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Leader in custom window treatments to offer premium consultation services to expanding Florida market.
BRADENTON, Fla. — Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, has announced the opening of Gotcha Covered of Bradenton, their newest location in Florida. The center is owned and operated by Carlos Cruz and Vicky Palomo.
With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, the new location will provide the best in soft and hard window treatments to homeowners by offering a variety of blinds, draperies, smart solutions and much more. The center will serve the Bradenton, Sarasota, Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island, Homes Beach and Bradenton Beach communities.
“Gotcha Covered has a strong presence in Florida, and this new location in Bradenton only extends our reach in the state,” said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. “Carlos and Vicky are extremely passionate about their business, and we know they will be excellent representatives of our brand and a great asset to the Bradenton community.”
Cruz and Palomo bring extensive medical experience to the Gotcha Covered family. Cruz was a surgeon and Palomo was a medical doctor with a master’s in clinical nutrition.
Despite having successful careers, the two decided to join Gotcha Covered because of the opportunity to “grow and live the dream.”
“We couldn’t have picked a better franchise to join,” said Palomo. “Carlos loves the administration part of the business, and I love working in interior design. So, this ended up being a perfect fit. Owning a Gotcha Covered means everything to us. It means we get to be our own boss, manage our own schedule and grow in a safe environment. We love it.”
Cruz and Palomo love that they get to be a part of the Bradenton community and help their neighbors find the perfect window treatments for their homes.
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 Bradenton, visit https://www.gotchacovered.com/bradenton/.
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.
WASHINGTON — Paisano’s Pizza, the beloved Italian restaurant in the Virginia, Maryland, and DC region, is thrilled to announce an exciting extended partnership with the Washington Commanders football team. As part of this landmark agreement, Paisano’s Pizza will be the first partner under new ownership and will continue to proudly serve as the official pizza of the Washington Commanders.
Following the recent acquisition of the Washington Commanders, the team is embarking on a journey of revitalization, innovation, and community engagement. In line with their commitment to embracing local brands and fostering connections with the vibrant communities they represent, the Washington Commanders have chosen Paisano’s Pizza as their exclusive pizza partner.
Paisano’s Pizza, a local chain with deep roots in the Virginia, DC, and Maryland area, is honored to be associated with such an iconic sports franchise. With a shared passion for excellence and dedication to their loyal customers, both Paisano’s Pizza and the Washington Commanders are poised to make this partnership a resounding success.
“We are extremely excited about this new chapter for Paisano’s Pizza as the official pizza of the Washington Commanders,” said Fouad Qreitem, owner of Paisano’s Pizza. “Our family-owned business has been committed to providing exceptional quality and service to our community for the past 25 years. Joining forces with the Washington Commanders is a tremendous opportunity for us to bring our delicious pizza to fans across the region, and we are eager to contribute to the game-day experience.”
As part of this partnership, fans attending Washington Commanders’ home games can expect to savor the delectable flavors of Paisano’s Pizza while cheering on their favorite team. Additionally, the collaboration will extend beyond the stadium, as Paisano’s Pizza will be engaging with fans through various community events and initiatives.
The official partnership between Paisano’s Pizza and the Washington Commanders kicks off immediately, and fans can expect to see exciting joint promotions and activities throughout the season.
About Paisano’s Pizza
For more information on Paisano’s Pizza please visit www.paisanospizza.com.
World’s Largest In-Home Fitness Franchise Strengthens Presence in Central Ohio, Sets Stage for Expansion in Additional Target DMAs.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — GYMGUYZ, the world’s largest in-home and on-site personal training franchise, has announced a newly signed agreement set to bring its services to the North Columbus area. The rapidly-growing brand also plans to expand deeper into Cleveland and Cincinnati, and just announced the addition of stretching services to its locations across the country.
The new North Columbus location, owned and operated by local entrepreneur, Dave Dulin, will be hosting a grand opening event on Wednesday, September 27th at 5:00 pm at Rose Run Park in New Albany, Ohio. Co-sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, there will be a ribbon cutting facilitated by New Albany Chamber of Commerce and an opportunity to make a voluntary charitable donation to the Alzheimer’s Association for participation in a group activity.
Dulin was born and raised in central Ohio. He earned a degree in Finance from Ohio State University before earning a Master’s Degree in Criminology from Xavier University, and has always been physically active. His daily routine consists of weight training, cardiovascular exercise, and healthy eating. It is this passion for a healthy lifestyle that fueled his desire to help others via his new GYMGUYZ franchise.
“The central Ohio area has grown tremendously over the past few decades, and the need for in-home and onsite fitness trainers has definitely grown alongside it,” said Dulin. “With a family history of dementia, I’ve always prioritized being physically active as part of my preventative plan. Sometimes, people just need the right personal trainer to truly hold them accountable, and I look forward to bringing GYMGUYZ to my community. Not to mention, our in-home and onsite fitness instruction can be an important part of corporate wellness programs throughout the area, so we are looking forward to serving the Columbus business community as well.”
Founded by Josh York, who created the concept in his parent’s dining room before scaling it to the world’s largest in-home fitness franchise, GYMGUYZ prides itself on its ability to help customers stay accountable to their fitness goals.
With a 15-year strong business model, GYMGUYZ is transforming lives every day by offering convenient, customized, and creative workouts. Clients and companies in over 1,100 cities are being delivered a Certified Personal Trainer, state-of-the art equipment, and tailored workouts right to their homes, offices, corporate campuses, or other settings.
“The GYMGUYZ franchise model offers hands-on training, assistance with business planning, and comprehensive marketing support. We use an analytical approach to help our franchise owners proactively manage their business, and deliver the high level of service we expect from all of our locations,” said Josh York, Founder & CEO of GYMGUYZ. “As we continue to attract fitness-minded owners like Dave to our franchise system, we plan to have a strong presence of red GYMGUYZ vans across central Ohio and surrounding areas by the end of the year.”
As demand for in-home services increases across Ohio, GYMGUYZ, is actively seeking qualified single and multi-territory franchisees who are looking to help change lives through convenient, customized and creative workouts. Due to its success in the consumer market, GYMGUYZ also began offering fitness services to major corporations, schools, hospitals, government agencies, and residential communities several years ago. Prospective franchisees do not need to have a fitness background to be considered.
To apply for employment with GYMGUYZ North Columbus, visit https://gymguyz-north-columbus.careerplug.com/j/01sw2x3.
To train with GYMGUYZ, visit https://www.gymguyz.com/. To learn more about franchising with GYMGUYZ, visit https://www.gymguyz.com/franchise-opportunities/.
About GYMGUYZ
GYMGUYZ is proud to be the largest in-home and on-site personal training company in the world. GYMGUYZ brings the workout to their clients and provides convenient, customized and creative workouts. Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., and founded in 2008 by fitness specialist Josh York, the brand delivers expert personal trainers that utilize a fleet of branded vehicles stocked with state-of-the-art fitness equipment to deliver exceptional fitness experiences. In 2019, the brand was recognized as No. 5 on Inc. Magazine’s 10 Hottest Franchise Businesses in America, which highlighted their growth of more than 801% over the last three years. GYMGUYZ also scored the first and second place spots on Franchise Gator’s annual list of the Top 100 Fastest-Growing Franchises and received recognition as a top franchise in Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive 41st Annual Franchise 500. Now serving over 1,100 cities internationally, including cities in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, GYMGUYZ is the fastest-growing fitness concept in the U.S. with plans to open another 75 territories by the end of 2023. For more information on GYMGUYZ and franchising opportunities, visit http://www.gymguyz.com/.