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8 10, 2020

Pet Supplies Plus Recognized for Sustainable Growth within the Indispensable Pet Category

2020-10-08T10:41:40-04:00October 8th, 2020|Tags: , , , |

Neighborhood Pet Retailer named a ‘Top Growth Franchise’ by Entrepreneur Magazine, Pet Service Category Predicted to be one of the ‘hottest’ industries.

LIVONIA, Mich. — Pet Supplies Plus, the largest independent pet retailer in North America, known for its high-touch local shopping experience was ranked No. 104 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s first ‘Top Growth Franchises,’ list.

Published in the September issue, the list recognized only 150 companies from Entrepreneur’s annual Franchise 500 ranking.

To determine the 2020 Top Growth Franchises ranking, Entrepreneur evaluates each franchisor’s total positive franchise growth over the past three years as well as factors that negatively affect growth, such as terminations, nonrenewals, and other closures.

This recognition follows Entrepreneur Magazine’s, updated list of The Hottest Industries Today which highlights the pet category with its consistent year-over-year growth even in this challenging year. From the start of the pandemic, Pet Supplies Plus was deemed an essential retailer, with its 500-plus stores providing a wide assortment of pet grocery needs, products, toys, and services. When Amazon and other online pet retailers were taking between 3-7 days for delivery, Pet Supplies Plus, having proactively anticipated the increased need for inventory, offered neighbors same day pick up or delivery from their conveniently located neighborhood pet stores.

“We’ve always been a recession-resistant franchise and our strength and stability during 2020 has only solidified our brand’s track record of success,” said CEO Chris Rowland. “One of the reasons pet passionate candidates are joining Pet Supplies Plus, is because of our continuous growth and innovation benefits both for our locally-owned stores and corporate locations.”

Pet Supplies Plus has already signed 36 franchise agreements this year, to account for 59 new stores.

The Pet Supplies Plus system is built to help franchisees scale quickly and successfully. For example, Brian Rolf, became a Pet Supplies Plus owner in 2016, after serving in the military for 20 years. In four short years, Rolf is now a multi-unit owner and recognized as a Franchise Business Review 2020 Franchise Rock Star.

This year’s Franchise Rock Stars were selected from over 28,000 franchisees, representing more than 300 brands that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research in the past 18 months. Rolf, like many owners in the Pet Supplies Plus system, are examples of achieving success through following the franchise model and fully committing to the community and neighbors they serve.

“Retail works when it is powered by passion-driven individuals that genuinely love what they do and who they do it for,” said Rowland. “Often times our owners can be found on the sales floor alongside their knowledgeable team members for in-store shopping as well as overseeing streamlined online ordering, curbside pickup and delivery.”

Pet Supplies Plus thrives because the owners’ top focus is connecting with their neighbors. The franchise takes ‘Minus the hassle,’ out of business ownership by providing world-class franchisee support, purchasing power, merchandising, marketing, supply chain logistics and other ‘back room’ duties. The brands community-minded owners paired with superior corporate support makes for a winning combination.

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 34 states, the stores have a streamlined design making it easy to navigate a wide assortment of natural pet foods, goods and services. Headquartered in Livonia, Mich., PSP ranked No. 50 in Entrepreneur magazine’s 41th Annual Franchise 500® list as the Top Full-Service Pet Supplies Franchise for the sixth year running for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate and system size.

For more information on the Pet Supplies Plus franchise opportunity, visit www.petsuppliesplusfranchising.com.

7 10, 2020

Fastsigns Holdings Inc. Acquires NerdsToGo, an Emerging IT Services Franchise Brand

2020-10-07T11:31:28-04:00October 7th, 2020|Tags: , , , , |

CARROLLTON, Texas — Fastsigns Holdings Inc. announced today it acquired GTN CAPITAL GROUP, LLC the parent company of NerdsToGo, an emerging IT services franchise brand. Fastsigns Holdings Inc. is the parent company of FASTSIGNS International. Inc., which is the franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise.

“We are excited to officially welcome NerdsToGo, a growing franchise organization in the IT Services business, into our family,” said Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International. “We look forward to what lies ahead for this exciting brand, especially the continued growth that will benefit NerdsToGo customers, franchisees, and team members.”

NerdsToGo has been franchising for 3 years and is a part of the large and growing IT services industry with 25 franchise locations in 16 states. Connectivity is more important than ever with COVID-19 only accelerating remote working, online learning, and business continuity all of which require error-free networking, security, privacy, and videoconferencing. Poorly functioning IT systems are a huge headache and productivity constraint for consumers and small businesses alike who need reliable solutions.

“We look forward to growing this business with existing franchisees and introducing the NerdsToGo brand to a new group of potential franchisees and customers,” added Monson.” Our goal is to add value to the business as well as to expand and grow the NerdsToGo brand as a standalone business. David Colella, CEO and founder of NerdsToGo, will remain in place as brand president and will continue to grow the brand and support franchisees.”

“As part of our ongoing strategy to provide outstanding support and growth opportunities to our franchisees, we have joined the FASTSIGNS family,” Colella said in a statement. “We are excited to join forces with one of the most powerful organizations in the franchise industry. After spending time with the FASTSIGNS Executive Team, it became clear to me that we could leverage their franchising expertise in development, support, marketing, brand positioning, and unit level economics to grow the NerdsToGo business. I found the culture at FASTSIGNS to be consistent with the franchisee-first mindset that we have at NerdsToGo, with both organizations maintaining a commitment to its customers and employees. This relationship will allow us to grow the NerdsToGo franchise network and expand our awareness and footprint across the country and internationally.”

About NerdsToGo, Inc.®
NerdsToGo, Inc. launched its original location in Guilford, CT in 2003 and quickly became the emerging leader in providing computer and technology-based services to both the small and medium sized business market and the residential market. NerdsToGo began franchising in 2017 and quickly grew to 25 independently owned franchise locations in 16 states. The Company also continues to own and operate the original Guilford, CT location.

NerdsToGo locations provide the total solution in computer and technology support to help small to medium sized business owners and residential customers lead a more effective, efficient and entertaining life through use of a wide range of technology devices including computers, iPhones, iPads, communication devices, Wi-Fi networks, printers, and smart devices. The Company’s signature service is delivered by sending a Nerd onsite to customer locations in a well branded, eye catching Nerd Van or through remote support. Customers can also receive service by visiting a local NerdsToGo service center. NerdsToGo acts as the IT department for small to medium sized businesses by helping to design, implement and support IT networks, provide data backup & continuity services, cybersecurity solutions, cloud services, remote support, vendor management services and overall routine maintenance. NerdsToGo continues to grow its franchisee base, while delivering exceptional service and customer support through every interaction.

About FASTSIGNS®

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. celebrates its 35th anniversary in business in 2020 as the leading sign and visual communications franchisor in North America, and is the worldwide franchisor of more than 735 independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS® centers in 9 countries including the United States and Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Canada, Chile, Grand Cayman, the United Arab Emirates, Malta, France and Australia (where centers operate as SIGNWAVE®).

FASTSIGNS locations provide comprehensive signage and visual 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 touch points. FASTSIGNS has been ranked the #1 franchise opportunity in its category in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 for the past four years, a 2019 Top Franchises for Veterans by Franchise Business Review and a 2019 America’s Best Franchises to Buy list by Forbes magazine.

7 10, 2020

Huntington Learning Center Partners With Fortune 500 Companies to Offer Education Support to Employees’ Families

2020-10-07T11:16:16-04:00October 7th, 2020|Tags: , , , |

Huntington’s Offerings for the 2020-2021 Academic Year Continue to Expand as Need for Increased Education Resources Nationwide Grows.

ORADELL, N.J. — Huntington Learning Center has announced that it will partner with Fortune 500 companies nationwide to provide in-person and virtual academic programs including the recently launched study hall, tutoring and test prep programs, homework help, and academic performance coach program to their employees’ families. This expanded business-to-business offering will allow companies to tap into Huntington’s proven learning methods and provide much-needed support to their employees, many of whom are struggling to manage a full-time workload with family obligations.

“Huntington Learning Center is a family-founded, family-run, and family-focused company. Since the onset of the pandemic, we’ve heard from thousands of parents that they need more resources, and we, like the Fortune 500 companies we’re partnering with, are rising to the occasion to help meet that demand,” said Anne Huntington, President of Huntington Learning Center. “With approximately 300 locations across the nation, we’re uniquely positioned to be able to offer educational support to corporate employees and their families in many major metro and suburban markets across the country. Bridging the work and school gap for parents is just another layer of the foundation we continue to build in order to provide families and students access to the best resources possible.”

The business-to-business offerings are an expansion on previous success Huntington launched prior to the pandemic at a localized level. The new nationwide contracts are scaling Huntington’s ability to support its franchisees and support even more families across the country.

Results from the company’s ‘Back-to-School’ report affirm that Huntington’s 43-year track record of proven success continues to propel student achievement. The report concluded the average test scores of students engaged with Huntington test prep courses increase by 229 SAT and 5.4 ACT points, leading to an average of $71,000 in scholarship offers awarded to Huntington graduates. Programs are available for students grades K-12 and additionally report 2+ grade levels of growth in reading and math within three months. Huntington Learning Center provides skill-building programs, subject-specific tutoring, test prep for the SAT, ACT, and state and standardized tests, Homework Help, HutingtonHelps LIVE, Academic Performance Coach and Huntington Advantage programs, as well as free weekly webinars.

Huntington’s accredited programs and highly trained, certified teachers, are available via a live virtual tutoring platform, HuntingtonHelps LIVE, and in-person at local centers. All centers are adhering to CDC and government guidelines and following strict cleaning and social distancing standards.

To learn more call 1-800 CAN-LEARN or visit www.HuntingtonHelps.com.

About Huntington Learning Center

Huntington is the nation’s tutoring and test prep leader, providing academic programs online and in-center. Its certified teachers provide individualized instruction in phonics, reading, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington’s mission is to give every student the best education possible. Learn how Huntington can help at www.HuntingtonHelps.com. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com.

7 10, 2020

Oasis Senior Advisors Celebrates a Year of Franchise Growth

2020-10-07T11:05:07-04:00October 7th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Fourteen new franchises launch across the country since November 2019.

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — Oasis Senior Advisors, a national franchisor offering free, community-based referral and placement assistance for seniors, is pleased to announce that 14 new franchises opened across the country between November 2019 and September 2020.

Oasis Senior Advisors connects seniors with the housing communities that best fit their needs at no cost to the seniors or their families. Oasis franchisees act as liaisons, navigating families through a housing transition that is often difficult and confusing. Oasis’ Certified Senior Advisors help clients weigh their senior living options, taking each factor of the family’s and individual’s needs into account, including level of care, independence and budget.

The new franchises are located in: ColumbiaEllicott City, MD; Delray Beach, FL; Kansas City, MO; LakewoodArvada, CO; Macomb, MI; Mid-Michigan; Northern Colorado; North Metro Denver, CO; North Houston, TX; Ogden, UT; Rockville, MD; South Columbus, OH; Southwest Idaho and West Cincinnati, OH.

Franchise owners are:
Kriste Kidde – ColumbiaEllicott City, MD;
Candy CohnDelray Beach, FL;
Tabitha and Aaron KrullKansas City, MO;
Randy BulowLakewoodArvada, CO;
Vickie JozefiakMacomb, MI;
Matt and Amy Wilczek – Mid-Michigan;
Stacy WagnerNorthern Colorado;
Randy Bulow – North Metro Denver, CO;
Stormie and Chad CaldwellNorth Houston, TX;
Bryce and Emily BlackburnOgden, UT;
Tracy SkalitskyRockville, MD;
John HolcombSouth Columbus, OH;
JP Benlian – Southwest Idaho and
Christian and Shauna BeilerWest Cincinnati, OH.

For more information about Oasis Senior Advisors, franchise opportunities, or to connect with an advisor, visit oasissenioradvisors.com.

About Oasis Senior Advisors

Founded in 2014 by Tim Evankovich, Oasis Senior Advisors provides free, personalized help in finding transitional housing solutions for seniors and their families that best fit their needs.  This includes senior housing, hospital discharge, elder law, specialty care, and more. The company, based in Bonita Springs, Florida, operates a growing number of franchises across the United States. Their personalized and caring approach to aid seniors and their families has helped many achieve satisfaction, comfort and peace of mind. Through client satisfaction and its strong partnerships with many top-rated senior living communities and services in the country, Oasis Senior Advisors is positioned for continued growth. Franchise opportunities are available nationwide. Visit oasissenioradvisors.com or call 888-455-5838 to learn more.

7 10, 2020

JAN-PRO CLEANING & DISINFECTING Stresses the Importance of Keeping Businesses Safe This Fall and Winter Virus Season

2020-10-07T10:58:41-04:00October 7th, 2020|Tags: , , , |

Largest commercial cleaning franchise in the country offers insight to help protect workers and customers.

ATLANTA — With federal and local health agencies warning about the possibility for a dangerous one-two punch with Influenza season coming up along with the continued COVID-19 pandemic, JAN-PRO CLEANING & DISINFECTING – the largest commercial cleaning franchise brand in the country – is looking to help business owners of all kinds by providing cleaning and safety measures to help create a safe environment for tenants, employees, and customers.

“Particularly as cold and flu season begins, we know that employees and customers will want to know what business owners are doing to keep them safe,” said Gary Bauer, president of JAN-PRO SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL. “During these times, it is important for business owners and employers to be able to showcase and explain how they are creating a safe and clean environment for their employees and customers, and we hope that they will consider utilizing expert cleaning partners such as JAN-PRO CLEANING & DISINFECTING to help protect their employees and customers.”

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses of all kinds have turned to JAN-PRO CLEANING & DISINFECTING as the commercial cleaning experts to provide advice and tips on how to keep their employees, customers and tenants safe. Now with fall and winter around the corner, JAN-PRO CLEANING & DISINFECTING would like to offer tips and advice to business owners on how to best prepare for the cold and flu season.

As an industry leader in the commercial cleaning space, JAN-PRO CLEANING & DISINFECTING recommends that business owners and employees abide by the following tips:

  • Increase cleaning and disinfecting of frequently touched surfaces and encourage employees to wipe down phones, keyboards, door handles, etc. after they use them
  • Consider staggered shifts for employees if possible. This minimizes the amount of interaction that employees will have with one another, thereby lowering the risk of transmission.
  • Increase virtual meetings and minimize in-person events/interactions.
  • Re-educate and remind employees about social distancing guidelines while in the office.
  • Increase the amount of times your space is cleaned by a professional, commercial cleaner.

Commercial cleaners like JAN-PRO CLEANING & DISINFECTING have the technology available to disinfect businesses and facilities of all kinds. JAN-PRO CLEANING & DISINFECTING’S ENVIROSHIELD® system is the same system used to disinfect hospital operating rooms. The system utilizes an electrostatic sprayer that helps the disinfectant cover more surface area on a microscopic level, and the electric charge helps bind the disinfectant to the surface. JAN-PRO CLEANING & DISINFECTING will then apply a surface treatment that prevents bacteria and viruses from living on the surface.

“Now more than ever before it is paramount that business owners have a cleaning and disinfecting plan in place to keep their employees and customers safe from COVID-19, the common cold, and the flu,” stated Bauer. “A clean workplace is the right of each and every worker, and brands like JAN-PRO CLEANING & DISINFECTING are proud to protect businesses of all kinds with our industry leading cleaning and disinfecting services.”  

More tips about how business owners can keep their employees and customers safe can be found at: https://jan-pro.com/jan-pro-closely-monitoring-coronavirus/

About JAN-PRO CLEANING & DISINFECTING

Founded in 1991, JAN-PRO CLEANING & DISINFECTING is the largest commercial cleaning franchise in the country with over 8,000 small business owners. The commercial cleaning brand culture is built on trust, reliability and excellence in cleaning. JAN-PRO CLEANING & DISINFECTING requires its franchise owners to complete extensive training on JAN-PRO CLEANING & DISINFECTING brand standards, the latest technologies, JAN-PRO CLEANING & DISINFECTING branded programs, and the latest cleaning techniques and a checklist of services. The combination of proprietary processes like the ENVIROSHIELD® disinfecting process — the same cleaning process used to disinfect hospital operating rooms — an extensive cleaning regimen each visit, and ongoing training keep the JAN-PRO CLEANING & DISINFECTING brand the leader in commercial cleaning. For more information, please visit https://jan-pro.com/

7 10, 2020

College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors’ National Survey Demonstrates Need for Customized Care Solutions

2020-10-07T10:45:35-04:00October 7th, 2020|Tags: , , , , |

Exclusive research demonstrates unique situations families are facing.

DENVER — New research by College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors gives unique insight into the situations American families are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the largest employer of nannies, sitters and tutors in the United States, College Nannies is utilizing this research to reimagine its care to meet parents’ evolving needs.

“During these unprecedented times, it’s crucial for us to understand families’ circumstances and priorities,” says Joe Loch, Brand President of College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors. “With nearly 200 College Nannies locations across the country, we are uniquely positioned to provide exceptional care that carries out our mission of building stronger families.”

The national poll uncovered four clusters of parents:

Safety First parents (32%) are often more afraid and trying to get by day to day until the crisis passes. Their top childcare priority is a caregiver who wears a mask and practices social distancing.

Head Off Chaos families (28%) are mostly managing without help and want things to go back to normal. They want a caregiver who helps the household run smoothly and adjusts to changing needs.

Help With Chaos parents (22%) are used to dealing with uncertainty and often try to handle things on their own. They’re seeking a caregiver who keeps children engaged in schoolwork and activities.

Education First parents (19%) feel like they have a handle on childcare and safety and want to make sure their kids keep learning throughout the pandemic. Their biggest childcare priority is a tutor who can help children succeed.

“Parents have never experienced anything like this — working from home while simultaneously helping children with distance learning. This insight allows us to evolve our personalized care solutions to meet the changing needs of families across the nation,” says Heather Hurley, College Nannies Director of Marketing.

“We have been able to build a team of nannies, sisters and tutors to support four different parenting needs,” says Laura Davis, College Nannies franchise owner. “No other agency can deeply understand the different situations families are facing and truly band together to offer the best care.”

The online survey was conducted from August 5 – 31st with a group of 827 participants from across the country with a household income minimum of $200,000 and at least one child under the age of 11.

About College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors:

With nearly 200 territories in 29 states, College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors is the nation’s most respected, complete and professional resource helping busy families raise smart, confident, well-adjusted kids. Since 2001, local professional teams across the country have helped thousands of busy parents carve out time for themselves with a sitter, have help on hand with a part-time or full-time nanny or get their college-bound student the tutoring they need to succeed. College Nannies is a wholly owned subsidiary in the Bright Horizons Family of Childcare Solutions and is ranked as one of the top 100 on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2020. For more information, visit: collegenanniesandtutors.com

6 10, 2020

Neighborly® Acquires ShelfGenie

2020-10-06T11:22:48-04:00October 6th, 2020|Tags: , , , , |

Neighborly’s third acquisition of 2020 grows franchisor to 27 service brands, with more than 4,300 franchises and nearly 1,000 associates across nine countries.

WACO, Texas — Neighborly®, the world’s largest franchisor of home service brands, today announced the acquisition of ShelfGenie, a custom glide-out shelving solutions franchise headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

“The acquisition of ShelfGenie – the only nationwide franchise known for designing, building and installing custom pull-out shelving solutions into existing cabinets – furthers our strategy to ‘Own the Home’ through Neighborly’s home services,” said Mike Bidwell, president and CEO of Neighborly. “ShelfGenie’s high-quality service offerings and proven commitment to customer service make it an excellent complement to our existing portfolio of home service brands, providing an ideal opportunity for continued growth of the ShelfGenie franchise network and the Neighborly organization at-large.”

ShelfGenie was founded in 2000 in Richmond, Virginia, under the original name of Shelf Conversions. Since its 2008 rebranding and adoption of the franchise business model, the company has since grown its network to more than 50 franchise locations spanning 275 territories across the United States and Canada.

“As part of our organization’s Noble Purpose, our ShelfGenie franchise owners are committed to turning the frustration and pain points homeowners have throughout their homes into sources of joy and comfort,” said Andy Pittman, President of ShelfGenie. “It is through this dedication to our customers that we are projecting a record year in 2020 despite the challenges of an ongoing pandemic. Joining the Neighborly network will maximize our potential to achieve success in the years to come. I expect great things are in store for our franchise owners and their clients.”

As a result of this acquisition, ShelfGenie will now benefit from new tools for growth and enhanced exposure to Neighborly’s 10 million customers who rely on Neighborly brands for their home service needs.

“Since we began franchising ShelfGenie 12 years ago, our goals have always revolved around franchise profitability and continued growth,” said Barry J. Falcon, Board Chairman and co-founder of ShelfGenie. “Now under the Neighborly umbrella, our opportunity to exceed those goals is better than ever before. Through the continued leadership of Andy Pittman and now Mike Bidwell, the future looks bright for the entire ShelfGenie system.”

Boxwood Partners, a Richmond, Virginia, middle market investment bank, served as sell-side advisor to ShelfGenie for the transaction.

For more information about Neighborly’s service brands visit www.neighborlybrands.com.

About Neighborly®

Neighborly® is the world’s largest home services franchisor of 27 service brands and more than 4,300 franchises 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 www.NeighborlyBrands.com and www.nbly.co.uk.

6 10, 2020

Handyman Connection Recognized As A Franchise Times 2020 Top 200+ Franchise

2020-10-06T11:09:14-04:00October 6th, 2020|Tags: , , , |

BLUE ASH, Ohio — Handyman Connection, a home repair company with over 25 years of experience, announced today it was recognized as a Franchise Times Top 200+ franchise. The Franchise Times Top 200+ is an annual ranking of the 500 largest franchise systems in the United States by global system wide sales, based on the previous year’s performance.

“We are thrilled to be named a Top 200+ franchise by Franchise Times once again,” said Jeff Wall, CEO of Handyman Connection. “This recognition is a true testament to our accomplishments as a brand over the past year and we look forward to continued growth and success in the year ahead.”

Handyman Connection operates more than 60 locations throughout 25 states and Canada. For more than 25 years, the brand has offered homeowners across North America a complete resource for professional craftsmanship and exemplary customer service. Handyman Connection offers a variety of services ranging from traditional home repairs to painting, remodeling and more.

Additional information on the Top 200 can be found in the October issue of Franchise Times and the full list at http://www.franchisetimes.com/2020-Top-200/.

About Handyman Connection
Since 1991, homeowners across North America have been calling on Handyman Connection for our professional craftsmanship and exemplary customer service. Each Handyman Connection franchise is locally owned and operated, backed by the company that helped launch the industry. Our values are steeped in a long-standing dedication to the people we serve, and truly differentiate Handyman Connection as a home repair company.

6 10, 2020

Batteries Plus Recognized for Steady Systemwide Sales

2020-10-06T10:43:19-04:00October 6th, 2020|Tags: , , , |

Nation’s Leading Battery, Light Bulb, Key Fob & Repair Concept Ranked on Franchise Times Prestigious Top 200 + List of Largest U.S. Franchises.

HARTLAND, Wis. — Batteries Plus, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, key fob and repair franchise announced today that it has been ranked No. 131 on Franchise Times’ Top 200+ List, the most comprehensive ranking of the 500 largest franchise systems in the United States. The prestigious list is based on Batteries Plus’ global system sales and number of locations. The brand joins the list amongst some of the nation’s most recognizable brands.

This most recent ranking further validates the exceptional growth Batteries Plus has experienced this year. In 2020, the brand signed 20 franchise agreements and on track to have 20 new agreements to be signed by the end of the year. Despite the pandemic, Batteries Plus businesses across the country have remained open to help individuals, communities, and organizations keep their devices and electronic equipment (including laptops, hearing aids, medical devices like infusion pumps, monitors, carts on wheels, and more) running as smoothly as possible. Currently, Batteries Plus has reached 720 locations throughout the United States.

“It’s quite an honor to be recognized among some of the most successful franchise brands in the country,” said Scott Williams, CEO of Batteries Plus. “It is a true testament to the hard work and dedication of our franchisees and corporate team, as well as the continued support that we receive from our loyal customers. This ranking only further inspires us to continue growing. We are excited to see what the future holds for Batteries Plus.”

Franchise Times uses a combination of companies’ voluntary reports and the most recent franchise disclosure documents to rank the 500 largest franchise systems in the United States. To qualify for the ranking, companies must be a legal United States franchise, with its headquarters based in the United States or at least 10 percent of their total units located in the country. Franchisees must also own at least 15 percent of the company’s total units.

Batteries Plus is actively seeking qualified single-unit and multi-unit franchisees who are looking for scalable growth or are seeking an extremely stable, predictable and secure essential franchise. While the brands core offerings are fundamental to people’s lives and are built on multi-billion-dollar industries (Batteries, $32B; Bulbs, $22B, Device Repair, $4B, Key Fobs, $2B, Smart Home Technology $90.9M) – the pandemic realities shined a brighter light on the value of the Batteries Plus franchise opportunity.  The total investment to open a Batteries Plus franchise ranges from $201,250 to $385,320.

Batteries Plus has multiple revenue streams to serve every individual and the needs of a variety of sectors including schools, contractors, churches, municipalities, healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality, property managers and assisted living centers. Batteries Plus has a franchisee-first mentality that is the cornerstone to its world-class franchisee support and proprietary technology advancements built within the model.

To hear more about the franchise opportunity or step into a store and tour virtually, visit batteriesplusfranchise.com.

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.

6 10, 2020

Celebrating Ten Years of Putting the Brakes on Breast Cancer!

2020-10-06T10:36:04-04:00October 6th, 2020|Tags: , , , , |

Throughout October automotive repair shops across the country are looking to end breast cancer with a unique fundraising campaign.

GENEVA, Ill. — During the month of October, Merlin Complete Auto Care in Glendale Heights, IL, and more than 200 Independent Auto Repair Shops across the US are raising funds for a breast cancer vaccine as part of the Brakes for Breasts fundraiser.

As part of the fundraiser, these auto repair facilities are giving away FREE (quality) brake pads or shoes.  The customer simply pays the labor and any other ancillary parts necessary to complete the brake job and the shops then donate 10% of the brake job directly to Dr. Vincent Tuohy & the Cleveland Clinic Breast Cancer Vaccine Research Fund.

100% of what we donate goes directly to research!  Celebrating our 10th year and $1,000,000.00!

2020 marks the tenth year for the Brakes For Breasts fundraiser.

2011 Our 1st year – 5 shops in Ohio raised $10,000 
2012 Our 2nd year – 27 shops in 17 states raised $32,848
2013 Our 3rd year – 66 independent auto repair shops in 27 states raised $66,499
2014 Our 4th year – 143 independent auto repair shops in 29 states raised $115,236.53
2015 Our 5th year – 174 independent auto repair shops in 32 states raised $141,868
2016 Our 6th year – 131 independent auto repair shops in 35 states (most ever!) $125,867.37
2017 Our 7th year – 114 independent auto repair shops in 34 states raised $114,389.20
2018 Our 8th year – 138 independent auto repair shops in 34 states and 2 countries raised $141,061.80
2019 Our 9th year – 141 independent auto repair shops in 38 states and 2 countries raised $194,160.04

To date donation total is $940,931.74!

This Brakes For Breasts fundraiser is different from any other breast cancer fundraising campaigns:

  1. Dr. Tuohy at the Cleveland Clinic has actually created a vaccine that has proved effective in laboratory animals in actually preventing breast cancer. Think about polio, eradicated because of a vaccine, a distant memory for most generations. This is the same principle!
  2. Dr. Tuohy and his team are rounding the corner and are hoping to start Phase 1 trials in 2020.
  3. 100% of the proceeds from the ‘Brakes for Breasts’ fundraiser goes directly to the Cleveland Clinic for research on the Breast Cancer Vaccine.
  4. These are just “mom & pop” shops across the country, independent business owners that have joined hands for a great cause.

For more information about the breast cancer vaccine, Dr. Tuohy and a list of participating shops, go to www.brakesforbreasts.com, download our “Brakes for Breasts” app to your smart phone and like us on Facebook!

About Merlin Complete Auto Care:

With over 3500 centers in North America Merlin Complete Auto Care is part of the Driven Brands family of companies. Locally-owned and operated in Glendale Heights, Illinois, franchise owner Muffadal Simba and his team are dedicated to premier service, customer education, and community service.

More information visit: Merlins.com