This community is like none other, and we welcome you to the family when you choose to franchise your business. Re-read that: Franchising is an option you can choose. Your decision today could have a huge impact on the future of your company. By Dawn Abbamondi
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MIAMI — JETSET Pilates – the Miami-based, modern Reformer Pilates franchise, combining curated music and fitness for the ultimate revitalizing experience – is thrilled to announce its plans to expand into California for the first time through franchising. With one multi-unit deal already signed in San Diego, the brand is seeking aspiring entrepreneurs to bring its 360-workout experience to local communities in Northern California as well as Orange County and the L.A. metro area. The first San Diego location is set to open later this year.
With the San Diego development deal marking its entrance into the state, JETSET Pilates is looking to capitalize on its growth and ramp up expansion throughout California. The state’s thriving culture of health and wellness, coupled with its year-round sunshine and reputation as a fitness trendsetter, make it a perfect fit for JETSET’s continued expansion. With a large and affluent population eager for innovative workout experiences, JETSET is poised for success in the Golden State. The brand plans to open multiple locations in San Diego, with further expansion across various markets within California.
“We are thrilled to be entering the California market, a state renowned for its health-conscious population and embrace of innovative fitness trends,” said Tamara Galinsky, Founder and Brand President of JETSET Pilates. “With our first development deal secured in San Diego, we see tremendous potential for JETSET Pilates to thrive in the different communities throughout California.”
JETSET Pilates has grown to become an internationally recognized brand with a growing, loyal community devoted to the unique 50-minute workout that challenges mind, body and soul. Instructors have been trained to create a personal connection with clients, ensuring everyone receives a workout that is effective and appropriate for their personal goals. The intricate designs, intuitive settings and high-performance reformer equipment allows the brand to create a 360 experience like no other for every client.
Bert Albertse, CEO of JETSET Pilates, shared his enthusiasm about the California expansion: “At JETSET Pilates, we combine high-performance equipment with expert instruction to deliver a truly transformative workout experience. Our experienced leadership team, boasting decades in franchising and boutique fitness, is dedicated to supporting our franchise partners every step of the way, ensuring their success in this exciting new market.”
Boasting a collective 37 years of franchising experience, coupled with 55 years of combined expertise within the boutique fitness industry, potential franchise partners can trust they are joining a seasoned leadership team dedicated to their success. JETSET Pilates also offers a comprehensive post-opening support and training initiative, providing franchise partners and studio leaders with implementation, operational, and strategic support. Components include collaborative meetings for alignment, financial reviews for optimization, personalized mastery sessions, and seamless integration of operational initiatives. Additionally, the brand’s product and talent department provides ongoing support through workshops, skill enhancement opportunities, and structured feedback for instructors.
Since launching its franchise opportunity, JETSET Pilates has rapidly gained traction, establishing itself as a leading concept in the boutique franchise business space, and is now seeking driven professionals nationwide to share its personalized workout experience. To learn more about JETSET Pilates or if interested in the opportunity to own a franchise in your community, please visit https://jetsetpilates.com/franchise/
About JETSET Pilates
Founded in 2010 and franchising since 2022, JETSET Pilates has rapidly established itself as one of the most attractive concepts in the boutique franchise business space. JETSET Pilates currently has plans to open studios in Florida, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, Washington D.C., California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Utah and Australia, with over 50 studios in development. JETSET now offers franchising opportunities to entrepreneurs in some of the largest and fastest-growing markets within the fitness franchise sector. For more information, please visit https://jetsetpilates.com/franchise/.
Local Community Invited to Celebrate the ‘Day of Joy’ with Food and Fun
FORT WORTH, Texas — As an advocate of positive, joyful living for 25 years, Comfort Keepers®, a market-leading provider of uplifting home care for seniors and adults who need assistance, is celebrating its sixth annual National Day of Joy. For 25 years, Comfort Keepers has made it their mission to “Elevate the Human Spirit” and help today’s seniors thrive, and find joy and purpose during this summer holiday and every day. Comfort Keepers has based its business on the insight that no matter someone’s age or acuity, individuals still want to live a fulfilling life with joy, connection and purpose. Celebrated on the last Wednesday in June (this Wednesday, June 26, 2024), the National Day of Joy was established his national, in-home care company to emphasize the importance of individuals finding joy, no matter their age or condition, to boost their overall physical, mental, and emotional health.
This year’s theme is built around the Power of Positivity, emphasizing the notion that age is merely a number and regardless of one’s birth year, the human spirit is important and can remain youthful. That no matter what the calendar says you can and should reconnect with what brings you joy. As a brand that strives to never focus on loss and limitation, but all we can gain, Comfort Keepers is empowering their local offices, caregivers, seniors and communities to find ways to embrace the golden years with joy and vitality.
To celebrate, the Comfort Keepers of Fort Worth will be hosting a pair of gatherings at assisted living facilities, providing food, games and giveaways. This will take place on June 26th from 11am-1 at The Ridglea, located at 4109 Westridge Ave., and 1-3pm at Sunrise Senior Living of Ft. Worth, located at 6151 Bryant Irvin Rd. Please come by! Food will be provided by Gepetto’s and Mama Lama. If you are interested in learning more or participating, visit www.comfortkeepers.com/offices/texas/fort-worth/. To celebrate, the team at Comfort Keepers of Fort Worth will be delivering gift baskets to older Americans and spreading the word all summer about the need to have fun, reconnect with hobbies and interests, and learn new things.
“We believe that age is not a limitation but an opportunity for seniors to live their best lives, embracing each day with joy, purpose and dignity,” said Scott Van Duinen, the agency’s owner & administrator. “With the work that we do – caregiving – we understand the value of keeping a positive outlook and the impact this mindset can have on our collective resilience and wellbeing. This National Day of Joy, we encourage our community to celebrate the positive, rejoicing in the freedom, joy, and newfound experiences that come not only today, but every day.”
The company’s nationwide network of offices and thousands of caregivers, also known as Comfort Keepers®, delivers uplifting support to seniors with a refreshing perspective that emphasizes the beauty and richness of life’s later chapters. With Comfort Keepers, home care professionals, by their side, clients and families can navigate the complexities of aging with confidence, knowing that every day is an opportunity to create cherished memories and embrace the joy of living. Comfort Keepers has made it their mission to not only help today’s seniors thrive and find joy, but also to attract, develop, retain, inspire and nurture the caregivers who care for them.
This year, the National Day of Joy will be celebrated in more than 100 locations nationwide where Comfort Keepers has a presence and will include both virtual and local celebrations and various social media extensions to help local communities inspire joy. For more information about the National Day of Joy, Comfort Keepers services, or to become a caregiver in the Tarrant County market visit www.ComfortKeepers.com.
About Comfort Keepers
For over 25 years, Comfort Keepers has been Elevating the Human SpiritSM through its in-home care services by empowering the seniors and adults with disabilities to maintain their independence and realize joy in the everyday moments. Comfort Keepers operates a franchise network that has grown to more than 600 locations in the U.S. and Canada, serving hundreds of thousands of clients since 1998. The company’s nationwide network employs thousands of caregivers, also known as Comfort Keepers®, who deliver joy through interactive caregiving by continually communicating with, involving, and engaging with seniors in everyday tasks and activities. For more information, visit ComfortKeepers.com.
WACO, Texas — Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services company, announced today that Mike Davis will become its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 8. Jon Shell, who has served as interim CEO since September 2023, will resume the role of Chief Financial Officer.
“Mike is a highly successful CEO with a phenomenal track record of success across various industries, including significantly growing franchise businesses,” said David Brandon, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. “Mike brings an aligned strategic vision and commitment to innovation, making him the ideal leader to build on the incredible achievements and growth Neighborly has experienced.”
Davis’s career has focused on growth, driven by product or service enhancements, pricing strategies, marketing excellence, and customer service. He most recently served as the CEO of Mathnasium® Learning Centers since 2022, where the company advanced its mission of education and empowering franchise owners while experiencing record-setting KPIs across same-center growth, systemwide sales, lead generation, and conversion and expanded the network across three new countries. Before that, Davis was the CEO of Valpak, a franchised network and direct mail and digital marketing leader, where he helped revamp their business model, which ultimately drove significant growth.
“Working closely with the Board and the leadership team, Mike will refine, enhance, and execute the company’s existing strategy and roadmap, with a commitment to expanding the footprint of Neighborly’s service brands and driving awareness to strengthen its presence in key markets,” said Felix Gernburd, Neighborly Board Member and Partner at KKR. “He is the right leader to help guide the execution of key enterprise initiatives and the digital transformation in progress aimed to elevate Neighborly as a trusted provider to customers and an attractive investment for prospective franchise owners.”
Davis has more than two decades of leadership experience, including 13 years with Universal Music Group (UMG), where he became Executive Vice President and General Manager. He led a division during a disruptive time that outperformed nearly all others within UMG for four consecutive years. He has consistently driven profitable growth. His leadership has spanned companies across diverse fields, including multi-unit franchising, B2B, B2C, eCommerce, direct-to-consumer, third-party logistics, digital platforms, and media.
“Neighborly has established itself as a trailblazer in franchising with some of the most respected and leading home services brands in the industry,” said Davis. “The company has been served by outstanding leaders, most recently with Jon Shell, and prior to that with the late Mike Bidwell. I look forward to joining this great organization and building on the meaningful impact they have made.”
For more information about Neighborly’s service brands, visit www.neighborlybrands.com.
About Neighborly®
Neighborly® is the world’s largest home services company with more than 30 brands and 5,500 franchises collectively serving 14 million+ customers by repairing, maintaining, and enhancing their homes and businesses. Through Neighborly.com and the Neighborly mobile app, we connect consumers to local service providers that meet rigorous franchisor standards across 19 service categories. More information about Neighborly, and its franchise concepts, is available at Neighborlybrands.com. To learn about franchising opportunities with Neighborly, click here.
Pet Retail Franchise Brands Continue to Lead the Pack with Consistent Growth and Proven Business Model
LIVONIA, Mich. — As the economic output of franchising is expected to reach $893.9 billion this year, two pet retail franchise brands maintain their position as leaders with consistent, yet rapid growth. Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash report double-digit mid-year growth with 23 sold franchise agreements and 16 store openings. While each franchise has a unique offering, both legacy brand Pet Supplies Plus and emerging concept Wag N’ Wash have the billion-dollar backing of 30+ years of franchise and industry experience.
As the largest pet retail franchise in North America, Pet Supplies Plus continues to be the number one player within its sector by providing best in class support, technology, and buying power, with the lowest fees in the industry. Wag N’ Wash, the emerging self-wash, grooming and natural pet food franchise, has grown its store count by 100% since being acquired in early 2022 and opened its first location in South Carolina in May. Collectively, the brands are projected to sell a total of 70 franchise units and open at least 45 stores by year-end.
More than 65% of U.S. households have a pet, and with consumer spending in the pet industry increasing year over year, there is vast potential within both the Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash franchise opportunities.
“Heading into 2024, we were focused on growing Pet Supplies Plus’s footprint and bringing Wag N’ Wash to new markets, and we’ve achieved some of these goals and are making strong progress on others,” said Nick Russo, Chief Development and Stores Officer of PSP Group. “We are continuing to receive high interest in both franchise opportunities, especially from existing franchisees who are looking to diversify their portfolios with a concept that is primed for success in a thriving industry. With the stability of both brands and strength of each system, the future couldn’t look any brighter.”
The success of Pet Supplies Plus has not gone unnoticed. The brand was recently named the top pet franchise in Entrepreneur‘s Franchise 500®, the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Landing No. 21 on the overall list, this is the tenth consecutive year Pet Supplies Plus earned the top spot in its category. The franchise brand also earned a ranking on Forbes’ inaugural list of ‘Best Customer Service’ – which is a core pillar for the brand. Both of these prestigious awards further position Pet Supplies Plus as an industry leader, for both franchising and pet retail.
In addition to prioritizing innovation to meet the changing needs and wants of its consumers with private brand offerings and new launches, Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash are rooted in a booming industry and supported with advanced marketing strategies, supply chain efficiencies and omni-channel shopping options. Additionally, FRANdata, a leading research and advisory firm that analyzes the franchise market, reports that Pet Supplies Plus’s 2023 FUND Score is 905 out of 950 – this means Pet Supplies Plus franchisees have access to the best credit terms including fixed rate financing, low equity payments and easier processes.
Both Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash are actively seeking single and multi-unit owners to join their growing families. To learn more about the Pet Supplies Plus franchise opportunity, visit petsuppliesplusfranchising.com. To learn more about the Wag N’ Wash franchise opportunity, visit wagnwashfranchising.com.
About Pet Supplies Plus
Pet Supplies Plus, a subsidiary of Franchise Group, Inc., is focused on making it easier to get better products and services for your pet. With 730 locations in 43 states and counting, the stores have a streamlined design making it easy to navigate a wide assortment of natural pet foods, goods, and services. Additionally, petsuppliesplus.com provides neighbors with additional shopping options to better meet their pet-shopping needs. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, Pet Supplies Plus ranked No. 21 in Entrepreneur’s Annual Franchise 500® list and No. 44 on Forbes’ list of ‘Best Customer Service’ brands in 2023. For more information on Pet Supplies Plus franchise opportunities, visit petsuppliesplusfranchising.com.
About Wag N’ Wash
Wag N’ Wash Natural Pet Food & Grooming, a full-line dog grooming and self-wash specialty retail destination, has a mission to recognize, promote and foster the positive impact that companion pets and their humans have on each other. Wag N’ Wash provides full-service grooming, self-wash facilities, baked dog treats, natural food, supplements, and toys. Wag N’ Wash has ranked on Denver Business Journal’s Colorado-Based Franchisors List, Franchise Times’ Top 200+ List and Franchise Gator’s Top 100 Franchisees List. Today, there are 24 Wag N’ Wash locations open across the nation. To learn more about Wag N’ Wash, please visit wagnwashfranchising.com.
U.S. Air Force Retiree from Hurlburt Field Opens Franchise Business to Answer Local Demand for In-Home Care and Senior Living Referral Services
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, announced today the opening of its first location in the Florida Panhandle. Always Best Care of Shalimar is owned and operated by local resident and military veteran Jeremy Meng, who is now providing award-winning in-home senior care and senior living referral services throughout Shalimar and surrounding areas such as Crestview, Niceville, Milton and Eglin Air Force Base.
“We are thrilled to have Jeremy expanding Always Best Care’s reach in Florida, where we now have six locations throughout the state providing the highest level of personal care to seniors and their families,” said Jake Brown, President and CEO of Always Best Care. “With the demand for quality senior care growing, it’s more important than ever to have passionate entrepreneurs like Jeremy who can pair their experience in managing people and processes with a commitment to helping others. We look forward to watching him grow and make a difference in his community.”
Jeremy Meng served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, retiring from Hurlburt Field as the Superintendent/Special Agent of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations Detachment in 2018. Although his federal service is complete, he is continuing to help his local community by providing daily life services for in-need individuals and their families.
“I have had the pleasure of living in the Shalimar area for the past eight years and know there is a large group of retirees here who want to stay as independent as possible as they age,” said Jeremy Meng, owner of Always Best Care of Shalimar. “Along with my team of professional caregivers, I look forward to providing trusted companionship, personalized care plans, and comfort to them right in their home.”
For those who are ready to transition to senior living, Always Best Care of Shalimar helps them find the ideal community to meet their financial, geographical and cultural needs. “We provide full-service guidance to seniors and their families, scheduling tours and accompanying them during the facility tours. We ask the questions clients may not know they need to ask,” Meng added.
Always Best Care is one of the nation’s leading providers of non-medical in-home care and senior living referral services, with skilled home health care in limited markets. The company delivers its services through an international network of more than 250 independently owned and operated franchise territories throughout the United States and Canada. By working with case managers, social workers, discharge planners, doctors, and families, Always Best Care franchise owners provide affordable, comprehensive solutions that can be specifically matched to meet a client’s particular physical or social needs.
Always Best Care of Shalimar is located at 60 2nd Street, Suite C-1. For additional information or to schedule a care consultation, call 850-797-8710 or visit alwaysbestcare.com/shalimar.
About Always Best Care
Founded in 1996, Always Best Care Senior Services is based on the belief that having the right people for the right level of care means peace of mind for the client and family. Always Best Care has been assisting seniors with a wide range of conditions and personal needs for over 27 years and currently provides thousands of hours of care every year. Franchise opportunities are available to individuals interested in leveraging the company’s clear strategy and proven track record for delivering affordable, dependable service to seniors in their local areas.
Always Best Care also offers exclusive programs such as Always in Touch, Balance Tracking System, remote patient monitoring and a 24/7 Virtual Care. For more information regarding Always Best Care’s solutions, visit www.alwaysbestcare.com.