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The National Automotive Styling Centers™ franchise continues building momentum across the Southeast with new location serving southeastern Tennessee.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, continues expanding with a fifth store location in Tennessee. This marks the first store in the Chattanooga area, under the ownership of Brian Weed, a multi-store franchise developer.
“Tint World®‘s predictable franchise model allowed me to open multiple stores in the first year of ownership to quickly reach my desired level of success after leaving the corporate world,” Weed said. “Drivers here are passionate about their vehicles. They recognize the value Tint World® provides with its comprehensive range of premium services and best-in-class products. I’ve experienced tremendous success as a Tint World® franchisee in Middle Tennessee and look forward to building on those results here.”
Tint World® Chattanooga, the fifth Tint World® location in the state, provides premier automotive aftermarket services and accessories throughout southeastern Tennessee.
“Brian is dedicated to delivering the highest quality products and services to the communities he serves,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, CEO and president of Tint World®. “His proven success as a multi-store developer in Tennesee is evidence of his commitment to Tint World®. It’s also proof that our unique franchise model offers fantastic opportunities for owners who share our mission to provide the industry’s best quality and value.”
Tint World® Chattanooga is located at 7327 Lee Highway, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421. To book an appointment, request a quote or find out more about Tint World®‘s products and services, call (423) 381-8300 or visit https://www.tintworld.com/locations/tn/chattanooga-115/.
Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ offer sales and installation of auto accessories, mobile electronics, audio video equipment, security systems, custom wheels and tire packages, window tinting, vehicle wraps, paint protection films, detailing services, nano ceramic coatings, maintenance and repair services, 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 coating, 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 www.TintWorldFranchise.com.
KELLER, Texas — Leading group training franchise Eat the Frog Fitness is preparing to open its first two locations in Texas. Launched by owners Mike and Heidi Lusky (Keller) and Cameron Jordan and Gary Endler (Clear Lake), these new locations are the latest step in Eat the Frog’s rapid expansion across the United States.
Eat The Frog Fitness Co-Founder, Bryan Clay, is an Olympic Gold Medalist with 20+ years as a professional athlete. As fans of the sport know, Olympic Gold Medal Decathletes earn the title “World’s Greatest Athlete.” Not only did Clay earn this distinction, but he achieved it by the widest margin in over 40 years.
After retiring, Clay wanted to make an elite fitness experience accessible to everyone, something he felt the fitness industry was missing. He used the knowledge he gained from world-class coaches, nutritionists, and technologies throughout his career. The outcome was Eat the Frog, a fitness franchise that offers group training with elite-level coaching and insights that are convenient, affordable, simple… and super personal.
With the launch of these new locations in Texas, Eat the Frog is breaking into yet another market, continuing the company’s rapid expansion. In 2022, the gym space boomed to a valuation of $33 billion, and the fitness industry is forecasted to be over $434 billion by 2028. Entrepreneurs in Texas are opening fitness studios to capitalize on this fast-growing industry while licenses are still available.
About Eat The Frog Fitness
Eat The Frog Fitness (eatthefrogfitness.com) is about doing the work and not procrastinating. Eat The Frog is one of the fastest-growing boutique fitness franchise companies. Backed by elite athletic insights – Eat The Frog Fitness has developed a unique hyper-personalized approach to fitness that combines the best of personal training, group fitness, FitTech, and community to help members achieve real results. Eat The Frog Fitness disrupts the industry completely. Get the motivation of a group and the results of personal training with an individual training plan, custom heart rate algorithm, one-on-one coach support, and a truly immersive workout experience. So even though fitness is hard, with Eat The Frog, you’ll feel like you have an entire team of professionals at your back.
For more franchising information, visit FrogFranchise.com.
International automotive styling and accessory franchise ranks among top 200 international franchises for second consecutive year.
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading window tinting and automotive accessory franchise, has been ranked no. 162 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Global Franchise list for 2022.
The recognition follows the fast-growing franchise’s eighth consecutive appearance in Entrepreneur’s highly competitive Franchise 500® earlier this year. Tint World® also appeared in Entrepreneur’s 2021 Top Global Franchise rankings.
“The Tint World® family is passionately committed to growth, both in the United States and internationally,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, CEO and president of Tint World®. “This important industry ranking demonstrates that our franchisees and our franchise support team members are working hard to deliver the best automotive styling experience to customers around the world.”
Entrepreneur determines its global rankings based on a formula similar to the one used for the Franchise 500®. However, in the global ranking, international size and growth are weighed more heavily. Other evaluation criteria include costs and fees, franchisee support, brand strength and financial strength and stability.
For the full Top Global Franchise rankings, visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/topglobal.
Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ offer sales and installation of auto accessories, mobile electronics, audio video equipment, security systems, custom wheels and tire packages, window tinting, vehicle wraps, paint protection films, detailing services, nano ceramic coatings, maintenance, and repair services, 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.
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 coating, 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 www.TintWorldFranchise.com.
TAMPA, Fla. — College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving®, an industry leader in stress-free solutions for moving and junk-hauling needs, was recently recognized for excellence in collaboration with teams of student-athletes. The full-service moving company with locations across the U.S. and Canada received the Best Team Campaign award at the NIL Summit hosted in Atlanta. Local Franchise Owner Roger Panitch and College HUNKS Marketing Coordinator Mackenzie Cann, who was a D1 athlete and played for the University of Kentucky, received the award on behalf of the organization.
“Since the NCAA opened the opportunity for organizations to support and partner with student-athletes, we jumped at the moment and were one of the first to sign a deal. We’ve been steadfast to our core value of building leaders and have endorsed various teams over the past year,” said Nick Friedman, Co-Founder and Visionary of College HUNKS. “We are honored to receive the Best Team Campaign award and to be recognized for our efforts in helping shape the future of college athletics and the individuals who commit themselves to be the best in their sports and beyond.”
College HUNKS’ record of NIL endorsements include Howard University Men’s Basketball, the company was the first to sponsor an entire team from a Historic Black College & University; San Diego State Football; and University of Central Florida Women’s Basketball.
The Best Team Campaign award recognizes a brand or organization that showed excellence in collaboration with a team of student-athletes at one or more schools, and across multiple media channels to generate maximum impact and consumer conversation. The award was presented at the NIL Summit as part of the NIL Awards, which brought together student-athletes, brands, creators and storytellers to recognize those who demonstrated outstanding achievement, innovation, creativity and leadership in Name, Image and Likeness.
The NIL Summit was built by student-athletes, for student-athletes. The Summit is an immersive multi-day professional development experience and gathering place for college sports’ most important stakeholders to share cutting-edge ideas, discover new interests, and learn how to maximize NIL opportunities to build their brands and amplify their voices.
ABOUT COLLEGE HUNKS HAULING JUNK AND MOVING:
For more information, visit www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com.
Nation’s Leading Neighborhood Pet Retailer Rolls Out New Private Label Dog and Cat Food Brand, Gifts $15,000 Worth of Prizes.
LIVONIA, Mich. — Pet Supplies Plus, the largest and most trusted pet retail franchise in the United States, has launched the addition of OptimPlus™ to their roster of private brand offerings. In conjunction with this launch, Pet Supplies Plus is sponsoring a “Feed Great, Feel Great” sweepstakes for pet parents nationwide with nearly $15,000 worth of prizes.
One grand prize winner will receive a Pet Supplies Plus pet care gift basket valued at $250, a $1,000 Pet Supplies Plus gift card, a one-year supply of OptimPlus and a $500 Spa Finder gift card. Twenty-five additional winners will each receive a $100 Pet Supplies Plus gift card, a $100 Vitamin Shoppe gift card and a three-month supply of OptimPlus.
Starting Sunday, June 19 and running through Sunday, July 31, pet parents can visit the sweepstakes entry page to complete a three-question quiz for a chance to win these prizes. Each entry will automatically receive a discount toward the purchase of OptimPlus products at Pet Supplies Plus.
“We always strive to provide neighbors with quality, wholesome products for their pets,” said Chris Rowland, Chief Executive Officer of Pet Supplies Plus. “Adding OptimPlus expands the offerings under our brand name, giving pet parents nationwide even more healthy options. We’re also excited to launch this sweepstakes and give the opportunity for our neighbors and their pets to win some great prizes!”
OptimPlus formulas are just as unique as each pet, focusing on their life stage, breed size, health and dietary needs. All varieties of natural dry dog and cat food are made with an enriching blend of vitamins, minerals and nutrients to provide a complete and balanced diet. OptimPlus deliberately selects each ingredient and always puts real animal proteins first. Every formula also contains guaranteed live probiotics to help support healthy digestion, an important part of a pet’s overall wellness.
The addition of OptimPlus allows America’s favorite neighborhood pet store to continue meeting the evolving need of pet parents – further solidifying Pet Supplies Plus as a one-stop shop for quality pet products and food.
Pet Supplies Plus offers a wide array of natural pet foods and a variety of made-in-the-USA pet consumables, including food, treats, rawhide and chews. Set in welcoming neighborhood environments, Pet Supplies Plus team members get to know their neighbors and pets by name at every store. Full-service grooming, self-serve pet wash stations and fresh bakery treats are also available in-store at many locations. Neighbors can now fill prescriptions online and receive home delivery for quality medications and specialty diets. Whether shopping in-store or online, choosing local is easy. For more information, visit www.petsuppliesplus.com.
About Pet Supplies Plus
Your neighborhood Pet Supplies Plus has everything you need for your furry, scaly and feathery friends. Our shelves are stocked with the right products, including a wide selection of natural and made in the USA products. Easily find all their favorites at prices you love, whether you shop with us in store or online using free curbside pickup, same-day delivery or Autoship. To help keep your pets happy and healthy, pet prescriptions can be filled online and delivered directly to your door. As the nation’s largest independent pet store with over 620 locations in 40 states and counting, we make shopping local simple. For more information visit www.petsuppliesplus.com.
Mr. Electric®, Residential & Commercial Electricians Share Four Ways to Prepare for Storm Season.
WACO, Texas — Mr. Electric®, a Neighborly® company, a leading electrical installation and repair franchise, is shedding light on the importance of different practices and advice to ensure electrical home safety to kick off Lightning Safety Awareness Week, June 19-25, 2022.
According to The National Weather Service, about 25 million cloud-to-ground lightning strikes occur in the United States each year, and can strike up to 25 miles away from its parent thunderstorm. In addition to this, journalist Nadine El-Bawab reports on behalf of The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that the forecast for hurricane season in the Atlantic is up to 21 named storms this year. With severity increasing, it’s imperative for homeowners to be fully prepared.
“Our main goal during this week is not only to spread awareness, but to emphasize how important preventative measures are,” said Joel Worthington, president of Mr. Electric. “Lightning safety can often get overlooked, which can often be detrimental. We encourage people to make a personal plan for their family and home before a disaster strikes.”
Mr. Electric offers these tips during Lightning Safety Awareness Week:
Minor electrical damage can lead to bigger issues. An electrical safety inspection of a home after a severe weather event can help catch any unseen issues. Contact your local Mr. Electric with any electrical safety needs and concerns.
Mr. Electric®, a Neighborly® company, is a leading electrical installation and repair company known for its consistent, superior service in the United States and Canada. Mr. Electric® franchise owners provide electrical services to residential and commercial customers at more than 200 locations worldwide. Established in 1994, Mr. Electric® is part of Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services franchisor of 29 brands and 5,000 franchises collectively serving 10 million+ customers in nine countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses, united under one platform serving 10 million+ customers in nine countries. Neighborly® brands are found at Neighborly.com and through the Neighborly App. For more information about Mr. Electric®, visit MrElectric.com.
Franchise system disruptor relocates corporate headquarters to meet infrastructure and talent scaling.
OMAHA, Neb. — Horse Power Brands, an owner and operator of a growing portfolio of service-based franchise systems, relocated its corporate headquarters to an expansive, 40,000 sq. ft., three-story building in the heart of Omaha’s central business district. This move now gives Horse Power Brands more than 100,000 total sq. ft. of office, franchise development and warehousing space across its three current facilities.
“People are joining Horse Power Brands in record numbers to be a part of this unique, entrepreneurial culture thriving on excellence as we build a portfolio of legacy brands. With this new office and investment in our infrastructural growth, we are also investing in the intellectual capital that continues to drive results for our franchisees helping them achieve profitability as soon as humanly possible.” – Josh Skolnick, Chairman and Co-Founder of Horse Power Brands.
Over 85% of Horse Power Brands growing population of employees currently work in the new office and with many of its remote and hybrid employees frequently visiting, the company needed the additional space to more efficiently collaborate and develop the next generation of home service franchise brands. This office expansion creates an opportunity to bring a large volume of jobs to the local Omaha economy and the company in the next twelve months.
“The new corporate facilities are just one step in preparation for our next leap of growth which will allow us to scale another five to ten franchise brands in next twenty-four months. It’s really fun to look at all the jobs and opportunities we are creating and so it’s not all about strengthening our balance sheets or the bottom line at Horse Power Brands, it’s more about finding the ways we can perform better and what we can do as a team to make our franchisees experiences better in terms of ROI and their time.” – Zach Beutler, Co-Founder of Horse Power Brands.
Horse Power Brands is a portfolio company comprised of service-based franchisors and franchise brands delivering first class customer service and experiences. Founded in 2019 by franchise veterans Josh Skolnick and Zach Beutler, the team was determined to disrupt the franchise industry to responsibly grow and support franchisees through a platform that focused on operational excellence and accountability. For more information on Horse Power Brands and their various franchise opportunities, visit https://horsepowerbrands.com/.
Leading senior care solutions organization launches new podcast series to provide expert commentary on need-to-know topics about aging and care options.
PHOENIX — CarePatrol, the nation’s largest senior care solutions agency, recently launched a new podcast, “My Care Advisors.”
The free podcast aims to provide listeners with leading experts who will shine a light on need-to-know topics for an aging population, such as health concerns, financial planning, care options, and more.
“This podcast is a great opportunity to share precious information on the myriad of issues that come with aging,” said Becky Bongiovanni, president of CarePatrol. “Our goal is to always help our clients live their best life possible and this podcast and the experts that we will bring on will help them do just that.”
The pilot episode, which is titled “It’s Never Too Late to Start! The Importance of Movement and Older Adults,” features CarePatrol’s Director of Operation Colleen Sieber with tips on fitness and maintaining an active lifestyle. On upcoming episodes, CarePatrol’s Brand President Becky Bongiovanni and Co-founder Chuck Bongiovanni will discuss mental health and the impact of eye conditions on independence. Looking further, “My Care Advisors” is planning to do a series on Alzheimers and how to support those impacted by the disease.
“As our business continues to grow, our focus is on new, innovative methods to develop our marketing strategies and our methods of business operation,” said Jennifer LoBianco, SVP Marketing of Best Life Brands. “The content we can share using this podcast will help to show our organization’s commitment to ensuring our clients can live their best life and that their caregiver has all the information they need to make that a possibility.”
As the nation’s largest and most trusted senior care solutions agency, CarePatrol’s mission is to give seniors and their families a less stressful and easier way to find safer senior care choices. The franchise assesses each client’s care level needs, financial needs and general preferred locations to recommend the best independent living, assisted living, memory care and in-home care options. Their services are available at no cost to their clients, as they are paid by tens of thousands of quality pre-vetted providers across the nation.
To learn more about CarePatrol, visit https://www.carepatrol.com/.
To learn more about “My Care Advisors,” visit https://www.carepatrol.com/podcast.html.
CarePatrol is the nation’s largest senior care solutions franchise. Through more than 150 offices in 35 states, local senior advisors provide a free service in helping families find quality, top-rated assisted living, independent living, memory care, nursing homes and in-home care. Founded in 1993, CarePatrol began franchising in 2009 and is now part of the Best Life Brands family, with private equity backing by The Riverside Company. CarePatrol is proud to have earned the Franchisee Satisfaction Award from Franchise Business Review for 12 years in a row, and has earned placement on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list. For more information, visit www.CarePatrol.com/franchising.