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8 12, 2020

Assisted Living Locators Included In Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s Top 100 Game Changers For 2020

2020-12-08T13:15:26-05:00December 8th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , |

PHOENIX — Assisted Living Locators, a nationwide senior placement and referral franchise, has been included in Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s Top 100 Game Changers for 2020. This is the third consecutive year the company has received this recognition.  

Franchises on the Game Changers list were evaluated on criteria such as how they are impacting veterans, serving their communities, making an impact, creating an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs, filling a niche and whether they are a choice of millennials.

The third annual Game Changer list, which is part of the December issue of Franchise Dictionary Magazine, cites Assisted Living Locators as ideal for anyone seeking a home-based franchise that’s not only in a recession-resilient industry with long-term growth potential, but also a rewarding opportunity to help families, enhance senior lives and make money without charging clients a fee. They also noted that the company was the first to introduce a franchise model in the senior placement industry.

“We are honored to be named as a Game Changer franchise,” said Angela Olea, Assisted Living Locators CEO RN. “We have always known that Assisted Living Locators was a game changer because there’s unlimited potential for franchise owners, and especially now as a home-based business during this pandemic. Senior care franchises, like Assisted Living Locators, are recession-or COVID-resilient since they are essential need services. For more than a decade, our company has been dedicated to providing compassionate care and help to seniors and their families across the country.”

Alesia Visconti, CEO / Publisher of Franchise Dictionary Magazine says, “Franchise ownership allows people to follow their dreams of being their own boss and taking control of their futures. It supports people working for themselves but not by themselves. It’s a community of professionals all supporting successful business ownership. A brand that earns the Top 100 Game Changers designation raises the bar and clearly sets itself apart!”

The Franchise Dictionary Magazine is a leading franchise publication in both digital and print format and has more than 350,000 readers. It targets prospective franchisees in an informative and educational manner and is well-respected throughout the industry.

You can find the special Game Changer section here:  https://franchisedictionarymagazine.com/2020-game-changers/.

With 140 office locations in 36 states and the District of Columbia, Assisted Living Locators is a respected national franchise system that is consistently ranked among the nation’s top franchises by multiple organizations. The company has been ranked in Entrepreneur’s “Franchise500®” issue for four consecutive years, Franchise Business Review’s “2020 Top Franchises Report” and “Top Senior Care Franchises,” and Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest growing private companies. The company offers a NO COST service for seniors and their families providing expert advice on short and long-term care options, including in-home care, independent living, assisted living and memory care.

To learn about Assisted Living Locators franchise opportunities, visit  www.assistedlivinglocatorsfranchise.com.

About Assisted Living Locators

With 140 office locations in 36 states and the District of Columbia, Assisted Living Locators is a respected national franchise system that is consistently ranked among the nation’s top franchises by multiple organizations. The company has been ranked in Entrepreneur’s “Franchise500®” issue for four consecutive years, Franchise Business Review’s “2020 Top Franchises Report” and “Top Senior Care Franchises,” and Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest growing private companies. The company offers a NO COST service for seniors and their families providing expert advice on short and long-term care options, including in-home care, independent living, assisted living and memory care.

To learn about Assisted Living Locators franchise opportunities, visit  www.assistedlivinglocatorsfranchise.com.

 

7 12, 2020

Batteries Plus & Toys for Tots Team Up to Power Gifts this Holiday Season

2020-12-07T13:29:38-05:00December 7th, 2020|Tags: , , , |

Nation’s Largest Battery Retailer Donates Over 60,000 AA Batteries to Charity in Partnership with Duracell.

HARTLAND, Wis. — With the economic challenges Americans have faced in 2020, it is more important than ever to spread cheer and send a message of hope to our country’s less fortunate. That is why the U.S. Marine Toys for Tots Campaign, Batteries Plus, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, key fob and repair franchise, and Duracell, have teamed up to power tens of thousands of children’s toys this holiday season.

In an exclusive partnership with Duracell, Batteries Plus donated over 60,000 AA batteries to the national charity. The batteries will be used to power donated toys and games, giving life to thousands of gifts that will make their way into children’s hands this month. This mission aligns perfectly with Batteries Plus’ efforts to support the hundreds of communities in which its stores operate.

“From helping with relief efforts during tropical storms to providing essential power to first responders, our stores are deeply invested in the communities they serve,” said Scott Williams, CEO of Batteries Plus. “Toys for Tots fits perfectly with our community-focused efforts. We hope this donation will help bring joy to children and communities that are underserved because everyone deserves to have a happy holiday.”

The unique partnership is a welcomed addition to the Toys for Tots mission. While the donated gifts are the foundation of the company’s efforts, many of these toys require batteries which typically are not included, making this generous contribution from Batteries Plus and Duracell even more special.

“We are very pleased to welcome Batteries Plus as a National Corporate Donor for the 2020 U.S. Marine Toys for Tots Campaign,” said retired Marine Colonel Ted Silvester, vice president of the U.S. Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. “The company’s community-service goals certainly align with those the Marine Corps has promoted for over 73 years through our Toys for Tots Program.”

Toys for Tots will not distribute incomplete toys, and the organization considers a toy without the required batteries to be just that. The benefit of Batteries Plus and Duracell’s donation is twofold: it makes any incomplete toys whole and allows Toys for Tots to use available dollars to purchase more toys versus batteries.

“In these uncertain times, Duracell®, in partnership with Batteries Plus, is proud to come together this holiday season to support the Toys for Tots program and help Santa make sure all those toys and games will have the power needed to be up and running on Christmas morning,” said Andrew Wales, Sr. Sales Manager – North America. “Our mutual commitment to our neighbors and communities across our nation allows us to share with others during this time of giving. We appreciate the opportunity to support our US Marines and their Toys for Tots drive and are excited to be able to share our holiday spirit and bring joy to children everywhere.”

To learn more about Batteries Plus, including information on the franchise opportunity or tour a store virtually, visit batteriesplusfranchise.com.

About Marine Toys for Tots

Toys for Tots, a 73-year national charitable program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, provides happiness and hope to less fortunate children during each Christmas holiday season.  The toys, books and other gifts collected and distributed by the Marines offer these children recognition, confidence and a positive memory for a lifetime.  It is such experiences that help children become responsible citizens and caring members of their community.  Last year the Marine Toys for Tots Program fulfilled the holiday hopes and dreams of 7 million less fortunate children in over 800 communities nationwide.  Since 1947 over 265 million children have been assisted. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is a not for profit organization authorized by the U.S. Marine Corps and the Department of Defense to provide fundraising and other necessary support for the annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.  For more information, visit www.toysfortots.org.

About Duracell

Started in the 1920s, the Duracell brand and company was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE-BRK.A, BRK.B) in 2016 and has grown to be the leader in the primary battery market in North America. The iconic Duracell brand is known the world over. Our products serve as the heart of devices that keep people connected, protect their families, entertain them, and simplify their increasingly mobile lifestyles. Our recharging technology allows consumers to live life without limits. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is a $250B holding company owning subsidiaries that engage in diverse business activities. Visit www.duracell.com for more information; follow us on Twitter.com/Duracell and like us on Facebook.com/Duracell.

ABOUT BATTERIES PLUS:

Batteries Plus, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Hartland, WI, is a leading omnichannel retailer of batteries, specialty light bulbs and phone repair services for the direct-to-consumer and commercial channels. The retailer also offers key programming, replacement and cutting services. Through a nationwide network of stores, the company offers a differentiated value proposition of unrivaled product selection, in-stock availability and customer service. Batteries Plus is owned by Freeman Spogli, a private equity firm based in Los Angeles and New York City. To learn more about one of Forbes®’ Best Franchises to Buy in America, visit https://www.batteriesplusfranchise.com.

2 12, 2020

Enter to Win the Ultimate Stocking Stuffer – Molly Maid Clean Home Giveaway

2020-12-02T11:15:23-05:00December 2nd, 2020|Tags: , , , , |

Leading Residential Cleaning Franchise Hosts Giveaway from Nov. 12 – Dec. 31 for Chance to Win $500 Gift Certificate.

WACO, Texas — The nation’s leading residential cleaning franchise, Molly Maid, a Neighborly company, is spreading joy this holiday season with its annual Clean Home Giveaway. Whether someone is searching for the perfect gift for a loved one or even themselves, the giveaway offers the chance to win the gift of time with a home cleaning.

To enter the Clean Home Giveaway, participants can visit Molly Maid’s official contest page on Facebook and fill out the simple form for a chance to win a $500 Molly Maid gift certificate. They were able to enter as early as Thursday, November 12, 2020 through Thursday, December 31, 2020 by 11:59 p.m. CST. Once the giveaway closes, Molly Maid will award five lucky winners with a $500 gift certificate each to use towards free home cleaning services.

“Our annual Clean Home Giveaway provides the gift of time as it takes cleaning off your plate,” said President of Molly Maid, Vera Peterson. “Molly Maid offers an easy solution for a clean home during this holiday season. Particularly during this time of the year, there are not enough hours in a day to get through all our to-do lists. A gift certificate can be an easy way to give our loved ones time back to do the things they love.”

To enter the Clean Home Giveaway and make the holidays more enjoyable with a clean home, visit Molly Maid’s Facebook page. During the holiday season, give yourself the gift of time by having Molly Maid assist you with the cleaning of your home. You deserve it! Contact your nearest Molly Maid location.

To purchase a gift certificate for someone special, go to Molly Maid’s website.

About Neighborly®

Neighborly® is the world’s largest home services franchisor of 27 brands and more than 4,300 franchises collectively serving 10 million+ customers in nine countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. The company operates online platforms that connect consumers to service providers in their local communities that meet their rigorous standards as a franchisor across 18 service categories at Neighborly.com in the United States and Neighbourly.ca in Canada. More information about Neighborly/Neighbourly, and its franchise concepts, is available at https://www.neighborlybrands.com/. To learn about franchising opportunities with Neighborly®, click here.

About Molly Maid®

Molly Maid® is a residential cleaning franchise with more than 490 franchise locations that collectively perform more than 1.7 million U.S. home cleanings annually. Franchising since 1984, and acquired in 2015, Molly Maid® is part of Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services franchisor. Molly Maid® established the Ms. Molly Foundation in 1996 to raise awareness and support for victims of domestic violence. For more information about Molly Maid®, visit MollyMaid.com. To learn about franchising opportunities with Neighborly®, click here.

2 12, 2020

Mr. Handyman® to Gift 10 Random Winners Power Tools this Holiday Season

2020-12-02T11:02:46-05:00December 2nd, 2020|Tags: , , , , , |

Leading Home Maintenance, Repair, and Improvement Franchise Will Select Winners Twice a Day From December 14-18, Enter for a Chance to Win Milwaukee Power Tools.

WACO, Texas — The nation’s leading home maintenance, repair, and improvement franchise, Mr. Handyman, a Neighborly® company, is giving away 10 Milwaukee power tools to random winners for its first-ever Ultimate Holiday Tool Giveaway. Tools are necessary for home improvement and Mr. Handyman can help cross some items off wish lists this year.

To enter the Ultimate Holiday Tool Giveaway, participants can visit Mr. Handyman’s official entry page on Facebook and submit their names into the drawing as early as Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Starting Monday, December 14, 2020 through Friday, December 18, 2020, winners will be chosen twice a day for five days. Void where prohibited by law. Rules and limitations apply.

Whether home improvement aficionados choose to keep the power tool for themselves or gift it, there is an opportunity to win: a cordless drill, multi-tool, random orbit sander, impact driver, reciprocating saw, jigsaw, angle grinder, circular saw, air compressor, or table saw.

“We work hard year-round to bring joy and comfort to homeowners through our assistance with home improvement projects,” said J.B. Sassano, president of Mr. Handyman. “Power tools play a vital role in that and we want to be a part of giving the gift of these top-of-the-line power tools.”

To learn more about the Ultimate Holiday Tool Giveaway, please visit the Mr. Handyman’s blog and Facebook page on the initiative.

If you don’t have the time or wish to have Mr. Handyman help with any home projects, contact your nearest Mr. Handyman location. For additional home improvement inspiration for the holidays, visit Mr. Handyman’s website.

About Neighborly®

Neighborly® is the world’s largest home services franchisor of 27 brands and more than 4,300 franchises collectively serving 10 million+ customers in nine countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. The company operates online platforms that connect consumers to service providers in their local communities that meet their rigorous standards as a franchisor across 18 service categories at Neighborly.com in the United States and Neighbourly.ca in Canada. More information about Neighborly/Neighbourly, and its franchise concepts, is available at https://www.neighborlybrands.com/. To learn about franchising opportunities with Neighborly®, click here.

About Mr. Handyman®

Mr. Handyman® is North America’s leading commercial and residential property maintenance, repair and improvement company. With more than 290 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, Mr. Handyman® is recognized as one of the fastest growing, handyman service franchise systems. Acquired in 2015, Mr. Handyman® is part of Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services franchisor of 27 brands and more than 4,300 franchises collectively serving 10 million+ customers in nine countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. Neighborly® brands are found at Neighborly.com in the United States and Neighbourly.ca in Canada. For more information about Mr. Handyman®, visit MrHandyman.com. To learn about franchising opportunities with Neighborly®, click here.

1 12, 2020

Senior Care Authority’s Local Franchise Businesses Are Growing as More Families Need Advice in Locating Safe Senior Living and Care Options

2020-12-01T11:13:44-05:00December 1st, 2020|Tags: , , , , |

The Company Advises Families Not to Do It Alone — Get Professional Advice When Looking For Care Options.

PETALUMA, Calif. — As a national leader in eldercare consulting and senior living placement in assisted living and memory care, Senior Care Authority‘s independently owned and operated locations around the country have been advising families since 2009.

The company specializes in providing timely and needed information. Each trusted local advisor compassionately assists clients with expertise in care transitions, decision-making, locating essential resources, and advocacy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company’s franchise owners’ businesses as a whole have grown markedly, even as overall occupancy at most assisted living communities during that same timeframe has declined.

“I was not surprised by the fact that our franchise owners’ businesses have grown nationally. Families quickly realized that trying to make care decisions for their loved ones would not be an easy task, especially in our current environment,” says Frank M. Samson, founder and CEO of Senior Care Authority.

Some of the key questions to which families need answers and advice include:

  • Have there been any positive cases at a particular senior living location in the past or presently? What procedures do they have in place?
  • Am I able to tour a community personally and if not, are there virtual tours available? How do I access such a tour?
  • Will I be able to visit my loved one?
  • What technology has been set up so I can communicate with my loved one?
  • What are my options for care either at assisted living or at home?

“The families I am working with need advice on so many issues — they are both stressed and confused on what their options may be. I help them sort out these options. My business is growing for this reason,” says Michael Kearney, CSA, and owner of the Senior Care Authority franchise in Rochester, NY.

Chris Lyboldt, who became a Senior Care Authority owner of a franchise in the Atlanta area just prior to the pandemic surge added, “In February 2020, I purchased my franchise. On March 11, access to Senior Living Communities became heavily restricted. I thought I had made a big mistake; however, Senior Care Authority’s uncanny ability to pivot in the face of adversity helped me find hope in the midst of despair and got me through the most desperate of times. And now, a successful 2020 has become a reality, and unbelievably, I’ve exceeded my pre-COVID goals.” 

Families needing assistance and direction can find an advisor who will provide guidance and is familiar with local resources. These trained and experienced specialists have certifications as Certified Senior Advisors (CSA) and Certified Dementia Practitioners (CDP). Those interested in getting advice from a local advisor or even exploring the possibility of becoming a Senior Care Authority business owner can find valuable information on their website.

About Senior Care Authority 

Senior Care Authority® was founded in 2009 and currently serves locations nationally in 26 states and Canada. The network is comprised of professionally trained and experienced local advisors who assist families with the overwhelming challenges associated with selecting the best options in assisted living, memory care, nursing care and navigating through a complex healthcare system. Learn more at seniorcareauthority.com.

1 12, 2020

Press Waffle Co. Brings Gourmet Waffles to The Woodlands, TX

2020-12-01T11:01:07-05:00December 1st, 2020|Tags: , , , |

New ‘café style’ store introduces an expanded menu, online ordering, and customer loyalty.

THE WOODLANDS, Texas — A lot has changed in 2020, but one thing remains the same; waffles are still better than pancakes. In case there was any doubt, Press Waffle Co. is expanding to its already unique menu lineup as they debut their first ‘café’ location in The Woodlands, TX.

Set to open Friday, December 4th, the new location is part of a larger upcoming expansion by the family owned company on the heels of their successful pitch on ABC’s hit show Shark Tank last spring. 

Located at 26435 Kuykendahl Rd., Press is one of several recently announced retailers in the new Creekside Park West Development. Current operating hours are 10:30 am-9:00 pm daily, with expanded morning and late-night hours on the weekends.

The new location will see the unveiling of Press Waffle Co.’s ‘café’ model featuring new items like gourmet milkshakes, waffle ice cream sandwiches, and a full lineup of coffee and espresso drinks from local roasting partner Perks Beanery. In addition, the new store layout brings thoughtful, comfortable design features intended to create a welcoming environment for people to grab breakfast, dessert, or a sweet treat any time of day. 

The Woodlands is such a wonderful and tight-knit community,” said Co-Founder Bryan Lewis. “We are lucky to have local franchise partners like John and Tylor Kirby that share our desire to bring something truly special to The Woodlands.”

In light of current restrictions, Press has also invested heavily in its online ordering and delivery capabilities. “While we would love to see everyone at the shop, we are also confident that we can provide a safe and seamless online ordering experience through our new ‘Press Perks’ online ordering and customer loyalty platform,” said Lewis. “We look forward to being able to safely serve our customers in this format, in addition to the high standards of health and safety we hold for all of our shops.”

The new 1116 square foot shop will mark Press’ second franchised location and fourth overall. With upcoming locations in downtown Houston, Dallas, Little Rock, St. Louis, and Arizona, Press Waffle Co. is well on its way to teaching America “A New Way to Waffle™.”

About Press Waffle Co.

Press Waffle Co. specializes in fully customizable authentic Belgian waffles, savory waffle creations, and locally roasted coffee. Founded as a family-owned food truck in 2016, Press Waffle Co. was featured on ABC’s hit show Shark Tank and is now expanding across the country. Their signature Liége waffles are crafted from a brioche-style dough and loaded up with caramelized clusters of Belgian pearl sugar in every bite. 

For additional information, including hours and the full menu, visit presswaffleco.com

30 11, 2020

Closet & Storage Concepts / More Space Place

2020-11-30T22:17:04-05:00November 30th, 2020|Tags: , , , , |

Franchise Business Radio: Listen and learn from Bob Lewis, President & CEO of Closet & Storage Concepts / More Space Place and Adam Biedenbender, who recently joined the company and brings a tremendous amount of franchise-industry experience and real-estate knowledge.

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30 11, 2020

Game Changer

2020-11-30T21:47:33-05:00November 30th, 2020|Tags: , , , |

As with any year coming to an end, we look forward to what is coming next. Nothing could be truer as we approach the end of 2020. The question is, what to do? Furthermore, how to do it? If you are “stuck” in a job you don’t like, with people (even working virtually) you don’t like, it’s time for something you DO like. By Dawn Abbamondi

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