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11 01, 2023

Jennifer LoBianco Named Chief Marketing Officer for Best Life Brands

Tatyana Stemkovski2023-01-11T10:07:38-05:00January 11th, 2023|Tags: Boost Home Healthcare, estate sale franchise, family caregivers, in-home senior care, personal and companion care, senior care, Senior placement|

TROY, Mich. — Best Life Brands, LLC (“Best Life Brands”) today announced Jennifer LoBianco as chief marketing officer.

“Jennifer has been outstanding as our senior vice president of marketing with her ability to juggle the direction and strategy of four brands. She has contributed massively to everything we have done since she joined our business in 2021,” said J.J. Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands. “As our new CMO, she has huge potential to positively impact our growth, as well as play an important role interacting with our franchisees and with our executive leadership team.”

Prior to joining Best Life Brands in 2021 as senior vice president of marketing, LoBianco served in several executive roles, including chief marketing officer for Huntington Learning Center, a national education franchise, where she directed brand, franchise development and franchisee marketing programs. Before that, she was the chief marketing officer for American Financial Resources and VP client strategy for a franchise focused marketing firm.

“I recognize and deeply value the importance of Best Life Brand’s mission to serve seniors and their families on the continuum of care,” LoBianco said. “I look forward to creating new opportunities to expand our offerings, increase demand for our services, attract more franchisees and engage customers.”

To learn more about Best Life Brands, visit https://www.bestlifebrands.com/.

About Best Life Brands, LLC

Based in Troy, Mich., Best Life Brands, LLC is a holding company that includes ComForCare and At Your Side, premier franchised providers of home care; CarePatrol, the nation’s largest franchised senior care solutions organization; Blue Moon Estate Sales, the leading estate sale franchise in the U.S., and Boost Home Healthcare, dedicated to providing superior in-home nursing, therapy, and home care services, which together include more than 500 franchise locations across the U.S. and Canada. With a private equity investment from The Riverside Company, Best Life Brands is a platform of award-winning complementary businesses that serve people along the continuum of care.

11 01, 2023

IMAGE Studios Salon Suites expands to 200 territories awarded nationwide

Tatyana Stemkovski2023-01-11T10:02:59-05:00January 11th, 2023|Tags: IMAGE Studios®, real estate business model, salon industry|

SALT LAKE CITY — IMAGE Studios is thrilled to announce that it has awarded 200 locations in 24 states across the country, which is a significant growth milestone for the brand. The company is the leading luxury brand in the salon suite industry nearly doubling its operating units in the past six months and has been recognized by numerous industry accolades. IMAGE Studios was ranked 238 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies, won the top Stevie award for Workplace Design, and was named one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces in 2022.

IMAGE Studios was founded in Salt Lake City, Utah by Jason Olsen, and provides turnkey state-of-the-art salon studios to a range of beauty professionals, including lash artists, makeup artists, injectors, hair stylists, estheticians, and med spa professionals. The company supports its professionals with marketing and finance classes, business coaching and support, and a custom smartphone app that helps professionals run their entire businesses from the palm of their hands. As a result, franchisees are experiencing record occupancy rates in every market across the country.

About IMAGE Studios®

To learn more about IMAGE Studios and to find out what franchise opportunities are available in your area please visit www.imagestudiosfranchise.com.

11 01, 2023

Premier Martial Arts Ranked ‘No. 1 Children’s Fitness Franchise’ in Entrepreneur’s Annual Franchise 500®

Tatyana Stemkovski2023-01-11T09:39:42-05:00January 11th, 2023|Tags: martial arts skills, Premier Martial Arts, youth enrichment growth-focused platform|

DALLAS — Premier Martial Arts, a franchise brand that specializes in teaching karate, krav maga and kickboxing for children and adults and part of the youth enrichment growth-focused platform Unleashed Brands, receives the distinguished honor of being listed as No. 1 in the Children’s Fitness Programs category and No. 140 overall in Entrepreneur‘s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. This is the first year the brand has been included in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry.

In Entrepreneur‘s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 43-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors that go into the evaluation, including 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. Receiving No. 1 in the Children’s Fitness Programs category is especially impressive for the brand as the category is notoriously competitive.

As the interest in mixed martial arts increases and reaches an all-time high, Premier Martial Arts is growing to fill the need for sports that inspire discipline and develop character in children. Premier Martial Arts has seen significant growth in the past year with the opening of 110+ studios across the country with an additional 65+ leases signed for development in the next year. Premier Martial Arts helps students find confidence, strength, and focus to live their best life and understand their true worth.

“We are incredibly proud to be included in this year’s list for the first time and to be named as the top children’s fitness franchise, is a tremendous honor,” said Unleashed Brands CEO Michael O. Browning, Jr. “To be recognized by Entrepreneur is an accomplishment that would not have been possible without our dedicated franchisees and support team.”

Over its 43 years in existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. Premier Martial Arts’ position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.

Premier Martial Arts’ mission is to provide the skills needed to help its students succeed in life, such as confidence, focus, self-esteem, and physical well-being. The brand’s studios have certified, professional instructors that are trained in modern teaching techniques and martial arts skills. The organization was founded in 2004 and quickly grew to more than 70 locations in the United States, Canada, and Great Britain. In 2018, the company began franchising and now has more than 260 locations.

To learn more about Premier Martial Arts and its franchising opportunities, visit premiermartialartsfranchise.com.

About Unleashed Brands

Unleashed Brands currently includes portfolio brands Urban Air, Snapology, The Little Gym, XP League, Class 101 and Premier Martial Arts and was founded to curate and grow a portfolio of the most innovative and profitable brands that help kids learn, play and grow. Over the last 10 years, the team at Unleashed Brands has built a proven platform and know-how for scaling businesses focused on serving families. Its mission is to impact the lives of every kid by providing fun, engaging, and inspiring experiences that help them become who they are destined to be. For more information, please visit www.UnleashedBrands.com.

About Premier Martial Arts

Premier Martial Arts’ empowers lives through Martial Arts and helps students find confidence, strength, and focus to live their best life and understand their true worth. The brand’s studios have certified, professional instructors that are trained in modern teaching techniques and martial arts skills. Founded in 2004, the brand has already sold 700 franchises and continues to expand in new communities. For more information including franchise opportunities, please visit www.premiermartialarts.com.

10 01, 2023

Two Maids Caps Banner Year with New Mission and Franchising Milestones

Tatyana Stemkovski2023-01-10T09:34:14-05:00January 10th, 2023|Tags: multiple cleaning packages, professional-grade cleaning supplies and products, residential cleaning franchise, Two Maids|

Leading Residential Cleaning Brand Celebrates Successful 2022 and Lets Life Shine by Focusing on Cleaners and Expanding Charitable Programs.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Two Maids, the leading residential cleaning franchise, announced today a total brand refresh and enhanced mission to focus on the people at the core of the brand’s success. The refresh of their Two Maids brand, formerly Two Maids & a Mop, comes on the heels of a milestone 2022 that saw the franchise concept open its 100^th location and a 22% increase in sales leading a network-wide revenue total of over $52 million.

The new Two Maids mission will put an enhanced focus on building deeper relationships with and empowering franchisees to enhance each franchise operator’s commitment to their cleaners with opportunities for continued education and ongoing support services. Two Maids is also committed to strengthening their support of the communities the brand serves by aligning with two non-profit organizations, Cleaning for a Reason and the Alliance for Hope International.

Cleaning for a Reason provides free home cleaning to patients battling cancer, since 2006 they have provided free home cleaning for more than 47,000 patients with an estimated value of more than $15 million dollars. Two Maids is enhancing their long-standing relationship with Cleaning for a Reason by becoming an Elite Franchise Partner. Through the existing relationship with Cleaning for a Reason, Two Maids has served more than 1,700 patients by providing over $500,000 of free cleans over the last decade.

The Alliance for Hope International is one of the leading systems and social change organizations in the country focused on creating innovative, collaborative, trauma-informed, hope-centered approaches to meeting the needs of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children, through several initiatives including a network of more than 150 family justice centers across the nation. Two Maids and the Alliance for Hope are coming together to develop a mutually beneficial relationship with a focus on supporting and caring for survivors of domestic violence, a deeply humanitarian issue that impacts over ten million people in the United States per year including both Two Maids cleaners and customers.*

“At the heart of our business Two Maids is built to serve. Our mission has always been about more than just clean homes, our franchise family deeply values our franchisee’s cleaners and customers and know they are the core of what makes life shine,” said Paul Ebert, president of Two Maids. “We have always strived to cultivate an uplifting company culture where ideas are heard and each associate feels cared for and supported. We believe in taking care of people – be it our franchisees, their cleaners, customers, or those in our communities who may need a little help.”

Two Maids opened their 100^th franchise location in the United States in Q3 of 2022 with additional openings in the following quarter and marking a 20% total increase from 2021.

“We are excited to launch our new look and tagline ‘Let Life Shine,’ we know that we will continue to exceed the expectations of our customers by providing them the same excellent customer service and clean homes that they expect from Two Maids.” added Ebert. “At the same time our organization is taking this opportunity to establish our franchise locations as the preeminent place to work in the cleaning industry. We will do that by demonstrating that we are powered by caring, not only caring about improving the homes of our customers but the lives of the cleaners who are providing the service, and the communities that we serve.”

To learn more about the Two Maids brand and franchise development opportunities, visit https://www.twomaidsfranchise.com/.

*According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: https://ncadv.org/STATISTICS.

About Two Maids

Founded in 2003 in Pensacola, Florida, Two Maids™ currently operates in more than 80 markets across the United States. Designed to provide greater flexibility for customers, the brand offers multiple cleaning packages ranging from one-time cleans to routine services and takes pride in providing safe and reliable professional-grade cleaning supplies and products. Two Maids™ has received numerous accolades including being ranked on the 2021 Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list, for the third consecutive year, and named 2020’s fastest-growing cleaning company in America by Inc. Magazine for the fifth time in the past seven years. For more information, visit www.twomaidsandamop.com.

9 01, 2023

CMIT Solutions Announces Acquisition By HKW

Tatyana Stemkovski2023-01-09T09:52:37-05:00January 9th, 2023|Tags: CMIT Solutions, cybersecurity, IT service provider, proactive computer maintenance|

AUSTIN, Texas — CMIT Solutions LLC (“CMIT”), a leading IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) franchisor, today announced the transition of ownership from Craftsman Capital to HKW, a middle-market private equity firm focused on growth companies in the US and Canada. The move is part of CMIT’s aggressive strategy to double systemwide revenue to $200 million by 2028.

Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, HKW invests in profitable middle-market companies in the Technology sector. As a rapidly growing IT and cybersecurity organization, CMIT is strongly aligned with HKW’s investment focus. CMIT’s systemwide revenue surpassed $100 million in 2022, more than a year ahead of its projected timeline, through a focus on enhanced marketing, sales, and operational efficiencies.

“HKW shares our goal of accelerating our company’s growth while creating more value for our clients,” said Roger Lewis, CEO of CMIT. “Their expertise and support will be instrumental as we achieve the next phase of our maturity through new initiatives in marketing, sales, and operations, including adding centralized fulfillment capabilities.”

Also announced today is HKW’s acquisition of HTW, Inc. (“HTW”), an MSP which will serve as the foundation of a corporate affiliate, which will establish a nationwide fulfillment center. The program leverages the acquisition of one of CMIT’s top-performing franchisees with existing capacity to serve multi-location accounts. The corporate affiliate will strengthen CMIT’s ability to support larger enterprise customers. A central team of IT and security professionals will provide clients with solutions for larger and more complex projects. Additionally, these resources shared among franchise locations will enable the company to better support clients who need specialized expertise.

“The MSP and cybersecurity industry continues to expand as businesses seek solutions to address increasing cyber threats and IT complexity,” Daniel Kim, Partner at HKW, said. “We recognize the tremendous opportunity in front of CMIT. We’re excited to be part of helping the company build its scale to meet the growing demand for technology and security services in the coming years.”

The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About HKW

HKW is a middle-market private equity firm investing in companies with talented management teams in the US and Canada. HKW targets companies in the Technology, Health & Wellness, and Business Services sectors. Since 1982, HKW has sponsored 69 platform transactions of middle-market companies throughout North America and 75 add-on acquisitions. For more information on HKW, please visit hkwinc.com.

About CMIT Solutions

CMIT Solutions LLC (CMIT) is a leading Managed Services Provider (MSP) franchisor delivering information technology (IT) and cybersecurity solutions to businesses. Through a large network of enterprise-class technology resources, the company supports businesses anywhere in the United States and Canada, and its locally owned franchise model enables CMIT to serve customers through high-trust, direct relationships. CMIT offers a wide variety of services and products, including IT management and maintenance, cybersecurity monitoring, help desk support, data backup and recovery, and more. The organization has ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500^® list for eight consecutive years and is designated as a World Class Franchise by the Franchise Research Institute. For more information on CMIT, please visit cmitsolutions.com.

6 01, 2023

Gotcha Covered opens fourth location in Illinois

Tatyana Stemkovski2023-01-06T10:26:46-05:00January 6th, 2023|Tags: blinds, custom window treatments, draperies, Gotcha Covered, shutters|

Leading window treatment franchise to provide premium window treatments, consultation services to Lake County community.

VOLO, Ill. — Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, announced its fourth location in Illinois with the opening of Gotcha Covered of Lake County. The new home-based center is owned and operated by Adam Cacioppo.

With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, this business will provide the best in soft and hard window treatments to homeowners in Lake County including Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Deerfield, Vernon Hills, Indian Creek, Buffalo Grove, Mundelein, Lake Zurich, Long Grove, Kildeer, Hawthorn Woods and Wauconda. The center will offer a variety of blinds, draperies, smart solutions and much more.

“At Gotcha Covered, our window treatment consultative services are second-to-none. That is a badge we proudly wear on our sleeve,” said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. “As we continue to thrive and grow, adding a fourth location in Illinois was a great decision. Adam has the right attitude and mindset to represent the Gotcha Covered brand, and Lake County is gaining a great asset for their community.”

Cacioppo brings 20-plus years of craft work experience working in the commercial building sector. He has managed the designs and installation of high-end commercial windows and architectural metal works for some of the most scrutinizing contractors, architects, designers and investors. He has also worked on the window facades of some of the most exclusive buildings in the Chicago skyline.

While researching business opportunities in home services, he came across Gotcha Covered. After months of diligence, research and conversations with Gotcha Covered and its franchise owners, he determined the company was in alignment with his skills and goals.

“The operations, support and business model were unmatched,” said Cacioppo. “I really liked that they allowed me the space to do my diligence. I also liked that they presented a super family-focused mentality. It’s been a great experience so far.”

“I envision being a premium provider of window fashions to families in my area with unmatched service and attention to detail,” Cacioppo continued. “Exceeding expectations and helping people bring their visions to life and building one long-term relationship at a time is my ultimate goal.”

Adding 27 new franchise locations in 2021, Gotcha Covered currently has over 145 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada. The franchise has been operating under the Gotcha Covered name since 2009.

To schedule an appointment with Gotcha Covered of Lake County, visit https://www.gotchacovered.com/lake-county/.

About Gotcha Covered

Gotcha Covered is a leader in custom soft and hard window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada. Flying under their Gotcha Covered flag since 2009, they offer custom window treatments including blinds, draperies, shutters and much more. They offer end-to-end consultation with the customer’s specific needs and goals in mind. The company currently has over 145 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada.

5 01, 2023

Clean Eatz Meals Now Available at VitaminShoppe.com

Tatyana Stemkovski2023-01-05T09:08:35-05:00January 5th, 2023|Tags: Clean Eatz, health and wellness education, health and wellness restaurant concept, meal plans, prepackaged food options|

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Clean Eatz Kitchen, an emerging healthy food brand, is excited to announce that its ready-to-eat meals are now available online via VitaminShoppe.com

Clean Eatz Kitchen is known for offering delicious, affordable meals made with fresh, whole ingredients. Customers can now purchase a variety of the company’s most popular dishes via The Vitamin Shoppe website for delivery nationwide. Options include some of Clean Eatz’s most popular meals – Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese, Chicken Adobo and Sweet and Sour Chicken.

“We are thrilled to partner with The Vitamin Shoppe to bring our healthy meal options to an even wider audience,” said Clean Eatz Kitchen CEO Jason Nista. “Our commitment to using whole, healthful ingredients aligns with The Vitamin Shoppe’s mission to help customers lead healthier lives.”

The Clean Eatz Kitchen meals are available now on VitaminShoppe.com for delivery nationwide. Customers can find more information about the new product line and availability on the Clean Eatz Kitchen website.

Muriel Gonzalez, Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer at The Vitamin Shoppe, commented: “We are pleased to partner with Clean Eatz to bring our customers convenient, healthy meal options. Clean Eatz’s commitment to using whole, natural ingredients aligns with our mission to support customers on their journeys of lifelong wellness. We are excited to offer a variety of Clean Eatz’s most popular dishes online at VitaminShoppe.com, giving our customers nourishing, on-the-go meals delivered right to their homes.”

About The Vitamin Shoppe®

Lifelong Wellness Starts Here™. The Vitamin Shoppe®, a subsidiary of Franchise Group Inc. (NASDAQ: FRG), is a global, omnichannel specialty retailer and wellness lifestyle Company with the mission of providing customers with the most trusted products, guidance, and services to support them on their journeys of lifelong wellness. Based in Secaucus, New Jersey, the Company offers a comprehensive assortment of nutritional solutions, including vitamins, minerals, sports nutrition, specialty supplements, herbs, homeopathic remedies, green living products, and natural beauty products. In addition to carrying products from approximately 700 national brands, The Vitamin Shoppe offers products from its proprietary brands within its owned and wholesale channels, including: The Vitamin Shoppe^®, Vthrive The Vitamin Shoppe™, BodyTech^®, BodyTech^® Elite, fitfactor™, fitfactor KETO™, plnt^®, ProBioCare^®, True Athlete^®, and TrueYou™. In the U.S., the Company conducts business through over 700 company-operated retail stores under The Vitamin Shoppe and Super Supplements™ banners, and via its website, www.vitaminshoppe.com. The company is expanding its retail footprint via an innovative, omnichannel franchising model and opened its first franchise store in 2022. Globally, The Vitamin Shoppe serves customers in select Asia, South America, and Central America markets through local omnichannel partners.

About Clean Eatz Kitchen

Clean Eatz Kitchen (www.cleaneatzkitchen.com), headquartered in Wilmington, NC, is a market-leader in ready-to-eat meal plans sold DTC and through traditional brick and mortar. Clean Eatz meals focus on a healthy balance of fats, carbs and protein at a price point everyone can afford.

4 01, 2023

Hand & Stone Massage And Facial Spa Grows Executive Leadership Team

Tatyana Stemkovski2023-01-04T10:14:07-05:00January 4th, 2023|Tags: Hand & Stone, massage and facial services, massage and facial spa franchise, salon and med spa industry, spa concept|

The nation’s leading spa recently hired a new Chief Development Officer, new General Counsel and promoted two veteran C-suite team members.

PHILADELPHIA — Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, North America’s leading luxury massage and facial spa franchise has announced new additions to their executive leadership team which includes two new hires and two notable promotions. The brand has named Jennifer Durham as Chief Development Officer and Jeanine Linehan as General Counsel, in addition to advancing Lisa Rossman to Senior Vice President of Service and Product and Meghan Lally as Senior Vice President of Franchise Operations. As these seasoned women step into their new roles, they will be responsible for leading effective cross-functional teams that align with Hand & Stone’s strategic business goals, future franchise expansion, as well as brand growth.

“Building off of the tremendous momentum we have achieved in 2022, we are excited to grow our executive leadership team,” said John Teza, President & CEO of Hand & Stone. “Jennifer and Jeanine are welcomed additions to our team. Their career expertise will certainly be valuable as we look to our next phase of growth and success in the coming years. We are also thrilled to promote both Lisa and Meghan from within, as they know our brand and share a passion for Hand & Stone that is essential for our success.”

Additional details on Hand & Stone’s new team additions and promotions below:

Jennifer Durham, Chief Development Officer: Jennifer is a seasoned franchise and retail executive, previously serving as the Chief Development Officer for well-known brands including Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants and Checker’s and Rally’s Restaurants. In her new role, Jennifer will be working closely with Hand & Stone’s franchise development team to support the full system, collaborating with the brand’s real estate and construction teams to optimize Hand & Stone’s rapid growth in new and existing markets.
Jeanine Linehan, General Counsel: Jeanine previously served as the Chief of Violent Crime at the United States Attorney’s office in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, where she led a 21-person team and managed a docket of over 300 cases. Throughout her prior legal experiences, Jeanine collaborated both nationally and internationally with local, state, and federal investigative organizations. In her new role, Jeanine will advise on all legal initiatives, including corporate governance, franchise development and administration, compliance risk management and litigation.
Lisa Rossmann, Senior Vice President of Service and Product: Lisa joined the Hand & Stone team in 2012, working in general spa operations support when the brand had approximately 60 units opened. Since then, both Lisa and the brand have grown immensely, with over 500 locations now under her purview. In her new role, Lisa will oversee the Student Massage Program, along with managing the innovation pipeline.
Meghan Lally, Senior Vice President of Franchise Operations: Bringing an undeniable energy and passion to the brand since beginning as a Spa Associate in Toms River New Jersey, Meghan has a passion for leadership and franchise operations support. Over the last 15 years, Meghan has grown her role and now in her new position she will lead a team of 22 Directors and Operations Consultants to support franchisees.

The new additions to the Hand & Stone executive team follows a year of growth which includes the opening of 40 Hand & Stone locations. In 2023 the brand will focus on development in California, New England, the Mid-West, and the Mid-South. With more than 500 spas across 35 states and Canada, Hand & Stone is the massage and facial industry leader and fastest growing spa franchise concept. The growth of the brand’s executive leadership team will surely support its expansion into not new markets and new specialty offerings over the next year. For more information about franchise opportunities, visit www.handandstonefranchise.com.

ABOUT HAND & STONE MASSAGE AND FACIAL SPA

Hand & Stone is a 500-plus unit massage and facial spa franchise with a mission to bring massage and facial services to the masses. Launched in 2004, Hand & Stone now has locations in 35 states and four provinces in Canada. Over the past several years, the brand has garnered noteworthy industry recognition including being named No. 1 in the spa category by Entrepreneur Magazine, ranked No. 8 on Forbes’ Best Franchises to Buy list in the high investment category and is the fastest-growing spa concept in the country. For more information on Hand & Stone, visit www.handandstonemassagefranchise.ca.

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/.

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