Extremely high standards distinguish Border Magic® as a franchise leader in the landscape industry. The company provides lasting solutions to enhance the appearance of properties and simplify their upkeep with concrete border options including steppingstones, walkways, driveway liners, garden borders and more.
Prior to opening their dream restaurant, the Ways each came from very different backgrounds. Marilyn enjoyed a 25-year career as a bus driver for the local school district, and plans on returning once schools are back in session. Jim worked for 26 years in various finance and operational roles for a major office-supply company. By Cindy Charette
WACO, Texas — Restoration 1®, one of the fastest-growing and most-trusted restoration franchises in North America, recently unveiled its “Keep It Clean” program to address the growing demand for its disinfecting and cleaning services as cities and states across the country reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The program directly addresses a recent national survey, which said 82% of Americans are more concerned with cleaning tools and protocol in public spaces since the coronavirus, and 76% will hold businesses accountable for how they clean their public spaces. One of four workers surveyed said they would even leave their jobs if their employers didn’t make investments in cleanliness.
“The demand for our disinfecting services continues to increase across the country as America reopens and organizations put the health and safety of their people first,” said Gary Findley, CEO of Restoration 1. “That’s why our Keep It Clean program can customize our professional cleaning services to the individual needs of our customers and the spaces where they live and work. From hospitals and office parks to first responders’ vehicles and individual homes, we are addressing every situation for large and small gatherings.”
Restoration 1 team members are certified by the IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning & Restoration Certification) and use only EPA-registered disinfectants to decontaminate and disinfect high touch points and other surfaces. In addition, all Restoration 1 cleanup technicians use the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), up to and including fully-encapsulated and protective coveralls with full-face respirators.
To schedule a free Keep It Clean consultation and get more information, people can visit https://www.restoration1.com/keep-it-clean.
About Restoration 1®
Founded in 2008, Restoration 1 is an award-winning franchise that specializes in a wide array of emergency mitigations, restoration and reconstructions services. An industry innovator, the Texas-based company uses advanced technologies and tools to perform restoration for both residential and commercial properties that have been damaged due to water, smoke, fire, mold, storms and more. There are nearly 300 locations open and in development throughout the U.S. with plans to expand to more than 500 locations nationwide in the next three years. Restoration 1 has earned numerous rankings from Entrepreneur and is featured in “12 Amazing Franchise Opportunities – Second Edition” by franchise expert Dr. John Hayes. For more information about Restoration 1, visit http://www.restoration1.com.
Sandler Also Named to FranServe, Inc.’s Fran-Tastic List.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Dave Hiatt, who started as a Sandler franchisee almost 27 years ago, has been named the new Director of Franchise Development for Sandler (www.sandler.com). His career has included involvement with Sandler’s Leadership for Organization Excellence program as well as his role as International Training Director of Global Accounts. In addition, he authored the popular book From The Board Room To The Living Room: Communicate With Skill For Positive Outcomes.
“Franchise Business Review named us one of the Top 50 Franchises for Women, Entrepreneur Magazine named us a Top Franchise Opportunity, and now FranServe, Inc. has named us one of the Fran-Tastic 500,” Hiatt remarked. “Choosing Sandler as one’s next life choice, one’s next life adventure, can be a life changing and rewarding experience. Sandler is not just a vehicle to help others, but because of our strategies, philosophies, and the people involved in the organization, the personal growth curve just goes through the roof for most individuals.”
About Sandler
Sandler is the world’s largest professional development organization, dominating the global industry through an unparalleled network of more than 270 local offices worldwide in more than 30 countries, as well as an award-winning Corporate Development Division at the world headquarters. Serving global enterprise organizations as well as small to medium-sized businesses, Sandler’s experts offer leading-edge expertise on a wide range of sales, sales management, leadership, and management topics.
Water Conservation Leader Signs Four Franchise Agreements Amid Pandemic.
RICHMOND, Va. — Conserva Irrigation, the only national outdoor irrigation company founded on the concept of water conservation, announced today the addition of seven new territories. Despite economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19, Conserva Irrigation continues to grow and will now welcome four new franchisees to the system, expanding across Texas and Colorado, as well as debuting in Utah. Partnering with franchisees possessing corporate and maintenance experience, the smart irrigation leader is slated to expand throughout the following territories:
With the addition of seven territories in three states, Conserva Irrigation has now grown its footprint across 90+ territories in markets throughout the country. As a result of a strong company culture and recession-resistant franchise model, the brand’s sales were up 65% YOY in Q1 and Conserva Irrigation has surpassed revenue goals for the year by 20% YOY.
“We’ve been fortunate enough to sustain success during the economic downturn because of continued strong consumer demand for our services, the ability to continue to operate as an essential service, our hardworking franchisees, technicians and corporate staff. We’re looking forward to launching in our newest territories,” said Russ Jundt, founder of Conserva Irrigation. “As our new territories launch, we’ll being hiring technicians, which will provide employment opportunities for those looking for a career in smart irrigation. It’s been a challenging time for all of us, but our culture and togetherness has helped everyone pull through and we believe that’s a major part of why entrepreneurs want to join this brand.”
To quickly on board new franchisees, Conserva Irrigation has launched a virtual franchisee training that includes in-depth videos showing franchisees how to use the equipment. Sample equipment is shipped to the franchisee directly, so the training is interactive and engaging. In addition, to ensure proper social distancing measures are met as each territory opens, Conserva Irrigation is now utilizing contactless payment, as well as wiping down equipment consistently, limiting vehicles to one person and enforcing frequent handwashing and sanitization. All technicians must also stand 6-feet apart from one another and the customer.
Conserva Irrigation is looking to expand further throughout the United States and is seeking single- and multi-unit operators with a range of experience levels, as well as those looking for add-on or conversion business opportunities. Potential franchisee candidates should be willing to initially invest between $81,800 and $102,250. Incentives are also available for veterans, multi-territory agreements and those with existing businesses or are an employee of an existing franchisee.
For more information about franchise opportunities with Conserva Irrigation, visit ConservaIrrigation.com, IrrigationFranchise.com or OutdoorLivingBrands.com.
About Conserva Irrigation
Founded as a franchise in 2017, Conserva Irrigation is the only national outdoor irrigation company founded on the principle of water conservation. The brand is part of Outdoor Living Brands, a market-leading franchisor of premium residential and commercial outdoor living services. With 90+ territories operating across the country and growing, Conserva Irrigation is helping home and business owners reduce water consumption through its use of a proprietary irrigation auditing system and water-efficient irrigation products. Conserva Irrigation recently debuted on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2020 Franchise 500 list at #296, followed by recognition in Entrepreneur’s 2020 Top New Franchises list at #7 and among Financial Times’ 2020 America’s Fastest Growing Companies list. For more information about Conserva Irrigation, visit https://www.conservairrigation.com/ or OutdoorLivingBrands.com.
Deal Brings Fast-Casual Salad Concept to 15 REEF Hubs in 10 Cities across the United States.
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Saladworks, the nation’s leading fast-casual create-your-own salad concept, announced today it has launched a partnership with REEF Technology, a Miami-based company that transforms parking lots and facilities into mobile ecosystems that seamlessly integrate a broad range of businesses. The partnership expands Saladworks’ footprint into 17 REEF hubs throughout 10 cities across the U.S., including Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Nashville, San Francisco and Los Angeles, and will primarily debut as ghost kitchens supported by third-party delivery companies nationwide. The first one opened in Philadelphia yesterday, with Miami to follow next week, and the rest throughout June.
While some of its REEF locations allow for walk-up orders, Saladworks will primarily use these mobile ecosystems as a means to accommodate a larger number and wider area of delivery orders. The centralized locations and ability to prepare food on-site promote the delivery of meals as efficiently and freshly as possible. Each site offers a menu of featured items, including Saladworks’ create-your-own and signature salads, wraps and grain bowls.
“We strive to be original in everything we do, and that originality is exemplified by exciting, strategic projects like this partnership with REEF Technology,” said Kelly Roddy, CEO of Saladworks. “Among our many creative channels of growth, these mobile ecosystems enable us to share our healthy, sustainable and incredible brand with guests we might not have otherwise reached.”
Saladworks, which has been in business for more than 30 years, has always placed a focus on guest originality through its healthy and fresh ingredients and create-your-own options. Ranked number 22 among this year’s Top 100 Fast Casual Movers and Shakers, the brand is currently experiencing impressive growth due to a rise in health-conscious consumer behaviors and its unique avenues for expansion, such as ghost kitchens, stores within stores, and locations across the likes of universities and military bases. By the end of 2020, Saladworks plans to open 30 new restaurants and have 50 more in development.
“In this age of social distancing, consumers are leaning on delivery and minimal-contact options now more than ever,” said Roddy. “These mobile ecosystems allow us to meet those needs and scale the Saladworks concept quickly, efficiently and for a fraction of the cost, which is a win-win for everybody.”
For more information about Saladworks and to find a restaurant near you for dining in, take-out or delivery, visit www.saladworks.com.
ABOUT SALADWORKS:
Founded in 1986, Saladworks is the nation’s leading fast-casual create-your-own salad destinations. Since franchising in 2001, the brand has grown to over 100 locations across 18 states and two countries. Saladworks guests can enjoy made-to-order salads from the freshest vegetables, fruits, proteins and delicious dressings, together with a selection of freshly-made wraps, grain bowls, and other menu items. From 2017 to 2019, Saladworks ranked on the Franchise Times Top 200, and in 2018 and 2019, Saladworks landed on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 200 Food and Restaurant Franchises List. For franchise information, visit www.saladworks.com.
Huntington Ranks #10 of Top 100 Franchises Available for Less Than $150K.
ORADELL, N.J. — Huntington Learning Center, the nation’s leading tutoring and test prep provider, was recently named #10 on Entrepreneur’s 2020 Top Low-Cost Franchises List. This list recognizes franchise opportunities available to aspiring business owners with a start-up investment of less than $150,000. For over 40 years, Huntington has fulfilled its mission to give every student the best education possible and has approximately 300 independently owned and operated locations in 41 states.
“We are thrilled to be recognized for the value that our company provides not only to students but to local business owners and entrepreneurs across the country whose work truly impacts communities and countless numbers of students and families,” said Anne Huntington, President of Huntington Learning Center.
“The recent changes in our educational climate have created an even greater need for the resources Huntington provides, including individualized tutoring and test prep programs designed to build academic skills, confidence and motivation to succeed in and out of school,” continued Huntington. “With our brand’s new virtual learning capabilities, the growth we expect to see for our franchisees as they lead the way in supporting at-home learning across the U.S. is an exciting prospect. We hope to see more business owners with a like-minded passion for learning and providing students with the best education possible join our system.”
Entrepreneur’s 2020 Top Low-Cost Franchises List is based on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 score that is calculated through a comprehensive analysis of more than 150 data points that are collected from corporations ranging from size and growth and franchise support to brand strength, financial strength and stability. Huntington was named to Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 earlier this year and ranked #39, moving up nine spots from 2019.
Franchisees that invest in a Huntington Learning Center location can expect to see, on average, 53% more revenue than industry competitors. Huntington boasts over four decades of success led by a strong tenured team and the founding Huntington family.
Huntington Learning Center is expanding. Markets with immediate franchise opportunities are available across the country. To learn more about owning a Huntington Learning Center franchise, visit https://www.huntingtonfranchise.com/ or call 1-866-206-4547 to speak with a representative.
About Huntington Learning Center
Huntington Learning Center is the nation’s leading tutoring and test prep provider. 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’s accredited 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.
Opened seven new firms across the state to drive success in local business communities.
ADDISON, Texas — ActionCOACH Texas has recently added seven more firm locations around the state of Texas. Each of our firms are localized to fit the business needs of their market and business community while leveraging our proven framework.
With the opening of the new ActionCOACH Firms across the state of Texas we have broadened our capability to guide owners and their businesses to create more jobs and achieve greater success. “ActionCOACH Texas has engaged thousands of businesses across the state during this COVID-19 health and economic crisis to ensure they survive and ultimately thrive to contribute to Texas’ economic recovery. We consider it an honor and privilege to serve the business community,” said ActionCOACH of Texas CEO, Kevin Alft.
In addition to the recent firms added in East Texas, The Golden Triangle, Lake Houston, Conroe and Corpus Christi, we will be opening more than a dozen additional locations across the state. “ActionCOACH Texas has given us the opportunity to serve our local community in a way we have been looking to do for a long time. We are making a massive impact in East Texas! The 26 years of Proven Tools & Results plus the collaborative culture in Team Texas allows us to impact a lot more businesses in a bigger way,” said ActionCOACH East Texas Owners, Robert & Kelly Belt.
We are hosting presentations in the next month to share why joining ActionCOACH Texas can allow you to take control of your professional and personal life goals. Visit us on LinkedIn to get registration details.
About ActionCOACH Texas
ActionCOACH Texas, founded in 2006, is backed by more than 26 years of globally proven business coaching experience in all industries. We are on a mission to keep Texas businesses in business and guide entrepreneurs to reach their professional and personal goals. Our coaching services provide more than 3,500 tools and solutions and are backed by an Industry-Exclusive 17-week guarantee. ActionCOACH, the world’s largest business coaching franchise, founded by Brad Sugars in 1993, when the concept of business coaching was still in its infancy. Today, ActionCOACH spans 80 countries on 6 continents with clients experiencing a 700% return on their investment. For more information, visit actioncoachtx.com.
The digital mobile advertising franchise will now have a presence in two key markets outside of its hometown of Watertown, New York.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Digital mobile franchise Runningboards Marketing has just accomplished a feat that not many emerging brands have been able to do in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic: secured its first two franchise deals.
The brand’s newest franchisees are based in Marlborough, Massachusetts and in Paducah, Kentucky, two markets more than a skip and a jump from the brand’s hometown of Watertown in upstate New York. Central Massachusetts native and serial entrepreneur Mark Federico, will open the Marlborough franchise. First-time business owners and longtime friends Ian Brown and Jesus Espinoza will open the brand’s Paducah operation.
The Runningboards Marketing leadership team is thrilled to have both parties on board.
“The fact that we signed two new and enthusiastic owners in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic really speaks to our business model and is a great way to kick off our franchising efforts,” CEO and co-founder Calvin McNeely said. “Mark is both an entrepreneur and a franchise veteran, so we’ll learn as much from him as he’ll learn from us. Ian and Jesus are young and fresh—this is their first foray into business ownership and we’re excited that Runningboards Marketing will be their initiation into the world of entrepreneurship.”
Runningboards Marketing was founded in 2018 by McNeely and Executive Vice President Zach Yelle. The brand stands out as a franchise opportunity in the mobile advertising segment thanks to its use of digital advertising vehicle DAV® (pronounced “Dave”), which has high-impact LED screens that display brand messaging and customizable graphics. Businesses hire DAV to drive around markets in order to target specific audiences. DAV is hard to miss, which is exactly what makes him so much fun. Whether a client wants to advertise their business or give a friend a birthday shoutout, DAV can get the job done.
With DAV’s ability to run a variety of ads, Runningboards Marketing has been deemed as an essential business during COVID-19. As long as DAV runs health-related ads, Runningboards Marketing can carry on with business as usual. This, along with the franchise’s low-cost business model, which does not require a brick and mortar location or numerous staff members, creates a fun and relatively hassle-free business ownership opportunity.
Federico first saw DAV driving around in Pennsylvania and thought it would be the perfect way to advertise a new fitness club he was about to open in Massachusetts. He called Runningboards Marketing to inquire about reserving DAV but learned the brand did not have a presence in Massachusetts. When he learned about the low-cost business model, he knew it was a great opportunity. Now, he is poised to become his own first customer.
Federico believes this is the perfect time to invest in a franchise like Runningboards Marketing and described DAV as a can’t-miss tool that can serve local and small businesses well in their grassroots marketing efforts.
“Right now, starting a business, owning a company or even being employed is scary,” Federico said. “When businesses start to reopen, a lot of them are going to fail but many are also going to be looking to grow. These businesses will spend money on marketing because they have to acquire new customers. DAV has the ability to really help small businesses survive, prosper and grow as we get out of COVID-19.”
Brown and Espinoza were also attracted to the brand’s low-cost model, as well as the lack of a brick and mortar location and the tech-focused method of advertising. “All we need is DAV,” Espinoza said. “If we want to, we can keep the staff down to just the two of us until we really start expanding. Most of the overhead is just fuel for DAV.”
“Runningboards Marketing brightens up and changes the landscape of business here in Paducah,” Brown said. “DAV will be the most eye-catching thing around for many people. Now, it is important to support businesses that are struggling with affordable, alternative advertising. We can help businesses expand when it’s needed most, given the current climate.”
By offering a low-cost business model and a can’t-miss digital advertising opportunity, Runningboards Marketing proves why it remains a lucrative franchise in any economic climate.
About Runningboards Marketing
Runningboards Marketing has a simple cutting-edge business model, using DAV®, or Digital Advertising Vehicle, pronounced “dave”, a digital mobile billboard.
To learn more about franchising with Runningboards Marketing, visit https://rbm-franchise.com/.
More Than 100 Franchise Brands Associated With International Franchise Association Access PPE As Result of BrightStar Care and Franworth Partnership.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — In the midst of COVID-19, there have been many examples of companies innovating and partnering to solve unprecedented challenges. To ensure the safety of BrightStar Care clients and franchise employees to continue providing the highest quality of in-home care during the pandemic, CEO and founder Shelly Sun and her team leveraged resources across the globe and quickly secured necessary PPE. With over $2 Million invested in the procurement side of the equation, the BrightStar Care team enlisted the help of Franworth, a franchise-focused growth equity firm led by immediate past International Franchise Association (IFA) Chair David Barr and Founder and CEO John Rotche. BrightStar Care leveraged the Franworth’s state-of-the-art Fulfillment Division to facilitate and accelerate distribution of crucial PPE materials for its franchise system. Now BrightStar Care and Franworth are offering access to the PPE inventory to the franchise community at cost.
With nearly 340 locations, each BrightStar Care independently owned and operated agency employs nurses and caregivers who are on the frontline, providing in-home care and ensuring the most vulnerable population can remain safe at home and out of hospitals. Through the rapid capabilities of the Franworth Fulfillment Division proprietary supply chain system, BrightStar Care was able to fill and distribute orders for all franchise owners of essential PPE including N-95 masks, face shields, digital thermometers, disposable gloves and hand sanitizer bottles. As a result, Franworth’s services enabled BrightStar Care’s independently owned and operated small businesses to continue serving and protecting the safety and well-being of their staff and clients.
“It’s been a long journey, but we wanted to support the entire franchise community in the fight against this pandemic by making PPE available for everyone regardless of who they are caring for during these times. Partnering with Franworth has made this all possible,” said Shelly Sun, CEO and Founder of BrightStar Care. “We always want to do the right thing, so we have invested more than $2 million in PPE and vetted all sources thoroughly so that our franchisees can instead focus on their business. Our goal is to protect BrightStar Care clients and ensure that our offices’ employees can continue providing the highest quality of in-home care during the pandemic. We also want to empower the entire franchise industry to truly make a difference in their local communities and taking the workload away from them when it comes to sourcing PPE frees them up to do what they do best.”
With PPE supplies in high demand, many businesses are struggling to determine how to prepare for reopening while maintaining the safety of staff and customers and items remain scarce. As leaders within the franchise industry, BrightStar Care and Franworth have expanded their partnership in an effort to help more franchisors gain access to the materials they need, extending PPE at cost to fellow IFA members through the reliable and unparalleled services of Franworth’s Fulfillment Division. Since the launch of this initiative, BrightStar Care and Franworth have fulfilled PPE orders for more than 100 franchise companies, providing them with the resources they need to reopen their business while following the health and safety guidelines of their local community.
“Limited access to PPE materials is one of the biggest challenges facing businesses today, and we’re proud to be partnering with BrightStar Care and leveraging the capabilities of Franworth’s Fulfillment Division to support the franchising community,” said Franworth President of Procurement Dan Hannay. “We know that our technology and supply chain resources can alleviate some of the burden for franchisors who are trying to support their franchisees through the COVID-19 pandemic. Having an opportunity to make a positive impact on fellow IFA members has been incredibly rewarding and we look forward to helping more brands facilitate their PPE distribution needs and navigate the challenges of these unprecedented times.”
Franworth’s Fulfillment Division is an invaluable warehousing, procurement and distribution resource for its portfolio and affiliate franchise brands, providing value to companies of all sizes.
For more information on how Franworth can help support distribution and fulfillment needs for your business, visit www.franworth.com/liberty.
For more information on BrightStar Care please visit www.brightstarcare.com.
About Franworth
Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Franworth accelerates value for brands and independent unit value for franchisees using our proven franchise systems, professional support services and shared resources platform. Partnering with Franworth gives franchise concepts access to an expansive suite of best-in-class processes, talent, technology, proprietary supply chain system and logistics designed to help scale their businesses efficiently to achieve profitability and maximize their potential for success. Led by a team of industry veterans with more than 450 years of combined experience, Franworth’s executive board and leadership team includes Founder, CEO and Managing Director John Rotche, CFE; Managing Director and Partner David Barr; Partner Drew Brees; President and Chief Operating Officer Dave Keil; General Counsel and Chief of Staff Jonathan Koudelka; Chief Financial Officer David Taccolini, President of Procurement Dan Hannay, Operating Partner and Professional Services Division Lead Mike Skitzki; and Operating Partner and CEO of The Lash Lounge Meg Roberts. Franworth’s current portfolio of franchise brands includes The Lash Lounge®, skoah®, CITYROW® and Madison Reed Color Bar®. For more information on Franworth or to learn more about how it can help your company grow, visit franworth.com.
About BrightStar Care
Based in Chicago, BrightStar Care is a national private duty home care and medical staffing franchise with nearly 340 locations which provide medical and non-medical services to clients within their homes, as well as supplemental care staff to corporate clients. BrightStar Care franchise locations across the country employ over 20,000 caregivers and over 3,500 nurses who play a unique role in overseeing the care for each individual client. In addition, BrightStar Care is the only national home care franchise to receive The Joint Commission’s Enterprise Champion for Quality award every year since the award’s inception. For more information on BrightStar Care please visit www.brightstarcare.com.