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29 05, 2019

Nikita Hair Seeks Inspired Franchise Candidates at International Franchise Expo in NYC

Tatyana Stemkovski2019-05-29T11:57:52-04:00May 29th, 2019|Tags: Eleni and Chris, International Franchise Expo, modern hair salon, Nikita Hair, salon signature collection, variety of high-quality hair and scalp services|

International Hair Salon Executives to Meet Face-to-Face with Aspiring Entrepreneurs to Fuel Nationwide Growth

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Nikita Hair, one of Europe’s leading salon chains, announced today it is gearing up for expansion by exhibiting at this year’s International Franchise Expo (IFE). Brand executives will head to the Big Apple to meet face-to-face with prospective franchise candidates at the world’s largest franchising event at the Javits Center from May 30 – June 1.

Entrepreneurs are encouraged to meet Nikita Hair brand executives and staff at the show at booth #1124 to immerse themselves in the brand and learn first-hand from the brand’s founder, Inger Ellen Nicolaisen, about Nikita’s winning culture and lucrative franchise model.

Nikita Hair, an internationally successful hair salon with 34+ years in business with more than 150 salons and 1,000 employees, is gearing up to open its first salon in Ohio during Q4 of this year as well as expanding its Florida presence with the opening of its West Boca salon in Boca Raton Q1 2020. The brand is now gearing up for continued rapid U.S. growth. With ample opportunities for development and growth in nearly every market, Nikita Hair welcomes all franchisees to explore the Nikita Hair franchise opportunity at this year’s expo.

“The $62 billion-dollar beauty industry is at an all-time high with consumer trends largely focusing on self-care and self-improvement,” said Inger Ellen Nicolaisen, Founder of Nikita Hair. “At Nikita Hair, we foresee limitless growth potential within the industry and are thrilled at the opportunity to meet with aspiring entrepreneurs to share our unique, lucrative franchise model and help them to be in business for themselves, but not by themselves with the support of our experienced leadership team and sound business model.”

At the show, Nikita Hair Creative Team Stylist, Karen Bessesen, from the Norwegian Design Team will be on-site demonstrating live hair styling so attendees can see the premium styles and services in action. All franchise prospects who sign a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) with Nikita Hair by 12/31/19 will receive a trip to Norway, where the brand is headquartered, to experience the brand’s roots first-hand. Those with genuine interest in the franchise opportunity will also receive complimentary samples from the brand’s exclusive line of hair and skin care products, Eleni and Chris, made with the purest ingredients sourced from Scandinavia.

Nikita Hair is currently seeking inspired franchise partners with management experience, communication skills, and a positive, enthusiastic attitude. The company would like to work with driven individuals to expand the brand through single and multi-unit franchise agreements. Prior experience in the hair salon industry is not a requirement. As the brand continues U.S. franchise expansion plans, it aims to have 130 salons open and operating by 2022.

For more information about Nikita Hair and the franchise opportunity, please visit https://nikitahair.com/nikita-hair-franchise/ or call (305)-592-9229.

About Nikita Hair

Nikita Hair is a leading international, modern hair salon delivering a variety of high-quality hair and scalp services, and a salon signature collection, Eleni and Chris, with treatments and products, made from ingredients sourced from Scandinavia. With 150+ locations throughout Europe, Nikita Hair recently announced expansion plans throughout the United States, with corporate U.S. headquarters in Boca Raton, FL. Every Nikita Hair salon offers a wide array of services and personalized appointments to keep clients looking and feeling their best, authentic self. For more information on the Nikita Hair franchise opportunity, visit https://nikitahair.com/nikita-hair-franchise/ or call (305)-592-9229.

28 05, 2019

Welcome Aboard: Expedia® CruiseShipCenters® Sails Ahead and Reflects on Annual Conference

Tatyana Stemkovski2019-05-28T13:39:33-04:00May 28th, 2019|Tags: booking cruises and vacations, brick and mortar travel agency, Expedia CruiseShipCenters, expert advice for travelers, top cruise travel agency franchise in North America, Vacation Consultants|

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Expedia® CruiseShipCenters® – part of the Expedia group family of brands – recently celebrated its highly anticipated annual National Conference at sea. This year, the franchise company welcomed attendees onboard Carnival Dream®, all while celebrating last year’s big wins and setting major growth milestones for the year ahead.

The theme for the annual event, attended by over 500 Franchise Partners, corporate support staff and travel industry partners, was “Customer First.” The brand is putting a refined focus on customers and partners at the center of its product, service innovation, and decision making. With the ultimate goal of best understanding its target customers and partners as well as what each individually values, Expedia CruiseShipCenters is striving to find innovative ways to create an exceptional experience with every customer interaction.

Expedia CruiseShipCenters is working to meet this goal through initiatives which include integrating a state-of-the-art search and booking engine into the Center websites, applying market segmentation analysis to find targeted customers in specific neighborhoods, and developing new training resources to build the confidence and skills of both new and experienced Consultants. As more passengers are expected to travel and the industry continues to grow, Expedia CruiseShipCenters is poised for success.

Kicking off the keynote speakers during the week at sea was President of Expedia CruiseShipCenters, Matthew Eichhorst. His keynote, “An Incredible Journey: The Best is Yet to Come” painted a very promising future for the cruise industry. With 30 million passengers expected to cruise by 2027 – a 34 percent increase from five years prior, a $69B investment, 24 ocean liners and 20 river ships set to debut in 2019, Expedia CruiseShipCenters is excited to capitalize on the growing industry.

“In four years, we aim to become the number one cruise agency in North America by focusing on a customer centric platform and differentiating ourselves from the competition,” said Eichhorst. “Every individual in our franchise system is passionate about helping cruisers plan and purchase their cruise seamlessly across all channels. With the introduction of new tools and resources, we are confident we will have a successful 2019.”

Other keynote speakers included:

Cathy Denroche, Regional Sales Director for Oceania Cruises, who shared the wisdom behind Aristotle’s “Fortune Favours the Bold.”
Adolfo Perez, Senior Vice President of Sales and Trade Marketing for Carnival Cruise Line, spoke of how taking small steps can generate incredible results in business and in life.
Dondra Ritzenthaler, Senior Vice Present of Sales and Trade Support & Services for Celebrity Cruises, discussed The Three P’s — Power, Passion, and Purpose – and how incorporating these elements in your day-to-day can make a positive impact in your personal and professional lives, as well as those who enter your Centers.

During the conference, Expedia CruiseShipCenters also came together in support of its charity of choice, breast cancer research and awareness. Through fundraising initiatives at the corporate and franchise level, with a matched donation from Expedia Group, the company raised more than $30,000 – contributing to its year-to-date total of more than $320,000.

With plans to open 35 new franchise locations by the year’s end, Expedia CruiseShipCenters continues to provide business opportunities for driven team leaders who want to enjoy the benefits of owning a retail business, while making dream vacations come true. Join a company that cares. To learn more about Expedia CruiseShipCenters franchise opportunities, please visit https://expediafranchise.com/.

For more information about Expedia CruiseShipCenters, please visit https://www.cruiseshipcenters.com/en-US/corporate.

About Expedia CruiseShipCenters

Expedia CruiseShipCenters provides exceptional value and expert advice for travelers booking cruises and vacations through its network of over 291 retail travel agency franchises. As part of the Expedia Group family of brands, the company’s more than 6,400 Vacation Consultants facilitate the booking of a wide range of vacation products including cruises, flights, hotels, vacation packages, tours, excursions and more. The company has been navigating spectacular vacation experiences for customers across North America for 30 years. For more information on Expedia CruiseShipCenters, visit www.expediafranchise.com.

Expedia and CruiseShipCenters are trademarks or registered trademarks of Expedia, Inc. or its affiliates in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners. © 2019 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. CST # 2029030-50 and CST # 20893-43

28 05, 2019

Great Harvest Bread Co. Named a Top Food Franchise of 2019 by Entrepreneur Magazine

Tatyana Stemkovski2019-05-28T13:30:35-04:00May 28th, 2019|Tags: authentic breads and pastries made fresh daily, bakery franchise, bakery-cafe model, Great Harvest Bread Company, multi-unit franchise model|

The Leading Bakery Cafe Franchise Attends IFE to Tout Revolutionized Expansion Model

DILLON, Mont. — Great Harvest Bread Co., a leader in the bakery cafe space, was named a Top Food Franchise of 2019 by Entrepreneur magazine. Under the “Baked Goods” category, the franchise earned the No. 10 spot, rising two slots up from last year’s ranking.

Over the last two years, Great Harvest has revolutionized its expansion efforts via bakery cafes and hub-and-spoke models—the latter of which many new & existing franchisees across the United States have opted to open. The brand is looking to strengthen its presence in the Northeast as it’s in the process of developing a hub and two-spokes to serve Long Island, N.Y., and a hub with one spoke in Red Bank, N.J., and Asbury Park, N.J. Great Harvest recognizes the high-index suburban areas throughout the Northeast and is actively seeking qualified franchisees to complete the expansion in the metro areas of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Philadelphia.

Investors looking to diversify their business portfolio and establish a presence either internationally or in the Northeast with a wholesome franchise can learn more about Great Harvest Bread Co. at the International Franchise Expo in New York City, May 30 – June 1. Learn how this company, located at booth No. 623, built a franchise model that allows multi-unit and multi-brand franchise owners to go where the competition cannot and cover more territory at an unrivaled investment level. A hub-and-spoke model costs about $700K to build out and pulls in, on average, $1.6 million with 17.4 percent EBITDA.

Given the bakery cafe’s customizable design, its modernized franchise model and the brand’s 40-plus years of success, Great Harvest’s influence on the local market level remains unmatched by Panera and other big-name competitors. The local level success of the nearly 200-unit franchise is also due in part to the brand’s promise of milling only fresh wheat in-store sourced from trusted farmers in Montana’s Golden Triangle, largely considered the top spot for agricultural production and ingredient processing.

“The initial response from existing and new franchisees has been supportive and by yearend, we expect to have 33 percent of the system operating through the hub-and-spoke model as operators add their second or third cafes in their respective markets,” said Great Harvest Bread Co. CEO Mike Ferretti.

Unlike other big-box fast casual franchisees, Great Harvest franchisees can out-bake and out-localize the competition in high-traffic areas with as little as 1,500 square feet. With the freedom franchise, each location takes on the look and personality of the demographic around them, keeping the same quality but local atmosphere unique to each bakery cafe. Great Harvest is an investment opportunity that lets the owner decide how turnkey they want the process to be and lets franchisees call their own shots.

To learn more about the Great Harvest hub and spoke model, check out the blog or download the franchise information packet.

About Great Harvest Bread Company

Great Harvest Bread has spent the past 40 years perfecting the combination of ingredients to make the freshest and authentic breads and pastries, as well as the newer sandwiches, grain bowls and soups, growing to nearly 200 locations, all of which continue to mill their own Golden Triangle wheat every morning from scratch. Providing local communities with authentic breads and pastries made fresh daily, the brand is now growing through franchising with a new bakery-cafe model ideal for multi-unit ownership. Open during three parts of the day—breakfast, lunch and dinner— the menu has grown beyond a wide variety of soft, delicious breads to include soups, sandwiches and grain bowls. To learn about franchising opportunities with Great Harvest Bread Company, go to https://www.greatharvest.com/franchise.

23 05, 2019

Keyrenter Washington DC Adds Rental Licensing to a Seamless Property Management Process

Tatyana Stemkovski2019-05-23T16:02:48-04:00May 23rd, 2019|Tags: Keyrenter Property Management, Maintenance Management, property management franchise, Rental Licensing, Rental Market Analysi|

WASHINGTON — Keyrenter Washington DC Property Management announced the expansion of services to include Rental Licensing. This addition of services is a relief to its residential landlord clients in the DC area.

All rental properties in DC are required to have a rental license. Simplified, the four-stage process involves tax registration, a basic business license, RAD registration and a DCRA inspection. The RAD portion is especially important for owners to ensure their property is exempt from Rent Control. The procedure can be complicated and time consuming.

In a city that heavily advocates rights of tenants, Keyrenter cannot stress enough the importance of using a Property Manager. Landlord-Tenant disputes can carry on for years while homeowners lose valuable rental income. While helping property owners and investors minimize exposure to potential litigation, Keyrenter advocates for their clients in Landlord and Tenant legal situations. Most homeowners turn to property management companies after they’re challenged by savvy tenants and subjected to the lengthy process of landlord-tenant court.

Residential property investment has become a popular tool among both small and large investors. Although cloud-based technology offers software solutions to do-it-yourselfer’s trying to save a buck, savvy landlords and property investors understand the value of professional management services such as those offered by Keyrenter Washington DC.

“Our expertise reduces vacancy and increases return on investment,” said Debbie Gomes, Founder of Keyrenter Washington DC. “Our clients don’t have the time or inclination for tedious tasks associated with residential property management. Some live abroad and depend on us to provide a seamless management process from start to finish. Exceptional customer service experience is our top priority.”

Keyrenter’s full range of services include:

Assist Owners and Investors with Leasing Services
Assist Owners and Investors with Buying and Selling Properties
Rental Market Analysis
Rental Licensing, DCRA Inspections, RAD registration
Syndicated Advertising
Enhanced Tenant Screening
Video Inspections
Payment Processing for Mortgages, Property Taxes, Property Insurance, HOA fees
Maintenance Management
24-hour Emergency Maintenance Hotline
Quick and Accurate Reconciled Owner Statements
Online Rental Payment Processing via ACH
Convenient Online Owner Portal

To obtain a free comprehensive rental analysis of your property visit Keyrenter Washington DC Property Management or call Debbie Gomes at (202) 838-6000.

23 05, 2019

AtWork Group Boasts 17 Percent Systemwide Sales Growth in Q1 2019

Tatyana Stemkovski2019-05-23T15:45:29-04:00May 23rd, 2019|Tags: AtWork Group, franchise growth, staffing franchise, temp-to-hire and direct-hire services, top franchise opportunity by Franchise Gator for 2019|

Continued Commitment to Service-focused Mission Expands Relationships, National Revenue

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Building on 25 years of experience, AtWork Group, one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing staffing franchises, increased its Q1 year-over-year revenue by 17 percent from 2018 to 2019. Its national sales increased $7.8 million over the timespan.

Snowballing its 2018 momentum, AtWork expects 2019 to continue to be more successful, as it swells the single-digit growth the industry is experiencing as a whole, according to the US Staffing Industry Forecast. AtWork will expand its nationwide footprint as the brand looks to add franchise locations in cities including Lubbock, Des Moines, Little Rock, Odessa, Greenville and El Centro.

“We are thrilled to report AtWork Group had another period of industry-leading growth. With our Q1 2019 results coming in 17 percent above Q1 2018, we’re poised to have another record-breaking year driven by our continued commitment to our mission: To be ‘AtWork For You’ to clients and talent we serve,” said Jason Leverant, President and COO. “This service mindset has enabled us to review and focus on opportunity areas within the organization, producing improved processes, a more streamlined infrastructure and exciting new service-delivery models.”

The success of current franchise owners throughout the AtWork system demonstrates the strength and capacity of the brand and the growing demand for staffing services for both job applicants and companies alike. AtWork facilitated 50,000 hires in 2018 and doubled its gross revenue over the past three previous years, from $164 million in 2015 to $360 million at the end of 2018.

“With the recent rollout of Pipeline Talent Solutions, our Managed Service Provider arm of the AtWork family, we’re able to spur more aggressive growth and clientele diversification,” said Leverant. “Our goal is to shake up the MSP world by building a supplier-centric model with AtWork’s underlying service-minded attitude. This addition to the AtWork family will revolutionize the industry and set a new standard for how MSP companies operate.”

AtWork currently has more than 75 locations across the United States. An initial investment for AtWork ranges from $152,000 – $211,500. For more information about franchise opportunities, visit atworkfranchise.com.

About AtWork Group

AtWork Group is an industry leading staffing franchise, based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Providing temporary, temp-to-hire and direct-hire services across industries, AtWork specializes in three lines of service – AtWork Personnel, AtWork Medical and AtWork Search. There are 75 locations across 27 states, with the goal to reach 325 by 2029. AtWork franchisees execute region-based decisions that make a difference in their local economies to strengthen their communities. The company facilitated 50,000 hires last year. For more information about franchise opportunities, visit www.AtWorkfranchise.com.

21 05, 2019

Neighborly® Names Amer Waheed Chief Technology Officer

Tatyana Stemkovski2019-05-21T15:36:53-04:00May 21st, 2019|Tags: home service brands, maintaining and enhancing consumers' homes and properties, Neighborly|

WACO, Texas — Neighborly^®, the world’s largest franchisor of home service brands, announced today the appointment of Amer Waheed as the company’s new Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately.

In his new role, Waheed will oversee all of the company’s information technology needs to improve program performance and to manage risk for Neighborly’s portfolio of companies.

“The digital strides Neighborly has made in recent years have helped us achieve our status today as the world’s largest home services franchisor, and we anticipate that such impressive progress will continue under Amer’s leadership,” said Mike Bidwell, President and CEO of Neighborly. “Amer’s deep knowledge of technology and his analytical expertise are invaluable assets that will surely lead us to new heights as the leader in delivering home and property services.”

Previously, Waheed served as Vice President of Product Engineering at Sabre, a leading technology provider for the travel industry. With more than 25 years’ experience, Waheed helped drive the company’s technology strategy and world-class enterprise solution for a large suite of highly sophisticated analytical products.

Prior to his time at Sabre, Waheed began his career as a developer at American Airlines and eventually joined the team that developed and launched Travelocity, one of the first e-commerce websites and the first travel website on the internet. He then moved to London and worked on stabilizing and growing lastminute.com.

“Neighborly is positively preceded by its reputation as the premier provider of services focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing customers’ homes and properties, and I am honored to be joining such an impressive team,” said Waheed. “I look forward to supporting the brand’s efforts to utilize its technology in ways that further establish it as the world-class leader in multi-branded service franchising.”

Waheed graduated from the University of Oklahoma with both a bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering as well as a master’s degree in computer science.

Waheed is replacing former Chief Information Officer Shayne Mehringer, who is leaving to pursue other opportunities.

About Neighborly:

Neighborly is a holding company of 22 service brands, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing consumers’ homes and properties. The company operates online platforms that connect consumers to service providers in their local communities that meet their rigorous standards as a franchisor across 15 service categories at www.getneighborly.com in the United States and www.getneighbourly.ca in Canada. The company was founded in 1981 as Dwyer Group and is based in Waco, Texas. More information about Neighborly/Neighbourly, and its franchise concepts, is available at https://www.neighborlybrands.com/.

21 05, 2019

Venture X® Breaks Ground for New Location in Pleasanton, CA

Tatyana Stemkovski2019-05-21T15:26:07-04:00May 21st, 2019|Tags: blend of boutique hotel and modern office styles, shared workspace and community, tech-driven flexible workspaces, United Franchise Group, Venture X|

Global Coworking Space Company Continues to Expand at a Rapid Pace

PLEASANTON, Calif. — Venture X — the premium membership-based workspace and community for entrepreneurs and businesses — continues its significant growth with the groundbreaking of a new 13,224-square-foot location at 4125 Hopyard Road suite 225.

Franchisee, Larry Cabling, of The MOS Group, signed the lease with Britannia Property Owner, LLC in March 2019. Cabling is fully galvanized to grow this new location into a coveted destination for a variety of progressively minded members.

“We’re seeing a continuing movement away from the traditional office environment,” said Cabling. “This evolution is an important part the workforce future, and we’re committed to being on the innovative front of coworking spaces that facilitate collaboration and creativity.”

Venture X has been expanding rapidly in response to corporations and entrepreneurs in search of modern, flexible workplace solutions. Its welcoming boutique hotel-style services and modern offices appeal to a broad cross-section of businesses and entrepreneurs and provides design-forward workspaces that people love coming to work to every day. This creative workspace solution has caught the attention of entrepreneurs and businesses throughout the nation and around the world.

“We’ve been carving our own path for creative office space solutions, and we’re always looking forward to opening new locations in more cities,” said Venture X President Jason Anderson. “We targeted the Britannia Business Center because of its prime location, and we’re certain it will provide a dynamic area to both work in and entertain.”

Venture X, which is a brand of United Franchise Group, is inspired by boutique hospitality brands where relationships, consistent quality, and value-added offerings are the cornerstone of the membership experience. Venture X attracts a diverse membership of entrepreneurs, creative professionals, freelancers, remote workers, startups, non-profits, small businesses, and large teams from Fortune 500 companies.

Cabling believes that the Venture X “best-in-class” working environment meets the ever-changing demands of corporate clients and professionals in a competitive marketplace.

“We’re excited to join Pleasanton’s entrepreneurial community with a place where members can connect with each other and also meet outside clients, while at the time boosting inspiration on a daily basis and improving their businesses,” added Cabling.

Additional details on workspace options and services are available at venturex.com/plans.

About Venture X

Venture X is a membership-based, shared workspace and community that is a blend of boutique hotel and modern office styles with a high level of design that feels professional and welcoming. They are designing beautiful spaces and developing an environment and community that people love coming to work to every day. Venture X is a member of United Franchise Group, a group of affiliated companies and brands, and has been recognized by Inc. as one of the best co-working spaces in the United States. The brand anticipates having 100 locations sold by the end of 2019. For more information about locations, visit venturex.com, and for information about franchise opportunities, visit venturexfranchise.com.

About United Franchise Group

Led by CEO Ray Titus, United Franchise Group is home to a variety of internationally recognized brands including Signarama, Fully Promoted, Experimax, Jon Smith Subs, Venture X, SuperGreen Solutions, Transworld Business Advisors, Accurate Franchising, Network Lead Exchange, and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. With more than three decades in the franchising industry, and 1,600 franchisees in 80 countries throughout the world, United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.

20 05, 2019

Big Blue Swim School Celebrates Successful Start to 2019 with Chicago Opening and Agreements for 24 Locations in Denver, Salt Lake City, Chicago and Minneapolis

Tatyana Stemkovski2019-05-20T16:29:38-04:00May 20th, 2019|Tags: Big Blue Swim School, child care franchise, child education franchise, child engagement specialists, Shorewood Development Group, swim school franchise|

Technology-fueled swim school franchise is on track to achieve goal of 150 units by 2021

CHICAGO –In late 2018, Big Blue Swim School, a Chicago-based children’s swim school announced its plans to reach 150 units by 2021 by partnering with growth-minded franchise partners across the U.S. So far in 2019, the brand has already made good on its plans, with the signing of three major multi-unit deals for 16 units brining 10 locations to Chicago, Illinois and six to Minneapolis, Minnesota; five units in Denver, Colorado; and three units in Salt Lake City, Utah.

In March, Big Blue Swim School also opened its fifth Chicagoland corporate location, in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago. This opening was the strongest in the system to date, with 1,400 memberships sold before the doors opened, cementing the brand’s pre-opening marketing strategy to be mirrored for all future new openings.

Former Orangetheory franchisees Wendy and Erik Skaalerud will bring five locations to the Denver area; Sun Stop Sunglasses franchisees Zack and Brittany Groesbeck will bring three Big Blue Swim Schools to Salt Lake City; and Shorewood Development Group CEO and father of five Big Blue Swim School members Louis Schriber III along with Aaron Roth will bring 16 locations to Chicago and Minneapolis.

In addition to aligning with experienced franchise partners with business acumen and the potential to grow the brand in their respective communities, Big Blue Swim School has also focused on building its leadership team. In early 2019, former PepsiCo executive Brooke Mallick joined Big Blue Swim School as VP of Marketing, former Premium Service Brands and College Hunks Hauling Junk executive Justin Waltz joined as VP of Franchise Operations, and franchise industry veteran Catherine Monson joined the brand’s Board of Directors.

“We’ve kicked off 2019 in a big way — by signing major agreements in new markets with incredible franchise partners, with several more in various stages of development,” said Scott Thompson, Chief Development Officer for Big Blue Swim School. “We have also solidified our leadership team to ensure that this will be a huge year for the growth of this brand.”

To keep the momentum going, Thompson and his team have had a presence at many key franchise industry conferences so far in 2019, including the International Franchise Association Conference in Las Vegas in February, and the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in Las Vegas, the bi-annual FranNet conference in Atlanta and the Great American Franchise Expo in Dallas in March.

Looking ahead in 2019, Big Blue Swim School plans to exhibit at the International Franchise Expo in New York in late May, in addition to hosting Dive-In Day events for brokers, and regionally in Phoenix and Seattle in July and Dallas and Houston in August, which will allow Big Blue Swim School executives to present the brand to groups of 50-100 potential investors.

“In the first few months of 2019, we have been laser-focused on building our infrastructure, developing our strategic growth plan and franchise marketing materials, and hiring the right leaders to join our executive team,” said Thompson. “With 24 committed franchise locations and two corporate leases signed, we plan to have at least 50 committed locations by the end of 2019. We are well on our way of achieving our goal of 150 open units by the end of 2021.”

ABOUT BIG BLUE SWIM SCHOOL

Big Blue Swim School was founded in 2009 by competitive swimmer Chris DeJong. The first location opened in Wilmette, Illinois, followed by Niles, Buffalo Grove and Hoffman Estates. In 2017, Level 5 Capital Partners acquired a majority stake in the brand, and is rolling out an aggressive strategy to grow through franchising to 150 locations by 2020. Big Blue Swim School’s real estate footprint, proprietary technology Lesson Buddy, coupled with its practice of employing full-time child engagement specialists that teach based on a proprietary distance-based swimming methodology sets Big Blue up for long-term success. To learn more about franchise opportunities with Big Blue Swim School, visit http://YourBigMomentStartsHere.com.

20 05, 2019

500th Goddard School Celebrated In Franchise’s Home Market Of Philadelphia

Tatyana Stemkovski2019-05-20T16:12:45-04:00May 20th, 2019|Tags: early childhood education franchise, preschool with extended hours for working parents, The Goddard School|

Early Childhood Education Provider Announces Milestone Location in Bala Cynwyd

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. — The Goddard School®, a nationally recognized early childhood education franchise, started its 30-plus-year franchising journey in the Philadelphia market in 1988 with one location.

This month, The Goddard School will reach a significant milestone.

Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the franchisor of The Goddard School, is looking back on more than 30 years of success in early childhood education franchising as it proudly announces the opening of the 500th location in Bala Cynwyd, PA.

Goddard Schools have opened in neighborhoods and cities throughout the nation, becoming an essential part of hundreds of communities in 37 states. In every location, children begin learning the skills and gaining the knowledge that will take them successfully through school and life.

The franchisees of Bala Cynwyd, Jodi and Bill Straub, were introduced to The Goddard School’s mission and values through Jodi’s brother and sister-in-law, David and Amber O’Brien, who became franchisees many years ago. As they open this milestone location, Jodi and Bill know they can rely on the strong support of their family, their friends and a proven franchise system.

“We are opening the newest Goddard in a building that has provided memories for nearly 50 years. We’re so privileged to teach and inspire the youth of the local community in this historic schoolhouse,” Jodi said. “The sounds of children will soon fill these reimagined, modern classrooms.”

The building that houses the preschool was once the Saint Matthias Parish School, a significant community landmark, which was built in 1970. This long-dormant facility will once again thrive as an early childhood education provider to give generations of children a place to learn and play.

“Five hundred locations is a big number, and it’s a great milestone for any franchise system, but for us, it’s remarkable when you consider the investment of time and resources, the attention to detail and the emotional commitment that goes into the success of every Goddard School,” said Joe Schumacher, CEO of GSI. “Every Goddard School that opens creates opportunities for the communities they serve, for the families they support and for the children they care for.”

For more information about The Goddard School located at 124 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, visit www.GoddardSchool.com/Bala-CynwydPA.

About The Goddard School

The Goddard School is a high quality preschool with extended hours for working parents. A background in education is NOT necessary as each location has a full time Educational Director on staff which allows the owner of the school to concentrate on the management of the business.

17 05, 2019

HOODZ International Ranked a Top Franchise in Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive 40th Annual Franchise 500®

Tatyana Stemkovski2019-05-17T14:22:43-04:00May 17th, 2019|Tags: commercial kitchen exhaust hood cleaning, complete hood exhaust system cleaning, Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500, general assessment, HOODZ International, oven cleaning|

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — HOODZ International, North America’s largest and most reputable commercial kitchen exhaust hood cleaning provider, was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the Franchise 500® ranked HOODZ International in the Top 100 Franchises for Less Than $150,000 in 2019.

Recognized for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power, HOODZ International has established itself as a leading provider of kitchen equipment cleaning and preventive maintenance. Owned by BELFOR Franchise Group, a multi-concept franchise system of BELFOR Property Restoration, HOODZ International is the first international brand in the industry to be backed by leading service-based franchisors.

“As a passionate franchisor, being recognized in the 40^th annual Franchise 500® Top 100 Franchises category is an incredible honor,” said Keith Turner, President of HOODZ International. “At HOODZ, our franchisees are the backbone of the company. Without them, we would not be able to provide the high-quality restoration services that our customers around the world know and love.”

Placement in the Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry as evidenced by the fact that Entrepreneur received more than 1,000 applications this year, making it one of the company’s most competitive rankings ever. The key factors that go into the evaluation include costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order.

Over its 40 years in existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. HOODZ International’s position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.

To view HOODZ International in the full ranking, visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/332363. Results can also be seen in the March 2019 issue of Entrepreneur. For more information or to contact HOODZ International, please visit https://www.hoodzinternational.com/ or call (888) 514-6639.

About HOODZ International

HOODZ International is North America’s largest and most reputable commercial kitchen exhaust hood cleaning provider. Since HOODZ began franchising in 2009, it became one of the fastest growing franchises and has more than 120 territories nationwide. HOODZ ensures your commercial kitchen operations are in compliance whether you need a general assessment, oven cleaning, or a complete hood exhaust system cleaning. HOODZ have the experienced staff to do the job the right way, the first time and every time. With trained and certified professionals, HOODZ adheres to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard-96 which is devoted exclusively to ventilation control and fire protection of commercial cooking operations. For more information, visit www.hoodzinternational.com.

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