Tatyana Stemkovski, Author at Franchise Dictionary Magazine

17 03, 2022

Staffing Industry Leader NEXTAFF Opens Boulder Office

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-03-17T11:57:51-04:00March 17th, 2022|Tags: administrative and healthcare staffing agency, identifying quality talent for businesses, NEXTAFF, recuiting franchise, staffing franchise, staffing solutions to businesses|

Successful executive brings 20 years sales and marketing talent to the Boulder Staffing market.

BOULDER, Colo. — NEXTAFF, an industry leader in providing quality talent for businesses, announced the opening of a new staffing agency location in Boulder, Colorado.

The Boulder staffing office is owned and operated by Adam Cole. “The office will serve Boulder and the surrounding area and will offer light industrial, clerical and call center staffing solutions to employers, including warehouse and manufacturing, from entry level to management,” said Cole.

Cole added, “At NEXTAFF of Boulder, we care about the people of our community. Our mission is to be a trusted staffing partner to the companies in the Boulder and Broomfield areas and help individuals make the most of their skills in the right opportunities. I’m looking forward to using the tools NEXTAFF provides to make that ideal match between candidates and employers.”

“Adam is a well-seasoned sales and marketing executive with a great staff. They have only been open a short period of time and are already seeing strong demand for our staffing services. I expect him to do extremely well in the Boulder and Broomfield markets.” said Cary Daniel, Co-Founder and CEO of the franchisor, NEXTAFF.

The office is located at 400 S McClaslin Blvd, Louisville, CO 80027. More information can be found at Boulder, CO – NEXTAFF.

About NEXTAFF
NEXTAFF helps companies recruit, screen and hire quality talent through our proprietary X-FACTOR™ model. Our comprehensive approach is designed to considerably outperform a traditional temp agency supplier model. Each NEXTAFF office is locally owned and operated, which allows our clients to work directly with owners in finding quality employees. NEXTAFF offers a variety of custom solutions in commercial, information technology and healthcare industries.

For more information about NEXTAFF, visit https://www.nextaff.com/. Those interested in franchise opportunities can visit https://www.nextaff-franchise.com/.

17 03, 2022

Propelled Brands To Attend The Franchise Expo West In Phoenix, Arizona

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-03-17T11:48:30-04:00March 17th, 2022|Tags: business services, FASTSIGNS International Inc., NerdsToGo, Propelled Brands, Suite Management Franchising|

FASTSIGNS franchisee Emily Staples and Jeff Lewis, Propelled Brands’ assistant vice president of franchise support to host a panel and class.

CARROLLTON, Texas — Propelled Brands, the corporate umbrella of FASTSIGNS®, SIGNWAVE®, NerdsToGo® and Suite Management Franchising, LLC, the parent company of MY SALON Suite and Salon Plaza, will be attending Franchise Expo West (Booth #309) in Phoenix, AZ, taking place March 18-19. FASTSIGNS® franchisee from the Phoenix area, Emily Staples, will participate in a panel discussion on the challenges and rewards of being a franchisee, and Propelled Brands’ Assistant Vice President of Franchise Support, Jeff Lewis, will teach a breakaway session.

“We are thrilled for this chance to network and represent all three of our brands at this great event,” said Mark Jameson, chief support and development officer of Propelled Brands. “Propelled Brands is set to show everyone about our three franchise opportunities and how we support our franchisees. Additionally, having such strong members of our network speak at this event is exciting. The panel and class held by our very own Emily Staples and Jeff Lewis will provide valuable information and offer those who attend the chance to improve both themselves and their business.”

Franchise Expo West is a chance to meet face-to-face with the ‘best of the best’ franchise brands as attendees sample, explore and speak with industry-leading brands that are interested in growing in the western United States. Visitors looking to invest in a franchise or create a franchise from their existing business will find seminars and workshops to meet their needs, providing a great opportunity to gather information and learn all they need to know about franchising in one convenient, information-packed event.

“I am excited for this chance to speak on a panel about the challenges and rewards of being a franchisee,” said Emily Staples, franchisee at FASTSIGNS® of Gilbert, Arizona. “The goal is to educate individuals on what all goes into determining the business they want to go into and what is required. There were a lot of things I didn’t know before opening a business that I wish someone would have told me.”

Propelled Brands is the corporate umbrella under which service industry franchise brands operate and grow, building a network with extremely high franchisee satisfaction, yearly improvements in franchisee profitability, and strong financial benchmarks and net promoter scores. Propelled Brands brings the same strategy, culture, and discipline to every company they partner with while also enriching the lives of their franchisees. They advance the strategic path for each brand and offer a clear vision and supportive business model to put franchise owners on a path to success.

“My class is 100% focused on helping franchisees improve their profitability and how to do so. We’ll cover best practices, financial reviews, profit leaders, education and more,” said Jeff Lewis, assistant vice president of franchise support for Propelled Brands. “Improving profitability is the #1 key strategic objective for FASTSIGNS® and Propelled Brands, and it helps us with franchisee satisfaction and enhancing the value of the FASTSIGNS® brand.”

For more information about Propelled Brands franchise opportunities, please visit https://www.propelledbrands.com/franchising-opportunities/

About Propelled Brands®:

Propelled Brands is the corporate umbrella of FASTSIGNS®, SIGNWAVE®, NerdsToGo® and Suite Management Franchising, LLC, the parent company of MY SALON Suite and Salon Plaza. Focused on service-oriented franchises, the Propelled Brands team assists each brand in its portfolio to confidently navigate forward based on their unique position, momentum and purpose. Propelled Brands advances the strategic path for each brand, offering support, guidance and a clear vision to fully equip every franchisee, helping them maximize success.

Propelled Brands is looking to partner with other service-oriented franchise concepts that align with its forward-thinking growth objectives. For more information or to learn about opportunities with Propelled Brands, visit propelledbrands.com. To learn about franchise opportunities with FASTSIGNS, NerdsToGo, MY SALON Suite or Salon Plaza franchise opportunities, contact Mark Jameson (mark.jameson@propelledbrands.com or call 214.346.5679).

16 03, 2022

LYNX Franchising Announces Scott Zide as Chief Executive Officer

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-03-16T13:34:41-04:00March 16th, 2022|Tags: B2B services, LYNX Franchising, multi-brand franchise platform, service excellence to customers, support to franchise owners|

After numerous acquisitions and diversification of their franchise offerings into the home services arena, LYNX Franchising has tapped Zide to keep pace with rapid growth

ATLANTA — LYNX Franchising, a multi-branded franchise platform with a complementary collection of B2B essential services and outdoor focused residential services, recently announced that they have promoted Scott Zide as LYNX Franchising’s CEO. This announcement comes as LYNX Franchising has experienced its best year yet, with continuous double-digit organic growth, several acquisitions, and a newly developed partnership with Outdoor Living Brands to expand into residential home services.

Zide, formerly the President and COO of Outdoor Living Brands, a leading franchisor in the outdoor residential services sector, was promoted to CEO several months after LYNX Franchising and Outdoor Living Brands joined forces in September 2020. The investment in Outdoor Living Brands served as a strategic diversification move by LYNX to expand their offerings beyond commercial services into residential home services. To ensure the continued smooth consolidation of LYNX Franchising and Outdoor Living Brands, Chris Grandpre, former Chairman & CEO of Outdoor Living Brands, who joined the LYNX Franchising board of directors in September 2020, has now been named Chairman.

“I am thrilled to take on this new role with LYNX Franchising as the company has made tremendous strides in the past year assembling a portfolio of industry leading commercial and residential service brands poised for explosive growth in the years ahead,” said Zide. “Looking ahead, we aim to continue this momentum as we aggressively look for opportunities to acquire emerging brands and incubate new franchise concepts in our sectors of interest.”

LYNX Franchising operates three leading commercial service franchise systems including JAN-PRO, Intelligent Office, and FRSTeam. In addition, LYNX operates four leading residential service franchise systems through its Outdoor Living Brands platform, including the Archadeck Outdoor Living, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, Conserva Irrigation, and recently acquired Superior Fence & Rail franchise systems. With a track record of partnering with founders to help accelerate the growth and development of their systems, LYNX Franchising anticipates that they will continue to add to its portfolio of commercial and residential services in the months and year ahead.

Under the leadership of Zide, LYNX Franchising looks to continue its track record of strong system sales growth rates while also improving the attractive unit level economic profiles of the company’s franchise brands. Zide will also be responsible for integrating LYNX Franchising and Outdoor Living Brands into one, unified platform franchise organization.

“I have no doubt that, under the leadership of Scott, LYNX Franchising will continue to diversify its portfolio through being highly acquisitive in the commercial and residential services sectors,” added Grandpre. “Scott has been a key part of every strategic decision that Outdoor Living Brands has made since we formed the company in 2008 and constructed the platform. That work will continue as we continue to integrate LYNX and Outdoor Living Brands. Most importantly, as a former franchisee, Scott has made it a priority to bring the voice of the franchisee into every decision and always puts franchisee’s unit level economics first.”

LYNX Franchising is a portfolio company of MidOcean Partners, a leading private equity firm with an excellent track record investing in successful, growth-focused franchise businesses. LYNX Franchising’s mission is to help people realize their dreams of business ownership through service industry franchising. The company is committed to continually innovating a reliable, best in class mentoring, and support framework to help its franchises and associates grow and prosper.

About LYNX Franchising

LYNX Franchising is a leading multi-brand franchise platform focused on B2B services offering commercial cleaning, fabrics and electronics restoration, and virtual office service and space solutions through its three brands: JAN-PRO, FRSTeam, and Intelligent Office. The company’s geographic reach and over 8,000 franchised and company-owned locations create a national platform that is recognized as one of the leading franchisors in the industry. LYNX Franchising is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. For more information, please visit www.lynxfranchising.com.

About Outdoor Living Brands

Outdoor Living Brands is the market-leading franchisor of premium residential and commercial outdoor living services with three established national brands including, Archadeck, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, Conserva Irrigation and Superior Fence & Rail. The company’s core franchise service offerings focus on designing and building outdoor living environments, providing architectural landscape lighting and holiday lighting services, offering water-efficient irrigation system design, installation, repair and maintenance services and installing residential and commercial fencing. Each of its businesses are positioned within growing, non-fad industries where the service needs to be performed locally, protecting franchisees from the risk of the transaction moving online or offshore.

11 03, 2022

Scott Krupa Promoted to Vice President of Franchise Development for Propelled Brands

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-03-11T10:04:59-05:00March 11th, 2022|Tags: business services, FASTSIGNS International Inc., NerdsToGo, Propelled Brands, Suite Management Franchising|

CARROLLTON, Texas — Propelled Brands announced Scott Krupa as the vice president of franchise development bringing over 10 years of franchising experience to the position. Krupa will play a crucial role in advancing growth opportunities for FASTSIGNS®, NerdsToGo®, and MY SALON Suite.

“Scott possesses an extensive level of knowledge and expertise about each of our brands that reflect his dedication and love for the companies and ambition to reach new heights,” said Mark Jameson, chief support and development officer of Propelled Brands. “As our brands continue to develop and achieve new success, we are proud to promote Scott and support him as he continues to bring new opportunities and provide expertise on franchising, lead generation, and our proprietary sales process. During Scotts tenure, he helped us grow both domestically and internationally, adding five new countries to FASTSIGNS’ portfolio.”

Krupa started his journey with FASTSIGNS in 2015. During his tenure, he has developed the brand, both domestically and internationally, serving with dual titles and responsibilities in the U.S. and abroad. With the acquisition of NerdsToGo® in 2020 and My Salon Suites® in 2021, the opportunity to lead a multi-brand development team arose and Krupa filled the description of what Propelled Brands needed. Krupa’s experience over the years has equipped him with the capabilities to lead a team of professionals who are singularly focused on identifying suitable candidates to grow their respective brands. Krupa and his teams are keen to find candidates that have a long-lasting impact on the culture of Propelled Brands’ outstanding family of franchises and their respective communities around them.

“I’m happy to elevate my work experience with Propelled Brands and strengthen the relationships I’ve made along the way,” said Krupa. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to continue to meet our goals and keep the promises we make to our franchisees so that they can operate a successful business, be their own boss and fulfill the vision they have for their lives.”

For more information about Propelled Brands franchise opportunities, please visit https://www.propelledbrands.com/franchising-opportunities/

About Propelled Brands®:

Propelled Brands is the corporate umbrella of FASTSIGNS®, SIGNWAVE®, NerdsToGo® and Suite Management Franchising, LLC, the parent company of MY SALON Suite and Salon Plaza. Focused on service-oriented franchises, the Propelled Brands team assists each brand in its portfolio to confidently navigate forward based on their unique position, momentum and purpose. Propelled Brands advances the strategic path for each brand, offering support, guidance and a clear vision to fully equip every franchisee, helping them maximize success.

Propelled Brands is looking to partner with other service-oriented franchise concepts that align with its forward-thinking growth objectives. For more information or to learn about opportunities with Propelled Brands, visit propelledbrands.com. To learn about franchise opportunities with FASTSIGNS, NerdsToGo, MY SALON Suite or Salon Plaza franchise opportunities, contact Mark Jameson (mark.jameson@propelledbrands.com or call 214.346.5679).

9 03, 2022

Staffing Industry Leader NEXTAFF Opens St Louis Office

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-03-09T08:46:45-05:00March 9th, 2022|Tags: administrative and healthcare staffing agency, identifying quality talent for businesses, NEXTAFF, recuiting franchise, staffing franchise, staffing solutions to businesses|

Multi-unit franchise owner opens seventh office in 3 years.

ST. LOUIS — NEXTAFF, an industry leader in providing quality talent for businesses, announced the opening of a new healthcare staffing agency location in St Louis, Missouri.

The St Louis healthcare staffing office is owned by Tom Moreland and will serve all of St Louis and the surrounding area. The office will focus on caregiver and nurse staffing for long-term care and assisted living healthcare facilities. The primary focus will be healthcare roles including, PCW, RCA, CNA, CMA, LPN, and RN.

“At Nextaff of St Louis, our mission is to put the power of the people to work for those in need of care. With the team we have built in St Louis, we know we will be able to help our long-term care facility partners be successful in,” said Moreland

“With the opening of St. Louis, this will mark the 7^th state that is sold out for healthcare territories” said Cary Daniel, Co-founder and CEO of NEXTAFF. “Tom has spent the last few months really building a strong foundation for growth. We are excited to see what’s next for his team.”

The office is located at 8000 Maryland Ave, Suite 1170, St Louis, Missouri. More information can be found at Nextaff of St Louis.

“As demand for caregivers and nurses continues to skyrocket upward, we at Nextaff, are enthralled to help skilled nursing facilities & assisted living facilities connect with high quality talent to ensure the facilities and the caregivers are able to provide the best care to all those in need.” Said Moreland.

About NEXTAFF
NEXTAFF helps companies recruit, screen and hire quality talent through our proprietary X-FACTOR™ model. Our comprehensive approach is designed to considerably outperform a traditional temp agency supplier model. Each NEXTAFF office is locally owned and operated, which allows our clients to work directly with owners in finding quality employees. NEXTAFF offers a variety of custom solutions in commercial, information technology and healthcare industries.

For more information about NEXTAFF, visit https://www.nextaff.com/. Those interested in franchise opportunities can visit https://www.nextaff-franchise.com/.

9 03, 2022

Sport Clips Haircuts contributes another $1M to St. Baldrick’s Foundation to support childhood cancer research

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-03-09T08:40:27-05:00March 9th, 2022|Tags: haircuts for men and boys, personal care services, Sport Clips, sports-themed haircutting franchise, veterans|

National haircare franchise renews its commitment to St. Baldrick’s Foundation over the next three years.

GEORGETOWN, Texas — Sport Clips Haircuts, the nation’s leading haircare provider dedicated to men and boys, announced today its renewed commitment to St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest non-government funder of childhood cancer research grants, with another $1M donation over the next three years. This is the third million-dollar commitment Sport Clips has made to St. Baldrick’s since the partnership began in 2016. St. Baldrick’s is recognized for its head-shaving events where volunteers raise money through agreeing to shave their heads in solidarity with childhood cancer patients. Sport Clips’ national partnership with the foundation will provide additional critical funding, beyond what is raised at shave events, for promising childhood cancer research.

“Through our Haircuts With Heart program we believe in creating opportunities for Sport Clips team members to give back. So many talented Sport Clips stylists and franchisees volunteer their time in local communities to support St. Baldrick’s head-shaving events to help the cause of funding childhood cancer research at the local level. We are proud to continue our support of St. Baldrick’s and the efforts and the work of the foundation,” says Edward Logan, Sport Clips president and CEO.

“We are thrilled to renew this amazing partnership with Sport Clips. This support is vital to our funding of the research that results in new cures to give children with cancer a long and healthy life. Sport Clips’ generous commitment to our mission means so much to every part of the St. Baldrick’s community, from the kids and families who need this research, to the scientists developing new treatments, to all the stylists, shavees and volunteers banding together to raise funds to save lives,” says Kathleen Ruddy, CEO at St. Baldrick’s.

To learn how you can get involved visit www.StBaldricks.org. You can also check out the Sport Clips Haircuts with Heart page for more information.

About St. Baldrick’s Foundation
Every 2 minutes, a child somewhere in the world is diagnosed with cancer. In the U.S., 1 in 5 will not survive. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest non-government funder of childhood cancer research grants, is on a mission to give kids a lifetime by supporting the most promising research to find cures and better treatments for all childhood cancers. When you give to St. Baldrick’s, you don’t just give to one hospital – you support virtually every institution with the expertise to treat kids with cancer across the U.S. St. Baldrick’s ensures that children fighting cancer now — and those diagnosed in the future — will have access to the most cutting-edge treatment, by supporting every stage of research, from new ideas in the lab to the development of new therapies, to lifesaving clinical trials. Join us at StBaldricks.org and help #GiveKidsALifetime.

About Sport Clips Haircuts

Sport Clips Haircuts is headquartered in Georgetown, Texas. It was established in 1993 and began franchising in 1995. The sports-themed haircutting franchise, which specializes in haircuts for men and boys, offers online check in for clients, and ranks #24 in the Entrepreneur “Franchise 500” for 2022 and is listed in Franchise Direct’s 2021 “Top 100 Global Franchises”. There are almost 1,900 Sport Clips stores open in the U.S. and Canada. Sport Clips is the “Official Haircutter” of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), offers veterans preferential pricing on haircuts and franchises, and was named a 2021 Top Franchise for Veterans by Entrepreneur. Sport Clips provides “Haircuts with Heart” through its annual Help A Hero fundraiser that has contributed $10 million to the VFW; national partnership with St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants; and other national and local philanthropic outreach. Sport Clips is a proud sponsor of NASCAR’s Joe Gibbs Racing team, and partners with other NCAA and professional sports teams. To learn more about Sport Clips, visit sportclips.com.

8 03, 2022

Tint World® Named a 2022 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-03-08T09:03:45-05:00March 8th, 2022|Tags: automotive styling, Automotive Styling Centers, award-winning franchise, Tint World, window tinting and security film services|

Independent survey shows franchise owners are highly satisfied with Tint World®’s performance.

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading window tinting and automotive accessory franchise, was recently named a Top Franchise for 2022 by Franchise Business Review. This is the 17^th annual ranking of the 200 best franchise opportunities as rated by franchise business owners. The list is available at https://franchisebusinessreview.com/page/top-franchises/.

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.

Franchise Business Review, a market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction and employee engagement, provides the only rankings and awards for franchise companies based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes its rankings of the top 200 franchises in its annual Guide to Today’s Top Franchises.

“While the pandemic impacted various business sectors differently, the last 18 months have clearly demonstrated the inherent strengths of the franchise business model. The old franchise adage of ‘being in business for yourself, but not by yourself’ has never been more important,” said Franchise Business Review founder and CEO Eric Stites. “Thanks to fast innovations, significant support, and responsive crisis management, many franchise brands have emerged stronger from the pandemic, and that is reflected in high franchisee satisfaction.”

Tint World® was among over 300 franchise brands, representing more than 30,000 franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research. Tint World®’s franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems, including training and support, operations, franchisor/franchisee relations, and financial opportunity.

“This recognition is incredibly rewarding, because it’s coming from the people who represent Tint World® in their communities,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World®. “Our franchisees are the foundation of this company, and we’re passionate about empowering them to succeed by providing them all the support and resources they need. Our position on Franchise Business Review’s list of the 200 Top Franchises reflects that, and demonstrates that we’re in a unique position to continue our explosive growth, both nationally and internationally.”

Visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com to see the full description of the 2022 Top Franchises.

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.

8 03, 2022

Gotcha Covered continues advancement in Florida with new Weston location

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-03-08T08:53:18-05:00March 8th, 2022|Tags: blinds, custom window treatments, draperies, Gotcha Covered, shutters|

Leading window treatment franchise to provide quality end-to-end window treatment consultations to surrounding communities.

WESTON, Fla. — Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, expands its footprint in Florida with the opening of Gotcha Covered of Southwest Broward County.

The new center is owned and operated by Javier Weiss and Bettiana Amarilla. With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, this business will provide the best in soft and hard window treatments to homeowners in Weston and the surrounding areas while offering a variety of blinds, draperies, smart solutions and much more.

“Gotcha Covered is known for its excellent end-to-end window treatment consultative services,” said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. “As we move forward with our growth in Florida, Javier and Bettiana will be great stewards to our franchise family. The residents of Weston and the surrounding areas will be delighted by the quality of service they receive from this location.”

With experience in construction and finance, Weiss discovered Gotcha Covered with the help of a franchise broker.

“The way Gotcha Covered did business encouraged me to look deeper into the franchise,” said Weiss. “In the end, it was the people that sold me. Everyone is very supportive. If I have a question, headquarters or another franchisee is just one call away.”

Weiss looks forward to the growing relationship between him and the Gotcha Covered family. He wants to continue evolving the business while offering high-quality window treatments to the Weston community and surrounding areas.

Adding 27 new franchise locations in 2021, Gotcha Covered currently has over 130 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada. The franchise has been operating under the Gotcha Covered name since 2009.

For more information or to find your local Gotcha Covered consultant, visit https://www.gotchacovered.com.

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 130 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada.

4 03, 2022

Retro Fitness Opens New State-of-the-Art Fitness Clubs Across America

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-03-04T14:15:41-05:00March 4th, 2022|Tags: fitness franchise, Retro Fitness, world-class support for franchisees|

Leading Fitness Franchise Brings Community Front and Center with its New Retro Fitness Health Club Concept.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Today, Retro Fitness, a leader in high-value, low-price fitness, announced the launch of its new, state-of-the-art exercise, health and fitness clubs, which will strengthen the member experience through innovative technologies, equipment and an even more enhanced community focus. The first of these newly engineered locations is now open in Tamarac, Florida, with other clubs scheduled to open throughout Florida, Texas, New Jersey and Massachusetts.

The new 15,000-18,000 square-foot facilities are designed by renowned architect, Rudy Fabiano, who is also a franchisee and understands the direction the newly engineered clubs are headed. The design will be centered around the Retro Fitness timeless values of community, inclusion, exercise, health and fitness.

Staying true to its mission of providing the best member experience unlike any other at an attainable price, Retro Fitness clubs will go above and beyond what is expected of health clubs in this modern age by staying ahead of the curve and implementing enhanced member services. By creating an atmosphere that reinforces the idea that the gym can be so much more than a place to work out, Retro Fitness clubs also provide members with a space to socialize, and feel productive throughout the day.

The new Retro Fitness clubs will showcase an open floor plan with unique lighting to note different zones and a designated community area once members walk in the door. Immediately upon arrival, the club will house a community table, allowing members to send a quick email after their workout, the Smoothie Bar to recover post-workout, their favorite Retro Fitness gear at the Pro Shop and certified personal trainers available to customize their workouts. To further enhance the ‘plug n’ play’ features, each machine will have a QR code for users to scan and learn the different workouts each machine is capable of.

In addition to the community area, the new facilities will have available to members at no additional cost:

The Retro Fitness App: providing members the ability to track their fitness goals and take part in challenges, connect with third-party devices and gain access to exclusive videos of virtual Retro Fitness Cobra workouts, mental health series, Retro Fitness Kitchen and Retro Fitness Nutrition
Red Light Therapy
Modern Tanning Booths
State-of-the-art fitness equipment, including The ABS Company’s recent model equipment targeting glutes and abs
The ultimate “Zen Den” experience: a serene space for members to utilize the newest Human Touch massage chairs offering deep tissue, soothing and stretch massage features, as well as relaxing sounds

“Retro Fitness has been providing members with a timeless approach to exercise, health and fitness since its inception, navigating the short-lived trends that appear daily in the fitness space,” said Victor Bao, Chief Marketing Officer at Retro Fitness. “Our new Retro Fitness health clubs show firsthand the transformation into a holistic brand that we are proud members resonate with beyond standard gym offerings. The redesigned space encourages a sense of community and member interaction, while offering enticing amenities that cater to mental health, nutrition and lifestyle enhancements.”

About Retro Fitness:

For nearly 20 years, Retro Fitness has been providing members with a timeless approach to exercise, health and fitness. With 120 health and fitness clubs open or in development across 12 states, Retro Fitness is the 3^rd largest HVLP franchise. Retro Fitness provides investors with a full suite of services including real estate selection, training, in-club support, marketing services, and operations to deliver a turnkey and operational solution.

For more information on being a Retro Fitness franchisee, please visit http://www.retrofitness.com/franchising.

4 03, 2022

Saladworks Opens 20 Ghost Kitchen Locations in Central Florida through its Partnership with Combo Kitchen

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-03-04T14:03:06-05:00March 4th, 2022|Tags: fast-casual create-your-own salad franchise, food delivery services, made-to-order salads, Saladworks|

Saladworks Menu Items Will Be Offered for Delivery through Combo Kitchen’s Ghost Kitchen Agreement with Florida-based WingHouse Bar & Grill Restaurants.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Saladworks, the nation’s leading fast-casual create-your-own salad franchise and part of the WOWorks family of brands, is opening 20 new ghost kitchen locations through its partnership with Combo Kitchen, the world’s leading and largest ghost kitchen franchise. Scheduled to begin operations by March 25, Saladworks menu items will soon be available for delivery across Central Florida through Combo Kitchen’s agreement with the Florida-based restaurant chain, WingHouse Bar & Grill, and its numerous locations throughout the state.

As restaurants evolve with consumer demand for delivery and takeout, linking Saladworks new ghost kitchens to the restaurant concepts within the Combo Kitchen franchise system helps create greater variety for its customers with better-for-you menu options. This partnership also allows Saladworks to extend its fresh, nutritional menu offerings into new markets with minimal costs, and experiment and test before investing in costs associated with real estate, development, and staffing.

“We are excited to expand our brand into Central Florida through our partnership with Combo Kitchen,” said Brian Farris, WOWorks Chief Development Officer, parent company of Saladworks. “Normally, expanding into an entirely new market is costly for potential franchisees. This partnership allows us to gain new customers without needing to invest upfront in a brick-and-mortar store. We also gain additional benefits, such as raising Saladworks’ brand awareness in new regions and giving our guests more points of delivery and pickup.”

“We are seeing a huge and growing demand from new and established restaurant brands to utilize our ghost kitchen franchise network to expand their footprint and increase revenue streams,” says Hossein Kasmai, founder and CEO of Combo Kitchen and Franchise Creator. “This partnership between WingHouse and Saladworks is a perfect example of how Combo Kitchens facilitates win-win situations for restaurant owners looking to capitalize on the growing takeout and delivery market with minimal investment or disruption to operations.”

“We are excited to bring on an iconic brand like Saladworks to the WingHouse system,” says Michael Aminpour, President at Elite Food Management, franchisees of WingHouse. “We believe Saladworks is one of the premier salad companies in the nation and are excited to join the family. We look forward to growing the brand and bringing their popular create-your-own salads to the Florida DMA.”

The WingHouse Bar & Grill restaurants offering Saladworks menu items for delivery are located in West Bradenton, North Tampa, Brandon, Clearwater, Daytona Beach, Ellenton, Orlando, Kissimmee, Lakeland, Largo, New Port Richey, Ocala, North Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Sanford, Tampa and Wesley Chapel. Operating entirely behind the scenes and without any disruption of their typical operations, WingHouse restaurants offering Saladworks delivery will be able to increase revenue streams and volume.

In the past year alone, Saladworks has grown by more than 42 restaurant locations, entering new markets such as Michigan and Nevada. Roughly 79% of these openings mark non-traditional presences, i.e., ghost kitchens, food trucks, grocery retail, airports, hospitals and universities, as the brand continues to flex its muscles as an industry disruptor. For more information about owning a Saladworks franchise, visit https://franchise.saladworks.com/.

ABOUT COMBO KITCHEN:
Recently named to Entrepreneur‘s 2022 Franchise 500® list, ranked #1 in the “Ghost Kitchen” category and ranked among the top 100 fastest growing franchises in the world, Combo Kitchen provides a revolutionary business model for entrepreneurs in the restaurant industry through the use of proven and established brands as ghost kitchens. By offering national brands for placement in existing kitchens for delivery and takeout only, Combo Kitchen allows restaurant owners to take full advantage of the rapidly growing delivery market and reach a new customer base. Combo Kitchen also provides a revolutionary solution for entrepreneurs who can combine two or three of its well-recognized restaurant brands and operate them in one single fast casual restaurant for dine in, delivery and take-out. In just its first year of business, Combo Kitchen has grown by upwards of 170 locations and is currently considered one of the fastest growing ghost kitchens in the world. Combo Kitchen is the perfect solution for restaurant owners or entrepreneurs to maximize their profits with no additional costs. For more information, visit www.combokitchen.com.

ABOUT ELITE FOOD MANAGEMENT
Elite Food Management is the operating franchisee company for Winghouse throughout the Florida market. Elite believes in operational excellence and efficiency with focus being on customer service and employee empowerment. Elite Food Management strives to always serve the best food with best quality customer service. We believe in quality food, quality people, and great atmospheres at all our locations.

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ABOUT SALADWORKS:

Founded in 1986, Saladworks is the nation’s leading fast-casual create-your-own salad destination, with over 160 locations across 25 states and two countries. Part of the WOWorks family of brands, Saladworks encourages guests to be original, giving them the option to choose from salads, warm grain bowls or wraps, along with an endless array of fresh vegetables, fruits, proteins and delicious dressings. Ranked #7 on Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers and Shakers in 2021, Saladworks has been delivering the most original and incredible salad experience to guests for more than 30 years. For more information, visit www.saladworks.com.

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