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12 10, 2022

Anago Cleaning Systems Welcomes New Master Franchise Operations in Phoenix, AZ

2022-10-12T10:23:08-04:00October 12th, 2022|Tags: , , , |

Master Franchise Owner, Matt Sole of Anago Northern California, Expands Commercial Cleaning Small Business Ownership Opportunities throughout Arizona.

PHOENIX — Anago Cleaning Systems, an industry-leading commercial cleaning franchise with over 45 territories and 1,700 Unit Franchises throughout the U.S. and Canada, announced its newest Master Franchise expansion in the great state of Arizona. Matt Sole, who owns and operates Anago’s Master Franchise operations in Northern California, expands his commercial cleaning operations in the Grand Canyon state, bringing small business ownership opportunities to a larger population in the western United States.

Matt’s story started in 2005 when his father purchased the Master Franchise operations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Matt’s career with a public accounting firm ended when he decided to buy out his father, who was ready to retire. Matt expanded Anago of the Bay Area into Sacramento and renamed his company Anago of Northern California while setting sights on further expansion. After several years at the helm and successfully navigating his company through some of the strictest COVID mandates, Matt capitalized on the opportunity to purchase the Master Franchise operations in Arizona with a strong focus on expanding throughout the Phoenix Valley into other parts of the state.

“We are excited to take control of the Master Franchise territory of Arizona,” said Matt. “Our success in Northern California has taught us a great deal, and we look forward to working toward creating small business ownership pathways for Arizona’s community of interested entrepreneurs.”

In a recent American Legislative Exchange Council analysis, Arizona ranked No. 1 for economic performance based on the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), population, and job growth. Its low tax rates, business credits, limited regulations, sunny weather, and low cost of living have made it a draw for businesses. These healthy indicators encourage small business owners across the state, ready to seize new opportunities and pursue economic growth.

Recently, Anago Cleaning Systems was recognized by Franchise Business Review as a leading, recession-resistant franchise for its strength, viability, and profitability during strained economic times. Additionally, Anago Cleaning Systems topped the list of best franchises for minority entrepreneurs and was recently featured by Black Enterprise Magazine as the #1 Franchise for Black Entrepreneurs.

“Matt is an exemplary Master Franchise owner, bringing institutional knowledge of commercial cleaning franchise operations along with the business, finance, and leadership qualities that made him successful in Northern California,” said Adam Povlitz, CEO & President of Anago Cleaning Systems. “We’re excited to support his expansion into Arizona and the continuance of building opportunities for people interested in launching their own small business through the Anago Unit Franchise model.”

Because of this strong business ethic, history of growth, and business-friendly franchise program, Anago is consistently recognized by industry peers, including its regular inclusion within Entrepreneur’s suite of ranking systems. Anago has earned top positions for several years in the magazine’s main rankings. These include Franchise 500, Fastest Growing Franchise, Top-Ranked Franchises Under $50K, Top Home-Based Franchise, and Top Global Franchise. Anago Cleaning Systems’ continued inclusion within these rankings demonstrates the brand’s rising popularity with franchisees and clients.

“Anago Cleaning Systems is a pioneer of the master franchise system, allowing successful professionals to operate their regional franchises while allowing small businesses to invest in their success,” added Povlitz. “Both levels simply focus on running their business while we provide the marketing technologies, sales support, and critical tools to grow. We expect continued growth and expansion in 2022 and beyond, as an industry.”

The Anago of Phoenix office is located at 1225 S. 48th Street, Suite 2, Tempe, AZ 85281. To explore unit franchise opportunities with Anago of Phoenix, contact Matt Sole at 480-771-2703 or email Matt.Sole@AnagoNorCal.com.

About Anago Cleaning Systems

Anago Cleaning Systems is an international commercial cleaning franchise brand. Founded in 1989, Anago has set the worldwide standard in business support and structure for local and regional companies to provide unparalleled cleaning services to businesses. Utilizing the Master Franchise System, Anago supports over 45+ Master Franchisees and 1,700 Unit Franchisees. Anago was ranked #34 overall by Entrepreneur Magazine in its latest Franchise 500® ranking. For further information, visit www.AnagoCleaning.com.

12 10, 2022

Saladworks Encourages Guests to Let Their Originality Shine Through Menu Customization

2022-10-12T10:16:05-04:00October 12th, 2022|Tags: , , , |

Nation’s Leading Fast-Casual Salad Brand Encourages Guests to Customize Their Meals and Adds Three New Soups This Fall.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Saladworks, the nation’s leading fast-casual create-your-own salad franchise and part of the WOWorks family of better-for-you restaurant brands, announced it will be encouraging guests to let their originality shine by customizing their meals. Saladworks also has a variety of soups to choose from for guests to enjoy more comfort food options during the fall season.

Guests have the option to customize their salad, grain bowl or wrap, starting with a base of greens, warms grains, or a combo of both. Guests will then have the choice to add five of the over 60 fresh ingredient options Saladworks offers and top it off with their choice from 16 salad dressing options. The customization allows guests to accommodate dietary restrictions, cater to their individual taste and preferences, and gives them the opportunity to experiment with new ingredients, flavors, and combinations. Saladworks is also putting an emphasis on their soups to encourage guests to keep up their intake of healthy vegetables and proteins with colder months approaching.

The customization promotion will run alongside WOWorks’ No Kid Hungry Campaign that not only encourages healthy eating in kids, but also raises funds to end childhood hunger.

“We’re thrilled to bring menu item choices and customization to Saladworks guests to close out 2022,” said Lauriena Borstein, Chief Brand Officer of Saladworks. “Our goal is to motivate healthy eating and the addition of this creative element makes it all the more fun for our customers, and even us! We look forward to seeing what delicious meals they come up with!”

In the past year alone, Saladworks has grown by more than 42 restaurant locations, entering new markets such as California and Nevada. Roughly 79% of these openings mark non-traditional presences, i.e., ghost kitchens, food trucks, grocery retail, airports, and universities, as the brand continues to flex its muscles as an industry disruptor. For more information about owning a Saladworks franchise, visit https://franchise.saladworks.com/.

About WOWorks:

WOWorks was formed in 2020 with a mission to help guests pursue their passions and live their best lives by serving healthy, nutritious and flavorful meals along with its Vow to “WOW!” guest hospitality. Fully owned by Centre Lane Partners, LLC, WOWorks’ portfolio, in addition to its newest brands, Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina and Zoup! Eatery, consists of: Saladworks, the nation’s leading fast-casual salad brand; Frutta Bowls, a unique restaurant franchise serving a variety of superfood bowls, fresh fruit smoothies, protein bites and more; Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, a popular Mediterranean restaurant concept; The Simple Greek, which offers a fresh and healthy take on traditional Greek recipes in a fast-casual setting. WOWorks seeks to drive explosive growth across all of its brands through a variety of channels, both traditional and non-traditional, including ghost kitchens, food trucks, grocery retail and more.

ABOUT SALADWORKS:

Founded in 1986, Saladworks is the nation’s leading fast-casual create-your-own salad destination, with over 165 locations across 25 states and two countries. Saladworks encourages guests to be original, giving them the option to choose from salads, warm grain bowls or wraps, along with an endless array of fresh vegetables, fruits, proteins and delicious dressings. Ranked #7 on Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers and Shakers in 2021, Saladworks has been delivering the most original and incredible salad experience to guests for more than 35 years. Saladworks is part of WOWorks, a parent company family of restaurant brands that also includes Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberito’s Southwestern Cantina and Grille and Zoup! Eatery. For more information, visit http://www.saladworks.com

12 10, 2022

Assisted Living Locators CEO Angela Olea Named To Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s 50 Women of Wonder

2022-10-12T10:08:00-04:00October 12th, 2022|Tags: , , , , , , |

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.Assisted Living Locators CEO Angela Olea has been named To “50 Women of Wonder” in Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s annual edition, honoring remarkable female franchisors making a difference with their brands. The magazine’s Oct. issue and special section on “Women In Franchising” can be found here.

Women are disrupting the franchising space, and it’s thrilling!” says Alesia Visconti, CEO of Franchise Dictionary Magazine. “Implementing culture and understanding the importance of everyone feeling valued, women are able to gain commitment from their teams and implement innovative ideas for success. Our ’50 Women of Wonder’ are fran-tastic, talented, strong, and dynamic! We are honored and excited to celebrate their powerful contributions!”

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.

As Assisted Living Locators CEO, Olea has built the company into one of the nation’s largest senior placement and referral franchisors, with 140 franchise office locations in 36 states and the District of Columbia.

“It’s an honor to be included alongside so many inspiring leaders in today’s franchise industry,” said Olea. “I work with a strong corporate team and an incredible network of franchisees. Their dedication to help grow and promote the Assisted Living Locators brand has allowed us to become the leading senior placement and referral service we are today.”

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.

7 10, 2022

Driven Brands Doubles U.S. Take 5 Oil Change® Franchise Locations in Last 12 months Supported by Consumer Demand and Compelling Economics

2022-10-07T10:27:32-04:00October 7th, 2022|Tags: , , |

Take 5 Oil Change® expands total footprint to over 800 locations across the U.S. and Canada, with over 950 additional locations in pipeline, providing a multiyear runway for growth.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN) (“Driven Brands” or the “Company”) the largest automotive aftermarket company in North America, announced today that Take 5 Oil Change® opened its 200th U.S. franchised location this week, in Hutto, Texas. Ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s 2022 list of the Fastest-Growing Franchises, Take 5 Oil Change® has doubled its U.S. franchise store count over the last year.

Since acquiring Take 5 Oil Change® in 2016 with its differentiated fast, friendly, 10-minute stay-in-you-car oil change model, Driven Brands has scaled the business from less than 50 locations to more than 800 company-operated and franchised locations across the U.S. and Canada today. Franchise openings have accelerated as the differentiated speed and service of the Take 5 Oil Change® offering continues to resonate with consumers and drive strong unit level economics and high return on investment.

“The Take 5 Oil Change® team has done a phenomenal job at taking a differentiated go-to-market strategy and building it into one of the most well-respected brands in the category. We offer a simple operating model with compelling unit level economics and operate in a highly fragmented industry that provides us with a significant runway for growth,” said Danny Rivera, EVP and Group President of Maintenance at Driven Brands. “That momentum has continued with an expanded pipeline of over 950 future locations, primarily franchised, that provide us strong visibility into unit growth over the next few years.”

Take 5 Oil Change® franchisees are often multi-unit developers and operators who commit to opening multiple locations in a geographic region. Given the strong return on investment, many franchisees are already signing their second multi-location development agreement. The 200th U.S. franchisee, Larry King is a longtime CARSTAR® franchise owner, who expanded his Driven Brands relationship to also own and manage four Take 5 Oil Change® locations, with two more to open later this year.

Take 5 Oil Change® is a quick lube service featuring a unique drive-thru concept that allows customers to never leave the comfort of their car. It offers a convenience to retail and commercial customers with a simple operating model and focused menu that enables industry-leading speed of service.

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About Driven Brands

Driven Brands™, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the largest automotive services company in North America, providing a range of consumer and commercial automotive needs, including paint, collision, glass, vehicle repair, oil change, maintenance and car wash. Driven Brands is the parent company of some of North America’s leading automotive service businesses including Take 5 Oil Change®, Take 5 Car Wash®, Meineke Car Care Centers®, Maaco®, 1-800-Radiator & A/C®, and CARSTAR®. Driven Brands has more than 4,600 locations across 15 countries, and services over 50 million vehicles annually. Driven Brands’ network generates more than $1.7 billion in annual revenue from more than $5.0 billion in system-wide sales.

Established in 1984, Take 5 Oil Change® is a quick lube service featuring a unique drive-thru concept that allows customers to never leave the comfort of their car. The brand offers an on average 10-minute oil change service and ancillary services such as air filter replacement, wiper blade changes, and coolant exchanges. Take 5 has more than 800 company-owned and franchised service centers throughout the United States and Canada. For more information, visit www.take5oilchange.com.

7 10, 2022

Le Macaron French Pastries® Co-Founder Rosalie Guillem Named Woman of Wonder by Franchise Dictionary Magazine

2022-10-07T10:14:19-04:00October 7th, 2022|Tags: , , , |

Annual Award Honors Top 50 Women Disrupting the Franchise Industry.

SARASOTA, Fla.Rosalie Guillem, co-founder of Le Macaron French Pastries, the #1 macaron franchise in the United States, has been recognized as a Woman of Wonder by Franchise Dictionary Magazine. The national digital publication annually selects 50 women nationwide who are disrupting the franchise industry as “Women of Wonder” (WOW). Winners are featured in the current October 2022 issue with proceeds donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

“Women are disrupting the franchising space and it’s thrilling!” said Alesia Visconti, CEO of Franchise Dictionary Magazine. “By implementing culture and understanding the importance of everyone feeling valued, women can gain commitments from their teams and implement innovative ideas for success. Our ’50 Women of Wonder’ (WOW) are fran-tastic, talented, strong, and dynamic! The franchise community is better for their leadership and wisdom, and we are honored and excited to celebrate their powerful contributions.”

Founded in 2009, Le Macaron features authentic macarons and pastries prepared daily by French-trained chefs. Since franchise development began in 2012, Guillem has grown the company from its headquarters in Sarasota, Florida, to 64 locations nationwide. Le Macaron is purposefully expanding in new markets where customers clamor for delicious, authentic macarons, gourmet chocolates, French gelato, European-style coffee, and other classic French pastries. In addition to Le Macaron’s cafes, the company has a thriving catering and corporate gifting business that operates at a brisk pace year around.

“I am pleased and humbled to be selected as a Woman of Wonder,” said Guillem. “Franchising has been a challenge and an adventure for us, and we are grateful to our franchisees and owners who have helped us succeed. It is extremely rewarding to witness our continued growth and expansion throughout the United States.”

Le Macaron operates franchise stores coast-to-coast from Alabama to Arizona and offers lucrative opportunities for prospective franchisees. Recently, Le Macaron celebrated store openings in Cool Springs, Tennessee, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Elkhart, Indiana, and Valley Bend, Alabama. Additional openings planned throughout the remainder of the year include Columbus, Ohio, Clearwater, Florida, Lake Charles, Louisiana, Dixon, Arizona, and New York City. Guillem, who co-founded Le Macaron with her daughter, Audrey Saba, has been the inspiration for many franchisees who were determined to start their own businesses.

“In addition to our 64 locations, we have nearly 20 franchises in various stages of development,” said Guillem. “We continually offer support and encouragement to our owners to help them succeed every step of the way.”

In addition to the WOW recognition, Le Macaron was recently named to the FranServe 2022 Fran-Tastic 500 list, which recognizes the top franchises in the country. For more information, visit http://lemacaron-us.com

About Franchise Dictionary Magazine

Franchise Dictionary Magazine is a national digital publication, with nearly 450,000 readers and targets prospective franchisees in an informative and educational format. For more information visit www.franchisedictionarymagazine.com

About Le Macaron French Pastries

Founded in 2009 by Rosalie Guillem and her daughter Audrey, Le Macaron French Pastries is an elegant French patisserie that offers guests the finest, authentic French macarons and pastries. Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, the brand began franchising in 2012 and has since grown to more than 64 locations across the U.S. Le Macaron French Pastries is ranked on Inc. 5,000 2016, #17 on the 2019 Top Emerging Franchise List as well as ranking on the Top 100 Food and Beverage category by Entrepreneur and holds a No. 9 ranking in the baked goods category.

7 10, 2022

Caring Senior Service debuts on the Franchise Times Top 500

2022-10-07T10:02:44-04:00October 7th, 2022|Tags: , , , |

The non-medical home care company enters the exclusive annual ranking at No. 479, joining heavy hitters like McDonald’s and 7-Eleven.

SAN ANTONIOCaring Senior Service, a non-medical home care company with more than 50 locations throughout the United States, today announced it has made its debut on the Franchise Times Top 500, an exclusive annual ranking of the largest franchise systems by global systemwide sales.

“Earning a spot on the Franchise Times list shows the achievements of our business model, our people, our technology and our best-in-class training and support,” said Caring Senior Service founder and CEO Jeff Salter. “Being named a top franchisor proves how successful our franchise model is in today’s ever-changing market. We are extremely proud of the commitment of both our corporate team and our franchise owners to set the high standards in the home care industry necessary to achieve this honor.”

The Franchise Times Top 500 is an annual ranking of the 500 largest U.S.-based franchise systems. The project is the result of a five-month research and reporting effort that leads to the most credible and objective franchise ranking available, said Franchise Times Editor-in-Chief Laura Michaels.

“The collection of systemwide sales data also provides useful insight into the franchise industry’s performance coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Michaels said. “Every segment gained ground in 2021, with some getting back to or even surpassing 2019 sales while others still have work to do.”

The 10 largest franchised brands gained $45.4 billion in sales in 2021, a 14% increase over the prior year. The top 10 now account for more than $368 billion in annual sales. No. 1 McDonald’s put more room between itself and No. 2 7-Eleven, growing sales by more than $19 billion to $112.5 billion. That marked the best dollar amount sales growth across the Top 500 franchises last year.

“Our GreatCare® method for delivering superior care means our owners can successfully operate a home care business at minimal cost while still maintaining a high level of service,” Salter said. “Our back-office support offers our franchise owners additional accounting, marketing and operational services that enable them to operate at their most efficient, making a Caring Senior Service franchise one of the best to own, and this is reflected in our appearance on this prestigious list.”

For more information about the Franchise Times Top 500, please visit https://www.franchisetimes.com/top-500-2022/.

About the Franchise Times Top 500

The Franchise Times Top 500 is the only ranking by systemwide sales and units of the largest 500 U.S.-based franchise brands. Published in the October issue and available in a searchable database online, the Franchise Times Top 500 also analyzes industry sectors based on percentage change in sales growth, reports the 10 fastest-growing franchises by four different measures, and includes exclusive news stories about the biggest names in franchising. The rankings and full report, and the searchable online database, are available at www.franchisetimes.com/top-500-2022.

About Caring Senior Service

Caring Senior Service is a non-medical home care services company based in San Antonio, Texas. Founded by CEO Jeff Salter in 1991, the company provides assistance to seniors, the disabled population and any adult who may need help with the tasks of everyday living such as bathing, running errands and preparing food. After adding locations throughout Texas in the 1990s, the company extended its reach through franchising in 2002. It now boasts more than 50 locations throughout the U.S. Its non-profit “Close the Gap in Senior Care” began in 2021 to raise awareness of the overlooked and underserved aspects of senior care. This program was launched when Salter rode an electric bike more than 9,000 miles to each Caring Senior Service location nationwide to raise awareness of home modifications needed to avoid fall risks among the senior population. For more information on Caring Senior Service, please visit their website at https://www.caringseniorservice.com/.

7 10, 2022

Tint World® Opens New Springfield Store

2022-10-07T09:54:13-04:00October 7th, 2022|Tags: , , , , |

National Automotive Styling Centers™ franchise announces new location to serve Delaware County.

PHILADELPHIATint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, continues its successful expansion with the opening of its new store in Springfield, Pennsylvania, serving Delaware County.

Tint World® Springfield, owned by Brad Lloyd, offers a wide range of high-quality automotive aftermarket accessories and services, including window tint, mobile electronics, audio and video equipment, paint protection film, and more. Tint World® Springfield also provides the Philadelphia area’s top home and commercial window film products and services.

“Tint World®’s unmatched selection of products from the leading brands and its commitment to outstanding service have made it the premier automotive styling franchise,” Lloyd said. “The company’s proven, predictable franchise model offers franchisees powerful ongoing support and training that set it apart from the rest of the industry and equip owners with the tools they need to deliver incredible value in their service areas.”

Tint World® Springfield, located at 674 Baltimore Pike, #2, Springfield, Pennsylvania 19064, serves all of Springfield and the Media, Drexel Hill, Newtown Square, West Philadelphia, West Chester, Ridley Park, Wayne, Folcroft, Ardmore, and Broomall communities.

To book an appointment, request a quote, or find out more about Tint World® Springfield’s products and services, call (610) 214-2083 or visit https://www.tintworld.com/locations/pa/springfield-097/.

“Brad’s dedication and hard work have paid off and will be the foundation of his future success as a Tint World® franchisee,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, CEO and president of Tint World®. “He’s committed himself to Tint World®’s franchise systems and processes, so the residents of Springfield and Delaware County can have confidence that he and his team will exceed their expectations for quality and reliability.”

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ offer sales and installation of auto accessories, mobile electronics, audio video equipment, security systems, custom wheels and tire packages, window tinting, vehicle wraps, paint protection films, detailing services, nano ceramic coatings, maintenance and repair services, and more. Tint World® is also the leading provider of residential, commercial and marine computerized window tinting and security film services with locations throughout the U.S. and abroad, with franchise opportunities available worldwide.

About Tint World®

Founded in 1982, Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ is America’s largest and fastest-growing automotive accessories and window tinting international franchise, specializing in window tinting, protective films, vehicle wraps, audio and electronics, security systems, car and truck accessories, wheels and tires, detailing and ceramic coating, and installation services.

Tint World® Mobile Services™ include marine, residential, and commercial window tinting films, solar films, decorative films, safety and security films, and protective ceramic coatings. Tint World® has locations in the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, with master franchise opportunities available worldwide. To find out more, please visit www.TintWorld.com or www.TintWorldFranchise.com.

5 10, 2022

RNR Tire Express Sets Course to KNOCK OUT Breast Cancer in 7th Annual Campaign

2022-10-05T11:18:26-04:00October 5th, 2022|Tags: , , , |

Leading Tire & Wheel Retailer Anticipates Record-Breaking Donations for Yearly Initiative.

TAMPA, Fla. — As the month of October, and with it, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, gets underway, RNR Tire Express (RNR), the nation’s premier tire and custom wheel franchise retailer, is debuting its seventh annual Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign nationwide. For the entirety of the month, participating RNR locations will be donating a portion of all tire sales to foundations advancing the cause of breast cancer research and the search for a cure. Family and friends of breast cancer survivors or fighters will also be able to nominate deserving individuals for a $1,000 cash prize, a set of new tires, and a VIP spa day package, courtesy of RNR Tire Express.

The campaign is one of the proudest giveback initiatives the franchise takes part in, and expectations have been set for 2022s system-wide involvement to raise more funds and impart a greater impact than any year past. And with more RNR Tire Express locations operating in more states than ever, a greater number of communities will be able to take part in that record-breaking ambition than has ever been seen in the campaigns history.

Meant to serve as an opportunity to recognize and honor the resilience and fortitude displayed by some of country’s bravest men and women, the initiative compiles the inspiring and heartwarming stories of those who have persevered and overcome their own diagnosis, intent on coming out stronger on the other side.

“Creating lasting relationships at the grassroots level has and always will be a core tenant to how things are done here at RNR. Our annual Breast Cancer Awareness campaign being just one such method by which we do so,” said Larry Sutton, Founder and CEO of RNR Tire Express. “After all these years hosting the initiative alongside a growing field of franchisees, it’s become an incredible contributor to our brands ability to give back what’s now reached over a million dollars to communities nationwide on a yearly basis.”

For more information on the RNR Tire Express KNOCK OUT Breast Cancer Campaign, visit http://www.rnrtires.com/pink.

About RNR Tire Express:

RNR Tire Express is a national franchise retailer of quality tires and custom wheels known for their customer-centric, flexible lease-to-own payment options. Established in 2000 by rent-to-own veteran, Larry Sutton, RNR has grown to 170 locations in 27 states. Earlier this year, the brand was ranked in Franchise Times’ Top 200+ list, and was also recognized by Inc. magazine as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Most recently, RNR was ranked No. 133 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2021 Franchise 500 ranking and #1 in the Tires and Wheels category. RNR Tire Express is seeking qualified multi-unit franchisees to expand even further nationally with prime markets available throughout the country. For more information regarding the RNR franchise opportunity, please visit www.RNRfranchise.com.

5 10, 2022

Budget Blinds Launches Campaign to Celebrate Brand’s 30-Year Anniversary

2022-10-05T11:13:10-04:00October 5th, 2022|Tags: , , , |

North America’s Largest Window Covering Franchise Launches Social Media Content Series that Offers Giveaways and Home Design Trends and Tips During the Month of October.

IRVINE, Calif.Budget Blinds, the premier custom window treatment provider in North America, today announced the launch of its anniversary campaign in celebration of the brand’s 30-years of style and expert service. Throughout the month of October, Budget Blinds will be honoring this milestone with a social media content series that offers giveaways and insight on trends and tips for home design inspiration.

Consumers can follow Budget Blinds’ Instagram page to receive daily home design tips and trends during October. Expert advice will include ways to style your home and find the best patterns, fabrics and materials for custom window treatments and accents, the benefits of motorized and automated window treatments, ways to help preserve the environment while lowering energy bills through window treatments, and more.

To continue the celebrations, Budget Blinds teamed up with style-focused influencers to surprise and delight consumers with giveaways on Instagram. Consumers can follow @budget_blinds_official, @livingwithlandyn, @mckennableu, @twothirtyfivedesigns and @mhousedevelopment for the chance to win big ticket items like home accent products, smart home motorized window treatments as well as a room makeover. Each influencer will be dedicated to one week of giveaways throughout October.

“We’re thrilled to celebrate 30-years of providing exceptional window treatment services to customers across North America and look forward to giving back to our communities with these ongoing giveaways and home design tips throughout the month,” said Amy Campbell, Senior Director of Marketing, Budget Blinds. “We take pride in building trust with the communities we serve by providing not only an expansive product assortment at great prices backed by the best warranty in the business, but also dependable Budget Blinds owners that care about you, your home and your community. A big contributor to the success and longevity of Budget Blinds is due to our locally owned businesses focusing on personalized service that make the window coverings process easy and partner with you every step of the way.”

Budget Blinds is a window covering franchise with locations throughout North America that offers exclusive design-driven window covering solutions that consumers can shop at home for, and provides customers with free in-home consultations, virtual consultations, window measurements and installation services. Budget Blinds specializes in installing blinds, shades, shutters, draperies and smart home solutions.

For more information on the 30-year anniversary campaign, expert trends and tips, and giveaways, follow Budget Blinds on Instagram and visit BudgetBlinds.com/30th-anniversary.

About JM Family Enterprises, Inc.

JM Family Enterprises, Inc. was founded by automotive legend, Jim Moran in 1968. It is a privately held company with $18 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed. As a long-term partner, it is invested in its companies, associates and its communities. Driven by exceptional performance, current subsidiaries are in the automotive, financial services, franchising and specialty distribution industries. Its family of companies includes: Southeast Toyota Distributors, JM&A GroupWorld Omni Financial Corp. (dba Southeast Toyota Finance), JM Lexus, Home Franchise Concepts®, Futura Title & Escrow, and Rollease Acmeda. JM Family has earned various awards for its culture, products and services, including 24 consecutive years on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list. Interact with JM Family on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About Budget Blinds

Budget Blinds® is the largest window covering franchise in North America, offering custom blinds, shutters, shades, drapery, and more for residential and commercial consumers in more than 10,000 communities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Budget Blinds’ over 900 business owners, and 1,400 locations, have dressed more than 25 million windows since the brand’s founding in 1992. Budget Blinds is part of the Home Franchise Concepts (HFC) family of home improvement goods and services brands.

About Home Franchise Concepts

Home Franchise Concepts® (HFC), is one of the world’s largest franchising systems in the home improvement goods and services space, among the world’s largest franchise businesses and a recognized leader in franchisee-franchisor relationships. HFC’s eight brands including Budget Blinds, Tailored Living®, Concrete Craft®, AdvantaClean®, Kitchen Tune-Up®, Bath Tune-Up™, Two Maids & A Mop and Aussie Pet Mobile, are consistently rated at the top of their categories and supported by more than 2,100 franchise territories in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

4 10, 2022

Arooga’s® Grille House & Sports Bar Partners with PlaySugarHouse for Sportsbook at Their Shelton, Connecticut Location

2022-10-04T15:35:20-04:00October 4th, 2022|Tags: , , |

First Location of the Brand to Launch Sports Betting.

HARRISBURG, Pa.Harrisburg, Pa based restaurant group Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar announced today that their Shelton, Connecticut franchise location has teamed up with The Connecticut Lottery Corporation to launch their new retail sportsbook PlaySugarHouse, a sports wagering platform from Rush Street Interactive. This will be the first location of the brand to offer sports betting, which will operate within the Arooga’s location.

Located at 387 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton, Ct and owned by Arooga’s franchise group McBride Holding Company, LLC, this location is over seven-thousand square feet, seats two hundred and fifty guests and has over one hundred wall-to-wall HD TVs. Franchise co-owner David McBride is planning extensive renovations to create a dedicated space for the PlaySugarHouse concept, which will include multiple kiosks and teller stations along with Arooga’s famous two-story video wall.

“We have always paid attention to the expanding gaming landscape in the Northeast and have been hopeful that sports wagering would become available to us,” said David McBride, Chief Operating Officer of McBride Holding Company, LLC, and co-owner of the Arooga’s Shelton franchise location. “The proposed layout for PlaySugarHouse is really magnificent with up to fifteen kiosks, so there will be plenty of room to satisfy all guests within the restaurant as well as patrons who would like to stop by and place a bet.”

“We are extremely excited that the CT lottery has chosen Arooga’s Grille House and Sports Bar in Shelton, Ct to launch of the Connecticut’s sports book locations,” said James Belli, Vice President of McBride Holding Company, LLC, and co-owner of Arooga’s Shelton. “This partnership will offer guests throughout the region an unparalleled opportunity to watch a game and place a sports bet in what we believe is one of, if not the best, sports atmospheres in Connecticut. Guests can come to watch numerous sporting events on over one hundred televisions, enjoy a beverage from one of over fifty-nine draft beer offerings, and enjoy some award-winning wings and other mouth-watering eats. We are thrilled and look forward to the future of this partnership.”

The new PlaySugarHouse sportsbook is projected to open in December of 2022 after renovations are complete and all necessary licensing is in place. McBride Holding Company, LLC is the owner of three Arooga’s franchises in Warwick, RI, Attleboro, Ma, and Shelton, Ct, and is the principal partner with The Connecticut Lottery Corporation for this venture.

“We are thrilled to really step up our sports bar game and offer this exciting experience to our guests,” said Gary Huether, Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar parent company owner and President. “Sports betting is a natural fit for an award-winning sports bar.”

The recipient of several national accolades, including selection as America’s Next Top Restaurant Franchise, as well as recognition among Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 500 Franchises of 2020 & 2021, and Top 200 Food Franchises 2020, Franchise Times Top 200 + 2020, and FranServe Fran-Tastic 500 2021, the Arooga’s restaurant company continues to charm the industry with its commitment to utilizing the latest technology in enhancing the guest experience and improving operational practices, creating unique and delicious menu items observing environmentally responsible operation methods in their restaurants as part of their certification by the Green Restaurant Association.

About Arooga’s

Arooga’s is an innovative restaurant group that currently offers different models for investment: their traditional sports themed and entertainment focused concept, an urban design with a similar theme and a flexible floorplan with reduced square footage, and their fast casual “Wing Shack.” Arooga’s offers franchising opportunities for their concepts to qualified multi-unit candidates. For more information on available markets in the US and internationally please visit www.aroogasfranchising.com, or contact Keith Swade, Director of Franchise Development at keithswade@aroogas.com.

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