As part of a small family-owned and operated business, John and Sierra Phelps bring a personal touch and a strong sense of responsibility to their Zerorez® location in the Treasure Coast area of Florida. By Shelby Green
As one might guess from the brand’s name, PAINT CORPS™ provides exceptional commercial and residential painting services nationwide, specializing in interior painting, exterior painting, roof coatings and cabinet refinishing. However, there’s one remarkable distinction that sets this company apart from the others. By Lizzy Yeserski
EPHRATA, Pa. — Senior Helpers, the nation’s premier provider of in-home senior care services, is the first private duty in-home care provider in the United States to be Age-Friendly Care at Home certified by Community Health Accreditation Partners (CHAP). On August 26, 2024, locally owned Senior Helpers of Lancaster County joined the list of Senior Helpers CHAP Age-Friendly Care at Home Certified locations.
“Senior Helpers’ achievement as the pioneering Age-Friendly Care certified home care organization is truly remarkable. Their proactive approach in implementing numerous tools to enhance care for older adults, even before receiving the AFC certification, speaks volumes about their commitment to excellence,” said Teresa Harbour, COO of CHAP. “Their use of LIFE Profile to reduce the risk of hospitalizations, their Senior Gems program for dementia care, and their Centers for Excellence for staff training and competency set them up for success, so adding the Age-Friendly Care at Home Certification was a logical next step.”
Owners, Kent and Rebekah Terry stated, “It is an honor to be the first franchise in the country to attain this certification. Our decision to voluntarily pursue this certification, further demonstrates our dedication to providing a higher standard of care throughout Lancaster County.”
What is Age-Friendly Care at Home?
The first-of-its-kind certification was created to help meet the demand for high-quality care for older adults and showcases companies that use all-encompassing, person-centered care to address the unique needs of every individual. The focus is on the 4Ms (What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility), a research-backed and evidence-based approach to care. To receive the CHAP certification, Senior Helpers of Lancaster County worked to ensure that the 4Ms Framework is an integral part of operations and daily interactions with clients.
CHAP provides training, certification, and accreditation for senior care providers, ensuring quality and compliance with the highest standards of care using the 4M Framework and other guidelines.
Senior Helpers Elevates Care Standards for Seniors
In addition to the CHAP certification, Senior Helpers of Lancaster County elevates its care for clients through three key programs: the proprietary LIFE Profile assessment tool, the Senior Gems® program, and the Center of Excellence training spaces.
LIFE Profile is a research-based technology tool that uses data to identify a client’s risk of being hospitalized.
The Senior Gems® program provides effective strategies for supporting and caring for loved ones from normal aging through late-stage dementia, focusing on what is precious and unique about each senior at each stage.
The Senior Helpers Center of Excellence is a training space designed to simulate a client’s home, allowing caregivers to learn and train in a real-world environment and demonstrate their ability to provide the highest quality of care in a client’s home.
Senior Helpers of Lancaster County provides in-home care for seniors to help them age in place and live quality lives. They provide personalized care, including chronic disease care, Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s care, transportation, end-of-life care, and more.
To learn more about Senior Helpers of Lancaster County services, visit www.seniorhelpers.com/pa/lancaster-county
About Senior Helpers® and Senior Helpers of Lancaster County
Senior Helpers® is the nation’s premier provider 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. Locally owned Senior Helpers of Lancaster County is proud to serve the needs of seniors and their families in the Lancaster County area. Learn more by visiting www.seniorhelpers.com/pa/lancaster-county.
About CHAP:
CHAP is an independent, nonprofit organization accrediting providers of home and community-based care. Founded in 1965, CHAP was the first to recognize the need for and value of home and community-based care standards and accreditation. As a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)–approved accrediting organization, CHAP surveys organizations providing home health, hospice, and home medical equipment services to establish if Medicare Conditions of Participation and DMEPOS Quality Standard are met and recommend certification to CMS. CHAP’s purpose is to partner with organizations nationwide to advance quality in the delivery of care and services in the home and community.
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — September marks Blood Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and supporting the fight against leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Cruise Planners, the nation’s leading travel advisor network, is proud to reaffirm its commitment to this cause through its philanthropic initiative, CP Cares, and longstanding support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).
CP Cares, the charitable arm of Cruise Planners, has been a driving force in the company’s efforts to give back to the community. Through CP Cares, the Cruise Planners family has helped raise over $3 million for LLS and blood cancer research, thanks to the support of its travel advisors, staff, and industry partners.
Cruise Planners’ founders, Michelle Fee and the late Vicky Garcia, were both honored as “Women of the Year“ by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for their remarkable fundraising efforts. Vicky Garcia raised $115,000 followed by Michelle Fee who raised a record $292,000, during her campaign. Their leadership and commitment have inspired the entire Cruise Planners network to rally around the cause, with fundraising efforts continuing to grow year after year.
Through a variety of activities, CP Cares has brought the Cruise Planners community and fellow travel partners together to raise funds and spread awareness about blood cancers:
Blood cancers affect millions of people globally, and many within the Cruise Planners network have been personally touched by these diseases. “At Cruise Planners, we know that the fight against blood cancers is personal,” said Michelle Fee, CEO and Founder of Cruise Planners. “Our commitment to supporting research and patient services through CP Cares comes from a place of deep empathy for those impacted by these life-threatening illnesses.”
In honor of Blood Cancer Awareness Month, Cruise Planners encourages the community to get involved. Whether through donations, participating in a local fundraising event, or simply spreading awareness, every action makes a difference. Together, we can bring hope to those battling blood cancers.
For more information on how to get involved or to donate, please visit Cruise Planners CP Cares.
Cruise Planners was founded in 1994 and is the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network. As a leader in the travel franchise industry, Cruise Planners positions a nation-wide network of 2,500 franchise owners for success by providing innovative marketing programs, proprietary and cutting-edge booking and technology tools, as well as professional development and hands-on training with the industry’s top executives. The company continues to be an industry leader and was named the No.1 travel franchise by Entrepreneur magazine for 18 consecutive years and awarded by Franchise Business Review as “Best-In-Category” for 2 years.
Cruise Planners received a 99% franchise owner satisfaction report from Franchise Business Review for 2024. Franchise Business Review also ranked Cruise Planners #3 OVERALL on their list of Top 200 Franchises of 2022. Cruise Planners was recently featured in Entrepreneur as one of the top 30 franchise innovators in technology, has been consistently named as one of the Top Women-Owned Businesses by the South Florida Business Journal, is on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America, and was recognized as one of the Top Workplaces by the Sun Sentinel.
Visit our website, www.cruiseplanners.com, for more information or to view the complete list of awards and honors. For those interested in becoming a franchise owner, please visit https://www.cruiseplannersfranchise.com/.
Local owner Brian Zettler is proud to usher the exterior cleaning service franchise from HomeFront Brands into the Grand Canyon State
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Window Hero, a HomeFront Brands franchise specializing in a wide range of exterior cleaning services, will introduce its first Arizona location with a grand opening celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Pinnacle Peak Ace Hardware store located at 23623 N Scottdale Road.
Window Hero Scottsdale owner Brian Zettler said he is honored to be the first Window Hero location in Arizona and looks forward to being able to serve the Scottsdale area.
“I’ve lived in Arizona for more than 40 years, in both Tempe and Scottsdale, and absolutely love it,” he said. “Being able to open my own Window Hero location here with the support of such a strong franchise is a wonderful opportunity. I’m excited to be the one to pioneer the brand into the state.”
Zettler is new to entrepreneurship but has managed sales teams for more than 15 years and recently helped launch two e-commerce companies. He said that owning a Window Hero location blends his interest in business ownership with his pride in home maintenance.
“I’ve owned a pressure washer since I was 10 years old,” he said. “I have always taken great pride in keeping my home well maintained. I am the type of homeowner who believes no job is too big or too small. I intend to take that same level in my customers’ homes and ensure we meet all their expectations.”
Zettler has a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University. He has one son, Dominic, 11, who is involved in student government and is on his local basketball, soccer and football teams. Zettler is also a volunteer with Phoenix Rescue Mission and All Hands Scottsdale.
Window Hero Scottsdale will serve residents in Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley and Scottsdale.
For more information about Window Hero Scottsdale, please call (440) 992-4262 or visit https://windowhero.com/locations/scottsdale/.
About Window Hero
Window Hero is a trusted and reliable company specializing in a wide range of exterior cleaning services. Whether it’s window cleaning, gutter care, pressure washing, soft washing, gutter guard installation or even solar panel cleaning, Window Hero has the right team of experts, skills and equipment to get the job done right. Window Hero offers routine maintenance and one-time deep cleaning services. Founded in 2005 as Labor Panes, founder Tyler Kirk started the company as a residential window cleaning service before expanding it to offer a variety of exterior cleaning, repair and maintenance services. For more information about Window Hero, please visit https://windowhero.com/.
About HomeFront Brands
HomeFront Brands empowers entrepreneurs to create thriving franchised residential and commercial property service brands. Driven by an experienced team of franchise executives and rooted in family values, HomeFront Brands helps emerging or established concepts accelerate their growth by delivering enterprise-level solutions to local business owners who aspire to build a dynasty and create generational wealth. By leveraging integrated technology, data-driven intelligence and advanced learning management systems, HomeFront Brands is building a foundation for its brands — Window Hero, The Designery, Temporary Wall Systems, Top Rail Fence and Yard Patrol Pros – to transform lives through franchise ownership.
For more information about HomeFront Brands’ current solutions, new business development, and franchising opportunities, please visit https://homefrontbrands.com/.
Pamela Necoechea to lead West Fort Worth franchise team
FORT WORTH, 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 West Fort Worth is owned and operated by Pamela Necoechea.
With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, the new center provides the best in soft and hard window treatments to homeowners in the West Fort Worth area by offering a variety of blinds, draperies, smart solutions and much more.
“Gotcha Covered provides a wonderful opportunity for Pamela to pursue her passion for home design while fulfilling her dream of owning her own business,” said David Dunsmuir, president of Gotcha Covered. “The window treatment solutions she brings to Fort Worth will combine both style and comfort, and the spaces she creates for homeowners and their families are going to be special.”
Necoechea said franchising is a natural fit for her as it combines the stability of an established brand with the freedom to make her own mark. Before joining the Gotcha Covered family, she was involved in sales and served as a mortgage loan officer.
“Building strong relationships and creating a positive impact on my community were both key motives for starting this venture,” Necoechea said. “I look forward to growing this business, knowing that my efforts will shape not only my future but also the homes and experiences of those we serve. This is more than just a career move. It’s about building a legacy and making a difference through something I truly love.”
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 West Fort Worth, visit https://www.gotchacovered.com/west-fort-worth/.
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.
The third National Automotive Styling Centers™ location in Arizona, Tint World Tucson introduces drivers in the region to the rapidly growing brand’s catalog of premium tinting and aftermarket upgrades
TUCSON, Ariz. — Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, continues its expansion throughout Arizona with their third location in the state now open in Tucson.
Tint World Tucson is owned and operated by local entrepreneur Peyton Mesa. Ambitious from the start, Mesa followed business management school with running a successful autobody shop, growing it to a $5 million business before purchasing a restaurant and expanding it to multiple locations prior to exiting.
“As someone passionate about the automotive industry, it’s a dream come true to open such a well-known brand in my hometown of Tucson,” Mesa said. “I know that drivers and enthusiasts like myself in the area will love the selection of aftermarket products, and I’m confident that Tint World’s proven systems and marketing will empower me to run a successful business and provide top notch customer service.”
Mesa’s Tint World location provides premium automotive styling and tinting, performance upgrades and aftermarket products, such as custom audio and wheels to drivers throughout Tucson and the surrounding area, including Marana, Oro Valley, Catalina Foothills, Flowing Wells, South Tucson, Drexel Heights and Vail.
“Peyton is an inspiring young man and a smart, driven professional that we are proud to welcome into our growing family,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World. “There’s a high demand in Arizona for the services and products we provide at Tint World, and we know Peyton will represent our brand and serve his customers well.”
Tint World Tucson is located at 3656 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, Arizona 85705. To book an appointment, request a quote or learn more about Tint World Tucson, call (520) 900-5945 or visit the store online.
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.
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.
Puppy-focused program helps pups grow into confident adult dogs
WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Camp Bow Wow®, the nation’s leading doggy day care and boarding franchise, has launched Pawsitive Start Jr., an educational program developed by Camp Bow Wow’s Animal Health and Behavior Expert, Erin Askeland, and is tailored to puppies ages 4 months to 1 year that sets them up for a happier, healthier future through socialization, learning, play and enrichment.
Like toddlers attending preschool, pups who visit Camp Bow Wow for Pawsitive Start Jr. experience a structured routine that includes:
The program also offers pet parent education, with informational handouts to help human companions continue their puppy’s development at home.
“Dogs who continue their socialization throughout puppyhood are more likely to be comfortable around other dogs and humans and in new situations as adults,” said Camp Bow Wow’s Animal Health and Behavior Expert, Erin Askeland, MSc, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA. “Our new program offers a comprehensive approach designed to help young dogs thrive, lead happier lives with their families and have more fun at Camp when their parents are away.”
Camp Bow Wow has welcomed over 50 million dog visits since opening its first Camp in 2000. Pawsitive Start Jr. is the latest addition to the brand’s range of services that demonstrate its commitment to providing the highest levels of fun, safety and service for Campers and peace of mind for their parents.
“As a leader in the doggy day care and boarding space, we designed Pawsitive Start Jr. as yet another way we can further our mission of Making Dogs Happy while reinforcing our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of dogs,” said Camp Bow Wow President Julie Turner. “Our new program is perfect for young dogs, as it addresses their needs for play, learning, social interaction and rest. By fostering the development of essential social and cognitive skills, we can play a vital role in a puppy’s journey to create a lasting, positive impact in puppies’ lives and offer support to pet parents.”
The Pawsitive Start Jr. program has been successfully tested at select Camp Bow Wow locations and will be rolling out to additional Camps across North America over the coming months. To sign up, pet parents can check with their local Camp to confirm participation. For more information, visit https://www.campbowwow.com/services/pawsitive-start-jr-/.
About Camp Bow Wow
Camp Bow Wow® is a leading franchise brand in the rapidly growing pet care industry with over 200 franchise locations in 41 states and Canada. Since 2000, the Camp concept has provided the highest levels of fun, safety and service for its Campers and peace of mind for their parents. Dogs romp together in an open-play environment and snooze the night away in spacious individual cabins. In addition to day care and overnight boarding, the company offers personalized enrichment opportunities, grooming services and a rewards-based dog training program. The Camp Bow Wow brand family also includes the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation®, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing urgent medical care funds to dogs who are homeless or whose parents cannot afford to pay their veterinary bills. Camp Bow Wow has been ranked on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list for 15 consecutive years. Camp Bow Wow is part of Propelled Brands, a recognized leader in the franchising industry.
MELVILLE, N.Y. — GYMGUYZ, the world’s largest in-home and on-site personal training franchise, introduced its newest proprietary technology today to franchisees – the GG DRIVE platform.
Engineered to drive success, this state-of-the-art business intelligence platform provides unprecedented insights into franchisee business operations with its detailed and comprehensive data. It also fosters productive, data-driven discussions throughout the GYMGUYZ franchise system, “connecting the dots” between clients, trainers, managers, owners, vendors, and corporate staff.
Following expansion into 155 new cities, GYMGUYZ will showcase this new data platform at their eighth annual Recharge Convention in Cancun, held from September 18th to 20th. This launch is a pivotal element of the brand’s ambitious goal to enhance franchisee support and reach 400 new cities served by 2025.
“The DRIVE platform reveals critical opportunities and trends that will significantly boost our franchisees’ success,” said Gregg Bushyeager, Director of CRM and Analytics at GYMGUYZ. “It simplifies performance assessment and highlights areas for improvement, offering a holistic view of a franchise’s operations. Beyond measuring overall performance, the platform also ensures consistency of data and key metrics throughout our entire franchise network.”
The new platform leverages Snowflake, a fully managed service that powers the AI Data Cloud, to aggregate and streamline data from various business partners. On the franchisee-facing side, Sigma Consulting provides the business intelligence tools that create an intuitive and easy-to-use user interface.
This system enables franchisees to gain comprehensive insights into leads, sales funnels, client interactions, cash collections, fitness package utilization rates, and digital marketing efforts.
“Innovation has been the key to our growth and success,” said Phil Brojan, President of GYMGUYZ. “GG DRIVE embodies this by consolidating our marketing, operational, and financial data into one analytical platform, generating key dashboards used to drive performance. This allows our franchisees to streamline operations, identify opportunities, and provide valuable insights to their team members. For our franchise support team, it enhances our support services and allows us to drive franchise system revenue. We’re excited to integrate GG DRIVE into our proprietary technology stack and leverage its potential as we continue to build on our successes this year.”
Franchisees can now dive deeply into their data to evaluate the effectiveness of various lead sources and enhance their marketing ROI. By analyzing marketing expenditures and monitoring advertising impressions through to sales, they can now more effectively manage their finances and pinpoint where to focus their resources for maximum business growth.
“Launching GG DRIVE marks a significant milestone in GYMGUYZ’s evolution,” said Josh York, Founder & CEO of GYMGUYZ. “Our commitment to innovation and franchisee success is at the heart of this new platform, which allows franchisees to seamlessly analyze sales data, track growth trends, and optimize training session utilization. It allows our franchisees to focus on business growth and solidify GYMGUYZ’s leadership in the fitness industry.”
To learn more about franchise opportunities with GYMGUYZ, visit 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 utilizes a fleet of branded vehicles that bring enough state-of-the-art fitness equipment to provide a fantastic workout 365 days per year, along with an expert personal trainer to their customers’ doors. In 2019, the brand was recognized as No. 5 on Inc. Mag’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. The fastest-growing fitness concept in the U.S., GYMGUYZ is now servicing over 1,300 cities internationally, including the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. For more information on GYMGUYZ and franchising opportunities, visit http://www.gymguyz.com/.
The fast-growing National Automotive Styling Centers™ franchise introduces drives in the Milwaukee area to its leading aftermarket styling and performance services
MILWAUKEE — Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, introduces its premium automotive aftermarket services to automobile owners in Wisconsin with the opening of its new location in Menomonee Falls.
The first Tint World location in the Badger State, owned and operated by Eric Metzger, provides drivers throughout the Milwaukee area with a comprehensive selection of world-class styling and performance services, including window tinting, ceramic coatings, paint protection films, audio and security, custom vinyl wraps and graphics, to name a few.
“Tint World’s commitment to quality, value and convenience resonates with customers here in Wisconsin,” Metzger said. “The proven franchise systems and support Tint World provides truly empower franchisees to hit the ground running and make the most of their opportunities, and automotive enthusiasts from all over Milwaukee benefit from the company’s strategic vision for success and growth.”
Tint World Menomonee Falls, located at N88 W15176, Main St, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 53051, serves Milwaukee and the surrounding area, including Germantown, Sussex, Pewaukee, Waukesha, Brookfield and West Bend. To book an appointment, request a quote or learn more about Tint World Menomonee Falls, call (262) 345-4420 or visit the store online.
“Eric is an amazing ambassador for the Tint World brand,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World. “We’re proud of the passion and dedication he shows and look forward to continuing to build our presence in such a great market.”
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.
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.