Known as a visionary with a kind heart, Belina Calderon-Nernberg didn’t have success handed to her on a silver platter. The CEO and founder of 1Heart Caregiver Services spent many years in corporate America after moving from the Philippines. By Brianna Bohn
Amy Albert, CEO and co-owner of Ace Handyman Services The Woodlands, had no background in the home repair business before she and husband, Terre, purchased their Magnolia, Texas, franchise in January 2021. By Patty Horansky
Emma Dickison learned how to run a successful business at a young age. Despite the looming recession, her parents opened an independent hospitality business which gave her a front-row seat to the American dream. By Shelby Green
Since this issue is all about WOW: Women of Wonder, I will focus on female founders and franchisees. As you read more, you will hopefully realize there is opportunity for everyone. Showcase your diverse range of talents as an exceptional franchise founder or local franchise owner. By Dawn Abbamondi
As loved ones grow older and need more assistance, it can be challenging for families to find the right support. Oftentimes, it requires moving a loved one out of their home and into a 24/7 care facility. The Wallace family, however, makes that transition easier. By Shelby Green
Every year starting in mid-September and lasting through the end of October, the Hofbräuhaus Buffalo in New York, celebrates the Bavarian tradition of Oktoberfest with its local community. By Kelsi Trinidad
Susan Nimnuan earned degrees in business administration and criminal justice while living in Michigan in 2005. However, she felt drawn toward a different field – healthcare – and followed in her father’s footsteps after graduation. By Lizzy Yeserski
Susan Nimnuan earned degrees in business administration and criminal justice while living in Michigan in 2005. However, she felt drawn toward a different field – healthcare – and followed in her father’s footsteps after graduation. By Patty Horansky
Leading Personal Training Brand Comes Together to Celebrate Rapid Growth with Dozens of Franchise Owners Awarded.
MELVILLE, N.Y. — GYMGUYZ, the world’s largest in-home and on-site personal training franchise, recently held its seventh annual Recharge convention in Orlando, Florida. On the heels of the launch of its Assisted Stretch Services, which was the focus of this year’s convention, the three-day conference was packed with exciting presentations and roundtable discussions aimed at sharing best practices for franchise partners to leverage assets and resources.
Due to its success as a leading provider of in-home personal training services, GYMGUYZ recently expanded its capabilities to offer fitness programs at corporations, schools, hospitals, and residential communities including apartment complexes and senior living centers. Combined with the launch of Assisted Stretch Services, GYMGUYZ is diversifying its service offerings to clients while continuing in its mission to bring convenient, customized and creative workouts wherever people want them.
“The energy and excitement we felt from our franchise owners at this year’s Recharge convention was electric,” said Josh York, Founder & CEO of GYMGUYZ. “Between educational sessions related to our new Assisted Stretch Services and our annual franchisee awards, everyone left the convention having grown their professional network, deepened their understanding of GYMGUYZ’s services, and been reminded of the impact that personal training can have.”
At the convention, a number of franchisees were recognized with a variety of awards by senior leadership:
“At GYMGUYZ, we are persistent in our pursuit of empowering our franchisees to build their client base and help communities across the globe reach their fitness goals,” said Phil Brojan, President of GYMGUYZ. “GYMGUYZ is transforming lives every day, not just the lives of our clients, but the lives of our franchise owners, who are building great businesses by making a difference in their communities. We are laser-focused on elevating our clients’ fitness journeys, and with the launch of Assisted Stretch, we are serving our clients in more ways than ever.”
GYMGUYZ uses a variety of customized fitness programs, including strength training, cardio fitness, sports conditioning, group fitness, weight loss and toning, senior fitness, youth and teen fitness, assisted stretch, and nutrition counseling to help people reach their health goals. GYMGUYZ’s Certified Personal Trainers are experts in using GYMGUYZ methodologies, and they employ various techniques and tools to ensure that no two workouts are ever the same. GYMGUYZ has no contracts or monthly fees, and the first session is always free.
Currently, GYMGUYZ serves over 1,000 cities across three countries and is continuing to grow rapidly as they expand their offerings beyond in-home workouts with corporate and on-site fitness programs.
To learn more about GYMGUYZ consumer and business services, visit https://www.gymguyz.com/. To learn more about franchising with GYMGUYZ, visit https://www.gymguyz.com/franchise-opportunities/.
About GYMGUYZ
GYMGUYZ is proud to be the largest in-home and on-site personal training company in the world. GYMGUYZ brings the workout to their clients and provides convenient, customized, and creative workouts. Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., and founded in 2008 by fitness specialist Josh York, the brand delivers expert personal trainers that utilize a fleet of branded vehicles stocked with state-of-the-art fitness equipment to deliver exceptional fitness experiences. In 2019, the brand was recognized as No. 5 on Inc. Mag’s 10 Hottest Franchise Businesses in America, which highlighted their growth of more than 801% over the last three years. In 2023, they were included in Entrepreneur’s Startups’ roundup of the year’s Hottest Business Opportunities. GYMGUYZ also scored the first and second place spots on Franchise Gator’s annual list of the Top 100 Fastest-Growing Franchises and received recognition as a top franchise in Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive 41st Annual Franchise 500. Now serving over 1,000 cities internationally, including cities in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, GYMGUYZ is the fastest-growing fitness concept in the U.S. with plans to open another 75 territories by the end of 2023. For more information on GYMGUYZ and franchising opportunities, visit http://www.gymguyz.com/.
Local owner Matt Greene and General Manager Kristin Lum-Perreira will host an event at the Air Force Academy game this weekend and a grand opening luncheon in October.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Matt Greene, a 23-year U.S. Air Force veteran and current construction company chief, announced today that the company will host an event for Temporary Wall Systems (TWS) Colorado Springs, the first and leading full-service temporary containment wall provider in the United States, at the Air Force Falcons game against the San Diego State Aztecs on Saturday, Sept. 30.
Greene and his general manager, Kristin Lum-Perreira, will have models of the containment walls on display at the game held at the Air Force Academy stadium in Academy, Colorado.
They will also host a grand opening lunch and learn event on Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their new office at 3104 Century Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado. The wall containment company will provide a barbeque meal for attendees of the luncheon event.
Lum-Perreira will handle TWS Colorado Springs’ day-to-day operations while Greene continues his role as the CEO of MAVericks Construction, also located in Colorado Springs.
“Colorado Springs is a booming city with a thriving high-tech, military, healthcare and tourism base,” Greene said. “Because the city is undergoing this wave of expansion, Temporary Wall Systems Colorado Springs will fill a very real need in the community. Our rentable and reusable containment walls are a perfect option for businesses to separate people and property from ongoing renovations and construction so they stay safe and protected.”
Greene, an Arkansas native, moved to Colorado Springs in 1989 to attend the United States Air Force Academy. After retiring from the Air Force in 2017, he started MAVericks Construction. He also received a master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
Lum-Perreira worked as the business office manager for another local federal contractor before being named general manager of TWS Colorado Springs. She was born in Tacoma, Washington, but moved to Oahu, Hawaii, where she was raised. She moved to Colorado Springs in 2019 and has worked in operations and management for a variety of companies in residential and commercial construction and federal contract management.
“I love the challenge of starting new things, so it’s exciting to be a part of a brand-new company,” she said. “Matt and his team are tremendously supportive and are proven winners. It will be an honor to learn from him and expand TWS Colorado Springs during this time of growth for the city.”
Greene says he hopes TWS Colorado Springs will provide the community with employment opportunities, and he looks forward to giving back to the area that has been his home off and on for more than 11 years.
TWS is part of HomeFront Brands, a family of emerging, franchised residential and commercial property service brands that offers integrated technology, data support, lead generation, business intelligence systems and training to its partners.
Temporary Wall Systems provides modular wall systems that are designed with versatility in mind. The company’s full-service business model simplifies construction and renovation by taking care of the entire containment process, from job site delivery to expert installation and removal when the project is complete.
For more information about Temporary Wall Systems Colorado Springs, please visit https://tempwallsystems.com/locations/colorado-springs/.
About Temporary Wall Systems
Founded in 2017 and franchised since 2022, Temporary Wall Systems (TWS) is the first and leading full-service, rentable containment wall provider in the United States. TWS offers commercial contractors and facilities managers a turnkey alternative to labor-intensive interim containment methods like drywall. Our customers benefit from clean and quiet business continuity during construction, renovation, or maintenance projects in healthcare, public transportation, education, retail, and commercial office facilities. TWS is a brand partner of HomeFront Brands, a platform company of emerging property service franchises. Explore the versatility of Temporary Wall Systems at https://tempwallsystems.com/.
About HomeFront Brands
HomeFront Brands empowers entrepreneurs to create thriving franchised residential and commercial property service brands. Driven by an experienced team of franchise executives and rooted in family values, HomeFront Brands helps emerging or established concepts accelerate their growth by delivering enterprise-level solutions to local business owners who aspire to build a dynasty and create generational wealth. By leveraging integrated technology, data-driven intelligence and advanced learning management systems, HomeFront Brands is building a foundation for its brands — Window Hero, The Designery, Temporary Wall Systems, BiltRite Home Inspections, Top Rail Fence and Mozzie Dome – to transform lives through franchise ownership.
For more information about HomeFront Brands’ current solutions, new business development, and franchising opportunities, please visit https://homefrontbrands.com/.