Kathy and Jon Hylton’s foray into franchise consulting began quite unexpectedly. Jon, with his diverse background in education, ministry and sales, combined with Kathy’s extensive experience in business development for a communication company, created a unique synergy. Kathy, having honed her skills while working remotely for years, was well-acquainted with the discipline required for a home-based business. By Rose Mango
For nearly a decade, Dean Ahuja has been a part of the FS® Cut & Color family as a franchise owner. After 25 years in the corporate world, Ahuja was looking at alternative career paths when a former colleague suggested Fantastic Sams. Ahuja has since opened three FS salon locations, and he’s eager to continue growing with the brand. By Shelby Green
One of the biggest frustration points for new franchisors is the sticker shock in terms of dollars, time and headache when they learn that they need audited financial statements of their franchisor entity. By Tom Spadea
Home Helpers® Home Care is a comprehensive, holistic care company that has been delivering quality in-home personal and companion care to seniors and others for over 27 years. That longevity has allowed the brand to evolve with the booming in-home care industry and aging population. It now has more than 300 franchisees in over 1,500 communities nationwide. By Patty Horansky
Nick Bertagna had been selling medical supplies in Ohio for 20 years when the company he was working for was sold to a large corporation. Once a small family company, the business changed into a less friendly version of itself and, after five years, offered him a severance package. The generous year-long severance package gave Bertagna the time to get out of the corporate grind and work toward fulfilling his goal of owning a business. By Kelsi Trinidad
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Mosquito Joe®, a Neighborly® company, urges homeowners to take immediate action against mosquitoes following the public health alert issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), confirming the presence of dengue cases across America. As dengue fever cases continue to rise across the United States, health officials are sounding the alarm about the increasing threat posed by this mosquito-borne disease. According to the CDC, 44 states plus the District of Columbia have reported at least one case of dengue fever this year.
Dengue fever is a serious and potentially fatal disease primarily transmitted by mosquitoes of the species Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. These mosquitoes are known for their distinctive black and white markings and are often referred to as the yellow fever mosquito and the Asian tiger mosquito, respectively. The disease is now emerging in the U.S. due to an increase in travel activity, along with the ongoing rise in global temperatures. The combination of these conditions allows the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus to thrive.
The CDC’s data reveals a concerning trend nationally. Florida leads with more than 200 confirmed cases, followed by New York with almost 150 and Massachusetts with more than 50. In total, at least 2,391 cases have been confirmed nationwide.
David Price, A.C.E., Urban Entomologist at Mosquito Joe, underscores the importance of vigilance and proactive measures. “The surge in dengue fever cases clearly indicates that we need to enhance our mosquito control efforts and public awareness campaigns. At Mosquito Joe, we are committed to protecting communities through effective mosquito control solutions and educating the public on prevention strategies,” says Price.
Dengue fever, caused by the dengue virus and transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, can present a range of symptoms from mild to severe. The CDC advises healthcare providers to be aware of the symptoms, inquire about recent travel history, and consider ordering dengue tests when appropriate. Symptoms to watch for include high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, joint and muscle pain, rash, and mild bleeding (such as nose or gum bleed).
It is crucial to prevent mosquito bites to mitigate the risk of dengue fever. Recommendations include using insect repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants, and ensuring homes and surroundings are free from standing water where mosquitoes can breed. Community involvement is also vital in reducing the mosquito population.
“Public participation is key to controlling the spread of dengue fever. Simple actions like eliminating standing water and using mosquito repellent can have a significant impact,” Price adds. “July represents the heart of summer activities with many people spending hours outdoors.”
Mosquito Joe provides the following tips to stay safe from these blood-sucking insects and the potential diseases they carry:
Mosquito Joe is dedicated to helping homeowners protect themselves from mosquito dangers and associated health risks. Franchise locations across the U.S. offer professional services that provide reliable and effective mosquito control solutions. Mosquito Joe’s certified technicians are trained in the Mosquito Joe Pollinator Protection Management Program, which focuses on deep familiarity with each customer’s property, professional application procedures, and the use of appropriate products. They are also trained and certified to meet state guidelines. Since 2022, the brand was awarded the Silver Tier by the EPA’s Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP) for its work emphasizing integrated pest management (IPM), education, pollinator protection, and environmental stewardship.
For more information about Mosquito Joe and mosquito preventive measures, visit mosquitojoe.com/denguefever.
About Mosquito Joe®:
Dedicated to making outside fun again by eliminating mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas from customer’s yards, Mosquito Joe®, a Neighborly® company, is a leader in the outdoor pest control industry. The brand was founded in 2010 and has since expanded to more than 400 locations throughout the U.S. Acquired in 2018, Mosquito Joe® is part of Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services company with more than 30 brands and 5,500 franchises collectively serving 14 million+ customers in six countries, focused on repairing, maintaining, and enhancing homes and businesses. Through Neighborly.com and the Neighborly mobile app, Neighborly connects consumers to local service providers that meet rigorous franchisor standards across 19 service categories. For more information about Mosquito Joe®, visit www.MosquitoJoe.com. To learn about franchising opportunities with Neighborly®, click here.
The National Automotive Styling Centers™ franchise ranked No. 1 in Window Tinting
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto aftermarket accessory and window tinting franchise, was recognized as one of the Best of the Best Franchises in 2024 by Entrepreneur. The ranking, which is featured in the July/August issue of Entrepreneur magazine and on Entrepreneur.com, highlights the brands from Entrepreneur’s 2024 Franchise 500 ranking that ranked at the top of their industry categories. Tint World was ranked No. 1 in the Window Tinting category.
“Earning this ranking proves that the team we’ve built to serve our rapidly growing franchise system is truly the best of the best,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World. “It’s because of our team’s collective expertise, dedication and innovation that our brand has been recognized as a leader in automotive styling and aftermarket accessories for years. Now, with the recent launch of our home services and residential tint solutions, our franchise is the number one choice for those looking to own a world-class window tinting business – period.”
Entrepreneur’s Best of the Best Franchises ranking is based on information submitted for its annual Franchise 500® and is part of the brand’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace. The franchises selected as 2024’s Best of the Best are ranked not only in the increasingly competitive Franchise 500 list this year but also at the top of their respective industry categories, based on an evaluation of more than 150 data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. There are 158 categories represented this year, a testament to the ever-growing diversity of industries represented in the franchise world.
“Everyone wants to know who’s the best—but at Entrepreneur, we go further,” says Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine. “With so many incredible franchises out there, we love to celebrate the absolute best of the best. It’s the perfect place for any ambitious future franchisee to start looking for their dream brand.”
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers offer sales and installation of auto accessories, mobile electronics, audio and video equipment, security systems, custom wheels and tire packages, window tinting, vehicle wraps, paint protection films, detailing services, nano ceramic coatings, 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.
To view Tint World in the 2024 Best of the Best list, pick up the July/August issue of Entrepreneur magazine, on newsstands July 16th, or visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/directory/best-of-the-best-ranking.
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 coatings, 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 https://www.tintworld.com/franchise-opportunities.
Popular Fitness Brand Scores Record Franchise Development Deals Nationwide
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — D1 Training, a leading and longstanding fitness enrichment concept utilizing Division I style training to help people of all ages achieve their sport and fitness goals, continues to build on notable franchise development growth. So far this year, the company has sold 59 new territories and opened 23 new locations, bringing their total units open to 115, with over 250 in development.
“The entire D1 system is on a mission to serve athletes through inspiring and motivating coaching,” said D1 Training’s Founder & CEO Will Bartholomew. “Last year we served about 25,000 athletes across the country, and that number is growing every month. This is because we have world-class coaches, management, and owners who are instilling the core values, and who are focused on the athlete (anyone with a fitness goal).” Add to that a strategically designed franchise model brimming with state-of-the-art operational systems, modern design, motivating environment, and a fully operational marketing team, and it’s a winning mix for franchise owners and their members.
D1 Training rolled out campaigns from longtime partner Tim Tebow in Q2 and is excited to share a new campaign with NBA great Chris Paul in Q3. D1 Training also continues to grow their corporate team and are full steam ahead toward reaching their projected numbers by year end.
D1 Training’s COO Dan Murphy believes it is for all the reasons above that D1 is attracting such qualified candidates for franchise ownership. “We can’t say enough about the franchisees we are bringing into the business. These are likeminded people who truly live our core values and want to bring this content to market because they buy into the vision,” Murphy said. “When you combine passion with economics, and then add in an incredibly talented home office team, that’s what moves us forward.” He continues to believe that “seeing so many individuals wanting to join D1 Training underscores the exceptional opportunity we’ve created and is a testament to the community we have built here.”
The D1 Training mission differentiates the brand from other fitness franchises by creating a space for and supporting athletes of all ages. D1 Training is a pioneer of scholastic training and developed age-appropriate programs for athletes as young as seven years old.
All locations offer three core training programs, Scholastic (Rookie, Developmental, and Prep), Adult, and Pro. Each fitness program is based on the five athletic-based tenets: dynamic warm-up, performance, strength program, core and conditioning, and cool down. Outside of group workouts, D1 offers one-on-one training with world-class coaches.
The new D1 Training signed agreements in Q2 cover Roanoke, NC; Long Island, NY; Niceville, FL; Panama City, FL; Hampstead, NC; Wilmington, NC; Wichita, KS; Kendall, FL; Wake Forest, NC; Suwanee, GA; Flower Mound, TX; North Raleigh, NC; Clearwater, FL; Rockledge, FL; San Diego, CA; Olathe, KS; Fountain, CO; Monument, CO; Melbourne, FL; Palm Coast, FL; Jollyville, TX; Brushy Creek, TX.
Recently opened facilities are serving members coast to coast in D1 Armonk (NY); D1 Port Orange (FL); D1 Mont Belvieu (TX); D1 Tri-Cities (TN); D1 Rancho Cucamonga (CA); D1 Murfreesboro (TN); D1 Kalamazoo (MI); D1 Torrance (CA); D1 Ocotillo (AZ); and D1 Denton (TX).
With adult training options, and personal training programs, D1 Training covers the bases for the fitness services athletes seek.
For more information on D1 Training and franchise opportunities, please visit www.d1franchise.com.
About D1 Training
Founded in 2001 by former NFL player Will Bartholomew, and based in Nashville, D1 Training began franchising in 2017. The popular fitness brand has grown to more than 100 locations currently open, with over 250 additional locations in various stages of development. The brand was recently ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500, was named a Top 30 Gym in America by Men’s Health Magazine and made an appearance on The Inc. 5000 which ranks the fastest growing private companies in the nation. D1 Training has been endorsed by the NFL Players Association as an approved training facility and is a preferred partner of the National Academy of Sports Medicine. D1 Training is actively seeking qualified, community-minded franchisees with a passion for the fitness industry to continue its growth through single and multi-unit franchise deals. For more information on D1 Training and franchise opportunities, please visit https://www.d1franchise.com/.
Fast-growing bath remodeling franchise has opened 150+ new territories in the past 2 years with 82% of all territories being owned by multi-unit owners
SPRINGVILLE, Utah — Five Star Bath Solutions, one of the fastest-growing bath remodeling franchises in the world and part of the Five Star Franchising platform of home service brands, was recently named one of the Top 150 Brands for Multi-Unit Owners by Entrepreneur Magazine ranking No. 139 on the list.
The rankings, which appear in the July/August issue of Entrepreneur, identify brands that most appeal to prospective franchisees interested in multi-unit ownership in addition to current franchisees who are looking to expand their business portfolio.
Currently, 82% of Five Star Bath Solutions’ 200-plus territories are owned by multi-unit owners with multi-unit owners averaging over three territories each. In the past two years, the brand has opened over 150 new territories. Since July 2023, Five Star Bath Solutions has increased its total locations by nearly 100 with an additional 23 multi-unit owners.
“At Five Star Bath Solutions, we dedicate ourselves to ensuring our franchise owners have the necessary training, support tools and technology to be successful, whether they own one unit or multiple locations,” said Dean Hartley, president of Five Star Bath Solutions. “This recognition reflects our brand’s ability to evolve and develop innovative strategies that push our franchisees to the next level.”
This recognition helps Five Star Bath Solutions continue to build on an already impressive year. Earlier this year, the franchise was ranked #314 on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® list, 113 spots higher than they were ranked in 2023. In addition, they were named one of the Fastest-Growing Franchises and a Top Franchise for Less Than $150,000.
“Five Star Bath Solutions continues to cement itself as one of the top bath remodel brands for business owners,” said J. Andrew Mengason, chief growth officer for Five Star Franchising. “By offering customers an excellent product with great value in addition to providing franchise owners with extraordinary growth potential, Five Star Bath Solutions has proven they are a great choice for those looking to venture into multi-unit ownership.”
Five Star Bath Solutions provides premier bath solutions for everyone and every need, with a mission to design and build dream bathrooms through expertise and trust. Five Star Bath Solutions is advancing the bathroom renovation industry through innovative technology, custom products, and attention to customer service.
To learn more about franchising with Five Star Bath Solutions, visit https://www.bathsolutionsfranchising.com/.
To view the full rankings for the Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners, visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/directory/top-multiunit-ranking/page-3 or pick up a copy of the July/August 2024 issue of Entrepreneur.
About Five Star Bath Solutions
Five Star Bath Solutions is the premier bath transformation franchise in the home remodeling industry. The company, named a Top Low-Cost Franchise for 2023 by Franchise Business Review, designs and builds dream bathrooms through expertise and trust providing affordable transformations and beautiful solutions. Part of the Five Star Franchising portfolio of home service brands since 2014, Five Star Bath Solutions is one of the fastest-growing bath remodeling franchises in the world with more than 200 franchise locations. For more information, visit fivestarbathsolutions.com. To learn about franchising with Five Star Bath Solutions, visit bathsolutionsfranchising.com.
About Five Star Franchising
Five Star Franchising is an innovative, growing platform of home service brands with more than 1,400 total locations throughout North America. Franchise owners across Five Star’s brands, including Five Star Bath Solutions, Gotcha Covered, Bio-One, Mosquito Shield, 1-800-Packouts, and Card My Yard enjoy a robust support network and access to industry-leading tools such as ProNexis, the 24/7 sales support solution tailored for home service businesses, and Five Star Marketing Services, Five Star Franchising’s elite marketing engine. Five Star Franchising’s commitment to core values — Driven, Real, Innovative, Vital, and Enthusiastic (DRIVE) — ensures its brands are category leaders and empowers franchise owners to maximize profitable growth and secure their financial destiny. Five Star Franchising is consistently recognized as one of the most successful companies in Utah, ranking among the fastest-growing businesses in the state on the MountainWest Capital Network Utah 100, the Utah Valley BusinessQ UV50 and the Utah Business Fast 50 lists. For more information, visit fivestarfranchising.com.
AUSTIN, Texas — Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, has announced the opening of a new location in Texas. Gotcha Covered of Pflugerville is owned and operated by Collies Anderson.
With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, the new center provides the best in soft and hard window treatments to homeowners in Pflugerville, Hutto, Taylor, Northwest Hills, Wells Branch and the surrounding area by offering a variety of blinds, draperies, smart solutions and much more.
“Collies is no stranger to hard work, having devoted the last two decades to learning the ins and outs of management and best business practices” said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. “The local homeowners and business owners are going to benefit from his dedication to a job well done and the customer satisfaction that comes along with it.”
Anderson has held multiple positions across various industries, including senior manager of transformation, project manager and training manager for multiple Fortune 100 companies. He has also served as a mortgage loan officer and assistant branch manager for Hertz.
“I’ve always dreamed of being an entrepreneur, and Gotcha Covered allows me to bring that dream to reality after decades of working in corporate America,” Anderson said. “This new journey truly allows me the freedom to devote meaningful time to my faith, family, friends and community. I also love that I’ll have the ability to work with people and help them bring their home design concepts to life.”
Adding 30 new franchise locations in 2023, Gotcha Covered currently has over 170 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 Pflugerville, visit https://www.gotchacovered.com/pflugerville/.
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 170 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada.