Tatyana Stemkovski, Author at Franchise Dictionary Magazine

27 08, 2021

Massage Heights Announces CG Funk as the Latest Addition to its Executive Lineup

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-08-27T10:57:00-04:00August 27th, 2021|Tags: balanced and healthy lifestyle, Massage Heights, membership-based therapeutic services, pain management, reduction of stress, relaxation, skin therapy services, therapeutic massage and facial services|

Leading Massage Franchise Welcomes Industry Leader to its Leadership Team.

SAN ANTONIO — Massage Heights, a U.S. and Canadian spa franchise brand, offering high-quality massage, skincare and wellness services, is pleased to announce the appointment of industry veteran, CG Funk, to their leadership team in the role of Senior Vice President of Culture and Industry Relations.

Funk comes to Massage Heights with over 25 years of experience in the spa, beauty and franchise industries. Her experience includes executive leadership, franchising, public relations, employee acquisition and development, product and service development, training and learning, school administration, teaching and motivational speaking.

“Massage therapists and estheticians are the heart of our brand and having someone who can steer the recruitment and retention strategies to enhance the culture of Massage Heights is paramount to our success. I’m confident having a leader of CG’s caliber will prove to greatly impact our growth and sustainability,” said Susan Boresow, President and CEO of Massage Heights. “CG brings a passion for the massage and spa industry that is unmatched, with vast knowledge and experience which will key in shaping the future of Massage Heights.”

Prior to joining Massage Heights, Funk operated a boutique spa consulting business, working with companies in the wellness, spa and beauty sectors.

Before this, Funk was the Vice President of Industry Relations and Product Development for Massage Envy Franchising overseeing operations standards and procedures, product and service development, vendor relations, franchisee development and training, employee engagement and public relations outreach within the beauty, wellness and spa industries. She also played a key role in three brand acquisition sales during her ten-year tenure.

“First and foremost, I am a massage therapist and have held a license to practice for 30 years. I hold a deep belief in the healing power of therapeutic touch provided through massage and skincare services. I greatly respect the work of massage therapists and estheticians and know that, through their skilled hands and compassionate hearts, they make a difference every day in health and well-being of our guests,” said Funk. “I am so honored to be joining the Massage Heights leadership team and look forward to working with the national office and franchisees to create a profitable and positive future.”

In her new role, Funk will lead the efforts and planning of company-wide strategies and programs relating to recruiting, retention and promoting a positive and rewarding employee culture to support the Massage Heights brand, its franchisees and their staff.

By leveraging partnerships with leading organizations, initiatives and experts in the field, Funk and the Massage Heights team have their sights set on restructuring the narrative surrounding a career in the spa and wellness industry and seeing the franchises grow to new levels and new markets along the way.

About Massage Heights

Massage Heights is a family-owned massage and wellness franchise dedicated to elevating the lives of others by providing Members and Guests with professional, affordable and resort-quality massage, skincare and wellness services. Since its founding in 2004, Massage Heights has grown from a single Retreat in San Antonio, Texas, to over 120 Retreat locations across the U.S. and Canada. For more information about Massage Heights and its franchise opportunities, please visit MassageHeightsFranchise.com.

27 08, 2021

The Junkluggers Make World Clean Up Day A Month-Long Event

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-08-27T10:43:41-04:00August 27th, 2021|Tags: junk removal franchise, Junkluggers, recycling and repurposing|

Eco-friendly junk removal brand creates World Clean Up Month to eliminate waste in landfills.

SEYMOUR, Conn. — World Clean Up Day kicks off on September 18, but The Junkluggers – the industry leaders in eco-friendly junk removal, is taking it one step further and is announcing World Clean Up Month for the entire month of September. The Junkluggers are ready to showcase their mission of keeping reusable items out of landfills in order to maintain a sustainable environment with your help from September 1 through September 30.

During World Clean Up Month, The Junkluggers encourages you to participate in local eco-friendly focused community events or even create your own! The junk removal brand is challenging you to live a little greener and show the planet some extra love during the whole month of September. To kick-off World Clean Up Month look for local e-waste events to help limit the 75-80% of e-waste that ends up in our landfills every year. Another way to get involved in this month long event is getting your hands dirty with community cleanup events in your area and bring some friends along! The Junkluggers invite you to try out eco-friendly initiatives that can become a lifelong practice, such as limiting your household waste, donating reusable items and purchasing eco-friendly products.

“Our mission runs for 365 days a year, but we would love for our communities to devote a whole month to reducing our waste in landfills,” stated Josh Cohen, CEO and Founder of The Junkluggers. “We are excited to roll out World Clean Up Month and together we can all make a big impact on our environment.”

Cohen always wanted to find new ways to donate items and reuse products which would have otherwise been thrown in landfills. Since its humble beginnings in 2004, The Junkluggers has donated over one million dollars’ worth of items on behalf of its customers – that means it has been able to keep over 50 million pounds out of landfills and benefited over 100,000 people. The Junkluggers was the first junk removal company to issue donation receipts to customers because it always donates first! As The Junkluggers continues to grow, it continues to paint the world green! This year alone, the brand has generated over 80% more donation receipts than the same period last year.

As part of The Junkluggers ongoing mission, Cohen believes in incorporating eco-friendly practices into his everyday life. He recently introduced a compost to his household that will help eliminate close to everything that goes into their trash, as the rest is thrown into the recycling bin. Part of his ongoing household practice is purchasing items that can be recycled therefore staying eco-friendly both inside and outside of the home. Whether it’s across the nation, in the community or at home, Cohen strives to carry out his mission by keeping items out of landfills.

Today, The Junkluggers continues to create relationships with local charity partners and recycling centers across the United States and strives to become a part of every community they service. The Junkluggers and you can be a part of the solution to preserve the world, one lug at a time, by finding the best and most eco-friendly use for unwanted items with the goal to keep junk out of landfills. The brand prides itself on making decluttering as easy as possible and takes great satisfaction in removing residential and business junk.

“We are always looking for new ways that our local communities can make an impact on the environment that supports our mission to keep items out of landfills,” said Kristy Ferguson, Chief Marketing Officer for The Junkluggers. “The Junkluggers hope that World Clean Up Month is celebrated and practiced nationwide in the years to come.”

For more information about The Junkluggers, please visit https://www.junkluggers.com/ or contact 1-800-LUG-JUNK (1-800-584-5865).

About Junkluggers

Since 2004, The Junkluggers has been disrupting the junk removal industry with its eco-friendly practices, from being the first company of its kind to offer donation receipts to launching Remix Market as a way to keep items out of landfills. This team of big-hearted professionals focuses on green, community-oriented practices, striving to enhance lives, the community and the environment by donating, recycling, upcycling and supporting local charities. The Junkluggers now has 85 franchise locations across the U.S. with 63 operating, and 23 coming soon. They are on a mission to paint the world green as they grow!

27 08, 2021

San Gabriel Valley Entrepreneur Opens Always Best Care of Pasadena

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-08-27T10:37:57-04:00August 27th, 2021|Tags: Always Best Care Senior Services, Always in Touch program, assisted living placement services, non-medical in-home care, senior care franchise systems, skilled home health care|

Leading Senior Care Franchise Celebrates 15th Location in California.

ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, announced today the launch of its 15th franchise in California with the opening of its location in Pasadena at 425 N Santa Anita Ave, Suite A., Arcadia. Always Best Care of Pasadena is owned and operated by franchisee Diane Pierson and will provide award-winning senior care services to Pasadena and the surrounding communities, including South Pasadena, Altadena, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, San Marino, Temple City, parts of North El Monte, among others.

“We are glad to see further expansion in Southern California, with our 15^th location in the state, this marks a tremendous milestone for us, as we continue to provide superior senior care services to local communities across the country,” said Jake Brown, President & CEO of Always Best Care. “From day one, our team has seen the passion Diane brings to Always Best Care, with an entrepreneurial spirit as well as a desire to help others in her community, she’s a welcomed addition to the brand and we look forward to supporting her as she grows her business.”

Pierson received her bachelor’s degree in computer science from San Diego State University and has since worked in management, spending several years in the public sector, including with agencies such as the Army Corp of Engineers and the Port of Long Beach developing, integrating, and implementing project controls and project management. Pierson’s longtime career has provided her with the necessary tools for entrepreneurship, allowing her to build strong relationships within the community. She now looks forward to fulfilling her passions by helping families and creating jobs in the local community as a passionate leader.

“Born and raised in Pasadena and the surrounding neighborhoods, my roots inspired me to chase after my dreams of opening a senior care franchise in the city I call home,” said Pierson. “From the discovery process at Always Best Care and through the opening of my location, the franchise support I’ve received has been phenomenal. It’s always been a goal of mine to become an entrepreneur, and now that it’s a reality in an industry I’m passionate about serving, I’m proud to have a team of professionals who support me.”

Always Best Care is one of the nation’s leading providers of non-medical in-home care and assisted living referral services. The company delivers its services through an international network of more than 200 independently owned and operated franchise territories throughout the United States and Canada.

By working with case managers, social workers, discharge planners, doctors, and families, Always Best Care franchise owners provide affordable, comprehensive solutions that can be specifically matched to meet a client’s particular physical or social needs. The hallmark services of Always Best Care include non-medical in-home care and assisted living finder and referral services, with skilled home health care in some limited markets.

For additional information on services available through Always Best Care of Pasadena, or for a free evaluation, please call 626-778-1441, email dpierson@abc-seniors.com or www.alwaysbestcarepasadena.com.

About Always Best Care

Founded in 1996, Always Best Care Senior Services is based on the belief that having the right people for the right level of care means peace of mind for the client and family. Always Best Care assists seniors with a wide range of conditions and personal needs, and currently provides millions of hours of care every year. Franchise opportunities are available to individuals interested in leveraging the company’s clear strategy and proven track record for delivering affordable, dependable service to seniors in their local areas.

Always Best Care also offers an exclusive program called Always in Touch, a telephone reassurance program that provides a daily phone call to seniors and disabled adults who are living alone and have limited contact with the outside world. Always in Touch is a national telephone reassurance program offered in the USA and Canada. For more information on Always in Touch, or to request an application, visit www.Always-In-Touch.com.

25 08, 2021

Quick Fix Star Tia Mowery, New York Times Best Selling Author Kelle Hampton and Parenting & Youth Development Expert Dr. Deborah Gilboa Join Pearle Vision’s “Eyes On The Prize” Social Media Web-Series

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-08-25T10:13:58-04:00August 25th, 2021|Tags: complete eye exams, extensive selection of eyewear, franchise opportunities, one-stop total eyecare, Pearle Vision|

NEW YORK — Pearle Vision announced today the launch of “Eyes On The Prize,” a two-part social media web-series in which they are teaming up with renowned parenting and youth development expert Dr. Deborah Gilboa, New York Times Best-Selling Author Kelle Hampton, and star of the breakout web-series Quick Fix Actress Tia Mowery for a live, informative online conversation and Q&A. The discussions will cover the upcoming school year and advice for parents on how to work through the impact the past 18 months has had on mental and physical health, including the impact of further delaying annual wellness items such as an eye exam.

Doug Zarkin, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Pearle Vision says “Pearle Vision wanted to invest in providing a forum for parents to come together to discuss what is anything but a normal back-to-school season. After a year of remote learning student’s eyes were put to the test with increased screen time and the possibility that their annual eye-exam was missed. According to the American Optometric Association, One in four children in the U.S. have undetected vision problems which could impair learning. Experts believe that approximately 80 percent of learning comes through a child’s eyes. So, the importance of an annual eye exam is truly a pathway to unlock a child’s potential.”

Part 1 of the web-series will be live on Instagram on September 9^th, 2021, at 5pm EST with Dr. Gilboa talking to Kelle Hampton. Access to the live event can be found on either Dr. Gilboa (@askdrg) or Kelle Hampton’s (@etst) Instagram accounts
Part 2 of the web-series will be live on Instagram on September 14^th 2021, at 5pm EST with Dr. Gilboa talking to Tia Mowry. Access to the live event can be found on either Dr. Gilboa (@askdrg) or Tia Mowry’s Instagram accounts (@TiaMowry).

Kelle Hampton says “I’m thrilled to partner with Pearle Vision to help support moms as we navigate the complex challenges of returning to school during a pandemic and after a collective stressful year. We’re all needing community right now and I’m happy to be part of a space supporting moms as they meet their child’s needs this year, from important eye exams to hugs.”

Dr. Deborah Gilboa says “Resilience is the ability to navigate change while being (or raising) the kind of person we can admire. The changes we face this fall in particular bring a host of worries about our children – for their mental health, their physical wellbeing, and their academic success. The good news is that you don’t have to handle these concerns alone. Joining Pearle Vision on their “Eyes On The Prize” web-series I believe will offer parents more support to help them create a plan for themselves and with their children to navigate this new normal just a little easier.”

“Mental and physical health is something I have long been passionate about. With my son’s recent diagnosis of vision acuity issues, joining Pearle Vision’s “Eyes On The Prize” web-series is a fantastic opportunity to openly discuss the challenges today’s parents are facing head on as we head into the heart of the fall 2021 school year. They say it takes a village, and I’m proud to lend my voice and experiences to the discussion” says Tia Mowry.

Available for Interviews and slated to participate in the social media initiative are:

ABOUT TIA MOWRY: https://www.instagram.com/tiamowry
Tia is known for starring in the iconic sitcom Sister, Sister, and currently stars in Netflix’s NAACP Image Award-winning series Family Reunion. She has published several books, and her second cookbook, The Quick Fix Kitchen, will be released on September 28^th. She hosts her own YouTube channel, Tia Mowry’s Quick Fix, with weekly videos that help viewers solve life’s little dilemmas fast. It is Kin Community’s fastest growing channel to date. Tia has a devoted and strong social media presence of over 21 million followers.

DR. DEBORAH GILBOA: https://www.instagram.com/askdoctorg
Deborah Gilboa, MD, (aka “Dr. G”) works with families, educators, executives, and businesses to identify the mindset and strategies to turn stress to an advantage. She is a leading media personality seen regularly on TODAY, Good Morning America and is the Resilience Expert for The Doctors. She is also featured frequently in The Washington Post, The New York Times, Huffington Post, and countless other digital and print outlets. Dr. G is board certified attending family physician and is fluent in American Sign Language. She lives in Pittsburgh with her four boys.

KELLE HAMPTON: https://www.instagram.com/etst
Kelle is the New York Times Best-selling author of Bloom and writes about parenting and celebration on her blog Enjoying the Small Things. Kelle has also created several online courses and guides which have served thousands of students and readers. She’s Vice President of the non-profit Ruby’s Rainbow. Kelle has contributed to Parents, Parenting, The Today Show, Good Housekeeping, NPR’s All Things Considered and Magnolia Journal.

DOUG ZARKIN: https://www.instagram.com/dougzarkin/
Doug Zarkin Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer for Pearle Vision holds an impressive array of honors for his marketing and brand building work including an ANA Genius Award, Brandweek’s Constellation Award, a Silver Clio Award, and multiple Effie Awards. He was recently named a Retail Innovator Award Winner and was recognized by his peers as Top 40 Over 40 and twice recognized as Innovative Marketer of The Year by The CMO Club. His work at Pearle Vision is currently the subject of a Harvard Business School case study on brand rejuvenation. He’s also a recognized retail and brand marketing expert with multiple appearances on all the major broadcast networks and business publications to his credit and is available to speak on the latest Pearle Vision campaign.

ABOUT PEARLE VISION

Pearle Vision was founded in 1961 by Dr. Stanley Pearle, who began the concept of one-stop, total eyecare with the opening of the Pearle Vision Center in Savannah, Ga. Dr. Pearle combined complete eye exams with an extensive selection of eyewear. In 1981, Pearle Vision began offering franchise opportunities to select doctors and opticians. Today, with more than 550 EyeCare Centers located throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, Pearle Vision is built around a doctor-centered business model with a primary focus to deliver genuine eye care to patients and become the neighborhood trusted source for all their eye care and eye wear needs. Pearle Vision is owned by Luxottica, a leader in premium fashion, luxury, and sports eyewear. For more information, visit PearleVision.com. And, to learn more about the Pearle Vision franchise opportunity, visit ownapearlevision.com or call 1-800-PEARLE-1.

25 08, 2021

Storm Guard Named to Franchise Business Review’s 2021 Culture100 List

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-08-25T09:39:45-04:00August 25th, 2021|Tags: natural disaster remediation, roofing and construction franchise, Storm Guard|

Independent Research Identified Storm Guard as One of the Top 100 Franchise Brands with the Best Culture Based on Surveys of Over 25,000 Franchise Owners.

FORT WORTH, Texas — Storm Guard– an innovative and community driven roofing and construction brand- was recently named to Franchise Business Review’s second annual “Culture100” list. The list recognizes the top 100 franchise brands in a 2021 report on the Best Franchise Cultures.

Founded in 2003, Storm Guard saw the demand for a company that specializes in roofing and construction. As a single location in Minnesota, Storm Guard found themselves traveling to help local communities that were devastated by natural disasters. After responding to a hurricane in Florida in 2012, the founders saw the need for their services all over the country and decided to turn it into a franchise. Today, Storm Guard has over 35 franchise locations across 17 different states. They are looking for dedicated and exceptional individuals to help continue their success throughout the nation.

Franchise Business Review, a franchise market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only rankings of franchises based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes its rankings of top franchises in its annual Guide to Today’s Top Franchises, as well as in special interest reports throughout the year that identify the top franchises in specific sectors.

Storm Guard was among 224 franchise brands, representing nearly 25,000 franchise owners that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research on the best franchise cultures. Franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems. The brands that were selected received the highest overall ratings based on 12 questions specifically focused on leadership, core values, whether they enjoy being part of the organization, and would they recommend their franchise to others.

“The impact of the pandemic this past year on small businesses has put the spotlight on franchise culture more than ever,” said Michelle Rowan, President and COO of Franchise Business Review. “Our research into hundreds of brands really shows which ones held up the best when rated by their franchise owners. The franchise companies that have the honor of being named to our Culture100 list are clearly among the best of the best franchise opportunities.”

“We are incredibly proud of how strong the culture is at Storm Guard,” said President of Storm Guard, Shane Lynch. “As with any company, the culture is carried out through the franchisees, which is why we look for people that are dedicated to helping their community rebuild after a disaster and to be a part of the Storm Guard family.”

Visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com to see the full list of the 2021 Best Franchise Cultures.

About Franchise Business Review:
Franchise Business Review (FBR) is a leading market research firm serving the franchise sector. FBR measures satisfaction and engagement of franchisees and publishes various guides and reports for entrepreneurs considering an investment in a franchise business. Since 2005, FBR has surveyed hundreds of thousands of franchise owners and over 1,100 leading franchise companies. To read our publications, visit https://franchisebusinessreview.com/page/publications/. To learn more about FBR’s research, please visit www.FranchiseBusinessReview.com

About Storm Guard:

Founded in 2003, Storm Guard saw the demand for a company that specializes in roofing and construction. As a single location in Minnesota, Storm Guard found themselves traveling to help local communities that were devastated by natural disasters. After responding to a hurricane in Florida in 2012, the founders saw the need for their services all over the country and decided to turn it into a franchise. Today, Storm Guard has over 35 franchise locations across 17 different states. They are looking for dedicated and exceptional individuals to help continue their success throughout the nation.

25 08, 2021

Senior Care Authority Named a Best Franchise Culture

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-08-25T09:31:35-04:00August 25th, 2021|Tags: assisted living placement services, non-medical in-home care, Senior Care Authority, senior care franchise systems, Senior Placement and Elder Care Consulting|

Independent Survey Shows Franchise Owners are Highly Satisfied with the Company Culture at Senior Care Authority.

PETALUMA, Calif. — Senior Care Authority, the nation’s premier senior placement and eldercare consulting franchise, has been named a top franchise by Franchise Business Review in its 2021 report on the Best Franchise Cultures.

Senior Care Authority was founded in 2009 and has quickly grown from a single location in Sonoma County, California to over 70 locations throughout the U.S. The company’s network of professionally trained and experienced local advisors assists families with the overwhelming challenges associated with selecting the best options in assisted living, memory care, nursing care and other long-term care services.

“I joined Senior Care Authority in 2015, attracted by an opportunity to have a career that was also a mission: promoting dignity and quality of life in later years,” said John Alagood, franchise owner in Dallas, Texas. “Our founder and CEO, Frank Samson, is both visionary and genuine, consistently attracting exceptional people who have become valued friends and colleagues. In an industry with many great people, Senior Care Authority stands out as having the most consistently positive culture.”

Senior Care Authority was among 224 franchise brands, representing nearly 25,000 franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research on the best franchise cultures. The brand’s franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems, including leadership, core values, whether they enjoy being part of the organization, and if they would recommend their franchise to others.

“The impact of the pandemic presented company leaders everywhere with challenges unlike anything we’ve ever seen,” said Frank Samson, Founder and CEO of Senior Care Authority. “This recognition from Franchise Business Review means more this year than ever. It serves as a testament to our deep-rooted commitment of listening to our franchisees and providing the support they need to succeed, no matter what challenges the world might present.”

Franchise Business Review, a franchise market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only rankings of franchises based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes its rankings of top franchises in its annual Guide to Today’s Top Franchises, as well as in special interest reports throughout the year that identify the top franchises in specific sectors.

To learn more about the franchise opportunity with Senior Care Authority, visit seniorcareauthority.com/senior-care-franchise-opportunities/.

About Franchise Business Review
Franchise Business Review (FBR) is a leading market research firm serving the franchise sector. FBR measures satisfaction and engagement of franchisees and publishes various guides and reports for entrepreneurs considering an investment in a franchise business. Since 2005, FBR has surveyed hundreds of thousands of franchise owners and over 1,100 leading franchise companies. To learn more about FBR’s research, please visit www.FranchiseBusinessReview.com

About Senior Care Authority

Senior Care Authority^® is a Senior Placement and Eldercare Consulting organization based in Petaluma, California. The network is comprised of locally owned and professionally trained advisors who assist families in the overwhelming challenges associated with selecting the best options in assisted living, memory care, nursing care and other long-term care services. They also offer advocacy, family coaching and eldercare consulting, including facilitating essential conversations between family members, locating a skilled nursing facility, home care agency or caregiver selection, long distance caregiving, finding the right resources and learning how to access them or regular check-in visits to loved ones. To learn more about Senior Care Authority and franchise opportunities, visit SeniorCareAuthority.com.

24 08, 2021

ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care Recognized as Number One in At Home Care on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services List for 2021

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-08-24T11:16:28-04:00August 24th, 2021|Tags: Alzheimer's disease, ComForCare, dementia, in-home caregiving services, senior services franchise|

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — Great Place To Work^® and Fortune magazine have recognized ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care as the number one home care company on the Best Workplaces in Aging Services™ 2021 list. Earning the number one position on this prestigious list confirms the positive workplace culture cultivated by ComForCare and At Your Side’s franchisees, as well as the brand’s emphasis on helping others live their best lives possible.

The Best Workplaces for Aging Services award is based on an analysis of survey responses from more than 220,000 current employees. In that survey, 90% of ComForCare and At Your Side’s employees said that the organization is a great place to work. This number is 31% higher than that of the average U.S. company.

“To be identified as the best at exhibiting workplace core values this past year in the face of unprecedented social, financial and health circumstances reflects an uncommon commitment to each other,” said J.J. Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands, parent company to ComForCare and At Your Side. “Our brand’s mission is to help others live their best lives. Excellent care is top priority for our family of franchise owners, and that includes their amazing caregivers. They are the heart of everything we do and it’s important to us that they feel valued and truly enjoy the vital work they do.”

The Best Workplaces for Aging Services list is highly competitive. Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture, selected the list using rigorous analytics and confidential employee feedback, and only Great Place To Work-certified™ organizations were considered

“We are incredibly proud of The Best Workplaces for Aging Services. They fought bravely and saved countless lives during the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Dr. Jacquelyn Kung, CEO of Activated Insights, the partner of Great Place to Work in senior care. “Years of research has shown how great workplaces contribute to lower employee turnover and better quality of life for seniors. These honored workplaces showcase the compassion and stories behind the research. Our biggest congratulations and appreciation go to these awardees.”

In 2021, ComForCare and At Your Side Home Care also ranked as a Best Workplace for Millennials™ and and was ranked #38 on the list of Best Workplaces in New York™.

Learn more about careers at ComForCare Home Care today, or refer someone to join this important field.

About the Best Workplaces in Aging Services™

Great Place to Work^® selected the Best Workplaces in Aging Services™ by gathering and analyzing confidential survey responses from more than 220,000 employees at Great Place to Work-Certified™ organizations. Company rankings are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place to Work Trust Index™ survey. Read the full methodology.

Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

About Great Place to Work^®

Great Place to Work^® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™.

Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

About Activated Insights^®

Activated Insights is the senior care division of Great Place to Work and provides employee and resident surveys to aging services providers. With an expertise in senior care, Activated Insights is committed to transform the aging experience by impacting the lives of seniors, families, staff, and others in senior care through research, data, and technology.

Learn more at activatedinsights.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

About ComForCare Home Care:

As the premier franchised provider of in-home caregiving services, ComForCare is committed to helping older adults and their families live their best lives possible. They realize this goal with compassionate caregivers, innovative training and special programs, including those designed to benefit people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Founded in 1996, ComForCare has more than 215 independently-owned and operated locations in the U.S. and Canada and operates as At Your Side Home Care in Houston. ComForCare was acquired by private equity firm The Riverside Company in 2017 and is now part of Best Life Brands, a parent company that oversees service brands in the aging adult care industry. Among its many awards, ComForCare was most recently recognized on the 2021 Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list, the 2021 Entrepreneur Top Global Franchise list, the 2021 Best Workplaces for Millennials and Best Workplaces in Aging Services lists. For more information, visit http://www.comforcare.com/.

24 08, 2021

Interim HealthCare’s Jennifer Sheets to Speak at AXXESS 2021 Home Health Care News (HHCN) Webinar

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-08-24T10:57:47-04:00August 24th, 2021|Tags: diabetes, homecare services, hospice and healthcare staffing services, Interim HealthCare, senior care|

Sheets to share vision, values, and beliefs that enabled her to excel in home healthcare industry.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Interim HealthCare Inc., the nation’s leading franchise network of home care, senior care, home health and hospice and healthcare staffing services, today announced that Jennifer Sheets, its president and chief executive officer, will join an AXXESS 2021 HHCN virtual panel discussion, on Thursday, August 26, at 11 am CDT. Sheets and two other women home healthcare leaders will discuss their thoughts on leading the future of the growing industry.

WHAT: The AXXESS 2021 HHCN Webinar will be hosted by Deborah Hoyt, senior vice president of public policy at AXXESS, as an engaging and inspiring conversation with three executive women home healthcare leaders. The panel will share insights into the principles, advice and examples that enabled them to excel in a rapidly changing industry.

WHEN: Thursday, August 26, at 11 am CDT

WHO: Jennifer Sheets, Marcylle Combs, and Carla Davis will discuss leading large home care organizations. They will also share their perspectives on the future of the home healthcare industry and how they plan to continue evolving their work within its continual transformation.

Jennifer Sheets, president and chief executive officer, Interim HealthCare Inc. and Caring Brands International, holds more than 25 years of experience in acute and post-acute healthcare management. As an innovator in progressive care delivery programs, she has driven organizational growth through clinical excellence, improved patient outcomes, and reduced delivery costs.
Marcylle Combs, president, MAC Legacy, has more than 30 years of home healthcare and hospice experience, including founding three companies, and serving as president over MAC Legacy, The Marcylle Combs Company, and MAC Legacy Investments.
Carla Davis, chief executive officer, Heart of Hospice, is nationally recognized in home care and hospice for sharing her industry knowledge derived from more than twenty-eight years of experience.

WHERE: The AXXESS 2021 HHCN Webinar will be held virtually. To register, visit this page.

About Interim HealthCare Inc.

Interim HealthCare Inc., founded in 1966, is a leading national franchisor of home care, hospice and healthcare staffing. It is part of Caring Brands International, which also includes UK-based Bluebird Care and Australia-based Just Better Care, both well-known franchise brands in their countries. With more than 530 franchise locations in seven countries, Caring Brands International is a global healthcare leader.

Interim HealthCare in the United States is unique in combining the commitment of local ownership with the support of a national organization that develops innovative programs and quality standards that improve the delivery of service. Franchisees employ nurses, therapists, aides, companions and other healthcare professionals who provide 25 million hours of home care service to 190,000 people each year, meeting a variety of home health, senior care, hospice, palliative care, pediatric care and healthcare staffing needs. For more information or to locate an Interim HealthCare office, visit www.interimhealthcare.com.

24 08, 2021

Pearle Vision Introduces “Maya” The Latest Installment In Their Award-Winning Small Moments Campaign

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-08-24T10:41:33-04:00August 24th, 2021|Tags: complete eye exams, extensive selection of eyewear, franchise opportunities, one-stop total eyecare, Pearle Vision|

NEW YORK — Pearle Vision has launched their latest installment in the critically acclaimed and award-winning Small Moments campaign, a cinematic mini-movie titled “Maya,” in which a young Indian girl goes from feeling like an outsider to a more confident young woman with the help of a Pearle Vision eye care expert. “Maya” continues Pearle Vision’s strategy to showcase the “Small Moments” that form trusting relationships between the brand’s eye care experts and their patients. Its first story-driven campaign of this type, “Ben’s Glasses” earned industry accolades including a 2017 Silver Clio Award and North American Effie Award for Health Care Services Marketing. Launched Super Bowl Sunday 2017, “Ben’s Glasses” and the “Small Moments” campaign platform evolved out of a Pearle Vision study that personal connections are the most important thing in establishing trust, including patients’ trust with their doctors. It was followed up with the 2018 launch of “Olivia,” which featured global sports icon Billie Jean King and received multiple North American Effie awards in 2019 and 2020.

Created by Energy BBDO, the team hired acclaimed filmmaker Samir Mallal to direct. Mallal felt a kinship with Maya and the subject matter, saying he lived it himself. “We can all relate to feeling unsure of ourselves and wanting to fit in,” he says. Mallal brought the script to life from the perspective of Maya, a teenager who starts out shy and awkward, but eventually grows into a more confident teen with the help of an understanding Pearle Vision eye care expert.

The Director of Photography on the ad is award-winning cinematographer Andrij Parekh, who won an Emmy for his work on HBO’s Succession.

Doug Zarkin, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Pearle Vision says “At Pearle Vision we take pride in our 60-year commitment to care from the exam room to the retail floor. Maya is a wonderful depiction of how our team really takes the time to care for the person behind the eyes. Guiding a patient into that perfect pair often does more than just simply help someone correct a vision acuity issue, it can open their eyes literally and figuratively to a range of positive possibilities and emotions.”

“Eyes On The Prize”
In conjunction with the launch of their new TV commercial, Pearle Vision will also launch “Eyes On The Prize,” a two-part social media web-series in which they are teaming up with renowned parenting and youth development expert Dr. Deborah Gilboa, New York Times Best-Selling Author Kelle Hampton, and star of the breakout web-series Quick Fix Actress Tia Mowery for a live, informative online conversation and Q&A. The discussions will cover the upcoming school year and advice for parents on how to work through the impact the past 18 months has had on mental and physical health, including the impact of further delaying annual wellness items such as an eye exam.

Says Zarkin “Pearle Vision wanted to invest in providing a forum for parents to come together to discuss what is anything but a normal back-to-school season. After a year of remote learning student’s eyes were put to the test with increased screen time and the possibility that their annual eye-exam was missed. According to the American Optometric Association, One in four children in the U.S. have undetected vision problems which could impair learning. Experts believe that approximately 80 percent of learning comes through a child’s eyes. So, the importance of an annual eye exam is truly a pathway to unlock a child’s potential.”

Part 1 of the web-series will be live on Instagram on September 9^th, 2021, at 5pm EST with Dr. Gilboa talking to Kelle Hampton. Access to the live event can be found on either Dr. Gilboa (@askdrg) or Kelle Hampton’s (@etst) Instagram accounts
Part 2 of the web-series will be live on Instagram on September 14^th 2021, at 5pm EST with Dr. Gilboa talking to Tia Mowry. Access to the live event can be found on either Dr. Gilboa (@askdrg) or Tia Mowry’s Instagram accounts (@TiaMowry).

Kelle Hampton says “I’m thrilled to partner with Pearle Vision to help support moms as we navigate the complex challenges of returning to school during a pandemic and after a collective stressful year. We’re all needing community right now and I’m happy to be part of a space supporting moms as they meet their child’s needs this year, from important eye exams to hugs.”

Dr. Deborah Gilboa says “Resilience is the ability to navigate change while being (or raising) the kind of person we can admire. The changes we face this fall in particular bring a host of worries about our children – for their mental health, their physical wellbeing, and their academic success. The good news is that you don’t have to handle these concerns alone. Joining Pearle Vision on their “Eyes On The Prize” web-series I believe will offer parents more support to help them create a plan for themselves and with their children to navigate this new normal just a little easier.”

“Mental and physical health is something I have long been passionate about. With my son’s recent diagnosis of vision acuity issues, joining Pearle Vision’s “Eyes On The Prize” web-series is a fantastic opportunity to openly discuss the challenges today’s parents are facing head on as we head into the heart of the fall 2021 school year. They say it takes a village, and I’m proud to lend my voice and experiences to the discussion” says Tia Mowry.

Available for Interviews and slated to participate in the social media initiative are:

ABOUT TIA MOWRY: https://www.instagram.com/tiamowry
Tia is known for starring in the iconic sitcom Sister, Sister, and currently stars in Netflix’s NAACP Image Award-winning series Family Reunion. She has published several books, and her second cookbook, The Quick Fix Kitchen, will be released on September 28^th. She hosts her own YouTube channel, Tia Mowry’s Quick Fix, with weekly videos that help viewers solve life’s little dilemmas fast. It is Kin Community’s fastest growing channel to date. Tia has a devoted and strong social media presence of over 21 million followers.

DR. DEBORAH GILBOA: https://www.instagram.com/askdoctorg
Deborah Gilboa, MD, (aka “Dr. G”) works with families, educators, executives, and businesses to identify the mindset and strategies to turn stress to an advantage. She is a leading media personality seen regularly on TODAY, Good Morning America and is the Resilience Expert for The Doctors. She is also featured frequently in The Washington Post, The New York Times, Huffington Post, and countless other digital and print outlets. Dr. G is board certified attending family physician and is fluent in American Sign Language. She lives in Pittsburgh with her four boys.

KELLE HAMPTON: https://www.instagram.com/etst
Kelle is the New York Times Best-selling author of Bloom and writes about parenting and celebration on her blog Enjoying the Small Things. Kelle has also created several online courses and guides which have served thousands of students and readers. She’s Vice President of the non-profit Ruby’s Rainbow. Kelle has contributed to Parents, Parenting, The Today Show, Good Housekeeping, NPR’s All Things Considered and Magnolia Journal.

DOUG ZARKIN:
Doug Zarkin Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer for Pearle Vision holds an impressive array of honors for his marketing and brand building work including an ANA Genius Award, Brandweek’s Constellation Award, a Silver Clio Award, and multiple Effie Awards. He was recently named a Retail Innovator Award Winner and was recognized by his peers as Top 40 Over 40 and twice recognized as Innovative Marketer of The Year by The CMO Club. His work at Pearle Vision is currently the subject of a Harvard Business School case study on brand rejuvenation. He’s also a recognized retail and brand marketing expert with multiple appearances on all the major broadcast networks and business publications to his credit and is available to speak on the latest Pearle Vision campaign.

CAMPAIGN DETAILS
ENERGY BBDO CREATIVE CREDITS

Client: Pearle Vision
Spot: “Maya”
Aired: 8/1/21

Agency: Energy BBDO
Chief Creative Officers: Josh Gross & Pedro Pérez
Creative Directors: Erika Wolfel Hillman & Michele Sloan Brandel
Copywriter: Tanvi Tandon
Art Director: Jason Murray

Head of Integrated Production: John Pratt
Senior Producer: Maddie Gorman
Director of Music: Daniel Kuypers
Music Producer: Nick Maker

Managing Director: Jeff Adkins

Production Company: Interrogate
Director: Samir Mallal
Managing Director/Owner: Jeff Miller
Head of Production: Nathan De La Rionda
Producer: Jack Beardsley
Director of Photography: Andrij Parekh

Post-Production Company: Flare Chicago
Editor: Casey Cobler
Executive Producer: Jenny McDonald
Senior Audio Engineer: Steven Aguilar
Senior Motion Designer: Viktoryia Kryvanos
Flame Artist: Jason Kerman

Color Company: Company 3 New York
Colorist: Tom Poole

Music: “Perception” by Milan Nivard
Music House: Birdbrain

Voice Talent: Lia Mortenson

ABOUT PEARLE VISION

Pearle Vision was founded in 1961 by Dr. Stanley Pearle, who began the concept of one-stop, total eyecare with the opening of the Pearle Vision Center in Savannah, Ga. Dr. Pearle combined complete eye exams with an extensive selection of eyewear. In 1981, Pearle Vision began offering franchise opportunities to select doctors and opticians. Today, with more than 550 EyeCare Centers located throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, Pearle Vision is built around a doctor-centered business model with a primary focus to deliver genuine eye care to patients and become the neighborhood trusted source for all their eye care and eye wear needs. Pearle Vision is owned by Luxottica, a leader in premium fashion, luxury, and sports eyewear. For more information, visit PearleVision.com. And, to learn more about the Pearle Vision franchise opportunity, visit ownapearlevision.com or call 1-800-PEARLE-1.

23 08, 2021

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. Hosts 11th Annual Outside Sales Summit Virtually

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-08-23T11:40:18-04:00August 23rd, 2021|Tags: FASTSIGNS International Inc., FASTSIGNS® sign and graphic centers, Propelled Brands, sign and graphic solutions, sign and visual communication franchise|

FASTSIGNS Engages Over 400 Sales Professionals Across 5 Countries.

CARROLLTON, Texas — FASTSIGNS International, Inc., the world’s leading sign and visual graphics franchisor with more than 750 FASTSIGNS^® locations in eight countries worldwide, hosted its 11th annual Outside Sales Summit August 9-13 in a virtual setting. There were over 400 people from 5 countries in attendance.

With a Rebound theme, the 2021 Outside Sales Summit celebrated the FASTSIGNS network’s sales achievements between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021. At the virtual awards event on Friday, 195 Outside Sales Professionals were recognized, including 24 who received the prestigious Platinum Award for achieving over $1 million in individual sales during the 12-month period. Additionally, 15 individuals became Certified FASTSIGNS Sales Executives after completing an extensive certification program during the same period.

2021 marked the third year for presenting the Catherine Monson Salesperson of the Year Award. With this award, FASTSIGNS recognizes one Outside Sales Professional who best represents the concept and the spirit of the brand, both in the business community and within the FASTSIGNS network. Patrick Pennell from FASTSIGNS® of Jacksonville-St. Johns Bluff was recognized as this year’s recipient of the Catherine Monson Salesperson of the Year Award.

“We were thrilled to host our 11th annual Outside Sales Summit, held this year, as last year, in a virtual setting. This energy-packed event allowed us to provide the over 400 attendees with education and tools to continue honing their selling skills, as well as to recognize and celebrate the impressive work and achievements of FASTSIGNS Outside Sales Professionals from locations around the world,” said Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International, Inc. and Chair of the International Franchising Association.

One of the featured speakers included Ryan Serhant, star of Bravo’s hit series Million Dollar Listing New York and Sell it Like Serhant who delivered a highly energetic and advice-packed keynote session: How to Become the Ultimate Sales Machine.

Additional speakers from the FASTSIGNS International team covered a variety of topics including Industry Insights and Learning to Leverage Buying Trends, What Everyone Ought to Know about Selling Digital Content First, Achieving Success During a Pandemic Panel and more.

64 vendors participated at this year’s Virtual Outside Sales Summit Event, including six Diamond Sponsors. The Kickoff Session on Monday August 9th was sponsored by Orbus. Our Awards Event on Friday was sponsored by MUTOH America. FASTSIGNS also hosted 15 Vendor Training Workshops from Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI), Art Sign Works, Avery Dennison, Baker Sign Group, BEst Exhibits, ChromeSignage, Grimco, MUTOH America, Navitor, Showdown Displays, SignComp, SinaLite, Stouse, and TrueVert. There were also 11 Vendor Sponsored Commercials throughout the week and 12 Vendor Sponsored Gamification Games from 4Over, Avery Dennison, Clarity Voice, Clevertouch, Epson, Fellers, Grimco, Kapco, LexJet, Snap Frames, Stouse, and Trotec.

About FASTSIGNS^®
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is the leading sign and visual communications franchisor in North America, and is the worldwide franchisor of more than 750 independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS® centers in 8 countries including the United States and Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Canada, Chile, Grand Cayman, Malta, the Dominican Republic and Australia (where centers operate as SIGNWAVE®). FASTSIGNS locations provide comprehensive signage and graphic solutions to help companies of all sizes and across all industries attract more attention, communicate their message, promote their products, help visitors find their way and extend their branding across all of their customer touchpoints.

FASTSIGNS is consistently ranked as a top franchise opportunity. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the Franchise 500® ranks FASTSIGNS as #44 overall — the only sign, graphics, and visual communications franchise to be recognized in the top 100 — for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power. In 2021, FASTSIGNS was named one of Franchise Direct’s Top 100 Global Franchises and Franchise Gator recognized FASTSIGNS as one of the Top 100 Franchises. In 2020, Entrepreneur magazine named FASTSIGNS a Top Growth Franchise and one of the Top Franchises for Veterans. Additionally, FASTSIGNS was ranked on Franchise Times’ annual Top 200+ list and Franchise Business Review named FASTSIGNS one of its Top Franchises for Second Careers, Top Franchises for Veterans and included on its Culture100 list. In 2019, the brand was named to America’s Best Franchises to Buy list by Forbes magazine. Franchise Business Review has also recognized FASTSIGNS as one of the “Best of the Best” for franchisee satisfaction for the last 10 years, as well as one of its Top 50 Franchises for Women and Top Service Franchises lists in 2019. FASTSIGNS has also received the Canadian Franchise Association Franchisees’ Choice for 9 consecutive years.

In 2021, Propelled Brands was formed, the corporate umbrella that includes FASTSIGNS®, SIGNWAVE® in Australia where FASTSIGNS centers operate under the SIGNWAVE brand, and NerdsToGo®, an emerging IT services franchise brand acquired in September 2020. With a focus on business-to-business franchises and the people behind those businesses, Propelled Brands will help each franchise confidently navigate forward based on their unique position, momentum and purpose.

Learn more about sign and graphic solutions or find a location at fastsigns.com. Follow the brand on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/fastsigns, Twitter @FASTSIGNS or Facebook at facebook.com/FASTSIGNS. For information about the FASTSIGNS franchise opportunity, contact Mark Jameson (mark.jameson@fastsigns.com or call 214.346.5679).

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