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27 01, 2021

StretchLab Surpasses 300 Signed Franchise Agreements

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-01-27T10:29:14-05:00January 27th, 2021|Tags: boutique health and wellness franchise, decrease muscle aches, improve posture, one-on-one assisted stretching services, reduce pain, reduce recovery time, StretchLab|

Leading Assisted Stretching Concept Continues to Expand and Draw Interest of Entrepreneurs Nationwide.

IRVINE, Calif. — StretchLab, a leading one-on-one assisted stretching studio continues its growth and domination in the industry after recently signing its 300^th franchise agreement. The new agreements will bring the rapidly-growing boutique wellness brand into five new markets across the country, demonstrating its popularity and demand among consumers of all demographics, a particularly unique aspect to the franchise concept.

StretchLab’s newest agreements will welcome the brand to the following cities: St. Louis, Missouri; Sacramento, California; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Fairfield, Connecticut; and Toronto, Canada. The Toronto studio will mark StretchLab’s first international location. In light of the pandemic, there is a newfound need for assisted stretching, as evidenced by the 28 locations StretchLab has opened since March 2020, bringing its total number of current studios to nearly 100. The 100^th studio is slated to open in February in Colleyville, Texas.

“With health and safety a top concern in our country and many Americans left working from home, people are looking for new ways to stay healthy and active. We are committed to helping people restore their muscle and joint mobility and reclaim their freedom of movement in an effort to improve their overall health, and simply make them feel better,” said StretchLab President Lou DeFrancisco. “We are thrilled to partner with several new entrepreneurs to introduce industry leading assisted stretching services into their communities and change lives.”

Backed by Xponential Fitness, the largest curator of boutique fitness brands in the world, StretchLab has a widespread and devoted following across the country. At StretchLab, clients work one-on-one with highly trained Flexologists™ in an open, modern and friendly environment to increase mobility and flexibility and achieve a deeper, more advanced stretch than one can get on their own. Studios utilize TRX MAPS technology, which tracks mobility, muscle activation, posture and body symmetry, to create individually tailored and more holistic stretching programs for clients to achieve their wellness goals.

The total initial investment to open a single-unit StretchLab franchise is between $171,375 –$290,625. For more information, visit https://stretchlab.com/franchise/.

ABOUT STRETCHLAB:

Founded in 2015, StretchLab is a leading assisted stretching brand that was created to help people through customized flexibility services. It offers one-on-one and group assisted stretching sessions to customers across a broad range of age and fitness levels. StretchLab’s advanced “Flexologist” instructors receive extensive training, including both classroom and on-the-job trainings programs. Head-quartered in Irvine, CA, StretchLab is backed by Xponential Fitness, the largest franchisor of boutique fitness brands. To learn more about the StretchLab franchise opportunity, visit www.stretchlab.com.

26 01, 2021

Anago Cleaning Systems Welcomes New Master Franchise in Denver, Colorado

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-01-26T09:33:19-05:00January 26th, 2021|Tags: anago cleaning systems, commercial cleaning franchise system, commercial cleaning service, Master franchise opportunities|

Father and Son Team Take the Reins of Anago’s Presence in the Centennial State.

DENVER — Anago Cleaning Systems, an industry-leading commercial cleaning franchise with over 1,700 Regional and Unit Franchises throughout the U.S. and Canada, announced its newest franchise owners in Denver, Colorado. Father and son team, Dante and Alex Caravaggio will lead the Anago unit franchise expansion in the Centennial State.

Denver continues to be one of the fastest growing cities in the US as businesses and entrepreneurs continue to invest in Colorado. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Anago of Denver is positioned to remain on the frontlines, keeping businesses as disinfected and safe as possible until the virus is controlled and stopped. Like all businesses, Anago experienced a slow-down in the early months of the pandemic but recovered quickly with specialized disinfecting services emerging as the most requested cleaning program.

“Dante and Alex are exemplary Master Franchise owners, each bringing unique business, finance and leadership qualities and experience to the Anago family,” said Adam Povlitz, CEO & President of Anago Cleaning Systems. “We’re excited to continue offering Denver-based entrepreneurs the opportunity to own their own Anago commercial cleaning unit franchise.”

When discussing the Master Franchise model, Dante Caravaggio said, “Unit franchise opportunities are a wonderful way to step into the world of business ownership. We have met several extremely successful unit franchise owners who have reaped the benefits for over 20 years. While we do our best to provide unit franchise owners the tools and support needed to succeed, the success of their business is ultimately on them. A unit franchise can be as large or small as they choose to be.”

Both engineers in the oil and gas industry with more than 50 years combined experience, Dante and Alex have found a new passion working side-by-side.

“This is an opportunity for my father and I to work together in a business,” said Alex Caravaggio. “We saw that Anago had a recession-resistant model that provided several revenue streams to ensure better business stability. Anago’s reputation, stability and performance within a recession-proof industry is something I feel very confident in continuing to build and offer in the Denver metroplex area.”

Anago Cleaning Systems is a pioneer of the franchise system for both master and unit franchises, which allows successful mid-career professionals to operate their own exclusive regional franchises, while allowing small businesses to invest in their success. Both levels simply focus on running their business while Anago Cleaning Systems provides assistance, guidance, and critical tools to grow.

The Anago Denver office is located at 9101 Harlan St #310, Westminster, CO 80031 and can be reached by calling 720-694-8931. To explore Regional franchise opportunities with Anago, contact Judy Walker, Senior Vice President of Marketing, at 800-213-5857 or judy@anagocleaning.com or visit http://www.AnagoMasters.com.

About Anago Cleaning Systems

Anago Cleaning Systems is an international commercial cleaning franchise brand. Utilizing the Master Franchise System, Anago supports over 45 Master Franchisees and over 1,700 Unit Franchisees. Founded in 1989, Anago has set the worldwide standard in business support and structure for local and regional companies to provide unparalleled cleaning services to businesses of all kinds. Anago was ranked #33 overall by Entrepreneur magazine in its latest Franchise 500® ranking. For further information, visit its website at AnagoMasters.com.

25 01, 2021

Two Maids & A Mop Achieves Significant Milestones in 2020

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-01-25T16:34:22-05:00January 25th, 2021|Tags: Adam & Eve Stores, adult-themed industry, retail stores|

Leader in Residential Cleaning Surpasses 27 Million in Sales.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Two Maids & A Mop, the nation’s largest residential cleaning franchise, announced today that it achieved significant growth and success in 2020, attaining a 5.6% increase in system-wide sales and setting three of the highest network revenue records since the brand opened in 2003. Amid the pandemic, Two Maids & A Mop acquired nearly 10,000 new customers and opened 11 new locations including Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Temple, Texas, Augusta, Georgia and Aurora, Colorado. This impressive growth reinforces the strength of the brand’s system and positions them for continued success in 2021, with a goal to open 30 new locations before the end of the year.

“We’re extremely proud to be able to celebrate these achievements, as the challenges we faced this year, both personally and professionally, were unprecedented,” said Ron Holt, Founder and CEO of Two Maids & A Mop. “Through all the uncertainty, our Two Maids & A Mop network truly banded together to become a strong support system for each other, helping to break through any roadblocks that arose for small business owners. That comradery helped 44 of our locations achieve monthly revenue records during the pandemic, which is unbelievable. As we look ahead, we are more confident than ever in the strength of our franchise system, the guidance of our leadership team, and the passion of our franchise owners. We are excited to see what we can achieve together in the coming year.”

While Two Maids & A Mop was deemed an essential business and was able to continue operating during COVID-19, the company still had to pivot its focus to better serve customers dealing with the effects of the pandemic. Aligning with their passion of serving others, many franchise owners continued providing free cleans for families that couldn’t afford to continue service, put together care packages, purchased coloring books and crayons for children at home, donated to local food banks in their customers’ names, executed grocery delivery drop-offs for elderly customers, among other efforts.

Additionally, Two Maids & A Mop continued to support its partnership with Cleaning For A Reason, donating more than 1,400 free cleans to patients battling cancer, and announced a new system-wide partnership with The Finely Project, an organization that provides support to families who have experienced the loss of an infant.

For more information, visit www.twomaidsandamop.com.

About Two Maids & A Mop

Founded in 2003 in Pensacola, Florida, Two Maids & A Mop™ currently operates in more than 80 markets across the United States. Designed to provide greater flexibility for customers, the brand offers multiple cleaning packages ranging from one-time cleans to routine services and takes pride in providing safe and reliable professional-grade cleaning supplies and products. Two Maids & A Mop™ has received numerous accolades including being ranked on the 2021 Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list, for the third consecutive year, and named 2020’s fastest-growing cleaning company in America by Inc. Magazine for the fifth time in the past seven years.

25 01, 2021

Adam & Eve Takes Home XBiz Online Retailer of the Year/Chain Retailer of the Year Awards

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-01-25T16:17:09-05:00January 25th, 2021|Tags: Adam & Eve Stores, adult-themed industry, retail stores|

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. — Adameve.com and Adam & Eve Stores, the franchise division of America’s most trusted source for adult products, are pleased to announce their 2021 XBiz Awards Wins for Best Online Retailer and Chain Retailer of the Year.

These prestigious awards were revealed Thursday, January 14, during a live broadcast on XBiz.tv.

“We are once again honored to be chosen by XBiz as its Online Retailer of the Year,” said Adam & Eve Ecommerce and Merchandising Director Glenn Mersereau. “In a year that has been filled with unique challenges for the entire industry, we are especially grateful to be recognized for our continued efforts. The entire Adam & Eve team is driven to provide the very best products, value, and experience for our customers. There are not many 50 year old businesses of our size who continue to adapt, innovate, and grow and we are very glad to be among them.”

Chad Jenny, national business consultant for Adam & Eve Stores, agrees. “It was a great honor to win Chain Retailer of the Year… especially this year. After the turmoil of the year, the way our operators and staff came together and not only persevered but triumphed is truly inspiring. The entire Adam & Eve Stores family is truly deserving of this recognition. I can’t think of a better way to kick off our 50^th Anniversary year!”

“Thank you to all of our franchise operators for supporting our brand and what Adam & Eve stands for in the sexual wellness and health community,” added David Keegan, Vice President of Franchising for Adam & Eve Stores.

About Adam & Eve Stores

Adam & Eve is the nation’s largest marketer of adult products with millions of satisfied customers worldwide. It opened its doors in March 1971, making it one of the oldest companies in the adult industry as well. The company is dedicated to bringing customers an unrivaled selection of sex toys at competitive prices. Every product offered is backed by decades of experience, superior customer service, risk free shopping, and a passion for helping customers explore sex in a positive way.

For more information about Adam & Eve, visit their website, https://www.adameve.com.

25 01, 2021

Even through a pandemic, Sport Clips Haircuts raised more than $1M to support VFW Help A Hero Scholarships

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-01-25T14:46:32-05:00January 25th, 2021|Tags: haircuts for men and boys, personal care services, Sport Clips, sports-themed haircutting franchise, veterans|

Check presented today for $1,026,105 will help hundreds of veterans.

GEORGETOWN, Texas. — Today, Sport Clips Haircuts presented a $1,026,105 donation check to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation (VFW) to provide scholarships for service members and veterans. Even in a pandemic, veterans are returning from active military duty to prepare for civilian careers that often require additional college, graduate, and technical degrees and training. To ease the financial burden of going back to school, Sport Clips and the VFW have teamed up for the past seven years to provide assistance through the Help A Hero Scholarship program.

“Supporting our nation’s military remains a priority for our veteran-founded business. We are honored to make this donation to the Help A Hero program for those who have given so much through their service,” said Gordon Logan, Air Force veteran, VFW Life member and founder and chairman of Sport Clips. “We’re grateful to our franchisees, team members, clients, and product partners who faithfully support these essential scholarships.”

“The pandemic’s impact has been far-reaching, especially for our military and veteran families, and this campaign helps to ensure we continue to provide as many student veterans with scholarships as possible,” said Hal Roesch II, VFW national commander. “I’m proud to announce that we have awarded another 160 student veterans with scholarships totaling nearly $700,000 for the spring 2021 semester. To date, more than 1,900 military and student veterans have benefitted from the Help A Hero Scholarship program through $8.7 million donated previously by Sport Clips Haircuts and its generous clients and product partners.”

More than $60,000 of the money was raised this year was from Sport Clips’ own $1 per haircare service donation made on Veterans Day while clients, individual supporters, and Sport Clips team members donated the largest portion of the money raised in stores and through virtual walks. Sport Clips partners Direct Beauty Express, John Paul Mitchell Systems, Nioxin, Sexy Hair, Gibs Grooming, ACTiiV, and Darlington Raceway also made substantial contributions.

Help A Hero Scholarship applications are open now through April 30 for the fall 2021 semester to receive up to $5,000 of assistance per semester, per family for service members and veterans in the rank of E-5 and below. To find out more, visit your local Sport Clips, SportClips.com/hero or VFW.org/scholarship.

About the VFW
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is the nation’s largest and oldest major war veterans organization. Founded in 1899, the congressionally chartered VFW is comprised entirely of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, Guard and Reserve forces. With more than 1.5 million VFW and Auxiliary members located in over 6,000 Posts worldwide, the nonprofit veterans service organization is proud to proclaim “NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS” than the VFW, which is dedicated to veterans’ service, legislative advocacy, and military and community service programs. For more information or to join, visit our website at vfw.org.

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 is ranked by Forbes as “Best Franchise to Buy” in the medium investment category and named a 2020 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review. There are more than 1,800 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 2019 Top Franchise for Veterans by Entrepreneur. Sport Clips provides “Haircuts with Heart” through its annual Help A Hero fundraiser that has contributed $8.7 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; Dale Coyne Racing with Vasser-Sullivan Indy Car driver Santino Ferrucci; and partners with NCAA and professional sports teams. To learn more about Sport Clips, visit sportclips.com.

25 01, 2021

Xponential Fitness Lands Three Brands on Entrepreneur’s 2021 Franchise 500®

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-01-25T14:31:17-05:00January 25th, 2021|Tags: AKT, boutique fitness franchise, Club Pilates, CycleBar, Pure Barre, Row House, StretchLab, STRIDE, YogaSix|

Club Pilates, Pure Barre and CycleBar Rank at 104, 119, and 351 Respectively on the Coveted List.

IRVINE, Calif. — 2020 did not hold back the brands of Xponential Fitness, the largest curator of premium boutique fitness brands across eight different verticals. Three of the company’s brands – Club Pilates, Pure Barre and CycleBar – landed a spot in Entrepreneur magazine’s coveted 2021 Franchise 500 list as a result of another year of impressive unit growth, financial strength and stability and brand power. Club Pilates was ranked 104; Pure Barre was ranked 119, up from its previous spot of 300; and CycleBar landed at 351, up 128 spots from last year.

“The strong showing on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 across these three Xponential Fitness brands demonstrates that boutique fitness is here to stay and the best is yet to come,” said Sarah Luna, President of Xponential Fitness. “Our members love the world-class workouts and unmatched sense of community we provide, whether that’s inside our studios or virtually, and these rankings are a testament to our franchise owners’ passion, commitment and hard work day in and day out, especially given the challenges 2020 presented them.”

In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 42-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The key factors that go into the evaluation include costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order.

While some fitness brands struggled to find their footing following the onset of the pandemic and other challenges that arose in 2020, Xponential Fitness proved to be a beacon of resilience and creativity in the industry. When adversity struck, franchise owners were empowered to pivot by offering outdoor and virtual workouts, with some brands even renting out equipment to keep members healthy and engaged. The company’s strategies have proven effective as it has retained more than 86% of members across all eight brands, which also include YogaSix, Row House, StretchLab, AKT, and STRIDE.

Xponential Fitness also saw extensive growth over the past year, signing numerous franchise deals and opening new locations around the world, even at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. Notably, the company opened five brands in Saudi Arabia, including Club Pilates, Pure Barre, AKT, YogaSix, and CycleBar locations, as well as the first of many CycleBar studios in Australia. Exciting new franchise agreements signed will also bring Xponential studios to Germany, Singapore, Spain and the Dominican Republic.

Beyond the in-studio experience in 2020, Xponential debuted online workouts across all of its brands last year through its proprietary streaming platform called GO, bringing premium classes directly to consumers’ homes.

To view Pure Barre, Club Pilates and CycleBar in the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2021 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands January 26. For more information about all Xponential Fitness brands, visit www.xponential.com.

ABOUT XPONENTIAL FITNESS:

Founded in 2017 by Anthony Geisler, Xponential Fitness has built and curated a diversified platform of eight disruptive boutique fitness brands spanning across fitness and wellness verticals – including Pilates, indoor cycling, stretch, rowing, dance, running and yoga. Currently, Xponential Fitness’s portfolio of brands includes Club Pilates, the nation’s largest Pilates brand; CycleBar, the nation’s largest indoor cycling brand; StretchLab, a concept offering one-on-one assisted stretching services and group stretch services; Row House, a high-energy, low-impact indoor rowing workout; AKT, a dance-based cardio workout combining toning, interval and circuit training developed by Celebrity Trainer Anna Kaiser; YogaSix, a modern boutique yoga brand; Pure Barre, a total body workout that uses the ballet barre to perform small isometric movements; and most recently, STRIDE, a treadmill-based cardio and strength training concept. Visit www.xponential.com to learn more.

25 01, 2021

“Sending ALL Our Love To Seniors This Valentine’s Day” Card Campaign Launched by Assisted Living Locators

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-01-25T14:12:12-05:00January 25th, 2021|Tags: assisted living communities, Assisted Living Locators, franchisee sales training, in-home care, independent retirement options, memory care, senior care placement|

PHOENIX — Assisted Living Locators (ALL), a nationwide senior placement and referral service, is launching a card campaign, “Sending ALL Our Love To Seniors This Valentine’s Day,” collecting cards of love to make seniors feel special this Valentine’s Day! Assisted Living Locators’ 140 franchise locations are distributing the cards to residents at assisted living and skilled nursing communities throughout the U.S.

“Let’s ALL get creative with handcrafted valentines and uplift our seniors during this ongoing pandemic,” said Angela Olea, Assisted Living Locators CEO RN. “We’re on a mission to make sure seniors, our most vulnerable population, are loved this Valentine’s Day. We ask the community’s help, from adults to young children, to participate in this card campaign and brighten a senior’s day.”

Participants can mail the cards to their local Assisted Living Locators office. To find out a local care advisor near you, call 1-877-226-7780 or enter your zipcode on the website, www.assistedlivinglocators.com.

Follow these simple guidelines:

Please WASH YOUR HANDS before writing cards and do not seal envelopes.
On front of envelope: To Someone Special
To sign the card for children: Name and age or grade
To sign the card as an adult: Name and hometown
Include a Return Address on the envelope, if you wish, so seniors can write back.
Keep messages positive. (“You are being thought of today.” “Hope this card makes you feel special today.”)

“We all remember the warm glow a Valentine’s Day card can bring,” said Olea. “This campaign will most certainly lift the spirits of the seniors we serve.”

Olea added that if you’re a caregiver of a senior that is struggling with loneliness at home, now is the time to consider transitioning to an assisted living community. “Not only are residents and staff prioritized to receive the first round of coronavirus vaccine, but assisted living communities remain a safe and viable way to combat the isolation and loneliness that result from sheltering in place during the pandemic,” she explained. “These communities offer technology connection options for families during social distancing, daily exercise, social activity, and a clean, safe environment.”

About Assisted Living Locators

For more information on Assisted Living Locators free senior placement and referral service or the “Sending ALL Our Love To Seniors This Valentine’s Day” card campaign, visit www.assistedlivinglocators.com.

25 01, 2021

Local Entrepreneurs in Kingwood, Texas Becomes Next Rosati’s Pizza Franchisee

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-01-25T14:00:59-05:00January 25th, 2021|Tags: chicago style pizzeria, dining room and bar, family-oriented pizza franchise, pizza restaurant, Rosati's Pizza|

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Rosati’s Pizza, ranked among the top 500 franchises in the United States by Entrepreneur Magazine, announced today the addition of their 5^th franchisee in the state of Texas. The newest franchisees, Calvin Dodson and his partner Darren Frankenberger, plan to open a Rosati’s sports pub in Kingwood, TX the summer of 2021.

Calvin and Darren are excited about the location they picked in Kingwood, TX because the location offers a highly trafficked shopping center with a major grocery store retailer and is right off the interstate, a main gateway to Houston and the IAH airport. Calvin explained “Houston has been expanding into the suburbs and there is significant growth in our geographic area which we plan to capitalize on with Rosati’s Pizza.”

“Rosati’s has over 200 pizza restaurants serving Chicago style and Italian food nationally and we are proud to welcome Calvin and Darren to be part of the franchise family,” said Anthony Rosati, President of Rosati’s Pizza. “As life-long residents in the community and having a variety of business success in other ventures, our team feels confident Calvin and Darren will be a good fit for the first Rosati’s in the Kingwood market. Both partners have been successful in other opportunities they have pursued. From real estate, to construction and other restaurant projects, they have a good mix of knowledge in fields that are important to operating a pub location.”

When asked why Rosati’s Pizza was a good fit for their next new business venture, Calvin shared that Chicago style pizza isn’t currently offered in our geographical area. Rosati’s success and family-owned environment peaked our interest but their food sealed the deal. We are very impressed with their corporate environment and look forward to providing authentic Chicago-style pizza in Kingwood, TX.

“With a team like Calvin and Darren, expansion into the Houston market is a milestone moment for the brand. When Rosati’s has a passionate and detailed franchisee bring the brand to a new market for the first time, it typically is the start of something special. We have expectations for the Houston area to follow that of Phoenix, where Calvin and Darren are the first of hopefully many stores to come,” said Anthony.

About Rosati’s Pizza

For more information about the Rosati’s Pizza franchise opportunity download our Franchise Kit, call 847-915-9174 or complete our Request More Information form and you will be contacted by our VP of Franchise Development, Tim McCarthy.

22 01, 2021

Express Employment Professionals Accelerates Franchise Development And Welcomes 50 New Franchisees In 2020

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-01-22T12:34:26-05:00January 22nd, 2021|Tags: business services, Express Employment Professionals, professional education, staffing solutions|

Leading Staffing Provider Franchise Signs 61 Agreements to Expand Footprint Across North America and South Africa.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Express Employment Professionals, the leading global staffing provider franchise, announced today that it experienced significant growth in 2020, signing a total of 61 franchise agreements to bring 27 new offices to key target markets, while continuing operations at 34 existing locations and welcoming 50 new franchise operators, systemwide.

In February 2020, Express also acquired direct hire staffing firm, Frontline Recruitment Group, further expanding its global footprint into Australia and New Zealand for the first time.

“The global workforce was hit hard in 2020 by COVID-19 and each industry sector had different needs at different times. Despite the challenges and complexities that the pandemic presented, our franchisees rose to the occasion and helped fill thousands of jobs last year,” said Bill Stoller, CEO of Express Employment Professionals. “We feel humbly grateful to be able to make an impact on people’s lives in the way we do, and we’re excited to grow this impact in the years to come.”

Since its inception 38 years ago, Express has become the dominant brand in the staffing franchise sector, growing to more than 830 locations across three countries. Express’s longstanding reputation as a staffing industry leader, top-tier unit-level economics and proven track record of success have been driving forces behind its accelerated franchise development, and the brand is positioned for continued growth in 2021. This year, the company plans to open new offices in key areas across the globe; throughout the U.S. in California, New York and Ohio; in Ontario, Canada; as well as South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

Throughout 2020, Express was also recognized among the franchise and staffing industries’ most prestigious accolades, including Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500, Franchise Direct‘s Top 100 Global Franchises, the Canadian Franchise Association’s Recognition Awards, and ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards.

Express Employment Professionals is the number-one flexible staffing franchise for people, communities and businesses. The company works with job seekers to help them find the right job for their skills and experience, and annually employs over 552,000 people across 830+ franchise locations worldwide. Express has been recognized as the staffing category leader on Entrepreneur magazine’s prestigious and highly competitive Franchise 500 ranking of the top franchise opportunities for 10 consecutive years and its franchisees have average annual sales per territory of over $6 million in the U.S.

Express’s long-term goal is at the heart of its company’s vision: to help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people. The brand is actively seeking qualified candidates to help grow its brand footprint throughout the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. To learn more about franchise opportunities with Express Employment Professionals, contact Vinny Provenzano, Vice President of Franchising, at vinny.provenzano@expresspros.com or visit www.expressfranchising.com.

ABOUT EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS

At Express Employment Professionals, we’re in the business of people. From job seekers to client companies, Express helps people thrive and businesses grow. Our international network of franchises offer localized staffing solutions to the communities they serve across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, employing 552,000 people globally in 2019. For more information, visit www.ExpressPros.com.

22 01, 2021

Pet Supplies Plus Ranked No. 21 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-01-22T12:12:51-05:00January 22nd, 2021|Tags: pet retail franchise, pet services, Pet Supplies Plus, VIP Petcare|

Named Top Pet Franchise for the Seventh-Consecutive Year.

LIVONIA, Mich. — Recognized on the franchise industry’s most-reputable and competitive annual ranking, Pet Supplies Plus, the largest independent pet retailer in North America with over 500 stores in 35 states, ranked 21st on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2021 Franchise 500 list.

The pet retailer known for its neighborhood friendliness and “Minus the hassle” shopping experience, jumped 29 spots compared to last year’s ranking and was named No. 1 in the “Pet Store” category for the seventh-consecutive year.

The 42nd-annual Franchise 500 ranking was calculated with a proprietary formula built to evaluate franchises using five key factors: growth and size; brand strength; costs and fees; franchise support; and financial strength and stability.

The growth of Pet Supplies Plus only supports the brand’s reputation as a recession-resilient franchise opportunity. In fact, the franchise is expected to open 100 new stores this year, which includes rebranding nearly 40 previously-operated Pet Valu stores across seven states. The real estate transaction alone increased the brand’s paw print by 10 percent.

In addition, the retailer with 30-plus years of industry expertise, omni-channel shopping and turnkey processes signed 87 franchise agreements in 2020. The recently-signed deals include former independent pet store owners who joined for the support and systems that come along with an established national brand. It also included existing restaurant owners who expanded their business portfolio with a compatible add-on business and notable AUV.

“The pet industry is strong, and when that is paired with a historically-successful franchise system well known for its unwavering support to its owners, it’s inevitable our strength and stability would be recognized and attract entrepreneurs,” said CEO Chris Rowland. “The signings were all investors eager to join or expand their existing presence with our pet-loving, passionate brand.”

Pet Supplies Plus has remained one the fastest-growing pet retailers because the company’s tagline, Minus the hassle, extends to the franchise owners as well. This entails taking care of all the back-office duties, including IT support, reliable data, merchandising, marketing, supply chain, promotions, pricing and managing their social media.

“We’re evidence that local retail works when it is powered by a passion-driven franchisee and backed by a large organization designed to provide top-of-the-line processes and services built both for our locally-owned stores and corporate locations,” said Rowland. “We want the owners bringing the in-store, delivery and curbside experience alive and running it smoothly for the neighbor’s convenience and all their individual pet needs.”

To add the No. 1 pet franchise to your portfolio, fill out the next step form to speak with a franchise development director.

ABOUT PET SUPPLIES PLUS

Pet Supplies Plus is focused on making it easier to get better products for your pet. With over 500 locations in 35 states, the stores have a streamlined design making it easy to navigate a wide assortment of natural pet foods, goods and services. Additionally, petsuppliesplus.com provides neighbors with additional shopping options to better meet their pet shopping needs. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, Pet Supplies Plus ranked No. 21 in Entrepreneur magazine’s 42^nd Annual Franchise 500® list as of 2021, and is ranked as the Top Full-Service Pet Supplies Franchise for the seventh year running for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate and system size. For more information on Pet Supplies Plus franchise opportunities, visit www.petsuppliesplusfranchising.com.

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