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4 04, 2022

DoodyCalls Pet Waste Removal to Scoop Poop in Johnson County

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-04-04T16:56:59-04:00April 4th, 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 Overland Park, Kansas. 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.

Amidst an eclectic career that includes time spent as Chief-of-Staff to the Global Brand President at Ralph Lauren and as a lead project manager in the recruitment of private equity energy C-suite executives and board members, Aaron Griffith was looking for a new opportunity. After spending over a decade on the East Coast, Griffith returned to his roots in the Kansas City metro area to care for his aging grandparents and to be closer to family. A big believer in the bond between pets and their humans with a knack for business, Griffith decided to scoop the poop with DoodyCalls.

“I am honored to begin this new venture with DoodyCalls and leverage my passion for dogs into business success in my hometown that is so dear to me,” said Aaron Griffith, owner and operator of DoodyCalls of Overland Park. “I am so excited for this unique opportunity to serve our community and pursue my business passions.”

Inspired by his late grandfather’s battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia and fueled by his lifelong love of dogs, Griffith was drawn to the DoodyCalls business model and how it provided him an opportunity to serve his community as a whole. A strong believer in supporting his neighbors, Griffith also plans to give back to the community with charitable initiatives and hopes to expand his business in the near future.

“We are excited to further expand our footprint into the Sunflower State and our Overland Park leader Aaron has the right amount of drive and determination to create success in the market,” said Jacob D’Aniello, COO and founder of DoodyCalls. “We know his passion for business and love of dogs will help him flourish in the community.”

The Johnson County DoodyCalls franchise will service the following areas: Leawood, Lenexa, Olathe, Overland Park, and Stillwell.

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 Overland Park franchise location, please visit https://www.doodycalls.com/overlandpark. 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.

31 03, 2022

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. Names U.S. And Canadian Vendor Of The Year

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-03-31T14:20:08-04:00March 31st, 2022|Tags: FASTSIGNS International Inc., FASTSIGNS® sign and graphic centers, Propelled Brands, sign and graphic solutions, sign and visual communication franchise|

Grimco and ND Graphics Recognized for Incredible Supplier Relationship.

CARROLLTON, Texas — FASTSIGNS International, Inc., franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics, and visual communications franchise with more than 750 locations in nine countries worldwide, presented the U.S. Vendor of the Year Award to Grimco, Inc. and the Canadian Vendor of the Year Award to ND Graphics at the 2022 FASTSIGNS International Convention in Grapevine, Texas.

The FASTSIGNS Vendor of the Year is selected by FASTSIGNS franchisees and is based on the integrity of business practices, product quality, and having a long-term commitment to the FASTSIGNS network. Since 2015, Grimco has received this recognition. This also marks the second year for recognizing the Canadian Vendor of the Year.

“The FASTSIGNS Vendor of the Year Award for the US and Canada recognizes a supplier that delivers outstanding service and consistently provides excellent support to our franchisees,” said Mark Jameson, Chief Support and Development Officer. “We’re happy to recognize Grimco and ND Graphics, and we appreciate all that they do for our franchise network.”

For the past 16 years, Grimco has been working with FASTSIGNS centers, supplying sign and visual graphic materials and products equipment and everything from Signs and Blanks to Digital Media and LED’s.

“To be named Vendor of the Year in 2021 is truly an honor. We hoped that 2021 would move us forward from the pandemic and provide a more stable supply chain. Unfortunately that did not happen and everyone dealt with challenges that we had never expected or experienced in our industry,” said Julie McClain, Director of National Accounts at Grimco. “Through all of this, we appreciate our partnership with FASTSIGNS and the patience that everyone has shown throughout the year. We look forward to continuing the partnership with our goal of providing everyday products in a timely manner and to bring new products forward as the supply chain allows.”

Since 2017, ND Graphics has been working with FASTSIGNS centers, supplying sign and visual graphic materials and products. This includes equipment and everything from sign supplies to digital media and electrical solutions.

“It is an honor for ND Graphics to be awarded the Canadian Vendor of the Year from FASTSIGNS,” said Amber Mundy with ND Graphics. “After an unprecedented year, we appreciate working with such an incredible group of people. It has always been a pleasure to support FASTSIGNS and their growing success. At ND Graphics, we are fortunate to have 10 locations across Canada dedicated to serving Canadian businesses. As an industry leader, we pride ourselves on our exceptional team, extensive experience, and specialized knowledge to assist on every project. We look forward to continuing our valued relationship with the FASTSIGNS network for years to come.”

About FASTSIGNS®

FASTSIGNS is a leading national visual ideas company that creates a wide variety of comprehensive sign and graphics solutions. With over 35 years of experience, FASTSIGNS helps you achieve more than you ever thought possible. We are the worldwide franchisor of more than 750 independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS® centers. FASTSIGNS locations span across the United States, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Canada, Chile, Grand Cayman, Malta, the Dominican Republic and Australia (where centers operate as SIGNWAVE®). FASTSIGNS is frequently recognized for franchisee satisfaction and through franchising awards which include being ranked #1 on Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive Franchise 500® List For The Sixth Consecutive Year for 2022 as well as being named a 2022 Best-in-Category Franchise by Franchise Business Review.

In 2021, Propelled Brands was formed, and is now the multi-brand franchisor for FASTSIGNS®, NerdsToGo®, MY SALON Suite® and Salon Plaza® brands.

To learn more visit fastsigns.com. Follow the brand on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/fastsigns, Twitter @FASTSIGNS or Facebook at facebook.com/FASTSIGNS. For information about the FASTSIGNS franchise opportunity, contact Mark Jameson (mark.jameson@fastsigns.com or call 214.346.5679).

31 03, 2022

redbox+ Experiencing Rapid Expansion with a Burgeoning Support System

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-03-31T14:07:00-04:00March 31st, 2022|Tags: BELFOR Franchise Group, portable toilet, redbox+, residential and commercial services, roll-off dumpster container, waste removal industry|

Roll-off Dumpster Rental Company Identified as Fastest-Growing Franchise; Supporting Nationwide Growth by Adding Key Team Members.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Since its inception, redbox+ has become the answer to the construction, renovation, and restoration industries’ woes on how to keep job sites clean and efficient.

The brand’s innovative, patented roll-off dumpsters as well as its promise of delivering them on-time has led to tremendous expansion for redbox+ over the past year. It wrapped up 2021 with upwards of 300 franchise territories and over 80 franchisees across the country. By the end of 2022, redbox+ is expecting another year of double-digit unit growth by adding individuals to the franchise system who have a desire to be independent, and are dedicated to providing the highest level of customer care.

“Our franchisees are proud to live and share the redbox+ story every day. We have a special system of individuals who come from various professional backgrounds — but what brings us all together is our mission to lead the industry in customer service and quality of support,” said Tim Fagan, President of redbox+. “We’ve found that once customers try redbox+ and experience our service combined with our unique line of roll-off containers, they stay with redbox+.”

Since becoming a part of the BELFOR Franchise Group, the company has invested in bolstering its redbox+ franchise support team in order to have a strong foundation for its continued national expansion. The brand recently added new regional business coach Aaron Stone, and Stephan Taub, as franchise development director. Another recent hire is Alex Trent, who brings strong overall marketing experience as marketing coordinator.

As opposed to other dumpster rental companies, redbox+ provides a wider variety of roll-off containers, including its patented combined roll-off dumpster and portable toilet “Elite” product line. Redbox+ holds a 90 percent retention rate with contract partners and has a growing residential DIY sector with whom its smaller roll-off dumpsters are very popular. Additionally, franchisees are supported by ongoing national marketing, local marketing tools, operational business coaching, and a franchise model that provides low labor costs.

To learn more about the redbox+ franchise opportunity, visit www.redboxplus.com/franchising/.

About redbox+

The redbox+ concept began as an idea hand-drawn on a notepad seeking a better solution for the waste removal industry. Today, it has nearly 300 territories across the U.S. while continuing to offer the only patented combination portable toilet and roll-off dumpster container. In 2022, Entrepreneur magazine recognized redbox+ in the top half of its prestigious ‘Franchise 500’ list and identified it as one of the ‘Fastest-Growing Franchises’ worldwide at #59 and in the U.S. and Canada at #46, and one of the ‘Top Home-Based & Mobile Franchises’ at #53.

Visit www.redboxplus.com to find out more.

29 03, 2022

Interim HealthCare Inc. Ranked No. 1 in Senior Care on Entrepreneur’s 2021 Franchise 500® for Fourth Consecutive Year

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-03-29T21:51:31-04:00March 29th, 2022|Tags: diabetes, homecare services, hospice and healthcare staffing services, Interim HealthCare, senior care|

The First in Home Care™ company has experienced consistent growth for more than 50 years, bolstered by its full continuum of care offerings and comprehensive franchise support services.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Interim HealthCare Inc., the nation’s leading franchise network of home care, senior care, home health, hospice and healthcare staffing services ranked No. 1 in the Senior Care category of Entrepreneur‘s 43^rd annual Franchise 500®. Overall, the company ranked No. 56 in its fourth consecutive appearance on the list, rising 45 positions from its 2021 placement (No. 101). The Franchise 500® is the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

With a decades-long history as one of the most experienced franchise brands, Interim HealthCare’s home health, hospice and healthcare staffing services represent a trusted source of care and a rewarding business opportunity. To meet the growing demand for its services, Interim HealthCare worked aggressively in 2021 to recruit and retain skilled caregivers through its award-winning “Made For This” recruiting campaign, which connects jobseekers from across industries with a rewarding career in home healthcare.

“The value of home-based care has only grown stronger over the past year, as demonstrated by our incredible rise on this ranking,” said Jennifer Sheets, president and CEO of Interim HealthCare. “Interim HealthCare’s unique combination of business value and personal reward makes owning a franchise an ideal opportunity for those looking to do well by doing good, and I extend my congratulations to all of our franchise owners whose dedication has helped make this achievement possible.”

Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the Franchise 500® ranks companies based on 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. Interim HealthCare’s continued presence at the top of this highly sought-after list is a testament to its strength as a company and a franchise opportunity.

“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 Feiffer. “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.”

Interim HealthCare has been steadfast in its industry advocacy work over the past year, continuing to elevate home care as the patient-preferred method of care within the wider healthcare industry. The company’s experienced franchise support network and demonstrated business value has attracted multiple new owners in 2021 while continuing to expand its presence across the U.S. Additional highlights from 2021 include:

Completing three franchise acquisitions to align with the company’s overarching goal of expanding its reach to serve more individuals in need around the country through the purchase of Interim HealthCare of Sacramento Hospice and Interim HealthCare of San Diego in California, and Interim HealthCare of the Treasure Coast in Florida.
Furthering its advocacy work by commissioning the Home Health Insights Study. This research examined consumers’ shifting perspectives around access to medical care and changing opinions on healthcare careers brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic to inform the company’s business focus and outreach moving forward.
Elevating its HomeLife Enrichment® standard of care through unveiling new caregiver guides for dementia, diabetes, heart failure and hospice. These comprehensive resources are integral to the holistic care of patients that supports the mind, body, spirit and family.
Ranking No. 81 on the 2021 Franchise Times Top 400, which evaluates the 400 largest franchise systems in the United States by global systemwide sales, based on the previous year’s performance.
Continuing to celebrate healthcare workers’ commitment and dedication since the start of the pandemic through innovative campaigns to unify messages of appreciation for nurses and caregivers across the healthcare space.

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.

To view Interim HealthCare’s placement in the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500, also published in the January/February 2022 issue of Entrepreneur.

For more information about Interim HealthCare’s franchise opportunities, please visit: https://www.interimfranchising.com.

About Interim HealthCare Inc.

Founded in 1966 and First in Home Care®, Interim HealthCare Inc. is unique in combining the commitment of local ownership with the support of a national organization that develops innovative programs and quality standards. The only major franchise brand in its category to offer the full continuum of care, the company strives to improve the delivery of home healthcare and staffing services through 330 plus locations servicing the U.S. Ranked number one for the fourth year in a row by Entrepreneur magazine, franchisees employ nurses, therapists, aides, companions and other healthcare professionals who provide 25 million hours of home care to 200,000 people each year, as well as telehealth and care coordination services, to meet a variety of home health, senior care, hospice, palliative care, pediatric care and healthcare staffing needs. For more information or to locate an Interim HealthCare office, visit www.interimhealthcare.com.

29 03, 2022

Fibrenew Closes Out Q1 with Cancun Opening, Surpasses 290 Franchise Locations

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-03-29T21:43:35-04:00March 29th, 2022|Tags: eco-friendly franchise, Fibrenew, leather furniture repair, leather plastic and vinyl restoration|

Mobile Leather, Plastic, Vinyl, Fabric and Upholstery Repair Franchise Adds 13 New Franchisees, Heads into Q2 on High Note.

BLACK DIAMOND, AB — After a record-breaking year in 2021 that brought the signing of 40 franchise agreements in 21 states plus Saudi Arabia, Fibrenew, the leading mobile service franchise specializing in the repair, restoration, and renewal of leather, plastic, vinyl, fabric, and upholstery, has come out of the gates swinging in 2022. The close of Q1 brought many milestones for the mobile franchise, including the signing of 13 new franchisees which brings the brand to 292 locations worldwide. In addition, Fibrenew opened its first location in Cancun, Mexico – further solidifying the strength of the franchise business model and its ability to transcend international borders with its unmatched eco-friendly service offerings.

“Fibrenew has spent decades building a reputation founded on proprietary repair techniques which has positioned us as an industry-leading franchise opportunity,” said Jesse Johnstone, president of Fibrenew. “Our team continues to drive excitement around our brand and both investors and consumers alike are taking notice. I am confident Fibrenew will be the brand to watch as we head into the second quarter and beyond.”

Unlike traditional brick-and-mortar franchise opportunities, Fibrenew franchisees are not stuck behind a desk, or counter and have freedom to set their own hours. The mobile concept allows franchisees to go directly to where the work is for all leather, plastic and vinyl repair needs. The attractive business model, coupled with the confidence these franchisees demonstrate by investing in Fibrenew, helps showcase the brand’s strength and durability during a particularly challenging year for business owners.

Looking ahead at the year to come, Fibrenew anticipates surpassing 300 international locations by the end of Q2 and will host its international convention to celebrate growth and recognize stellar franchisee performance in Nashville in September 2022. Fibrenew has seen unparalleled growth over the past five years, including 16% year over year growth from 2020 to 2021. The brand projects even more expansion this year with the goal of 15% growth in 2022. Franchise Business Review recently ranked Fibrenew on its Top Franchises for 2022 list for the fifth year in a row and the brand was also named the Best of 2022 by Franchise Journal Magazine. Rankings such as these further solidify that Fibrenew is an investment opportunity worth pursuing.

By equipping its franchisees with first-rate hands-on training, in-house technology for operations and ongoing workshops and seminars, Fibrenew is able to ensure its owners are set up for success. In addition to the supportive culture, the exclusive territory rights ensure there’s no internal competition. Rather, the franchisees band together and help one another during training and beyond; some even split the cost of hiring an administrative assistance to help with scheduling and handling inbound leads.

About Fibrenew

Fibrenew is a leading mobile service franchise that specializes in the repair, restoration, and renewal of leather, plastic, vinyl, fabric, and upholstery. With a rich history that dates back to 1985, Fibrenew manufactures a highly-specialized proprietary product line and has pioneered the repair techniques and exclusive color matching technology used by its technicians every day. With 290+ franchise locations and 350+ technicians across the USA, Canada, Mexico, Chile, New Zealand and Saudi Arabia, the company’s eco-friendly restoration services save customers time and money by offering an alternative to replacing their damaged couches and chairs, car and marine components, commercial furniture and more. For more information about Fibrenew franchise opportunities, visit https://www.fibrenew.com/franchising/.

29 03, 2022

My Eyelab Set to Enter Iowa

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-03-29T21:37:11-04:00March 29th, 2022|Tags: affordable eye health and eyewear solutions, full-service retail eye care centers, My Eyelab, Now Optics|

Franchisees to Bring Four New Locations of Optical Retail Brand to the Cedar Rapids Region

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — My Eyelab, a retail brand of Now Optics, is gearing up for expansion in the Iowa market. This growth is being driven by a recently signed franchise agreement with a trio of entrepreneurs looking to bring easy and affordable eye care to Iowans. The franchisees, Shelan Patel, Nikki Gosal and Pritesh Patel have plans to open four locations over the next few years in the Cedar Rapids area. Their first two stores are on track to open between summer and fall of 2022.

As former Now Optics employees with combined experience north of 23 years, Patel and Gosal are well positioned for success in this new venture with My Eyelab. Gosal was a Regional Manager of 11 Now Optics stores, with a clear emphasis on multi-unit franchises and store management. Patel was the Director of Finance, Accounting and Business Intelligence over the course of a 10+ year employment with Now Optics.

“We are thrilled to be growing My Eyelab in Iowa over the next few years,” said Gosal. “My Eyelab will give Iowan’s access to easier and more affordable eye care, and we look forward to furthering our ongoing relationship with the brand.”

Added Shelan Patel: “Having a strong understanding of the telemedicine concept and the general business model of the brand is what makes us delighted to kick-start our franchising careers. We are excited to be representing a brand that we’ve felt passionate about from the very beginning. Nikki, Pritesh and I can’t wait to bring our expertise and love for what we do to our future customers throughout Iowa.”

My Eyelab remains committed to making franchising in the eye care retail space easier than ever. To continue its impressive trajectory, My Eyelab is seeking qualified entrepreneurs that share the same vision and have a passion for managing their own business. My Eyelab’s streamlined business model makes it easy for anyone to own and operate a retail eye care store and hit the ground running from day one. Their corporate team of experts have over 50 years of combined experience to share and provide the needed training and on-going support in all aspects of running the operation, from site selection to marketing, merchandising and technology.

For more information about My Eyelab, visit www.myeyelab.com. To learn more about franchise opportunities, visit www.myeyelabfranchise.com or contact Charles Kowanetz at ckowanetz@myeyelab.com or 561-331-0933.

ABOUT NOW OPTICS:

Now Optics is a leader in the eye care industry. Its retail brands, My Eyelab and Stanton Optical, are among the nation’s fastest growing, full-service retail eye care centers. The company continues to expand its retail footprint with over 250 corporate and franchise locations in 28 states while delivering affordable eye health and eyewear solutions. The company consistently ranks among the largest optical retailers in the country by Vision Monday and was ranked #3 on Entrepreneur’s list of Top New Franchises in 2021. Visit myeyelab.com or stantonoptical.com for more information. Find details about franchise opportunities at myeyelabfranchise.com.

28 03, 2022

Cruise Planners’ exclusive Elite Summit Sails toward success on the Danube

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-03-28T21:56:05-04:00March 28th, 2022|Tags: American Express Travel, Cruise Planners, home based franchise, travel advisor franchise network, vacations and travel experiences|

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — After two years in the making, Cruise Planners’ Elite Summit finally made its way along the Danube river aboard the magnificent AmaMagna for a scenic and productive tour of Eastern Europe. Cruise Planners proudly hosted the event to celebrate the achievements of their top producers at the 2022 Elite Summit on AmaWaterways luxury ship last week. Over 170 travel advisors from all over the U.S. convened on the Danube to network, learn and revel in the fruits of their labor.

Cruise Planners CEO and Founder Michelle Fee hosted the eight-day event alongside Cruise Planners Senior VP of Strategic Development Scott Koepf and Chief Sales Officer Theresa Scalzitti. Although this trip was originally planned for March 2020, it had a spate of delays due to the covid-19 pandemic and travel restrictions.

“It was definitely worth the wait,” said Michelle Fee, CEO and Founder of Cruise Planners. “These agents are the equivalent of travel advisor royalty. They are successful self-starters and experts in their fields and this summit is a chance to celebrate their achievements in an undeniably difficult year. They have led by example to show that it’s possible to turn lemons into lemonade—topped with a splash of sparkling champagne.”

This is the first time Cruise Planners has had a full ship charter and the trip began on March 13^th in Vilshofen, Germany with stops in Passau, Linz & Grein, Melk & Spitz, Vienna, and Bratislava before wrapping up in Budapest on March 20^th.

The Elite Summit featured supplier partner one-on-one meetings and networking. Industry partners in attendance included:

AmaWaterways – Kristin Karst, Co-Owner & VP
AmaWaterways – Diane Marie Curchy Horan, Director, Strategic Partner Networks
Carnival Cruise Line – Jodi Kinmon, Director of Strategic Partnerships
Silversea – Laurie Bohn, Senior Director, National Accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line – Soleil Domagala, Sr. Manager, National Accounts
Oceania Cruises – Nikki Upshaw, Senior Vice President
Princess Cruises – Mary Irene Jencen, National Account Business Development Manager
Regent Seven Seas Cruises – Lisette Thurman, Strategic Accounts Director
Allianz – Jeff Schafer, Regional Sales Director
Celebrity Cruises – Yolanda Sheppard, Manager, National Accounts
Royal Caribbean Cruises – Vicki Freed, SVP, Sales and Trade Support & Service
Kensington – Stephanie Governali, Director, Agency Sales
Disney – Jodi Bainter, Director, Travel Agency Sales
Seabourn – Wendy Whitener, Director, North America Sales

The AmaMagna features multiple dining venues, and is twice the size of traditional river cruises, adding space and luxury to the river cruising experience. Guests on board also had access to a massage and hair salon, a fitness room, a swimming pool and whirlpool. AmaMagna is also the first of AmaWaterways’ ships to feature a water sports platform complete with the Sundowner boat for evening river excursions.

“The Elite Summit is always one of the most amazing experiences of the year,” said Joel Wilder, who has been on nine top producer trips. “It’s always so uplifting and inspiring to exchange ideas, visit with CP and cruise line executives, see old friends– all while seeing the world! I have sailed on most European rivers onboard Viking, Uniworld and Avalon and now AmaWaterways, which certainly did not disappoint. The AmaMagna is an amazing ship and I’m planning on putting a group cruise together to sail on her.”

The summit included executive presentations, one-on-one meetings with suppliers while also giving top producers a chance to network and immerse themselves in the culture of these historic, top destinations. Sample excursions include, “Hungarian goulash making class”, “wine tasting and castle walking tour”, “Passau River biking tour” and ” Cesky Krumlov Excursion with Czech Beer” to name a few.

“This year feels extra special because 1) the ship was chartered for just Cruise Planners 2) because it feels like we are back on track after the two past difficult years,” said Mellanie Ingle, who is based in Huntington Beach, CA. “I love that all of us have a bond that encourages sharing information, helping each other when we can, and looking forward to our time together each year. We all understand what it takes to achieve this level of sales, and support each other.”

AmaWaterways co-owner Kristin Karst also hosted a special surprise dinner for its top producer and Cruise Planners Executives with Count Carl Philip Clam in Austria.

Cruise Planners hosts two Elite Summits each year, with the second one slated for May 1-5 at the Sandals Royal Bahamian in Nassau. In addition, there will be a series of four, in-person Boot Camp events including around the country with locations in Las Vegas, Connecticut, Dallas, and Orlando. To culminate, Cruise Planners annual convention will take place in Miami and complete on the Norwegian Prima as it makes its inaugural sailing.

“They truly earned this,” said Fee. “You can’t ask for a better setting, for a more dedicated and talented group of travel advisors to recharge, innovate and immerse themselves into the world of travel before they get out there and keep doing what they do best. It’s only going to go up from here.”

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 and awarded by Franchise Business Review as “Best-In-Category” for 2 years. FBR also ranked Cruise Planners #3 OVERALL on their list of Top 200 Franchises of 2022. 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, and was recognized as one of the Top Workplaces by the Sun Sentinel.

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/.

24 03, 2022

PUR LIFE MEDICAL Recognized as Top 100 Game Changers in 2021

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-03-24T11:28:39-04:00March 24th, 2022|Tags: BIOTECHNOLOGY, PUR LIFE MEDICAL, REGENERATIVE MEDICINE, Wellness Industry|

The $4 Trillion Global Wellness Industry celebrates leading franchise company for partnering with doctors and other health and wellness professionals to fill an important market niche.

SALT LAKE CITY and TAMPA, Fla. — If you want to stay healthy and prevent disease, you cannot rely solely on traditional medical testing which is designed to identify disease once it is present. By understanding your unique risk factors, you can collaborate with your practitioner to create a personalized plan to reverse trends and prevent future disease through a healthy lifestyle approach.

PUR LIFE MEDICAL – A REVOLUTION IN DIAGNOSTICS, BIOTECHNOLOGY, AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

PUR LIFE Medical franchisees partner with doctors and other health care providers to help them grow their businesses by offering a variety of add-on services such as chronic pain, neuropathy, diabetes, joint issues, hormone imbalance, weight loss, low energy, and more. PUR LIFE Medical is an affordable, relevant brick and mortar mainstreaming regenerative wellness treatments and protocols. The magazine celebrates exceptional franchises that are making a difference by offering niche services that solve problems for patients. Below are the criteria the magazine used when reviewing several hundred leading franchises for inclusion in to the top 100.

Fill a niche in the market
Help the community
Create opportunity for aspiring business owners
Turn heads with a unique product
Impact veterans
Impress millennials

PUR LIFE Medical was specifically recognized for filling a unique niche in the market. We are grateful that a respected publication that focuses on the success of franchisees like Franchise Directory Magazine has noticed the contribution PUR LIFE Medical is making in the marketplace. We work hard to provide products and services that are not only in high demand but improve the lives of individuals who benefit from the services as well as the professionals providing them. PUR LIFE Medical franchise incorporates technologies to create personalized protocols to meet the needs of those fed up with traditional medicine no longer limited to upper class income in a $4 Trillion Wellness Industry!

The PUR LIFE Medical model offers better health outcomes such as developing consistent healthy habits. Preventive health technologies and measures save insurance providers and patients from expensive healthcare costs in the long run while providing better patient outcomes. Over the course of the pandemic, provider burnout has taken a toll on the workforce. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), seven out of 10 U.S. deaths are caused by chronic disease, while roughly half of the country’s population has been diagnosed with a chronic illness, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, AIDS, or other conditions classified by the medical community as preventable.

About PUR LIFE Medical

To learn more about PUR LIFE Medical visit https://www.purlifemedical.com/.

24 03, 2022

TITLE Boxing Club Gloves Up for Growth after Year of Preparation, Innovation

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-03-24T11:09:41-04:00March 24th, 2022|Tags: boutique fitness studio, boxing and kickboxing fitness classes, boxing-inspired fitness club, TITLE Boxing Club, virtual fitness application, workout|

Boutique Boxing Franchise Ready to Re-Launch Expansion with `Operations-First’ Mindset.

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — One year after being acquired by BoxUnion to form the nation’s premier omnichannel fitness boxing brand, TITLE Boxing Club is ready to get back in the franchise expansion ring. Following months of purposeful program enhancements, the franchise of boutique fitness clubs specializing in boxing and kickboxing classes announced plans to open 300+ domestic clubs by 2025.

Throughout 2021, the brand’s new ownership invested heavily in infrastructure and the refinement of operations to support strong unit-economics for franchisees. The leadership team rolled out a series of new initiatives to improve both franchise profitability and member experience, focusing on four vital pillars: effective use of technology, innovation and creativity, marketing, and training and support. Members of the leadership team personally visited 92% of clubs nationwide to gather feedback from franchise partners and their trainers, managers and club members, to ensure ground-up involvement in the setting of program priorities.

“We are operators at heart,” said Todd Wadler, CEO of TITLE Boxing Club and Co-Founder of BoxUnion. “Having operated our own fitness boxing businesses, we went into this acquisition wanting to take an operations-first approach that focuses on creating a great system that breeds great results. We started with education and building relationships with franchise partners. Talk is cheap. The only way to build trust is to establish smart plans and then deliver results, which we have done.”

Below is a highlight of what was delivered during the first post-acquisition year:

Technology:

A rollout of new platforms to provide data and analytics
More efficient and simplified technological solutions, allowing franchise partners to streamline their efforts and increase profitability of their clubs
A revamped TITLE On Demand digital platform, giving the brand the ability to meet members wherever they are and allowing franchise partners to increase revenue through the sale of bundled memberships
New monthly playbooks providing franchise partners with tools, resources and guidance, to promote member and employee retention
A significantly enhanced email marketing platform, along with monthly usage guidance and ongoing support

Product, Training and Support

An improved class structure accompanied by regularly updated training materials that motivate instructors to add to their instructional skills while providing an effective system for rolling out new workout enhancements
Multiple new hires, including District Field Operators (DFO’s) and a VP of Field Marketing, all with extensive industry experience, to increase the level of support and training provided to franchise partners
A new TITLE University to further the brand’s commitment to the provision of excellent online learning and development resources

“It’s been incredibly gratifying to hear from franchise partners who have adopted these newly rolled out programs who are sharing the success it has brought their clubs,” said Felicia Alexander, Chief Revenue Officer of TITLE Boxing Club and Co-Founder of BoxUnion. “With all systems in place, the focus for 2022 is solely on execution and growth. We will continue to make hires and investments so the franchise grows – the right way.”

Wadler emphasized the importance of smart, well-planned growth. “We don’t want to grow just for the sake of growing,” he said. “We want to grow our foundation, which starts with adding the right franchise partners who are fully aligned with our mission and vision. Then we provide these franchise partners with everything they need to succeed.”

As TITLE Boxing Club looks to expand its national footprint, the company will be exhibiting at the 2022 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in Las Vegas March 29 – April 1.

As the nation’s leading fitness boxing company, TITLE Boxing Club offers boxing and kickboxing classes in more than 140 clubs nationwide. The brand also allows consumers to workout anytime, anywhere through their well-regarded digital subscription service TITLE Boxing Club On Demand. In January 2022, Verywell Fit named TITLE Boxing Club On Demand as the “Best Overall” online kickboxing class.

For more information on TITLE Boxing Club and its franchise opportunity, please visit https://franchise.titleboxingclub.com/.

About TITLE Boxing Club/BoxUnion

TITLE Boxing Club is a franchise of boutique fitness clubs specializing in boxing and kickboxing classes with more than 140 locations and 30,000+ members. TITLE Boxing Club also allows consumers to workout anytime, anywhere through their digital subscription service TITLE Boxing Club On Demand. BoxUnion is a boutique fitness brand with three studio locations in California. BoxUnion’s innovative workouts bring together mind, body, music and boxing. Voted most fun new workout by Self Magazine and Top 10 coolest workout taking over LA right now by Well + Good, BoxUnion has been recognized by everyone from People Magazine to Goop. In January 2021, BoxUnion acquired TITLE Boxing Club to form the nation’s premier omnichannel fitness brand. To find out more about TITLE Boxing Club and find a location near you visit titleboxingclub.com. To learn more about TITLE Boxing Club On Demand and try it for free visit titleboxingclubondemand.com. For more information about BoxUnion, visit boxunion.com.

23 03, 2022

Blue Moon Estate Sales Named One Of 2022’s Fastest-Growing Franchises By Entrepreneur

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-03-23T10:34:11-04:00March 23rd, 2022|Tags: Blue Moon Estate Sales, estate sale franchise, franchisee training program|

RALEIGH, N.C. — Blue Moon Estate Sales, the leading estate sale franchise in the U.S., was recognized as a fastest-growing franchise in 2022 in the March issue of Entrepreneur.

In newsstands, the March issue now presents its annual ranking of the Fastest-Growing Franchises for 2022, highlighting the companies that saw the most significant unit growth worldwide. Blue Moon Estate Sales was ranked #82 in the U.S. and Canada and #100 worldwide.

“It’s a great honor for Blue Moon to be recognized by Entrepreneur for our success in franchise development,” said Bob Lang, president of Blue Moon Estate Sales. “This recognition is only possible due to the dedication of our entire franchise network that is constantly hard at work to bring needed liquidation services to communities all across North America.”

The Fastest-Growing Franchises ranking is based on information submitted to Entrepreneur for its annual Franchise 500®. This recognition represents Blue Moon Estate Sales’ continued effort to thoroughly understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace. Franchise companies are ranked based on their net unit growth—including U.S. franchises, international franchises and company-owned units—from July 31, 2020 to July 31, 2021, with ties broken based on percentage growth.

“Growth is what franchising is all about,” said Entrepreneur Senior Vice President of Franchising Liane Caruso. “Our 2022 Fastest-Growing Franchises ranking identifies the franchise brands with the greatest unit growth and underscores the industry’s extraordinary momentum over the past year.”

To view Blue Moon Estate Sales in the full ranking, visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/fastestgrowing.

Results can also be seen in the March 2022 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands now.

About Blue Moon Estate Sales

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

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