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25 01, 2022

Storm Guard Looks to Expand Locations and Services in 2022

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-01-25T10:55:33-05:00January 25th, 2022|Tags: natural disaster remediation, roofing and construction franchise, Storm Guard|

Trusted roofing and construction franchise is looking to continue its success in 2022.

FORT WORTH, Texas — Storm Guard– an innovative and community-driven roofing and construction brand – is gearing up for a busy year after rounding out 2021 with more locations, record sales, and well-deserved franchise award recognition. The brand is excited to announce that by the end of 2021, they have opened 35 locations across 17 different states. The brand is also pleased to say that they were able to sell over 3,500 roofs and were able to visit a quarter of a million doors with their franchise system. In addition, the brand has been working diligently to secure new franchise deals within Minneapolis, MN, Kansas City, KS, and Omaha, NE. Storm Guard is looking to have 100 franchise locations opened and operational within the next five years by becoming the standard for roofing and construction.

“I am tremendously proud of the work that we have done in 2021,” said Shane Lynch, President of Storm Guard. “Despite it being an unpredictable year, we were able to open franchise locations and serve communities throughout the nation. I credit this to our incredible Storm Guard family and our loyal client base”

Storm Guard has big plans for 2022, including a new management system and tools to better help franchisees run their business. The brand is proud to announce their new Storm Guard Academy, an online Learning Management System (LMS) that will provide in-depth training for all new hires in the Storm Guard Franchise system. With this, franchise owners will not have to spend significant time and energy training employees but instead focus on their customers. The brand will also be implementing new tools that will provide a full understanding of a franchisee’s performance across all areas of the business on a weekly basis.

Storm Guard has experienced high demand and growth throughout 2021, receiving some exceptional awards that recognize the brand as an innovator and a fast-growing franchise. Some of the awards include being ranked on the Most Profitable Franchises and being featured on the Culture100 List by the Franchise Business Review. In addition, the brand was also given the Game Changers Award from Franchise Dictionary.

“We are so humbled by all of the awards that we have received throughout 2021,” said Lynch. “None of this would have been possible without our determined franchisees, the welcoming communities that have accepted us with open arms, and the rest of the Storm Guard family. I am so proud of the work that we have done and I am hopeful that 2022 will be our best year yet!”

Storm Guard is on a mission to provide exceptional restoration services to households all 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 over 35 franchise locations across 17 different states. They are looking for dedicated and exceptional individuals to help continue their success throughout the nation.

25 01, 2022

DoodyCalls Pet Waste Removal to Scoop Poop in the Greater Wilmington Area

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-01-25T10:41:18-05:00January 25th, 2022|Tags: dog waste pickup, DoodyCalls, pet waste removal business|

The new location provides dog waste removal services to residents and communities of all sizes.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — DoodyCalls, a nationwide leader in pet waste removal services, is growing its footprint in the pooper scooper industry with the opening of an office in Wilmington, North Carolina. DoodyCalls currently cleans up in over 57 territories across 23 states and has been named the number-one pet waste removal franchise in the United States by Entrepreneur Magazine’s annual Franchise 500 list.

Married couple Nicole and Terry Vanecek were self-described nomads, moving five times in seven years before recently deciding to make a move to North Carolina and lay down roots. The cleaning franchise owner with a strong background in entrepreneurship and Navy veteran turned HVAC service professional, respectively, wanted to open a new business. With a passion for pups, including their own senior dog, and a desire to serve the community, they decided to scoop the poop with DoodyCalls.

“We are so excited to be a part of the DoodyCalls family and the Authority Brands team as we lay our roots in a new community,” said Terry Vanecek, co-owner and operator of DoodyCalls of Greater Wilmington. “We know that our joint business experience in home services and desire to explore our new surroundings will successfully power us through this new franchise opening.”

Lifelong problem solvers, the Vaneceks look forward to solving the problem of dog waste pick-up for their new neighbors while bringing them the additional benefit of more quality time with their pets and families. The couple plans to take part in charitable efforts in the community and expand their service team in 2022.

“Terry and Nicole are enthusiastic and passionate about serving their community, making them the perfect partners for DoodyCalls,” said Jacob D’Aniello, COO and founder of DoodyCalls. “We know that their drive to serve and passion for pups will help them be successful in this new venture.”

The Vaneceks’ DoodyCalls franchise will service the following areas: Ash, Atkinson, Barnesville, Beulaville, Bladenboro, Bolivia, Bolton, Brunswick, Burgaw, Calabash, Camp Lejeune, Carolina Beach, Castle Hayne, Cerro Gordo, Chadbourn, Chinquapin, Clarendon, Clarkton, Council, Currie, Delco, Elizabethtown, Evergreen, Fair Bluff, Fairmont, Hallsboro, Hampstead, Harrells, Holly Ridge, Hubert, Ivanhoe, Jacksonville, Kelly, Kure Beach, Lake Waccamaw, Leland, Longwood, Lumberton, Maple Hill, Maysville, Midway Park, Nakina, Oak Island, Ocean Isle Beach, Orrum, Richlands, Riegelwood, Rocky Point, Rose Hill, Shallotte, Sneads Ferry, Southport, Stella, Sunset Beach, Supply, Swansboro, Tabor City, Tarawa Terrace, Teachey, Wallace, Whiteville, Willard, Wilmington, and Wrightsville.

The scoop on what DoodyCalls offers:

For residential dog owners, DoodyCalls provides dog waste pickup, brown spot treatment and deodorizing services.
For communities and parks, DoodyCalls designs, sells, installs, services and maintains common areas, pet waste stations, equipment and supplies.

To learn more about the Wilmington franchise location, please visit https://www.doodycalls.com/greater-wilmington/. DoodyCalls is currently seeking poop scoop franchise operators who align with the brand’s values of humility, ethical leadership, integrity, respect, and providing the best service experience possible. To learn more about franchise opportunities or to find a local service technician, visit https://www.doodycalls.com/locations/.

About Doody Calls

DoodyCalls was founded in 2000 by Jacob and Susan D’Aniello in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington DC. In 2004, the company began franchising its pet waste removal business nationwide and established corporate headquarters in Charlottesville, VA. DoodyCalls provides service to 23 states and the District of Columbia with dog waste pickup with consumer and industrial services. For more information about Doody Calls, visit www.doodycalls.com.

24 01, 2022

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard to be Featured on Hit CBS Series UNDERCOVER BOSS Friday, Jan. 28, 2022

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-01-24T10:14:47-05:00January 24th, 2022|Tags: About Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, award-winning Frozen Custard, Italian Ice concept|

CEO and President Linda L. Chadwick Dons Disguise to Get Behind-the-Counter Visibility on the Brand.

PHILADELPHIA — Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, a beloved brand known for its delicious Italian Ice and Frozen Custard treats, announced that CEO and President, Linda L. Chadwick, will be featured on the CBS award-winning series UNDERCOVER BOSS, airing Friday, Jan. 28 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT, 7:00-8:00 PM, CT). In going undercover, Linda was able to gain anonymity – and a preview into the world of a Rita’s franchisee – resulting in impactful changes for the brand to help its growth nationwide.

“Going undercover allowed me to get an inside-look in our shops, hear from franchisees and interact with their teams on a much more an impactful level,” said Chadwick. “This was not just a valuable experience to learn how the brand initiatives were working, but a chance to see the business through the eyes of our franchisees and discover what we need to do as an organization to help them become more profitable and grow the brand.”

In the episode, Chadwick was disguised as “Marcy Morgan,” a long-standing Rita’s fan and retired teacher from Massachusetts who wasn’t ready to leave the workforce and was considering becoming a franchisee. Chadwick visited three franchise locations during her undercover journey, where she was able to get a first-hand, behind-the-counter view into how these Rita’s shops were operating and learn more about the people running the businesses.

Beginning in Tom’s River, NJ, Chadwick joined the staff as a Treat Team member and was inspired by franchisee Hezrron Gonzales’s American Dream story. After moving from the Philippines, Hezrron worked at a Rita’s for ten years before saving up enough money to buy his own location and a mobile unit allowing him to cater events outside of his shop. Chadwick then visited franchisee Stefani Nieves in Holland, MI, a working mom whose shop included the drive-thru system being offered to Rita’s franchisees to help increase revenue. Her last stop was in Lake Buena Vista, FL, where she worked alongside Chip Byers and Andrew Collins, franchisees committed to hiring Treat Team members with disabilities and autism.

As a result of her undercover mission, Chadwick learned there were opportunities for the franchise organization to improve across areas of the business – staffing, operations and regional/community connection. Some key priorities for Chadwick coming out of the undercover experience include developing a diversity & inclusion program, and improving how franchisees are supported by the brand’s franchise consultants by updating its brand standards, communications and procedures – all geared towards improving unit economics for their franchisees. Additionally, she will engage franchisees with Rita’s research and development team to ensure the brand maximizes opportunities to leverage trends for system and/or regional development.

“Going undercover showed me our franchisees are really engaged, want to run their shops effectively and are passionate about ‘serving up happiness’ to guests so they have a memorable experience,” said Chadwick. “Being offered a once-in-a-lifetime experience like this, you want to make the most of it. We know brand evaluation and improvement is a recipe for franchise success and growth, so we plan to apply the lessons learned throughout the organization to find more ways to help franchisees uphold brand standards, run successful shops and create a stronger bond with their local communities.”

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, founded in 1984 in the greater Philadelphia area, has nearly 550 shops across the U.S. and Asia and is the largest Italian ice concept in the world. Guests visit Rita’s to enjoy its famous, freshly made Italian ice and premium frozen custard in a fun-filled atmosphere.

Rita’s is actively looking for additional franchisees to help develop the brand, and is seeking to partner with hands-on entrepreneurs who are passionate about the brand and motivated to grow. Previous restaurant experience is a bonus, but not a necessity.

UNDERCOVER BOSS is a two-time Emmy Award-winning reality series that follows high-level executives as they slip anonymously into the rank-and-file of their own organizations. Each week, a different leader will sacrifice the comfort of their corner office for an undercover mission to examine the inner workings of their operation.

About Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard:

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard opened its doors in Bensalem, Pa. in 1984, and has been dedicated to spreading “Ice, Custard, Happiness!” ever since. Now, Rita’s is the largest Italian Ice concept in the world with approximately 600 shops. Guests around the world visit Rita’s to celebrate their everyday moments with freshly made cool treats in a fun-filled atmosphere. Known for its famous Italian Ice, made daily featuring real fruit, and award-winning Frozen Custard, Rita’s serves a taste of happiness with each delicious treat. For more information about Rita’s Italian Ice, please call 1-800-677-7482 or visit www.ownaritas.com.

20 01, 2022

Caring Senior Service ranked among 2022’s top franchises by Franchise Business Review

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-01-20T14:07:25-05:00January 20th, 2022|Tags: assistance to seniors, Caring Senior Service, non-medical senior home care services, senior care|

The San Antonio-based non-medical senior home care company makes the review’s 17th annual best franchise opportunities for 2022.

SAN ANTONIO — Caring Senior Service, a private-duty, non-medical senior home care services company, was recognized as one of the 200 best franchise opportunities in the United States by Franchise Business Review, a market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction and employee engagement.

The elite list of franchises was chosen by rankings provided by franchise business owners and is available at https://franchisebusinessreview.com/page/top-franchises/.

“Being included on the Franchise Business Review’s list of the top 200 franchises would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of both our corporate team and, of course, our franchisees,” said Caring Senior Services CEO and founder Jeff Salter. “Certainly 2021 was a difficult year for business, especially for those companies whose employees deal directly with the public during events like a pandemic. My hat is off to our entire team who found the will and determination to power through the trials associated with COVID-19, supply chain shortages, and other challenges.”

Caring Senior Service was among more than 300 franchise brands, representing more than 30,000 franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research. Caring Senior Service’s franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems, including training & support, operations, franchisor/franchisee relations, and financial opportunity.

“While the pandemic impacted various business sectors differently, the last 18 months have clearly demonstrated the inherent strengths of the franchise business model. The old franchise adage of ‘being in business for yourself, but not by yourself’ has never been more important,” said Franchise Business Review founder & CEO Eric Stites. “Thanks to fast innovations, significant support, and responsive crisis management, many franchise brands have emerged stronger from the pandemic, and that is reflected in high franchisee satisfaction.”

About Caring Senior Services

Caring Senior Service is a private-duty, non-medical senior home care services company based in San Antonio, Texas. Founded by CEO Jeff Salter in 1991, the company provides assistance to seniors who 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 nearly 50 locations in the United States. Its “Close the Gap” program started 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. For more information on Caring Senior Services, please visit their website at https://www.caringseniorservice.com/.

20 01, 2022

Restoration 1 Ranked Among Top Franchises In Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive Franchise 500®

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-01-20T13:54:29-05:00January 20th, 2022|Tags: emergency mitigations, plumbing repair and installation, Restoration 1, restoration and reconstructions services, restoration for both residential and commercial properties, water smoke fire mold storms damage|

WACO, Texas — Restoration 1^®, one of the fastest-growing and most-trusted restoration franchises in North America, was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The 43rd annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the 2022 Franchise 500® ranks Restoration 1 as 322 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

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. Restoration 1’s position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.

“Restoration 1 is honored to be positioned once again on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list,” said Gary Findley, CEO of Restoration 1. “Being named to this list is always an honor. Our entire network has worked tirelessly to overcome obstacles and expand our operations across the country. We’re excited to see what 2022 has in store for us.

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.

“The past year has been one of the most challenging for businesses in recent memory, which made putting together our 43^rd annual Franchise 500 list more enlightening than ever,” says Entrepreneur Editor in Chief Jason Feifer. “The companies named to this year’s list showed us how being resilient, supportive, and nimble can help navigate extraordinary challenges and also underscore the grit and innovation that define entrepreneurship.”

To view Restoration 1 in the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2022 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands January 11th.

To learn more about opening a Restoration 1 franchise, visit restoration1franchise.com.

About Restoration 1^®

Founded in 2008, Restoration 1 is an award-winning franchise that specializes in a wide array of emergency mitigations, restoration and reconstructions services. An industry innovator, the Texas-based company uses advanced technologies and tools to perform restoration for both residential and commercial properties that have been damaged due to water, smoke, fire, mold, storms and more. There have been 360 agreements awarded throughout the U.S. with plans to expand to more than 500 locations nationwide in the next couple of years. For more information about Restoration 1, visit http://www.restoration1.com.

20 01, 2022

Senior Helpers of Peachtree City Named Best of Georgia® Winner

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-01-20T13:47:56-05:00January 20th, 2022|Tags: Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, dementia, family caregivers, in-home senior care, pairing clients with compatible caregivers, personal and companion care, senior care, Senior Helpers, trained and certified caregivers|

Local In-home Senior Care Company Distinguished by Georgia Residents for Providing Premier Care for Older Adults, Seniors and Elders in the Comfort of Their Homes.

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — Senior Helpers^®, one of the nation’s premier providers of personalized in-home senior care, today announced its location in Peachtree City has been named a 2021 Best of Georgia® winner in Georgia Business Journal’s annual readers’ poll. Weighing in on the best of everything throughout the state, Georgia Business Journal readers and editors honored Senior Helpers’ team in Peachtree City among thousands of businesses and organizations in more than 25 broad business and community sectors. The franchise has been in operation since 2006 and is operated by Amber Hamani and Anum Virani. Senior Helpers of Peachtree City serves senior citizens and anyone over the age of 18 and their families needing help with daily activities of living throughout the region including, Fayette, Coweta, South Fulton, Douglas and surrounding counties in South Metro Atlanta. Based on the work of its professionally trained caregivers, local seniors continue to enjoy the comfort of their own home, despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges.

“We’re delighted to be recognized for this prestigious honor by residents throughout the state of Georgia,” comments Hamani and Virani. “It’s a true testament to the hard work of all our staff, our dedication to our company mission and to the national reputation and support of Senior Helpers as an organization. We love serving this community, so it is extremely rewarding to have connected with so many local fans.”

Senior Helpers operates with a vision to be the leading home care company in each community it serves. Its caregivers in Peachtree City are trained to offer the highest level of care possible based on the company’s Senior Gems^® Alzheimer’s and Dementia care program. As the gold standard for excellence in personalized in-home senior care, the program was developed in conjunction with nationally recognized dementia care expert Teepa Snow, Positive Approach, LLC. Local residents will also benefit from the company’s Parkinson’s Care Program, a specialized training program for their caregivers created in conjunction with leading experts from the Parkinson’s Foundation’s Centers of Excellence network.

Senior Helpers was nominated on the Best of Georgia website and voting remained open throughout the year, with tens of thousands of votes ultimately received. Best of Georgia winners and nominees were chosen by a combination of readers’ votes and editors’ input, and are vetted through several ranking sites, Better Business Bureau complaint reports and voting pattern analysis reports. Winners were named in hundreds of individual categories, providing Georgia Business Journal readers with a go-to-guide for the best of everything in Georgia. Georgia Business Journal recognizes three levels of winners: The Best of Georgia, Best of Georgia Regional Winners and Honorable Mentions. Within each category, there are multiple honorees named in each tier, depending on the size of the market sector.

You can view the full list of Best of Georgia winners at BESTofGEORGIA.com/winners.

Senior Helpers of Peachtree City is located at 301 Kelly Dr Suite #8, in Peachtree City, GA 30269. For more information, please visit https://www.seniorhelpers.com/ga/south-metro-atlanta/. For inquiries, please call (770)487-1297 or email ptcoffice@seniorhelpers.com.

About Senior Helpers^®Senior Helpers^® is the nation’s premier provider of in-home senior services ranging from specialized care for those with diseases, such as dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, to personal and companion care to help individuals looking for a little assistance with daily activities. Founded in 2002 with a vision to help seniors age with dignity despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges, Senior Helpers has hundreds of franchised and owned businesses that have cared for tens of thousands of seniors.

Senior Helpers was the first and remains the only national in-home care provider to be certified as a Great Place to Work. The company has been named by Fortune Magazine as one of the best places to work in the aging services category and one of the best places to work in the state of New York. Senior Helpers is named to the Entrepreneur 2020 Top Low-Cost Franchises list as well as one of Entrepreneur’s Top 500 Franchise Companies. Moreover, the company is an approved partner in the Military Spouse Employment Partnership. Senior Helpers is also an active member of the Healthcare Leadership Council — an exclusive alliance of leading healthcare companies from all health sectors committed to advancing the American healthcare system. Learn more by visiting http://www.seniorhelpers.com.

19 01, 2022

Pet Supplies Plus Ranks #20 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-01-19T10:00:14-05:00January 19th, 2022|Tags: pet retail franchise, pet services, Pet Supplies Plus, VIP Petcare|

Named Top Pet Franchise for the Eighth-Consecutive Year.

LIVONIA, Mich. — Recognized on the franchise industry’s most-reputable and competitive annual ranking, Pet Supplies Plus, the largest independent pet retailer in North America with over 600 stores in 38 states, ranked No. 20 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2022 Franchise 500 list.

The ranking evaluates from the following five key factors: the size & growth of the company, costs & fees, support, brand strength and financial strength & stability. Each eligible franchisor was scored based on more than 150 data points, and those with the highest cumulative scores became the Franchise 500.

Pet Supplies Plus, America’s Favorite Neighborhood Pet Store remains No. 1 in the pet category for the eighth-consecutive year. This annual recognition for the largest independent pet retailer, follows one of the strongest development years to date with 118 new store agreements signed.

As many industries continue to weather obstacles, the pet retail category leader experienced its best year yet, cutting 85 grand opening ribbons, including its 600th store opening in 2021. Even with supply chain challenges becoming the norm for countless businesses, Pet Supplies Plus has been able to limit disruption for neighbors with access to multiple distribution centers and offering a mix of specialty foods, natural and organic options.

“We have seen a significant spike in interest and deals since the beginning of the pandemic. From our existing owners who are developing additional locations to new franchisees who want to be a part of the year-over-year growth of the pet category,” said CEO Chris Rowland. “The love for pets will continue to drive the need for a neighborhood pet store, full of quality products and well-versed team members who are ready to assist.”

Set in welcoming neighborhood environments, Pet Supplies Plus team members get to know their neighbors and pets by name at every store. Full-service grooming, self-serve pet wash stations and fresh bakery treats are also available in-store at many locations. Neighbors can now fill prescriptions online, and receive home delivery for quality medications and specialty diets. Whether shopping in-store or online, choosing your local neighborhood pet store is easy.

ABOUT PET SUPPLIES PLUS

Pet Supplies Plus is focused on making it easier to get better products and services for your pet. With over 600 locations in 38 states, the stores have a streamlined design making it easy to navigate a wide assortment of natural pet foods, goods, and services. Additionally, www.petsuppliesplus.com provides neighbors with additional shopping options to better meet their pet-shopping needs. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, Pet Supplies Plus ranked No. 20 in Entrepreneur magazine’s 43^rd Annual Franchise 500® list as of 2022, and is ranked as the Top Full-Service Pet Supplies Franchise for the eighth year running for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate and system size. For more information on Pet Supplies Plus franchise opportunities, visit www.petsuppliesplusfranchising.com or contact Christine Schultz at (734) 793-6656 or cschultz@petsuppliesplus.com.

19 01, 2022

Anago Cleaning Systems Ranked Among Top Franchises of 2022 in Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive Franchise 500®

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-01-19T09:52:42-05:00January 19th, 2022|Tags: anago cleaning systems, commercial cleaning franchise system, commercial cleaning service, Master franchise opportunities|

Commercial Cleaning Leader Ranked #34 Overall.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Anago Cleaning Systems is once again recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The 43rd annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500 is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry. This is the publication’s most prestigious ranking, recognizing the top 500 franchises that continue to evolve and maintain relevance with the latest trends, while reporting the greatest growth. This year, Anago Cleaning Systems – backed by decades of brand power and reputational integrity – ranks 34 as it continues to demonstrate financial strength and stability for potential franchisees.

“Anago Cleaning Systems is proud to be recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine for the quality and dynamic franchise growth of our innovative franchise model,” said Adam Povlitz, CEO & President of Anago Cleaning Systems. “Commercial cleaning continues to be called upon as a frontline operational necessity, and our franchisees across the U.S. and Canada are proud to do their part keeping businesses, hospitals, and schools clean and disinfected within their communities as we learn to live with the daily challenges of the ongoing pandemic.”

Anago Cleaning Systems relies on the brand’s core values to navigate the changing landscape, implement strategies to foster continued growth, while implementing new and innovative technologies at every opportunity. Because of this strong business ethic, Anago has been consistently recognized within Entrepreneur’s suite of ranking systems, earning top rankings throughout the past several years, and in all the magazine’s main ranking systems. These include 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 both franchisees and customers.

“Anago Cleaning Systems is a pioneer of the master franchise system, which allows successful mid-career professionals to operate their own exclusive regional franchises, while allowing small businesses to invest in their success,” said Povlitz. “Both levels simply focus on running their business while we provide assistance, guidance, and critical tools to grow. As an industry, we expect to see continued growth and expansion in 2022 and beyond.”

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. 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. Anago Cleaning System’s position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.

About Anago Cleaning Systems

Anago Cleaning Systems is an international commercial cleaning franchise brand. Utilizing the Master Franchise System, Anago supports over 45 Master Franchisees and over 1,700 Unit Franchisees. 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 of all kinds. Anago was ranked #34 overall by Entrepreneur magazine in its latest Franchise 500® ranking. For further information, visit its website at AnagoMasters.com.

18 01, 2022

Best Life Brands Marks 2021 With an Acquisition, 100+ Territory Expansion, and Multiple Awards

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-01-18T14:00:28-05:00January 18th, 2022|Tags: Boost Home Healthcare, estate sale franchise, family caregivers, in-home senior care, personal and companion care, senior care, Senior placement|

Multi-brand franchised healthcare organization continues expanding its services to assist the senior population.

TROY, Mich. — Best Life Brands, LLC (“Best Life Brands”), a multi-brand franchised organization that includes Blue Moon Estate Sales, CarePatrol, ComForCare, At Your Side Home Care, and Boost Home Healthcare ended the year with 112 franchise agreements awarded across all brands, the acquisition of a home health company, and multiple national awards.

“The amazing work our caregivers and franchisees do every day continues to outperform our expectations and propel our organization forward year after year,” said J.J. Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands. “Our growth during 2021 underscores the growing needs of the senior population, but also the value we bring as a multi-brand service organization with franchisees all across the US and Canada. We will continue investing in our people and our brands while pursuing new ways to expand and enhance our senior care capabilities.”

Highlights across the Best Life Brands network during 2021 include:

ComForCare/AtYourSide Home Care:

Awarded 39 new franchise agreements reaching close to double digit system growth in the US and Canada;
Ranked 291st on Entrepreneur Magazine‘s annual Franchise 500 list;
Certified as a Great Place to Work®;
Recognized by Fortune Magazine and Great Place To Work® as one of the 2021 Best Workplaces in New York™;
Recognized by Fortune Magazine and Great Place To Work® as the number one home care company on the Best Workplaces in Aging Services™ 2021 list;
Recognized by Fortune Magazine and Great Place To Work® as one of the 2021 Best Workplaces for Women;
Recognized by Fortune Magazine and Great Place To Work® as one of the 2021 Best Workplaces for Millennials™;
Recognized in Franchise Dictionary Magazine‘s Top 100 Game Changers list;

CarePatrol:

Awarded 27 new franchise agreements;
Ranked 498 on Entrepreneur Magazine‘s annual Franchise 500 list;
Ranked on Franchise Business Review‘s Top 200 Franchises of 2021 list;
Systemwide revenue growth of nearly 50%;

Blue Moon Estate Sales:

Awarded 43 new franchise agreements;
Recognized in Franchise Dictionary Magazine‘s Top 100 Game Changers list;
Systemwide revenue growth of more than 100%;

Boost Home Healthcare:

Acquired by Best Life Brands in August;
Appointed William Porrok as Brand President;
Awarded three new franchise agreements for the first locations in the US;

Media coverage for the brands appeared in Home Health Care News, McKnight’s Senior Living, Next Avenue, Martha Stewart Living, Global Franchise and more.

During 2022, Best Life Brands plans to add more franchise locations to each brand’s roster, along with future franchise-based acquisitions to round out the senior care franchise portfolio.

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 400 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.

To learn more about ComForCare franchising, visit www.comforcare.com/franchising.

To learn more about CarePatrol franchising, visit www.carepatrol.com/franchising.

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

To learn more about Boost Home Healthcare, visit https://www.boosthomehealth.com.

17 01, 2022

Franchise Business Review names Cruise Planners #1 in Franchisee Satisfaction in Travel and Tourism Category and #3 in Top 200 Franchises of 2022 Overall

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-01-17T10:12:57-05:00January 17th, 2022|Tags: American Express Travel, Cruise Planners, home based franchise, travel advisor franchise network, vacations and travel experiences|

Independent Survey Ranks Cruise Planners #1 in Franchisee Satisfaction in Travel and Tourism Category and Ranks #3 among All Franchise Brands.

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, continues to thrive and dominate as a top travel franchise to own according to Franchise Business Review by once again naming the company “Best-in-Category Franchise” for the second year in a row. In addition, FBR also named Cruise Planners #3 in its list of Top 200 Franchises of 2022 overall, a feat no travel service company has ever achieved and a milestone that is especially poignant, given the uncertainty of the past year. This ranking also puts Cruise Planners ahead of dozens of large companies such as Sotheby’s International Realty, Planet Fitness and Pinch a Penny, to name a few.

After closing out a tumultuous year for nearly all businesses, but especially those in the travel and hospitality industry, Cruise Planners continued to deliver and was also awarded the following recognitions in 2021: “Best Low-Cost Franchises to Buy”; “Best Franchise for Veterans”; “Top 50 Franchises for Women” — an accolade we are especially proud of considering our executive team consists of a majority of female leadership and our closest competitors did not make it on this list. In addition, Cruise Planners made an astounding 41-spot leap in just one year and took home the #3 spot for the “Top 50: Enterprise” category.

“Considering we just weathered one of the toughest times in the travel industry, I can’t tell you how much this means,” said Michelle Fee, CEO and Founder of Cruise Planners. “Our franchisees are passionate and dedicated travel professionals, and they continue to show up, rain or shine, pandemic and all. We’re so proud to be able to offer a high value, low-cost franchise to so many people to be able to work from home and create their own business opportunities.”

This marks the 17^th annual ranking of the 200 best franchise opportunities as rated by franchise business owners. Franchise Business Review is the leading market research firm in the franchise industry, where ratings and reviews are provided directly by franchise owners, who are able to offer the best testimonials about what it really is like to own a franchise. Cruise Planners joined FBR’s Hall of Fame in 2020, meaning the company has made the Top Franchises Awards list 10 separate times.

“As an independent research firm, Franchise Business Review is committed to helping prospective franchisees get an objective view of the best franchise opportunities, based on actual feedback from franchise owners,” said Michelle Rowan, president & COO of Franchise Business Review. “We survey franchisees from franchise companies in the marketplace today and identify those with the highest levels of satisfaction and performance in order to educate potential buyers and help them choose which franchise to invest in. The companies on this year’s list of Top Franchises are the top-ranked brands in the key areas critical to their franchisees’ success.”

As the nation’s largest network of home-based travel agents, Cruise Planners also scored well in FBR’s Franchisee Satisfaction Index (FSI)™ by ranking 87.4 against an FBR benchmark of 72.1 — 15.3 points HIGHER than their industry standard benchmark. In addition, Cruise Planners’ increased their satisfaction rating by 6.4 points compared to their 2020 survey results of 81—all of this during the worst year in our industry’s history.

By focusing on the agents, Cruise Planners created an award-winning virtual series titled “Where2Next”, reaching 18,000+ subscribers and generating $20 million in sales, and worked to support their travel advisor network by implementing twice weekly livestreams consisting of updated information and conversations with suppliers. Cruise Planners also announced more than twenty new initiatives at the 2021 Cruise Planners Conference, making sure agents were ready when things settled down.

“I bought this franchise in March of 2020, right at the start of the pandemic, and the leadership team, from Michelle Fee on down, did everything in their power to help both new and old franchisees survive the dramatic downturn in travel,” said Marine veteran Bill Brown. “From reducing monthly/annual fees to retaining incentive ratings at previous levels, the Home Office went above and beyond what other corporations were doing to ensure survival of their franchise owners.”

Cruise Planners was among over 300 franchise brands, representing more than 30,000 franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research. Cruise Planners franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems, including training & support, operations, franchisor/franchisee relations, and financial opportunity.

“We have been with Cruise Planners going on 22 years and there has been so much that the Cruise Planners team has helped us with,” said Rick Carlson Cruise Planners franchise owner and top producer. “From the exceptional marketing materials, social media posts and the exclusive specials that we are provided by the cruise lines, booking tools and our software, everything that is provided to us has helped us grow to a member of the millionaires club. What I like about this company is that as big as it is, you can still talk directly with the leadership team. Everyone is there to cheer you on and help you to excel.”

“The support from Home Office is amazing,” said Carolyn Leibowitz, who celebrated 15 years with Cruise Planners in November. “You can call anytime and they’re right there. The technology is phenomenal. As we have evolved, with online and social media, Cruise Planners has been on the cutting edge. They’re doing all the work on the backend sending e-cards and marketing to your clients and they just make you look great.”

The Cruise Planners’ home-based franchise model provides entrepreneurs the ability and flexibility to work from anywhere in the world, even while traveling. Its network of more than 2,500 travel advisors receives access to unmatched hands-on training, dynamic marketing, innovative mobile technology, lead-generating tools and continuous business development and coaching.

“This just reaffirms that we are doing right by our franchisees when it comes to equipping them with the best, cutting edge, proprietary technology, award-wining marketing tools and Home Office team support,” said Fee. “This gives us the extra pep in our step to go the extra mile for our franchisees and we predict even bigger things for the year to come.”

The rankings are a testament to the Cruise Planners brand and business model, which offers flexibility, support, and opportunity to travel for those looking for a change in career, ready to be their own boss, or seek a part-to-full time options that are equal parts rewarding and profitable. The low-cost investment with Cruise Planners is a suitable fit for anyone looking to jumpstart their new career with no prior experience.

Visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com to see the full description of the 2022 Top Franchises.

About Cruise Planners

Company Background: Cruise Planners, an award-winning American Express Travel Representative, is the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network. Cruise Planners positions a nation-wide network of 2,500 franchise owners for success by providing innovative marketing programs, proprietary and cutting-edge booking and technology tools, as well as professional development and hands-on training with the industry’s top executives. The company continues to be an industry leader and was named the No.1 travel franchise by Entrepreneur magazine for 18 consecutive years. Cruise Planners was recently featured in Entrepreneur as one of the top 30 franchise innovators in technology, has been consistently named as one of the Top Women-Owned Businesses by the South Florida Business Journal, is on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America, has been ranked as the #1 travel franchise by Franchise Business Review for 5 consecutive years, and was recognized as one of the Top Workplaces by the Sun Sentinel.

Headquartered in Coral Springs, Fla. with more than 25 years of experience, Cruise Planners has achieved top producer status with every major cruise line, many land vendors and maintains a philanthropic drive assisting in raising over $2 million in charitable contributions. Cruise Planners is one of the Top 50 franchises for Veterans according to GI magazine, the Top Franchise Brand for Veterans according to Franchise Business Review, has been named one of the Top 25 franchises for African-Americans by Black Enterprise magazine and is a member of the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association.

Visit our website, www.cruiseplanners.com, for more information or to view the complete list of awards and honors. For those interested in becoming a franchise owner, please visit https://www.cruiseplannersfranchise.com/.

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