarship” program.

“We owe our veterans and their families a debt of gratitude for their service. By helping ease the financial burden that often comes with reentering the civilian workforce, Sport Clips team members, clients, and product partners join us in saying ‘thank you’ to those who have served our country,” says Gordon Logan, Air Force veteran, VFW Life member, and founder and chairman of Sport Clips. “Over the past ten years, the Help A Hero program has become a real difference-maker in the lives of so many veterans who have benefited from these scholarships and who are now successfully engaged in their civilian careers.”

“The VFW is amazed at the generosity of Sport Clips clients, its team members and its partners,” said Dan West, VFW adjutant general. “It is their kindness and eagerness to support America’s veterans that makes this scholarship program possible. And it brings me great pride to announce that the spring 2023 semester will be our biggest awarded semester to date with $900,000 in scholarships being awarded to nearly 200 student veterans. We couldn’t have achieved this feat without Sport Clips and are excited to see the wide-reaching impact this has on the families of America’s best.”

More than $143,000 of the donation total this year came from Sport Clips franchisees, with nearly half of that coming directly from haircut proceeds on Veterans Day, while Sport Clips clients donated the most generous portion of money raised in stores and online. Sport Clips partners Direct Beauty Express, John Paul Mitchell Systems, Nioxin, Sexy Hair, Gibs Grooming, Actiiv, and American Crew also made substantial contributions.

The application period for fall 2023 Help A Hero Scholarships is open now through April 30 to receive up to $5,000 of assistance per semester, per family for service members and veterans in the rank of E-5 and below. To find out more, visit your local Sport Clips, SportClips.com/hero or VFW.org/Scholarship.

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 nearly 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 #30 in the Entrepreneur “Franchise 500” for 2023 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 $13 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.

18 01, 2023

Anago Cleaning Systems Ranked Among Top Franchises of 2023 in Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive Franchise 500®

Tatyana Stemkovski2023-01-18T10:12:54-05:00January 18th, 2023|Tags: anago cleaning systems, commercial cleaning franchise system, commercial cleaning service, Master franchise opportunities|

Commercial Cleaning Leader Ranked #36 Overall.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Anago Cleaning Systems kicks off 2023 placing #36 in Entrepreneur’s 44^th annual Franchise 500 list, the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500 is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry. This is the publication’s most prestigious ranking, recognizing the top 500 franchises that continue to evolve and maintain relevance with the latest trends while reporting the greatest growth. Anago Cleaning Systems – backed by decades of brand power and reputational integrity – ranks year over year as it continues to demonstrate financial strength and stability for potential franchisees.

“Anago Cleaning Systems is once again proud to be recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine for the quality and continued franchise growth of our innovative franchise model,” said Adam Povlitz, CEO & President of Anago Cleaning Systems. “The commercial cleaning industry, and Anago specifically, continues to be called upon as a frontline operational necessity while establishing new benchmarks and processes for our franchisees and customers across the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud that our brand and franchise system continues to be a focal point for community entrepreneurs to proudly engage with local businesses and keep them operationally clean and disinfected.”

Anago Cleaning Systems relies on the brand’s core values to navigate the changing landscape and apply strategies to foster continued growth while implementing new and innovative technologies at every opportunity. Because of this strong business ethic, Anago is consistently recognized within Entrepreneur’s suite of ranking systems, earning top positions throughout the past several years and in all the magazine’s main ranking systems. These include Fastest Growing Franchise, Top-Ranked Franchises under $50K, Top Home-Based Franchise, and Top Global Franchise. Anago Cleaning Systems’ continued inclusion within these rankings demonstrates the brand’s rising popularity with both franchisees and clients.

“Anago Cleaning Systems is a pioneer of the master franchise system, which allows successful professionals to operate their own exclusive regional franchises while allowing small businesses to invest in their success,” said Povlitz. “Both levels simply focus on running their business while we provide marketing technologies, sales support, and critical tools to grow. As an industry, we expect to see continued growth and expansion in 2023 and beyond.”

In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 44-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors that go into the evaluation including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order.

Over its 44 years in existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. Anago Cleaning System’s position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.

“The past year underscores the extraordinary opportunities that the franchise industry presents for entrepreneurs of all levels,” says Entrepreneur editor-in-chief Jason Feifer. “The companies named to our 44th annual Franchise 500 list represent some of the most innovative, creative, and trusted brands across many industries and highlight what it takes to build the kind of momentum that drives long-lasting success.”

To view Anago Cleaning Systems in the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2023 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands January 17th.

About Anago Cleaning Systems

Anago Cleaning Systems is an international commercial cleaning franchise brand. Utilizing the Master Franchise System, Anago supports over 45 Master Franchisees and over 1,700 Unit Franchisees. Founded in 1989, Anago has set the worldwide standard in business support and structure for local and regional companies to provide unparalleled cleaning services to businesses of all kinds. Anago was ranked #36 overall by Entrepreneur magazine in its latest Franchise 500® ranking. For further information, visit AnagoMasters.com.

17 01, 2023

Senior Helpers Named to Entrepreneur’s 2023 Franchise 500 List for 12th Consecutive Year

Tatyana Stemkovski2023-01-17T10:09:39-05:00January 17th, 2023|Tags: Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, dementia, family caregivers, in-home senior care, pairing clients with compatible caregivers, personal and companion care, senior care, Senior Helpers, trained and certified caregivers|

Leading In-Home Senior Care Provider Jumps 23 Spots on Coveted, Annual Listing.

BALTIMORE — Senior Helpers^®, one of the nation’s premier providers of in-home senior care, has been named to Entrepreneur‘s Franchise 500 list, the world’s most comprehensive franchise ranking, for the twelfth consecutive year. The company jumped 23 spots from #195 in 2022 to earn #172 in this year’s ranking, which recognizes exceptional franchise brands for their outstanding performance in areas such as unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power. Of the 500 companies listed in the 2023 list, Senior Helpers was named among the top-ranked national homecare providers. The country’s aging population combined with an increasing preference for aging in place will continue to drive demand for safe, quality in-home health care for seniors.

“Being recognized as a top franchise for the twelfth year in a row by Entrepreneur is a testament to the collective, unwavering success of our franchisees and the services they provide,” said Rob Cantrell, executive vice president of franchise development at Senior Helpers. “This honor also reflects the strong collaboration between our franchise owners and our team at headquarters to continue providing high-quality care to each and every client we serve as the in-home senior care industry evolves.”

With a vision to be the leading home care company in each community it serves, Senior Helpers caregivers are trained to offer the highest level of care possible based on the company’s Senior Gems^® Alzheimer’s and dementia care program, which was developed in conjunction with nationally recognized dementia care expert Teepa Snow, Positive Approach, LLC. Additionally, Senior Helpers utilizes a data-driven assessment tool, LIFE Profile, to capture and evaluate micro social determinants of health that affect senior health and well-being. This proprietary tool provides a holistic view of the risks and factors that influence an individual’s ability to age in place, allowing Senior Helpers to provide the highest caliber of personalized in-home senior care across all of its franchise locations.

“The past year underscores the extraordinary opportunities that the franchise industry presents for entrepreneurs of all levels,” says Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur editor-in-chief. “The companies named to our 44^th annual Franchise 500 list represent some of the most innovative, creative, and trusted brands across many industries and highlight what it takes to build the kind of momentum that drives long-lasting success.”

To see the full list of the Franchise 500, click here. Results are published in the publication’s January/February 2023 issue.

Senior Helpers Franchise is a top low-cost franchise, with a franchise fee of $55,000 and total investment between $125,800 – $169,800. For more information on the Senior Helpers franchise opportunity, visit https://www.seniorhelpersfranchise.com/.

About Senior Helpers^®
Senior Helpers^® is one of the nation’s premier providers of in-home senior services ranging from specialized care for those with diseases, such as dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, to personal and companion care to help individuals looking for a little assistance with daily activities. Founded in 2002 with a vision to help seniors age with dignity despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges, Senior Helpers has hundreds of franchised and owned businesses that have cared for tens of thousands of seniors.

Senior Helpers was the first and remains the only national in-home care provider to be certified as a Great Place to Work. The company has been named by Fortune Magazine as one of the best places to work in the aging services category and one of the best places to work in the state of New York. Senior Helpers is named to the Entrepreneur 2020 Top Low-Cost Franchises list as well as one of Entrepreneur’s Top 500 Franchise Companies. Moreover, the company is an approved partner in the Military Spouse Employment Partnership. Senior Helpers is also an active member of the Healthcare Leadership Council — an exclusive alliance of leading healthcare companies from all health sectors committed to advancing the American healthcare system. Learn more by visiting http://www.seniorhelpers.com.

16 01, 2023

Deka Lash Ranked #1 In Category By Entrepreneur Magazine

Tatyana Stemkovski2023-01-16T10:08:16-05:00January 16th, 2023|Tags: custom eyelash extensions, Deka Lash, Lash Franchise, personal care franchise|

PITTSBURGH — Deka Lash, the pioneering beauty brand specializing in eyelash extensions and brow services, was ranked #1 in category and recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500^®, a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry.

“We’re honored to be recognized as a top franchise and very grateful to our passionate franchisees and team members for their commitment and hard work in providing an excellent customer experience,” said CEO and Founder, Jennifer Blair. “It’s exciting to see how far we’ve come and how well Deka Lash is recognized within just a few years of franchising.”

Entrepreneur Magazine’s 44-year-old ranking formula assesses several factors that go into the evaluation including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500^® in ranking order.

“Our drive to provide a high-quality service and an incredible business opportunity for our franchisees has led to our rapid growth and this recognition as the top franchise in our category. We continue to expand our service offerings, advance the technologies used in the business, and enhance all the training and support we provide our franchisees which will enable further growth, even greater successes, and an overall great experience for the entire Deka Lash community,” said the company’s President, Shant Assarian.

Franchising since 2016, Deka Lash quickly grew to 130 locations today fueled by growing customer demand for eyelash extensions. The premium service and soothing ambiance of the Deka Lash studios combined with caring franchisees and lash artists who provide an outstanding customer experience has made Deka Lash a leader in the industry.

According to Blair, “Our success is driven by the success of our franchisees which in-turn is achieved by doing our best for every single customer. People who come to Deka Lash are looking to enhance their natural beauty – when you’re happy with how you look, you feel good and confident, which helps you be more productive and as a result more successful.”

About Deka Lash

Deka Lash is a beauty company on a mission to help you uncover the most confident and empowered version of yourself through customized lash and brow services, high-end products, and an elevated experience each and every time you walk through its doors. Founded in 2012 by Jennifer Blair, the modern retail studios, which apply semi-permanent, custom eyelash extensions by highly trained Lash Artists, provide a variety of looks and styles to choose from. The company began franchising in 2016 and is currently operating 130 studios throughout North America. To learn more about the Deka Lash franchise opportunity, visit https://www.dekalashfranchise.com/

13 01, 2023

ComForCare Ranked For The 10th Time In Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive Franchise 500®

Tatyana Stemkovski2023-01-13T11:43:20-05:00January 13th, 2023|Tags: Alzheimer's disease, ComForCare, dementia, in-home caregiving services, senior services franchise|

TROY, Mich. — ComForCare, a franchised provider of in-home caregiving services, was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur‘s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The 44th annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the 2023 Franchise 500® ranks ComForCare as 402 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power. This is the 10th year the brand has appeared on the prestigious list.

Over its 44 years in existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. ComForCare’s position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.

“It’s an immense honor to once again be included on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list,” said J.J Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands, parent company to ComForCare and At Your Side Home Care. “Our main focus in 2023 will be growing to more locations and providing support to franchisees to help them grow their outstanding caregiving teams to meet the ever increasing demand. I cannot wait to see the growth milestones we will achieve in 2023.”

In Entrepreneur‘s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 44-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors that go into the evaluation including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order.

“The past year underscores the extraordinary opportunities that the franchise industry presents for entrepreneurs of all levels,” says Entrepreneur editor in chief Jason Feifer. “The companies named to our 44th annual Franchise 500 list represent some of the most innovative, creative, and trusted brands across many industries and highlight what it takes to build the kind of momentum that drives long-lasting success.”

To view ComForCare in the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2023 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands January 17th.

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

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, including fall risk prevention, dementia care, meaningful activities, and Joyful Memories music. Founded in 1996, ComForCare was acquired by private equity firm The Riverside Company in 2017 and is now 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 comforcare.com

12 01, 2023

Retro Fitness Announces First Health Club Locations Under Project LIFT Initiative

Tatyana Stemkovski2023-01-12T10:26:49-05:00January 12th, 2023|Tags: fitness franchise, Retro Fitness, world-class support for franchisees|

Leading Fitness Franchise Expands into the Texas Market with the First of Over 30 New Health Clubs.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Retro Fitness, one of the fastest growing health club franchises, today announced the opening of the first clubs under Project LIFT, a new company initiative to open 500 health clubs in 50 Black and Brown communities across the country over the next 5 years. BlackRock’s Impact Opportunities Fund and James Collins, Managing Partner of Eastwood Capital Partners, together have committed to developing a minimum of 80 new Retro Fitness Health Clubs in four different regions in the country, the first of which are now open in Dallas, Texas.

“We are excited to partner with James Collins on our Project LIFT initiative and to announce the first four new health clubs in Dallas, Texas,” said Andrew Alfano, Chief Executive Officer at Retro Fitness. “This investment is the largest development deal in the history of the company, more importantly we are proud that it is about making a significant difference and giving back to Black and Brown communities.”

Retro Fitness is looking to incentivize others to take this journey with them. Project LIFT investors will benefit by receiving a waived franchise fee and 50% off year one royalties. Additionally, Retro Fitness will be donating a percentage of its royalties back to an organization within the community for the life of the business. This initiative further supports Retro Fitness’ commitment to making a lasting, profound impact on the health club industry and the communities in which they serve.

“It has been extremely gratifying working with the Retro Fitness team and seeing the first health club locations under its Project LIFT initiative come to life,” said James Collins, Managing Partner at Eastwood Capital Partners. “I’m excited to see the positive impact we make with these first locations in the greater Dallas area, and I’m even more excited to continue my partnership with the Retro Fitness team as we open more health clubs for local communities to benefit from, in more ways than one.”

As a world class franchise, Retro Fitness is one of the few franchisors in any industry that offers a true, full suite of services. In addition to real estate site selection and negotiation, construction and delivery of a true turnkey box, dedicated area managers and a Support Center for training and development, they also offer services that consist of an in-house media agency, call center, accounting services and more, all to ensure franchisees and investors are supported from the start.

The first four locations are now open in the greater Dallas area. For more information on the addresses of the new locations, please see below:

Mesquite-Galloway Avenue, 2524 N. Galloway Avenue, Mesquite
Dallas-Beltline Rd.  7989 Belt Line Road, Ste #200, Dallas
Richardson-Beltline Rd. 1301 E. Beltline Road, Richardson
Garland-Broadway Blvd. 3265 Broadway Blvd Suite 102, Garland

For more information on how to become an investor in Project LIFT, please visit RetroFitness.com/Franchising/Project-LIFT/.

About James Collins:

James Collins is an experienced private equity investor. During his 22 years of private equity investing, Collins has been an integral member of deal teams that have invested approximately $0.5 billion of equity capital in several platform investments – consumer products and retail, business services, communications, and transportation and logistics companies. Prior to working as a private equity investor, Collins worked as a strategic management consultant and mergers and acquisitions investment banker at Bain & Company, Inc. and Bowles Hollowell Connor & Co., respectively. Collins earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Howard University and his Master in Business Administration from Harvard Business School. He currently sits on corporate and not-for-profit boards of directors, including Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, Board of Directors, chairing its Finance, Investment and Audit Committee, and serving as a member of Points of Light’s Executive Committee.

About Retro Fitness:

For nearly 20 years, Retro Fitness has been providing members with a timeless approach to exercise, health and fitness. With 200 health clubs open or in development, Retro Fitness is one of the fastest growing High Value-Low Price fitness franchises in the United States. With a new executive leadership team led by former Starbucks executive, Andrew Alfano, Retro Fitness provides investors and franchisees with a full suite of services including real estate site selection, training, in-club support, marketing services, and operations to deliver a turnkey and operational solution.

12 01, 2023

Gotcha Covered continues expansion in Florida with 17th location

Tatyana Stemkovski2023-01-12T10:20:22-05:00January 12th, 2023|Tags: blinds, custom window treatments, draperies, Gotcha Covered, shutters|

Leading window treatment franchise to provide premium window treatments, consultation services to Punta Gorda with Gotcha Covered of Charlotte County.

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, is increasing its footprint in Florida after announcing the opening of Gotcha Covered of Charlotte County. The new home-based center is owned and operated by Shawn Coston. This is the 17^th Gotcha Covered location in the state.

With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, this business will provide the best in soft and hard window treatments to homeowners in Charlotte County including Punta Gorda and Babcock Ranch. The center will offer a variety of blinds, draperies, smart solutions and much more.

“Florida is bustling with opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to purchase their own business,” said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. “The opening of Gotcha Covered of Charlotte County is a great opportunity for our brand to continue cementing our footprint in the state. With Shawn (Coston) at the helm, the homeowners and businesses of Charlotte County are gaining a valuable asset in their community.”

Coston brings a variety of experience to the Gotcha Covered brand including jobs in facilities, casino resorts and carpentry.

Once Coston decided to begin a journey in franchising, he and his wife discovered Gotcha Covered while researching potential businesses to purchase.

“We loved the business structure Gotcha Covered offered,” said Coston. “The franchise fell within our skill sets perfectly, and we really enjoyed the idea of creating our own schedule. Our overall experience with the franchise has been amazing.

“The sky is the limit for what Gotcha Covered of Charlotte County can accomplish. We are going to keep our heads down, work hard and become a staple in our community.”

Adding 40 new franchise locations in 2022, Gotcha Covered currently has over 155 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada. The franchise has been operating under the Gotcha Covered name since 2009.

To schedule an appointment with Gotcha Covered of Charlotte County, visit https://www.gotchacovered.com/charlotte-county/.

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 155 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada.

12 01, 2023

SuperGreen Solutions Is Expanding Quickly In the U.S. and Is Looking For Sales Reps To Join Their Growing Team

Tatyana Stemkovski2023-01-12T09:45:54-05:00January 12th, 2023|Tags: commercial and residential clients, renewable energy company, SuperGreen Solutions, sustainable energy|

BEL AIR, Md. — SuperGreen Solutions is a rapidly growing, sustainable franchise brand that has over 18 locations domestically in the United States as well as an international presence. As SuperGreen Solutions continues to scale, they are looking for passionate and qualified sales reps to bring on board. The culture that has been built within SuperGreen is unlike any other. They truly embrace each hire as a member of their family. Solar Sales Reps can expect to enjoy flexible hours and great compensation packages as well as experience team building events (for Florida residents) and world class training that will equip them with the resources they need to be successful in this industry.

With over 10 years of experience in the renewable energy industry, SuperGreen Solutions believes renewable energy is the future. All team members are aligned with our mission to “provide an easier path to sustainable green living”, and share a similar interest in creating a more sustainable future for generations to come.

If you or someone you know are interested in applying, simply send your resume to hiring@supergreensolutions.com and they will be in touch!

About SuperGreen Solutions
SuperGreen Solutions is a growing renewable energy company that is innovatively working to serve commercial and residential clients in achieving their sustainability goals. We are a Franchise organization and are aggressively offering opportunities across the nation. Our primary verticals include Solar, EV Charging and Air Purification. We welcome inquiries to partner with us as we become a dominant force in the years ahead.

Do you know someone that wants to go solar? Get Paid $1,000 for every referral that goes solar! Download the FREE SuperGreen Solutions App which is available in the Apple App Store, or Google Play. You can easily track referral status and your payouts. There is no cap on how much money you can make! Get paid to help the environment.

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