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11 01, 2026

Five Star Franchising lands two brands on Franchise Business Review’s Top 200 Franchises list

2026-01-11T01:08:14-05:00January 11th, 2026|Tags: , , , |

Placement on the prestigious list denotes Card My Yard and Five Star Bath Solutions for their high levels of owner support and satisfaction

SPRINGVILLE, Utah — Five Star Franchising, a growing platform of home service franchise brands, has announced that that two of its brands, Five Star Bath Solutions and Card My Yard, have been named to Franchise Business Review’s (FBR) Top 200 Franchises List. The annual ranking is based solely on independent research and direct feedback from franchise owners, recognizing franchise systems that deliver strong franchisee satisfaction and performance.

This marks the fourth consecutive year Card My Yard has earned a spot on the prestigious list, underscoring the brand’s continued momentum and the strength of its franchise owner support. In 2025, FBR recognized Card My Yard as one of the Top Franchises for Women, Top Low-Cost Franchises, Most Innovative Franchises and Top Franchises for Veterans.

Five Star Bath Solutions earned recognition for the second year in a row, building on previous accolades from Franchise Business Review, including being named a Top Franchise for Veterans (2024) and a Top Profitable Franchise (2025).

“What sets this award apart is that it’s based on what matters most: the experiences of actual owners,” said Scott Abbott, co-founder and CEO of Five Star Franchising. “This recognition reflects the work our teams do every day to create processes and systems that help owners build thriving businesses and enjoy a sense of balance in their lives.”

These placements follow several other recent honors for Five Star Franchising and its brands, including recognition on the Utah Valley BusinessQ UV50 and the MountainWest Capital Network Utah 100 lists. In 2025, Five Star Bath Solutions was named by Entrepreneur as one of the Fastest-Growing Franchises in the U.S. and Canada and one of the Top Franchises Under $150k. At the same time, Entrepreneur honored Card My Yard as one of the Top Franchises Under $50k.

Franchise Business Review, a leading franchise market research firm, compiles its annual Top 200 list as part of its regular Guide to Today’s Top Franchises, surveying franchise owners on key performance and satisfaction measures such as training and support, operations, franchisor-franchisee relations and financial opportunity. It is the only major franchise industry accolade based exclusively on owner feedback.

For more information about Five Star Franchising, visit fivestarfranchising.com.

To view the full FBR Top 200 Franchises list, visit https://franchisebusinessreview.com/lists/top-200-franchises.

About Five Star Franchising

Five Star Franchising is an innovative, growing platform of home service brands with more than 1,600 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 the industry. The company has appeared on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America five times total, ranking #780 in 2025. Five Star Franchising also ranks among the fastest-growing businesses in its home state, with positions 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.

About Five Star Bath Solutions

Five Star Bath Solutions is the premier bath transformation franchise in the home remodeling industry. The company, named to the highly competitive Entrepreneur Franchise 500 for seven consecutive years, 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 250 franchise locations. Five Star Bath Solutions was also recognized as one of the fastest-growing franchises in the U.S. and Canada by Entrepreneur in 2024 and named a Top Low-Cost Franchise for 2023 by Franchise Business Review. For more information, visit fivestarbathsolutions.com. To learn about franchising with Five Star Bath Solutions, click here.

About Card My Yard

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Card My Yard is the leader in the rapidly growing celebratory yard greetings industry, boasting over 500 locations across 46 states. Committed to spreading joy within communities and collaborating with local organizations to commemorate special occasions, Card My Yard is dedicated to making every moment memorable. Leveraging a purpose-built, proprietary technology platform, the company ensures a seamless customer ordering experience while empowering franchisees to efficiently manage their businesses. Card My Yard has been consistently recognized as a top franchise by Franchise Business Review, and in 2025 was ranked among Entrepreneur’s Top Franchises Under $50k. To learn about franchising opportunities, click here. For further details, visit click here.

11 01, 2026

UNITS Moving and Portable Storage CEO Michael McAlhany Presents $5,000 Donation to Wounded Warrior Project at 2025 Leadership Conference

2026-01-11T01:00:12-05:00January 11th, 2026|Tags: , , |

CHARLESTON, S.C. — UNITS Moving and Portable Storage CEO Michael McAlhany proudly presented a $5,000 donation to the Wounded Warrior Project during the 2025 UNITS Franchising Group Leadership Conference, reinforcing the company’s long-standing commitment to supporting injured veterans and their families.

This year’s contribution marks more than a decade of continuous support from UNITS Franchising Group to the Wounded Warrior Project, underscoring the organization’s dedication to honoring the sacrifices of U.S. service members and helping veterans thrive beyond their military service.

The donation presentation was a meaningful moment during the conference, highlighted by remarks from UNITS franchise owner Mike Simek, who shared personal reflections on his own time in military service and spoke passionately about the life changing impact the Wounded Warrior Project has on veterans across the country. His comments resonated deeply with franchise owners and corporate leadership in attendance, reinforcing the importance of continued support for veteran focused initiatives.

Prior to the check presentation, Jennifer Jenkins addressed the audience on behalf of the Wounded Warrior Project, sharing a powerful, real-world story of a veteran who recently received critical assistance through the organization. Her account of resilience, recovery, and renewed hope left a lasting impression on attendees and highlighted the tangible outcomes made possible through donor support.

“Supporting the men and women who have served our country is not just a responsibility, it’s an honor,” said Michael McAlhany. “For more than ten years, UNITS Moving and Portable Storage has proudly stood alongside the Wounded Warrior Project, and we remain committed to helping ensure veterans receive the resources, care, and respect they deserve.”

UNITS Moving and Portable Storage and its nationwide network of franchise owners continue to prioritize community involvement and philanthropic partnerships that align with the company’s core values. The ongoing relationship with the Wounded Warrior Project remains a cornerstone of those efforts.

For more information about UNITS Moving and Portable Storage and its community initiatives, visit www.unitsstorage.com

To learn more about the Wounded Warrior Project and how to support its mission, visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org

**About UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage**

UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage provides flexible, secure, and convenient portable storage and moving solutions for residential and commercial customers nationwide. With locally owned and operated franchises across the country, UNITS combines personalized service with innovative logistics to deliver a seamless storage experience.

11 01, 2026

Caring Senior Service opens new location in Fort Myers, Florida

2026-01-11T00:53:30-05:00January 11th, 2026|Tags: , , , |

The award-winning home care company offers personalized support to meet the needs of the area’s growing retirement community

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Caring Senior Service, a non-medical, personalized home care services company, announced today it has opened a new Florida location with an office located at 5245 Ramsey Way, Unit D-3, in Fort Myers.

Caring Senior Service of Fort Myers is owned by Hexad Alliance LLC, a six-member team that includes registered nurses and IT specialists with more than 20 years of experience serving southwest Florida. Caring Senior Service of Fort Myers is led by Anil John, who previously spent two decades working in the local IT sector.

John said he was drawn to the home care industry when he and his partners noticed the growing demand for high-quality care options for seniors in the area. Fort Myers has grown into a popular retirement destination as the number of residents aged 65 and older increased 42% from 2017 to 2022.

“Fort Myers’ senior population continues to grow rapidly, and many want to remain in the homes they have built their lives in,” John said. “With nursing facilities becoming increasingly more expensive, in-home personal care is more critical than ever. Our location will help the southwest Florida senior population remain in the comfort of their own homes, surrounded by family, friends and pets.”

John and his wife, Susan George, a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, have lived in the region for 20 years. George also serves as the Caring Senior Service of Fort Myers site administrator.

Caring Senior Service founder and CEO Jeff Salter said opening the Fort Myers location marks a major step in the home care services company’s ability to provide at-home care in one of the country’s largest aging markets.

“Anil brings extensive operational experience, a strong commitment to service and a genuine passion for helping seniors remain at home to the Caring family,” Salter said. “We are confident those qualities will make this location a success.”

In addition to delivering the company’s certified GreatCare® services to clients, Caring Senior Service of Fort Myers also provides access to the proprietary Tendio® Family Portal, which allows caregivers, clients and family members to stay connected in real time.

For more information about Caring Senior Service of Fort Myers, visit https://caringseniorservice.com/fort-myers/ or call them at (239) 510-2394.

About Caring Senior Service

Caring Senior Service is a non-medical home care services company based in San Antonio, Texas. Founded by CEO Jeff Salter in 1991, the company provides assistance to seniors, people with disabilities, and any adult who may need help with the tasks of everyday living, such as bathing, personal care, running errands, and preparing food. After adding locations throughout Texas in the 1990s, the company extended its reach through franchising in 2002. It now boasts more than 50 locations throughout the United States.

Caring Senior Service has been named one of Franchise Business Review’s top franchises in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 and is a leader in the use of technology and artificial intelligence in the senior care industry. At the heart of the organization is its GreatCare® method, a commitment to dependable service, quality care solutions and active involvement that ensures every client receives the highest standard of compassionate, personalized care.

For more information on Caring Senior Service, please visit www.caringseniorservice.com.

31 12, 2025

FranServe, Inc.: Confidence, Core Values & Growth

2025-12-31T21:39:53-05:00December 31st, 2025|Tags: , , |

For a second year in a row, FranServe, Inc., the world’s largest franchise consulting organization, has made it onto the annual Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private businesses in America. Alesia Visconti, FranServe’s CEO and President, attended the awards ceremony and black-tie gala, proudly representing the company. She was asked about her experience at the event and how FranServe achieved this recognition once again. By Nancy E. Williams

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31 12, 2025

HomeVestors: Leadership with Purpose: Joshua Waltzer’s Vision

2025-12-31T21:33:09-05:00December 31st, 2025|Tags: , , |

When Joshua L. Waltzer stepped into the role of CEO at HomeVestors®, he brought with him a clear focus: to help franchisees thrive through stronger systems, smarter tools and a renewed commitment to trust. With a career spanning financial and real estate services, including time as head of residential bridge lending at Silver Hill Capital, Waltzer understands what it takes to balance analytics with human connection. By Tamara Rahoumi

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31 12, 2025

Home Helpers Home Care: From Crisis to Comfort

2025-12-31T21:13:02-05:00December 31st, 2025|Tags: , , |

After two decades in residential real estate, Hilary and Greg Eldridge were ready for a new chapter – one that would allow them to help people while making a deeper impact in their Chicago hometown. Hilary’s personal experience caring for her father, who developed Parkinson’s disease in his 80s, inspired their career shift. By Jessica Petrucelli

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31 12, 2025

WHAT THE HECK IS A FRANCHISE CONSULTANT?: Don Clayton, FranServe, Inc.

2025-12-31T20:49:31-05:00December 31st, 2025|Tags: , , |

Every building has an entry point and an exit point. Sometimes it’s through the same door. A lot of what franchisors talk about is how to enter the world of franchising. Come one, come all and explore the thrill of owning your own business through franchise ownership. By Don Clayton

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