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28 12, 2022

Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen Opens Its Fourth Location in Saudi Arabia, Accelerates Global Expansion

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-12-28T09:46:21-05:00December 28th, 2022|Tags: authentic Italian food dishes, fast-casual New York-style pizza, fast-casual restaurant franchise, Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen|

HOUSTON — Award-winning, Texas-based upscale casual brand Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen has opened its fourth location in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on December 19, 2022. Located at Park Avenue Mall, its 2400-sq. ft., two-story Pizzeria serves Russo’s full Italian menu including New York style pizza and pasta. Since 1978, Russo’s Founder and CEO, Chef Anthony, has been serving his original family recipes from Naples and Sicily. He prides himself on utilizing fresh, seasonal ingredients. Of course, those ingredients can be found in his premium, hand-tossed New York-style pizzas, including a giant, signature pie measuring 28 inches known as the party pizza.

Our unique menu items are what sets us apart from the rest. The Russo family promise, “If it isn’t fresh, don’t serve it,” remains as true today as it first did in 1978. We follow the same process in every location, both domestic and international.

We don’t have a commissary, and we don’t buy premade sauce or premade dough balls. We follow our old family traditions, and the consumer can taste the difference. Our family recipes have not changed over our 60 year history. Those include our fresh handmade pizza dough, meat sauce, and marinara sauce. Our sauces are made with premium San Marzano Italian tomatoes, hand crushed and simmered for 6 hours. From our salad dressings to pesto sauce to lasagna to fresh baked Tuscany bread to our homemade gnocchi pasta, our menu items are what sets us apart from other pizza chains. We carefully select our ingredients and select the best premium items to make every dish a flavor to remember.

Our menu includes salads, burrata cheese made from fresh mozzarella, Italian soups, pastas, pizzas baked in brick oven, calzones, and desserts. We also have Halal and gluten free options.

Our new location just opened December 19, 2022, in Park Avenue Mall. The 2,300-sq. ft. space will seat 160 guests and includes an outdoor patio. The restaurant is located in a remarkable mixed-use district. It will join an array of premier global food and beverage concepts in addition to a world-class hotel, theme park, department store, and cinema, where Russo’s pizza options will also be spotlighted.

“We’re thrilled to grow our international footprint and showcase our elevated upscale casual dining experience in Saudi. It is an incredibly exciting global market that I have become very fond of,” said Russo. “We are honored to have the support of our franchisees.”

Russo’s parents immigrated from Italy, settling first in New Jersey then moving to the Houston, Texas area. Anthony launched Russo’s in 1992 and has since expanded the brand in partnership with 56 locations across the United States, as well as eight restaurants situated throughout Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.

We are continuing to seek out global franchise partners, specifically entrepreneurs interested in proven brands that are entirely chef-created and chef-driven. Several floorplan options provide flexible design and layout choices, spanning from pizza and delivery only to fast casual, full-service dining to full-service and elevated interiors.

About Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen

Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen is a domestic and international franchisor of fast casual restaurants featuring classic New York-style pizza and authentic Italian dishes, including handcrafted pastas, calzones, salads, sandwiches, soups, and desserts. Based in Houston, TX, Russo’s currently has 52 corporate and franchised locations across Texas, California Oklahoma and Florida, plus international sites in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. As the son of first-generation Italian immigrants, Chef, Founder and CEO Anthony Russo discovered his love of cooking at age 12, honed his culinary skills working in his parent’s fine dining Italian restaurant at age 18, and opened his first pizzeria at age 25. After launching three independent restaurants as proprietor, he created Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen, applying a trove of recipes passed down through generations to a menu made with love. At its heart, Russo’s reflects Chef Anthony’s commitment to his old world and east coast roots where food and family come first, and the kitchen is the center of all activity. For more information, consumers can visit www.nypizzeria.com and interested franchisees www.russosfranchise.com.

27 12, 2022

CertaPro Painters® Raises Over $150k for Breast Cancer Research

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-12-27T10:53:16-05:00December 27th, 2022|Tags: CertaPro Painters, commercial and residential services, North America's Most Referred Painting Company|

North American painting franchise surpasses fundraising goal and could help fund over 3,000 hours of life-saving research.

AUDUBON, Pa. — CertaPro Painters® surpassed its goal for its fourth annual Paint it Pink campaign, raising $152,980 for breast cancer research. This money will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) and Breast Cancer Society of Canada (BCSC) and could help fund over 3,000 hours of life-saving research for breast cancer or enroll 61 patients into clinical trials.

From Oct. 1 to Nov. 30, 153 participating franchisees throughout the U.S. and Canada donated a portion of every painting project to the Paint it Pink campaign. In previous years, the set donation amount was $10 per project, but this year, franchisees could choose whether to donate $10, $15, or $20. With this generosity, CertaPro Painters® was able to surpass its initial goal of $120k and increase the funds raised last year by $33k.

“Four years ago, one of our franchisees came to me and told me his wife passed away from breast cancer and wanted to see how our organization could help spread awareness and support the cause,” said Mike Stone, President and CEO of CertaPro Painters®. “When I realized how many women — and men — are affected by the disease each year, and how it has affected my personal life too, I knew it was the right thing to do. Working with these organizations aligns with our core values and paying it forward. It’s an honor to be involved in such a worthy cause and to watch our franchisees and customers rally around it.”

In addition to donating a percentage of each painting project to the BCRF and BCSC, CertaPro Painters® gave its training facility, also known as CertaCity, a Paint it Pink makeover. Team members painted the facility’s exterior walls pink, including a breast cancer ribbon and the campaign’s name. Many team members also shared personal stories about how breast cancer has affected their families.

BCRF is the highest-rated breast cancer organization in the U.S. and the largest private funder of breast cancer research — and metastatic breast cancer research — globally. BCSC is a Canadian non-profit charity that raises money to fund patient-focused research for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer.

Learn more about CertaPro Painters®.

About CertaPro Painters®

CertaPro Painters®, North America’s Most Referred Painting Company®, was founded in 1992. Specializing in providing commercial and residential services, through more than 370 independently owned and operated franchises, its success is based on exceeding customer expectations by delivering certainty at every juncture of a painting job from start to finish. For more information on CertaPro Painters®, visit https://certapro.com/.

27 12, 2022

SuperGreen Solutions Integrates State of The Art Software That Gives Homeowners A Quick Solar Estimate That Can Help Them Reduce Their Electricity Bills

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-12-27T10:41:43-05:00December 27th, 2022|Tags: commercial and residential clients, renewable energy company, SuperGreen Solutions, sustainable energy|

BEL AIR, Md. — SuperGreen Solutions is thrilled to introduce its new, state of the art software that allows homeowners to get a quick, ballpark solar estimate in less than 60 seconds. This software is easy to navigate, and utilizes Google Earth imagery to analyze your roof shape and local weather patterns to create a personalized solar plan. It will then calculate your estimated electricity savings over the course of 10 years! Finally, it will walk you through financing options that will allow you to pay $0 down, for qualified homeowners.

Going solar puts the power of electricity into your hands. Continuing to use your local electricity company means you will be paying for electricity for the rest of your life and remain subject to annually increasing utility rates. With solar, you can pay to own your electricity. The government incentivizes homeowners to make the switch to solar by offering a Federal Tax Credit of 30%. Many states and municipalities also offer additional incentives to benefit you even more depending on what state you live in. This makes going solar the smart choice, not only financially, but also environmentally.

While most electricity companies use fossil fuels and coal, solar panels use the sun’s power, making it a sustainable source of clean energy.

Interested in switching to solar? SuperGreen Solutions has been in the clean energy business for over 10 years, way before it was a trending topic. We have a passion for educating homeowners about the benefits of solar, and we love serving others by using our knowledge to help reduce their energy needs and also their monthly electricity payments.

SuperGreen Solutions has helped hundreds of homeowners meet their environmental and financial goals by going solar. We’re so confident that we can save you money, that we will pay you a $100 visa gift card if we can not save you money on your first electricity bill! Speak to our friendly staff today.

Call: 888 978 7374 or visit supergreensolutions.com to find a provider near you.

About SuperGreen Solutions

SuperGreen Solutions is a growing renewable energy company that is innovatively working to serve commercial and residential clients in achieving their sustainability goals. We are a Franchise organization and are aggressively offering opportunities across the nation. Our primary verticals include Solar, EV Charging and Air Purification. We welcome inquiries to partner with us as we become a dominant force in the years ahead. For franchise opportunities, email support@supergreensolutions.com.

27 12, 2022

SuperGreen Solutions Provides a FREE Home Energy Consultation To Help Homeowners Reduce their High Electricity Bills

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-12-27T10:25:59-05:00December 27th, 2022|Tags: commercial and residential clients, renewable energy company, SuperGreen Solutions, sustainable energy|

BEL AIR, Md. — SuperGreen Solutions is a world class sustainable energy company that has been in business for over 10 years and has several locations in the US as well as multiple international countries. Their customers are treated like family, and they are known for being a homeowners guide towards a more sustainable, green lifestyle. They provide residential and commercial solar, electric vehicle charging stations, and air purification solutions.

SuperGreen Solutions provides homeowners that are interested in making the switch to solar with a free home energy consultation and a prepaid $100 visa gift card, if they can not prove they can save them money on their electricity bill. They have guided hundreds of homeowners to go solar, while helping them achieve their environmental and financial goals. Their process is simple:

First, homeowners can get a free solar estimate here, to see their savings.
A knowledgeable and friendly staff member will call the homeowner to set up a free, in-home energy consultation. SuperGreen will give them a prepaid $100 visa gift card, if SuperGreen Solutions can not show them how going solar will lower their electricity bill! That’s a win-win.
After the consultation is complete, the homeowners solar installation will be scheduled and they are that much closer to owning their electricity, and receiving significant monthly savings!

Interested in going solar? Call: 888 978 7374 or visit supergreensolutions.com to find a provider near you.

About SuperGreen Solutions

SuperGreen Solutions is a growing renewable energy company that is innovatively working to serve commercial and residential clients in achieving their sustainability goals. We are a Franchise organization and are aggressively offering new franchise opportunities across the nation. Our primary verticals include Solar, EV Charging and Air Purification. We welcome inquiries to partner with us as we become a dominant force in the years ahead. For franchise opportunities, email support@supergreensolutions.com.

22 12, 2022

Storm Guard Looks to Attract Franchisees in Milwaukee

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-12-22T09:18:28-05:00December 22nd, 2022|Tags: natural disaster remediation, roofing and construction franchise, Storm Guard|

Trusted Roofing and Construction Brand Plans Expansion Inside Wisconsin.

FORT WORTH, Texas — Storm Guard – an innovative and community-driven roofing and construction brand – is taking strides to expand its essential home restoration services to Milwaukee. Storm Guard’s services are necessary due to Wisconsin having some of the country’s most unpredictable and severe weather, including extreme storms and tornadoes. The brand currently has 39 franchise locations and is looking to add 100 franchise locations in the next five years, with Wisconsin being on the list of states they want to expand. Storm Guard is searching for franchise partners to open 2 territories in Milwaukee.

“With heavy snowfall and frigid temperatures, Storm Guard will be the perfect solution for Milwaukee residents once the snow has started to melt, and potential issues with homeowner’s roofs become more evident. Milwaukee homeowners and families will be able to rest easy knowing that there is a dependable and nationally backed roofing and construction company for when issues arise,” stated Shane Lynch, President of Storm Guard. “Milwaukee residents will be sure to benefit from the services of Storm Guard and its experts they know they can trust.“

After traveling to help communities devastated by natural disasters, the brand’s founders realized that their exceptional customer service and quality work was needed in a multitude of states. Since 2003, Storm Guard has been helping an abundance of families restore their homes after storms and solve problems that all property owners experience, including roofing, siding, window improvements, painting, emergency tarping, and installing proper gutters. All repairs ranging from general home upgrades to storm restoration are completed with their customers’ best interests in mind, with the brand taking measures to ensure their satisfaction, such as alleviating the stress of dealing with insurance claims and providing high-quality work without the high cost.

“The work we do is crucial to the areas we serve,” said Lynch. “The impact of our services has helped countless families across the nation, and we would love to expand and share our services and expertise with Milwaukee. This will help us to improve and positively impact this community and the families that are a part of it.”

Storm Guard is devoted to providing exceptional restoration services to households across the country by creating franchising opportunities. The ideal Storm Guard franchisee is driven, a good communicator, and takes immense pride in helping their community. The brand’s initial franchise fee is $65,000, and the total investment ranges from $185,400–$221,600.

For more information about Storm Guard, go to https://www.stormguardrc.com/. To learn more about franchising opportunities, visit https://www.stormguardfranchising.com/.

About Storm Guard:

Founded in 2003, Storm Guard saw the demand for a company that specializes in roofing and construction. As a single location in Minnesota, Storm Guard found themselves traveling to help local communities that were devastated by natural disasters. After responding to a hurricane in Florida in 2012, the founders saw the need for their services all over the country and decided to turn it into a franchise. Today, Storm Guard has 39 franchise locations across 17 different states. They are looking for dedicated and exceptional individuals to help continue their success throughout the nation.

22 12, 2022

My Eyelab and Stanton Optical to Offer Reliable and Affordable OTC Hearing Aids and Services

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-12-22T09:10:36-05:00December 22nd, 2022|Tags: affordable eye health and eyewear solutions, full-service retail eye care centers, My Eyelab, Now Optics|

Leading Optical Retailers Partner with hearX Group to Provide Customers Access to Hearing Healthcare Solutions.

PALM SPRINGS, Fla. — My Eyelab and Stanton Optical, leading retail brands of Now Optics offering accessible and affordable eye care and eyewear, will now be offering reliable and affordable OTC hearing aids and services to its customers nation-wide online at stantonoptical.com and myeyelab.com, and in 20 stores across California, Texas, and South Carolina. Both brands are now partnering with hearX Group, a smart digital health solutions company, to provide affordable FDA regulated over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid products and services to provide their customers access to affordable hearing health care solutions.

My Eyelab and Stanton Optical‘s new OTC hearing aid products will help an estimated 35 million Americans affected by hearing loss find hearing aids suited to their lifestyle. Starting at $199, both brands’ new OTC hearing aid products are offered at affordable prices; along with a 45-day risk-free trial; free shipping; as well as extensive product support. The new OTC hearing aid products offered are:

Lexie B1 self-fitting OTC hearing aids Powered by Bose, $849 or $47 for 24 months
Lexie B2 self-fitting OTC hearing aids Powered by Bose, $999 or $49 for 24 months
Go Prime OTC hearing aids, $299
Go Lite OTC hearing aids, $199

Designed to change the way people with mild-to-moderate hearing loss interact with the world, these high-quality hearing aids are FDA regulated and include a number of cutting-edge technology features. The models offer customers different environment settings to choose from, they’re rechargeable, and the Lexie B1 and B2 self-fitting hearing aids Powered by Bose are Bluetooth-enabled and pair with the Lexie app. Customers wearing these hearing aids can control them directly from their phone. To help customers assess their hearing loss, both retail brands will also offer a Free Hearing Test available to everyone online and in-store that provides instant results and lets you know if you’re a good candidate. Customers will also be able to place an order immediately and book a consultation with product experts.

“With one in five Americans impacted by hearing loss, My Eyelab and Stanton Optical’s new OTC hearing aid products and services will help people from all walks of life gain access to reliable and affordable hearing solutions through our stores,” said Daniel Stanton, CEO of Now Optics, parent company of Stanton Optical and My Eyelab. “Our team is excited to be the first optical retailers to expand their health services to include hearing health care, and provide the communities we serve a supportive, customer-centric experience.”

OTC hearing aids are an affordable and accessible alternative to purchasing hearing aids the traditional ways. These hearing aids are 80% less in cost when purchased from retailers like My Eyelab and Stanton Optical in-store or online. OTC hearing aids are regulated by the FDA and are designed to help adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss.

Under the leadership of founder and CEO Daniel Stanton, My Eyelab and Stanton Optical have led the optical industry in ocular telehealth by leveraging proprietary innovative telehealth technology to provide patients with affordable quality eye exams. Tapping into its national network of affiliated doctors, to date the company has conducted more than 2.5 million telehealth eye exams, something no other optical retailer can offer. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has not hindered My Eyelab and Stanton Optical’s success, as its telehealth technology minimizes the risk without compromising quality eye care.

Most Stanton Optical stores offer same day service. You can get an eye exam and your single vision glasses all made the same day due to onsite labs. For convenience, My Eyelab and Stanton Optical offer same day eye exams and walk-ins. They accept most insurance and offer Buy now pay later options, and even without insurance eye exams are free with the purchase of eyeglasses. On top of that, an assortment of over 1,000 eyeglass frames and top contact lens brands to fit both style and budgets allows consumers the ultimate freedom to experiment with unique, stylish designs that fit their personal style.

For more information about the brands, visit www.myeyelab.com or www.stantonoptical.com.

ABOUT NOW OPTICS:

Now Optics is a leader in the eye care industry. Its retail brands, My Eyelab and Stanton Optical, are among the nation’s fastest growing, full-service retail eye care centers. The company continues to expand its retail footprint with almost 300 corporate and franchise locations in 29 states while delivering affordable eye health and eyewear solutions. The company consistently ranks among the largest optical retailers in the country by Vision Monday and was ranked #3 on Entrepreneur’s list of Top New Franchises in 2021. Visit myeyelab.com or stantonoptical.com for more information. Find details about franchise opportunities at myeyelabfranchise.com.

22 12, 2022

Blue Moon Estate Sales Awards Its Highest Honor To Franchisee At Annual Conference

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-12-22T09:04:18-05:00December 22nd, 2022|Tags: Blue Moon Estate Sales, estate sale franchise, franchisee training program|

Leading estate sale franchise hosts annual conference to recognize franchisees for success in 2022 and share new initiatives to better serve customers.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Blue Moon Estate Sales, the fastest-growing estate sale franchise in the U.S., awarded the 2022 Franchisee of the Year award to Laura Melish of Centennial and Aurora, CO at the company’s annual conference held Dec. 6-8th in Charlotte, NC.

The franchisee of the year is awarded to the Blue Moon owner who not only demonstrated excellent success in growing their business, but also selflessly supports and promotes the Blue Moon system.

“Laura is an example of what it means to be a successful business owner and meaningful member of the communities she serves,” said Bob Lang, president of Blue Moon Estate Sales. “Laura gives of herself by always being available to take a phone call and to help fellow Blue Moon owners. With strong customer and client experience skills, she drives her team to provide the best service at all times. She is a true leader in every sense of the word.”

Laura came to the business with a passion for antiques and breathing new life into old relics. Prior to opening Blue Moon in 2021, Laura worked in the car rental and travel industry for 35 years.

“Being named the franchisee of the year is extremely gratifying and underscores the hard work and dedication we’ve put into making our business a success,” said Laura Melish. “I continue to be excited about the future of this company, the opportunities for growth and helping more families with their downsizing needs with respect, sensitivity and compassion.”

Additional award winners include:

Growth Mindset: Rick Blanton of Memphis, TN
True Blue Customer Loyalty: Jonathan and Jeannette Tinkey of Greenville, SC.
Marketing Excellence: Danielle Roberts of Conroe, TX and The Woodlands, TX
Highest Multi-Unit Revenue: Tracy Duce of Minneapolis east, west, and south territories
Highest Single- Unit Revenue: Terri and Chris Dickson of Greensboro/Winston-Salem, NC
Surpassing Everest: Jonathan and Jeannette Tinkey of Greenville, SC
Rising Star: Melanie Ramos of Knoxville, TN
Rookie of the Year: Kerry and Dustin Chester of Omaha NE.

In addition to announcing awards within the network, the conference was held to help energize the Blue Moon teams and provide new tools and insights on making the most significant impact possible for franchisees and the families that Blue Moon serves.

Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., Blue Moon Estate Sales is the fastest-growing national estate sale franchise with 78 locations in 24 states. Established in 2009, founders Deb, Ken and David Blue wanted to bring their proven business model to a larger audience. Thus, in 2013, Blue Moon Estate Sales started franchising, running an industry-leading training program and providing ongoing support, and is now part of the Best Life Brands family, with private equity backing by The Riverside Company.

To learn more about Blue Moon Estate Sales franchising, visit www.bluemoonestatesales.com/franchising.

About Blue Moon Estate Sales

Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., Blue Moon Estate Sales is a growing national franchise with 107 locations in 28 states. Established in 2009, Blue Moon Estate Sales was created to set the highest of standards in an unregulated industry. After five successful years in the Raleigh market, founders Deb, Ken and David Blue wanted to bring their proven business model to a larger audience. Thus, in 2013, Blue Moon Estate Sales started franchising, running an industry-leading training program and providing ongoing support, and is now part of the Best Life Brands family, with private equity backing by The Riverside Company.

21 12, 2022

Local Veteran Brings Convenient, Customized and Creative Workouts to Homes and Businesses in Des Moines

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-12-21T09:53:55-05:00December 21st, 2022|Tags: customized and creative workouts, fitness specialist, GYMGUYZ, in-home and on-site personal training company|

Leading Personal Training Brand Arrives in Iowa, Changing Lives of People of all Fitness Levels.

DES MOINES, Iowa — GYMGUYZ, the world’s largest in-home and on-site personal training brand, recently opened in Des Moines and is motivating people to take control of their health and fitness. GYMGUYZ brings certified personal trainers and fitness equipment straight to people’s homes and businesses to deliver a variety of customized workout programs, from weight loss, to sports conditioning, to senior fitness, and everything in between.

The new GYMGUYZ location is owned and operated by Kyle Davis. His passion for fitness began at a young age, with Davis participating in both baseball and football during high school. After college, he was commissioned into the Marine Corps. Davis became a logistics officer, and mostly oversaw truck supply chains and transportation. After spending six years in the Marine Corps, which included combat tours in Afghanistan, he left to pursue a career in construction as a project manager. Serving in the military was not easy, and assimilating to post-military life was a process. Throughout this process, Davis did not place as much of an importance on his health and soon discovered he had an underlying heart issue. After experiencing a near fatal episode one day, he knew he needed to place a larger emphasis on his wellness, and wanted to pursue the one thing he was most passionate about – fitness.

“I’ve seen the impact that fitness can have on not just yourself, but your loved ones as well, and that’s what I want to bring to my community,” said Davis. “With GYMGUYZ, fitness does not have to be unattainable. We realize that life gets busy, and we realize how important fitness is and we want to make it as accessible as possible.”

GYMGUYZ utilizes a fleet of branded vehicles to bring the personal trainer, equipment, and workout right to their customers’ doors. The incredible convenience of the service along with its highly customized workouts creates dramatic results for clients looking to work out more frequently and consistently. GYMGUYZ’s Certified Personal Trainers are highly-trained experts in fitness, and employ various training techniques and support tools to ensure that clients make steady progress towards their fitness goals. As a comparison to gyms, GYMGUYZ has no monthly fees and the first session is always free and includes a comprehensive fitness assessment and evaluation.

GYMGUYZ serves nearly 1,000 cities across three countries and is continuing to grow rapidly as in-home workouts continue to boom in popularity. Due to its success in serving consumers directly, GYMGUYZ has now launched new programs that serve businesses both large and small, offering B2B fitness programs at corporations, schools, residential communities, hospitals, and senior living centers.

For more information on GYMGUYZ in Des Moines, please go to https://www.gymguyz.com/des-moines or call 515-461-6183.

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 utilizes a fleet of branded vehicles that bring enough state-of-the-art fitness equipment to provide a fantastic workout 365 days per year, along with an expert personal trainer to their customers’ doors. 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. 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 servicing nearly 1,000 cities internationally, including the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, GYMGUYZ is the fastest-growing fitness concept in the U.S. with plans to open another 25 locations by the end of 2022. For more information on GYMGUYZ and franchising opportunities, visit http://www.gymguyz.com/.

21 12, 2022

NerdsToGo® Caps Off Successful 2022 Entering New Markets and Unveiling a New Look

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-12-21T09:35:27-05:00December 21st, 2022|Tags: business services, computer and technology services, NerdsToGo, Propelled Brands|

Leading technology brand continues growth trajectory into the new year.

CARROLLTON, Texas — NerdsToGo^®, a leading information technology (IT) solutions and technology repair services franchise for both business and home, ended the year with expansion into new markets and an updated look following a brand refinement earlier this year.

The fast growing brand brought its services to multiple new markets in 2022 including Tigard, OR; Wilmington, NC; Greenbook, NJ; and Everett, WA with a continued focus on driving IT solutions for small to medium-sized businesses, as well as the individual who needs help with personal computers.

“NerdsToGo’s growth throughout 2022 is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our franchisees, the quality of our services and the strength of our business model,” said Mark Jameson, chief development officer at Propelled Brands, parent company of NerdsToGo. “With our expansion this year into new markets across the country, NerdsToGo has further established itself as a leader in the industry helping businesses overcome the pain points of technology while providing a recurring revenue stream for franchisees.”

Ellen King, owner of NerdsToGo Wilmington, selected NerdsToGo as she was looking for a franchise that helped people. “If I want to do good in this world, I want to do something that is really going to be helping people and working with people that have the knowledge and skillset to do that,” said King. “Our culture is embedded with technology from banking to payroll. Small businesses often can’t afford to hire full-time IT, yet they still have a need for IT solutions such as protecting data and their customers. With the support of a great franchise umbrella company like Propelled and peer group support of other franchisees, it has been less intimidating starting my own business.”

NerdsToGo’s growth coincides with a refinement of the brand’s visual identity earlier this year, including an updated logo and restaged brand character, “Nerdy.” The refinement achieved the intent of contemporizing and elevating the brand while retaining the qualities of approachability and tech expertise the brand champions.

“By updating and reimagining our brand identity, NerdsToGo^® has an opportunity to stand out in the crowd more than ever, digitally and in person,” said Jim Howe, brand president of NerdsToGo.

NerdsToGo is seeking qualified franchisees to be an owner via a manager-run executive model or as an owner operator to help the brand grow across the United States. Prospective franchisees do not need experience in information technology, but they should have a strong desire to grow a successful business in their local community, developing relationships with small business owners to become their outsourced IT department.

The initial investment for a NerdsToGo franchise is approximately $146,200 – $217,050, including a $49,750 franchise fee. Ideal candidates have a net worth of $300,000, of which $80K is liquid. Additionally, NerdsToGo offers a special incentive for veterans and first responders, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, police officers, sheriffs, and firefighters, which includes a 50% reduction on the franchise fee – a savings of $24,875.

For information about the NerdsToGo^® franchise opportunity, contact Mark Jameson (mark.jameson@propelledbrands.com or 214-346-5679)

About Propelled Brands^®:

Propelled Brands is the multi-brand platform company of FASTSIGNS^®, SIGNWAVE^®, NerdsToGo^® and Suite Management Franchising, LLC, the parent company of MY SALON Suite^® and Salon Plaza^®. Propelled Brands advances the strategic path for each brand, offering support, guidance and a clear vision to fully equip every franchisee, helping them maximize success.

About NerdsToGo^®

NerdsToGo is a growing IT services franchise brand that provides a simple path to overcoming the pain points and complexities of technology. Friendly and approachable Nerds offer solutions for efficiency and security for small to medium-sized businesses, as well as the individual who needs help with personal computers, devices and home networks. As a Managed Services Provider for business, the Nerds can assess, design and support IT networks while providing remote support and vendor management.

To learn more, visit NerdsToGo.com. Follow the brand on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/nerdstogo/mycompany/, or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NerdsToGoComputerService/.

20 12, 2022

Assisted Living Locators Brand President Angela Olea Named 2023 McKnight’s Pinnacle Award Winner

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-12-20T12:14:49-05:00December 20th, 2022|Tags: assisted living communities, Assisted Living Locators, franchisee sales training, in-home care, independent retirement options, memory care, senior care placement|

PHOENIX — Out of many impressive nominations, McKnight’s selected an elite class of industry professionals to be inducted into the inaugural 2023 Pinnacle Awards class, including Angela Olea, Brand President of Assisted Living Locators, a nationwide no-cost senior placement and referral service.

McKnight’s first-ever Pinnacle Awards honors industry veterans who have set standards, driven change, and provided guidance and inspiration to peers and the senior care, skilled nursing or home care sector at large.

Founder of the nation’s first senior placement franchise, Olea is an accomplished business leader in the senior care industry. A registered nurse, she initially launched Assisted Living Locators in response to seeing aging patients have unnecessary hospital readmissions and a lack of community support.

Olea has built the company into one of the nation’s largest senior placement and referral service, with 140 franchise office locations in 36 states and the District of Columbia. Under her stewardship, Assisted Living Locators is setting the standard for care transition. Her company is also the first senior placement service to achieve system certification in dementia care.

“It’s an honor to be named a McKnight’s Pinnacle Award winner and be among the inspiring leaders in the senior care industry,” said Olea. “I’m proud that through my company, we help seniors, and their families find the right care option and peace of mind.”

“With the Pinnacle Awards, McKnight’s is honoring the individuals who have not only reached the top of the profession but managed to remain there for years,” said Publisher Craig Roth. “They’ve inspired us in the past and they’ll continue to do so for as long as they remain in the field.”

Nominations were judged by an external panel of industry experts. All winners will be honored at an in- person celebration on March 7 in Chicago, IL. For more information about the 2023 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards, please visit https://www.mcknightspinnacleawards.com/.

About McKnight’s

McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, McKnight’s Senior Living & McKnight’s Home care serve leaders on the higher-needs skilled nursing setting, seniors housing, assisted living, and in-home personal care, home health, and palliative care.

About Assisted Living Locators

Assisted Living Locators is one of the nation’s largest senior placement and referral service. Through more than 140 franchisees in 36 states and the District of Columbia, local senior care advisors provide a no cost service to help find quality, top-rated in-home care, independent retirement options, assisted living communities and memory care. Founded in 2006 as the first senior placement and referral franchise, Assisted Living Locators is now part of the Executive Home Care family, with private equity backing by The Riverside Company. Assisted Living Locators is ranked in Entrepreneur’s 2021 Franchise 500® issue. The company also was named to the Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. To learn more, visit: www.assistedlivinglocators.com.

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