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16 06, 2021

Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning Works with Water.org to Help Families Gain Access to Safe Water

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-06-16T10:34:29-04:00June 16th, 2021|Tags: advanced franchisee support system, green carpet cleaning, innovative marketing strategies, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning|

Leading carpet cleaning franchise’s support has helped more than 13,000 people.

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning, one of the nation’s greenest and fastest-growing carpet cleaning franchises, has donated over $128,000 to the non-profit Water.org since 2015. Over the years, Oxi Fresh’s contributions have empowered more than 13,000 people with long-term access to safe water. This access to water is key to further economic opportunity, education, and improved health.

“Every company should give back. Philanthropy sends an important message that a business is more than an earnings machine – it’s a part of the global community. Giving shows that we care – that we truly want to make a difference,” said Oxi Fresh Founder and CEO Jonathan Barnett. “We couldn’t be more proud of our contributions to such an important and worthwhile cause.”

Hundreds of millions of people lack access to clean water and sanitation, but Water.org is changing lives with every dollar donated. Through partnerships with in-country financial institutions, the organization connects people in need with small, affordable loans to get access to safe water at home. Water.org doesn’t merely give out water – they empower local people and communities so that they can have sustainable, long-term water and sanitation solutions.

“They’re a revolutionary organization,” said Mr. Barnett. “We’re amazed by what they’ve been able to accomplish with our donations.”

Water and Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning
Water is important to Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning. In fact, water conservation has been one of the company’s highest priorities since it was founded in 2006. To date, the carpet cleaning brand has saved many tens of millions of gallons of water with its innovative, low-moisture cleaning process. This method requires only two gallons of water to clean a home instead of the 40-60 gallons required by many traditional steam cleaners.

“One of our goals at Oxi Fresh is to provide our clients with not only a world-class cleaning experience but also unexpected convenience and a green method,” said Mr. Barnett. “Many people expect their carpets to take forever to dry, but our water-conserving system dries quickly and greatly reduces water usage. On top of that, we give back.”

Oxi Fresh donates to Water.org with every appointment that customers schedule through the brand’s Online Scheduler. The proceeds go towards Water.org’s efforts to help families in Africa, Asia, and Latin America get access to safe water and sanitation solutions.

About Water.org
Water.org is an international nonprofit organization that has positively transformed more than thirty-six million lives around the world through access to safe water and sanitation. Founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, Water.org has been pioneering market-driven financial solutions to the global water crisis for 30 years – giving women hope, children health, and communities a future. Learn more at http://water.org and www.facebook.com/water, or join them at www.twitter.com/water.

About Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning®

Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning offers green carpet cleanings and exceptional results through innovative products and modern technology. The company’s powerful combination of knowledgeable people, innovative technology, and robust processes has landed the brand in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500, ranked in Inc. magazine’s Inc. 500|5000, and saw them named as one of “America’s Best Franchises to Buy,” by Forbes magazine. Oxi Fresh has hundreds of locations throughout the United States and Canada, with more locations currently in development. For more information, visit oxifresh.com.

16 06, 2021

Saladworks Doubles Down on Guest Originality with Flavor Your World Original Recipe Challenge

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-06-16T10:27:44-04:00June 16th, 2021|Tags: fast-casual create-your-own salad franchise, food delivery services, made-to-order salads, Saladworks|

Fast-Casual Salad Brand Gives Rewards Members the Opportunity to Create New Menu Items with a Donation to No Kid Hungry During its Fall Fundraising Campaign.

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Last month, Saladworks, the nation’s leading fast-casual create-your-own salad franchise and part of the WOWorks family of brands, launched its new “WOW!” Menu filled featuring an array of global flavors its guests can order as a Salad, a Warm Grain Bowl or a Wrap. As part of its Flavor Your World launch campaign, the brand created a Flavor Passport promotion for its Saladworks Rewards members designed to drive awareness and reward trial of its new menu items. As yet another exclusive perk for its Saladworks Rewards members, the brand is offering an opportunity to showcase their own originality by participating in the Flavor Your World Original Recipe Challenge starting on June 14 with an entry deadline of July 9, 2021.

The Recipe Challenge invites Saladworks Rewards members to create their own Flavor Your World menu concept with a chance to have it featured on the menu for a limited time this fall in the form of a named/themed Salad, Warm Grain Bowl and Wrap. The company will narrow down all entries to a list of four finalists from which both a Blue-Ribbon Panel of judges – along with Saladworks Rewards members – will select a winning concept based upon Originality, Flavor, Seasonality and Brand ‘Fit.’ And to commemorate Saladworks’ 35^th birthday, 35 cents from the purchase of these special menu items will be donated to No Kid Hungry to help eradicate childhood hunger in America.

The prizes guests can qualify for include:

Grand Prize: $5,000 travel voucher, concept featured on menu and a Saladworks swag bag
Second Place: $2,500 travel voucher, free salad for a year and a Saladworks swag bag
Third Place: $1,000 travel voucher, free salad for a month and a Saladworks swag bag
Fourth Place: $500 travel Voucher, free salad and a Saladworks swag bag

“The Idea behind our Flavor Your World campaign is to provide exciting new flavor profiles from different cultures around the world that our guests could enjoy as a fresh, crisp Salad, a hearty Warm Grain Bowl or a portable hand-held Wrap,” said Mark Mears, Chief Marketing Officer of WOWorks. “And by inviting our guests to submit their own original menu creations, the experience becomes even more inclusive and engaging. We can’t wait to feature the winning concepts on our menu this fall and associate them with our No Kid Hungry fundraising campaign to help those in need.”

Last month’s menu revamp was the most ambitious update in the brand’s 35-year history with the goal of capitalizing on the popularity of global and regional flavor profiles. Each of the six new recipes can be ordered as a Salad, a Warm Grain Bowl or a Wrap all for the same price. The new Signature menu items represent different flavors and cultures from around the world including: Asian Crispy Chicken (China); Grilled Chicken Mediterranean (Italy); Smoky BBQ Crispy Chicken (Kansas City); Southwest Chipotle Ranch (Mexico); Classic Greek (Greece); and Farmers Market (California).

In addition to the Original Recipe Challenge, Saladworks will continue to build upon its Flavor Your World campaign by providing exclusive offers for its Saladworks Rewards members throughout June:

Rewards Rush offering progressive more Bonus Points for each visit – including a Free Entrée on their fifth one
Gamification approach where Saladworks Rewards members can earn various designations:
- The Jetsetter — Highest number of Total Visits
- The World Traveler — Highest number of new Global Flavors purchased
- The Wanderer — Highest number of Create-Your-Own menu items purchased
Buy One, Get One Free (BOGO) promotion on Father’s Day
Free Kids Works meal (with adult entrée purchase) every Wednesday in June
$2 Off any Pick 2 every Tuesday in June

Saladworks has been in business for 35 years and is the nation’s first ever salad-based fast-casual restaurant. The brand has always placed a focus on guest originality through its array of over 60 fresh, flavorful and healthy ingredients. In addition to its 12 Signature recipes, Saladworks offers Create-Your-Own options — including Salads, Warm Grain Bowls, Wraps — as well as Soups and a Kids Works menu – plus, new Signature Sandwiches and Panini Melts in many locations.

For more information about its menu, current offers, or to become a Saladworks Rewards member, visit www.saladworks.com or download the Saladworks Rewards app. For more information about the Flavor Your World Original Recipe Challenge, visit https://saladworks.com/fywrecipechallenge. For more information about No Kid Hungry, visit https://www.nokidhungry.org/.

ABOUT NO KID HUNGRY:

No child should go hungry in America. But in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, 1 in 4 kids could still face hunger this year. No Kid Hungry is working to end childhood hunger by helping launch and improve programs that give all kids the healthy food they need to thrive. This is a problem we know how to solve. No Kid Hungry is a campaign of Share Our Strength, an organization committed to ending hunger and poverty.

ABOUT SALADWORKS:

Founded in 1986, Saladworks is the nation’s leading fast-casual create-your-own salad destination, with over 130 locations across 18 states and two countries. Part of the WOWorks family of brands, which also includes Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, Frutta Bowls and The Simple Greek, 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 30 years. For more information, visit www.saladworks.com.

14 06, 2021

Local Entrepreneurs Open Always Best Care Of Matthews And Pineville

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-06-14T17:42:29-04:00June 14th, 2021|Tags: Always Best Care Senior Services, Always in Touch program, assisted living placement services, non-medical in-home care, senior care franchise systems, skilled home health care|

Leading Senior Care Franchise to Expand Services in Matthews, North Carolina Area.

ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, announced today the launch of its newest territory in the state of North Carolina with the opening of its newest location in Matthews and Pineville. Located at 1811 Sardis Road North Suite 216, Always Best Care of Matthews and Pineville is owned and operated by new franchisees Shayna and Jerrell Tonia, and will provide award-winning senior care services to Matthews and Pineville as well as the surrounding communities of South Charlotte, Mint Hill, Wildwoods, and Allen.

“With Shayna’s strong background in business management coupled with Jerrell’s leadership expertise, we are certain these driven entrepreneurs will establish strong relationships within their community and provide quality care for the seniors they serve,” said Jake Brown, President & CEO of Always Best Care. “The senior population continues to expand in the greater South Charlotte area, and we are thrilled the Tonia’s will be spearheading our growth in North Carolina with this opening. We look forward to supporting their business every step of the way.”

Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, the Tonia’s recently relocated to North Carolina, now calling the Tar Heel State home a little over a year ago. The husband-and-wife team bring more than 12 years of experience in the management and banking industries. The entrepreneurs have also worked within companies like OneMain Financial and PC Godfrey, constantly proving their drive and dedication to success. Throughout her career in the banking industry, Shayna fulfilled personal banker and account specialist roles, while Jerrell worked in management as a warehouse and inventory manager. Today, the duo is pleased to have already employed three nurses and five caregivers as part of their initial launch, as well as Cheryl Green, Shayna’s mother, as Operations Manager of the business.

“Always having the dream to become an entrepreneur and work for ourselves, Jerrell and I knew that looking for a proven franchise model would be an ideal option for us as we established ourselves within the Mathews community,” said Shayna. “After looking deeper into our diverse skill sets and what is close to our hearts, we knew Always Best Care was the perfect business for us. With the support of the corporate office and the need for senior care in the greater South Charlotte area, I know our family-owned business will continue to make great strides in providing quality care for our community members.”

Always Best Care is one of the nation’s leading providers of non-medical in-home care and assisted living referral services. The company delivers its services through an international network of more than 200 independently owned and operated franchise territories throughout the United States and Canada.

By working with case managers, social workers, discharge planners, doctors, and families, Always Best Care franchise owners provide affordable, comprehensive solutions that can be specifically matched to meet a client’s particular physical or social needs. The hallmark services of Always Best Care include non-medical in-home care and assisted living finder and referral services, with skilled home health care in some limited markets.

For additional information on services available through Always Best Care of Matthews and Pineville, or for a free evaluation, please call (704) 981-0505, email Stonia@abc-seniors.com or visit https://www.alwaysbestcare.com/nc/matthews/.

About Always Best Care

Founded in 1996, Always Best Care Senior Services is based on the belief that having the right people for the right level of care means peace of mind for the client and family. Always Best Care assists seniors with a wide range of conditions and personal needs, and currently provides millions of hours of care every year. Franchise opportunities are available to individuals interested in leveraging the company’s clear strategy and proven track record for delivering affordable, dependable service to seniors in their local areas.

Always Best Care also offers an exclusive program called Always in Touch, a telephone reassurance program that provides a daily phone call to seniors and disabled adults who are living alone and have limited contact with the outside world. Always in Touch is a national telephone reassurance program offered in the USA and Canada. For more information on Always in Touch, or to request an application, visit www.Always-In-Touch.com.

11 06, 2021

Local Veteran to Open First Surveillance Secure In Houston

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-06-11T10:35:28-04:00June 11th, 2021|Tags: enterprise grade security technology, security integrator, Surveillance Secure|

Rapidly-growing commercial security franchise concept set to open first Texas location.

HOUSTON — Surveillance Secure – a security integrator that consults, designs, installs and supports a full range of enterprise grade technology for commercial clients – is opening the brand’s first location in Houston. The new location has been awarded to local Houston Marine Corps veteran and entrepreneur, Brandon Foss, and is set to open in July.

Foss’s professional background in security will serve as a great asset to Surveillance Secure and the community of Houston. He worked with Blackwater for eight years and owns franchise locations with Signal 88, a mobile patrol franchise which supplies clients with security guard services. Foss’s decision to open his own Surveillance Secure location came from the steady customer demand for electronic security from his Signal 88 customers. He is excited about the enterprise-grade technology that Surveillance Secure products and services can offer to his existing customers and grateful that Surveillance Secure provides owners like him with the opportunity and support structure to grow with his commercial customers nationwide. With the support of the security integrator brand, Foss is looking forward to hitting the ground running in Houston this summer for a successful start.

“I am eager to hit the ground running and serve the Houston community, I see the growth opportunity here and it’s very promising,” stated Foss. “Surveillance Secure’s advancement in technology and digital analytics are just several of the reasons why this brand is so unique and continues to see such sprawling success.”

Founded in 2006 and franchising since 2019, Surveillance Secure has been a proven security industry leader, serving commercial clients in eight states, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Arizona, Texas and Washington D.C. The rapidly expanding franchise services the electronic security needs of commercial, retail, education and government clients for security cameras, access control systems, alarm & video monitoring solutions, and video image analytic software. The brand provides the latest surveillance and access control technology and ongoing support for all installation projects and cameras that meet the requirements and timeline of end users.

“We are excited to expand into Texas with such an experienced and focused franchisee,” stated Kim Hartman, CEO and Founder of Surveillance Secure. “Brandon’s previous security and Marine Corps background will help support the community of Houston and significantly benefit Surveillance Secure.”

The Initial Franchise Fee for a single Franchise (the “Initial Franchise Fee”) ranges from $55,000 to $75,000, and the overall investment range to open a Surveillance Secure location is from $116,000 to $173,700. Additionally, the brand offers franchisees large, exclusive territories, allowing them to control entire urban metro areas.

For more information on Surveillance Secure Houston, visit Brandon’s franchisee website, https://surveillancesecurehouston.com

For more information on the franchise opportunity, visit https://surveillancesecurefranchise.com/

Surveillance Secure has partnered with Oakscale for its franchise development efforts.

About Surveillance Secure

Founded in 2006 and franchising since 2019, Surveillance Secure is a security integrator that brings a full range of enterprise grade security technology to its clients. The brand consults, designs, installs and supports clients by helping provide them with operational insight and business solutions. The brand currently operates in eight states. For more information about Surveillance Secure, please visit: https://surveillancesecure.com/

9 06, 2021

IMAGE Studios rockets past 100 locations!

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-06-09T10:55:23-04:00June 9th, 2021|Tags: IMAGE Studios®, real estate business model, salon industry|

SALT LAKE CITY — IMAGE Studios® has reached an important milestone selling its 100th location, with salons coming to Arizona, Colorado, New Jersey, and Texas! IMAGE is a nationwide franchise brand with a real estate model that is revolutionizing the salon industry.

Founder and CEO, Jason Olsen commented, “We are a unique real estate investment opportunity, attracting the highest caliber franchisees from coast to coast. We have a best-in-class leadership team at IMAGE, creating a strong support network of automation, data mining and industry research, as well as huge amounts of resources, training, and coaching for franchise owners to help them successfully recruit and retain salon professionals at each location. With the recent launch of our custom smartphone app IMAGE Pro by GlossGenius, IMAGE Studios® is taking salon suites to a whole new level as we expand our nationwide footprint. We appreciate every IMAGE Owner who joins this incredible journey with us!”

With 100+ locations in development, 2021 is another monumental year for IMAGE Studios®! Shaun Olsen, Founder and Vice President mentioned, “IMAGE has developed a powerful support network for new franchise owners. In the last year alone, we’ve implemented new systems to scale, web-based software platforms, and weekly roundtables for owners and operators!”

IMAGE recently announced their dynamite leadership and support team members including Director of Franchise Development, Brandon Campbell, Development Coordinator, Maria Moys, Director of Real Estate & Construction, Marcia Carter, Director of Marketing, Lizzie Webb, Corporate Coordinator, Delaney Gagliano, and Industry Expert, Matthew Landis.

COO, Taylor Lamont, boasted, “IMAGE has experienced transformative growth and brand evolution the last 24 months. We’ve onboarded key leadership roles and introduced team members, automation, and standardization at strategic milestones as we’ve scaled. Our company is collectively driven by our core values of creativity, freedom, and success; and we seek out owners who align. We design beautiful modern salon suites that elevate our professionals’ entrepreneur experience – with business training, community, and support offered every step of the way. Over the last decade, thousands of small business owners have started their journey at IMAGE Studios®.”

About IMAGE Studios^®

IMAGE is a nationwide franchise brand with a real estate model that is revolutionizing the salon industry. IMAGE is currently franchising in 45 states with locations across California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Utah, South Carolina, Tennessee, Oregon, and Ohio and is growing rapidly in their East Coast expansion with 25 locations in development throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey!

9 06, 2021

Comfort Keepers® Commemorates 3rd Annual Day of Joy Holiday; Releases National Survey That Shows Americans Finding More Joy Seeing Family in Our Post-quarantine World

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-06-09T10:46:32-04:00June 9th, 2021|Tags: Alzheimer's, Comfort Keepers, health care, in-home care network for seniors, senior services|

Survey Finds Seniors Embracing Texting, Social Media, Emojis and GIFs to Better Bond with the Grandkids.

IRVINE, Calif. — After a year like no other, Americans have gained a new perspective when it comes to attaining joy in their lives. Comfort Keepers®, a market-leading provider of uplifting home care for seniors and adults who need assistance, will celebrate its third annual National Day of Joy on June 30, 2021. Comfort Keepers founded this national holiday, which occurs each year on the last Wednesday of June, to emphasize the importance of individuals finding joy, no matter their age, to boost their overall physical, mental and emotional health.

“Even before the pandemic, Comfort Keepers believed in the importance of joy and delivering hope, love and purpose to people we care for regardless of their age,” said Carl McManus, Chief Executive Officer, Comfort Keepers, North America. “Even in the most difficult of times this past year, our network of compassionate, resourceful caregivers found ways to uplift, boost and inspire their clients – a practice that they will continue to embrace even when the pandemic comes to an end. For many of us, this past year became a valuable learning experience where we see the benefits of slowing down, connecting with family and appreciating the little things that bring us the most happiness.”

National 2021 ‘State of Joy’ Survey
Each year, as part of the National Day of Joy, Comfort Keepers conducts a survey that polls Americans on their perspectives about joy, including specific activities that bring them happiness and evolving attitudes about joy in light of current events. The survey was conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Comfort Keepers from April 29-May 1 and polled 2,000 Americans; 1,000 of those surveyed were 30+ years of age with children and at least one living parent, and 1,000 were people aged 65+. Highlights from the survey are outlined below:

Americans Find Joy in People – Not Places, Events or Things
Last year’s survey saw Americans missing dining out, travel and personal freedom the most. They looked at the pandemic as a circumstance that prevented them from doing everyday activities. This year as the country continues to open up, respondents find the most joy in connecting with family and loved ones over restaurants, traveling and even wearing masks less often.

Seeing family members (42%) and spending time with them (38%) brings Americans more joy than traveling (37%), seeing close friends (32%) or not wearing a mask as often (28%).
Seniors over the age of 65 prioritized seeing family the most (55%), compared to last year, when dining at a restaurant topped their post-pandemic to-do list.
People plan to see their loved ones as soon as they’re vaccinated (45%), before attending a sporting event (20%) and frequenting the beach or pool (27%).
At the start of the pandemic, most Americans found the most joy in talking to family and friends via phone/video calls (24%) over watching a comforting TV show/movie (19%) and spending time outside (13%). In fact, 62% of Americans agree that talking with family members on the phone or video chat was the highlight of their weeks in quarantine.
When asked to name the first thing they can think of that brings them joy, many respondents named children, grandchildren or spouses.

Seniors have Mastered the Art of The Text and Use Social Media to Bond with the Grandkids
Connecting with loved ones virtually became a fact of life for so many people during the pandemic- an activity that seniors mastered to keep up with the grandkids.

One in three people over the age of 65 now prefer texting to phone calls.
One in three seniors learned how to use social media and brushed up on their pop culture as a way to bond with the younger members of their family.
Those over 65 even have favorite emojis — the heart (43%) and the happy face (43%) are getting the most use. Other popular emojis for those over 65 included the beer emoji and assorted animals.
One in 10 have even surpassed emoji use and now send GIFs to stay in touch with their grandchildren.
Nearly one in five (17%) were introduced to Netflix by their kids or grandkids.

Pandemic Brought a New Perspective on Living Joyfully
The pandemic will have a long-term impact on respondents’ day-to-day lives with people seeing the benefits of slowing down and taking the time to appreciate all they have.

Four in 10 say they learned to “stop and smell the roses” and “savor every moment”.
43% will now try not to “sweat the small stuff”.
Two in five (42%) say the prospect of seeing family members again as the pandemic gradually recedes brings them the most joy.
80% of survey respondents believe the world needs more joy.

“Sometimes we get so caught up in our fast-moving lives that it almost takes a global pandemic to make people really slow down and appreciate the little things that bring us the most joy,” said Alexis Abramson, PhD, Lifestyle Gerontologist, author and spokesperson for Comfort Keepers. “The National Day of Joy reminds us to find happiness in everyday moments and that embracing joy can improve mood, ease anxiety and help with our overall well-being. Our survey uncovered that connecting with family, spouses and friends brings us the greatest amount of joy over anything else, so let’s not forget to reach out to our loved ones and remind them how much they mean to us.”

The holiday falls in line with the overall Comfort Keepers’ mission – to find ways to deliver joy, positivity and elevate the human spirit in their clients’ lives every day at a time when 80% of survey respondents believe the world needs more joy. Now that we are emerging from the global pandemic, the holiday reminds people to appreciate the simple things in life that bring us joy and happiness to help get through even the most difficult of times.

The National Day of Joy is being celebrated in more than 100 locations nationwide where Comfort Keepers has a presence and will include both virtual and local celebrations and various social media extensions. To participate in the National Day of Joy Challenge, share three pictures of something or someone that brings joy on social media and nominate three people to take the challenge using #NationalDayofJoy. For more information about the National Day of Joy and Comfort Keepers services, visit www.ComfortKeepers.com.

About Comfort Keepers^®

For more than two decades, Comfort Keepers^® has been Elevating the Human Spirit^SM through its in-home care network for seniors and other adults by empowering them to maintain their independence and realize joy in the everyday moments. Comfort Keepers is a division of Sodexo, the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life. Sodexo serves 100 million consumers each day in 67 countries, through its unique combination of On-site Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services. Comfort Keepers operates a franchise network that has grown to more than 700 locations around the world. In addition to providing services that focus on health care and senior markets, Sodexo’s integrated offerings encompass more than 45 years of experience in reception, safety, maintenance and cleaning, foodservices, facilities and equipment management, and concierge services. For more information, visit ComfortKeepers.com.

8 06, 2021

Anago Cleaning System’s Adam Povlitz Accepted into Forbes Business Council

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-06-08T11:16:26-04:00June 8th, 2021|Tags: anago cleaning systems, commercial cleaning franchise system, commercial cleaning service, Master franchise opportunities|

Forbes Business Council Is an Invitation-Only Community for Successful Business Owners and Leaders.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Adam Povlitz, CEO & President, Anago Cleaning Systems, has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organization for successful business owners and leaders worldwide.

Adam was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors.

“We are honored to welcome Adam Povlitz into the community,” said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Business Council. “Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.”

As a Forbes Business Council member, Adam joins other professionals across multiple industries to share ideas, best practices, and new business processes that are changing commerce nationally. With a variety of exclusive opportunities designed to achieve peak professional influence, Adam will work with the Forbes professional editorial team to share his expert insights in original business articles and participate in published Q&A panels alongside other experts.

“I am honored and excited to join this amazing group of nationwide business leaders as we contribute to this nation’s growing number of business owners and entrepreneurs,” said Adam. “The value of the Forbes Council community is among the very best and I am proud to bring my experience in the commercial cleaning franchise industry to such an elite group of business professionals.”

Anago Cleaning Systems is a pioneer of the franchise system for both master and unit franchises, which allows successful mid-career professionals to operate their own exclusive regional franchises, while allowing small businesses to invest in their success. Both levels simply focus on running their business while Anago Cleaning Systems provides assistance, guidance, and critical tools to grow.

The recent global pandemic significantly changed the commercial cleaning landscape. Brick and mortar businesses and office buildings placed a premium on janitorial services to maintain a higher level of cleanliness and safety to mitigate and reduce the spread of COVID-19. In fact, Anago reports an increase of nearly 200 percent in one-time cleaning and disinfection services from previous years. Additionally, Anago has seen a nearly 300 percent increase in unit franchise sales in April 2021 when compared to the same month in 2020. This indicates the growing number of entrepreneurs looking to go into business from themselves through franchising, along with confidence in future growth projections within the commercial cleaning industry.

About Forbes Council
Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community builders who founded Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC). In Forbes Councils, exceptional business owners and leaders come together with the people and resources that can help them thrive. To learn more about Forbes Councils, visit forbescouncils.com.

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 #33 overall by Entrepreneur magazine in its latest Franchise 500® ranking. Anago is proud to be recognized as a top franchise for Veterans and offers a discount to our service members. Anago is accredited by the IFA’s Vet Fran initiative and offers a discount to any honorably discharged Veteran. Anago Cleaning Systems welcomes all Veterans looking to open a Master or Unit Franchise. For further information, visit its website at AnagoMasters.com.

8 06, 2021

Tint World® opens updated California location in Gilroy

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-06-08T11:06:21-04:00June 8th, 2021|Tags: automotive styling, Automotive Styling Centers, award-winning franchise, Tint World, window tinting and security film services|

National Automotive Styling Centers™ franchise marks 4th California location.

GILROY, Calif. — Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a premier automotive styling and window tinting franchise, has moved to an updated location in Gilroy, California. Formerly based in Morgan Hill, this updated location is the 4^th Tint World® center in California and is under the co-ownership of Xan Owens, Michelle Arani, and Andrew Arani.

“The Gilroy area lacked an Automotive styling center with access to high-quality aftermarket products,” Owens said. “By bringing a Tint World® to this community, we are able to guarantee that the residents of Gilroy will receive premium service when they want to customize their vehicles – all from this brand-new, state-of-the-art location.”

Tint World® Gilroy, California offers a wide range of auto styling products and services, including window tinting, advanced driver-assistance systems, car stereo upgrades, custom wheel and tire packages, mobile electronics, nano ceramic coatings, paint protection films, security systems and color-change vehicle wraps and vinyl graphics.

“Having operated the Morgan Hill location, Xan and Michelle are very familiar with our team at Tint World®,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World®. “They have the knowledge to ensure their success while continuing to positively impact the Tint World® brand. We look forward to seeing this location grow for years to come.”

Tint World® Gilroy is located at 1220 1ST St. Gilroy, CA 95020. For additional information, call (408) 645-7773 or visit https://www.tintworld.com/locations/ca/gilroy-045/.

About Tint World

Founded in 1982, Tint World® has grown to become the leading franchise provider of automotive styling, residential, commercial and marine window tinting and security film services. With Automotive Styling Centers™ in the U.S. and abroad, each franchise location houses approximately 20 profit centers, ranging from in-store accessory installations to off-site sales and installation of residential, commercial and marine window tinting and security films. To find out more, please visit www.TintWorld.com and www.TintWorldFranchise.com. You can also like them on Facebook.

7 06, 2021

For the Love of Pets and Cars: Pet Supplies Plus & Ziebart Launch #CoPilotPets Campaign

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-06-07T12:11:19-04:00June 7th, 2021|Tags: pet retail franchise, pet services, Pet Supplies Plus, VIP Petcare|

Social Media Contest Spotlights Pets’ Amusing Reactions to Going on a Summer Car Ride.

DETROIT — Finding a fun way to promote pet safety and car protection for summer road trip season, pet retail franchise Pet Supplies Plus has teamed up with global car care provider Ziebart to launch #CoPilotPets. The campaign will feature a video contest on Instagram spotlighting the interesting reactions pets can have to the simple question: “Wanna go for a ride?”

For the video contest, which runs June 7 through June 20, pet parents are asked to snap a quick video of their pets’ adorable, humorous or lackadaisical reactions to the idea of going on a car ride. To enter, they can post their video to Instagram using the hashtag #Copilotpets. For a chance to win, participants must make sure to follow both Pet Supplies Plus and Ziebart, and tag them in their posts. The winner, which will be drawn randomly, will be announced on June 22, 2021.

The prize pack includes a free Inner-Guard PLUS interior detailing service from Ziebart valued at approximately $250, along with a gift basket of travel pet products and a $100 gift card from Pet Supplies Plus.

“Road trips have gained popularity over the last year, and this collaboration with Ziebart is a fun and timely way to highlight how to keep pets safe and happy in vehicles, as well as protect against the damage they innocently can cause to cars,” said Chris Rowland, CEO of Pet Supplies Plus. “Pets bring us so much joy and laughter, which is especially needed after this past year. We can’t wait to see the entertaining videos our neighbors submit.”

As part of the campaign, experts from both companies created an educational article offering helpful tips for traveling with pets, including:

Summer Pet Travel Tips:

Ahead of a longer trip, take your pet on shorter jaunts to gauge how they handle the car. Then take them on more frequent short rides to get them used to it.
Bring along their favorite toys or blanket for the ride, as familiar smells and textures from home will help pets relax.
Pack collapsible bowls and water bottles designed for pets, as well as special travel storage containers for food and water.
Consider a pet seat belt tether, as some states require pet owners to keep their animal safely restrained in vehicles.
Make sure your pet is groomed and their nails are trimmed before you go to cut down on fur particles and scratching damage.
UV rays and heat can be harmful, especially on long car rides. Window tint can protect from dangerous UV rays and greatly reduces heat throughout the vehicle.
Our pet co-pilots often surprise us with anything from car sickness to christening our vehicle as their new bathroom. Consider fabric protection for your car interior to keep it safe from pet stains. In addition, be prepared with an airtight trash bag, paper towel and a pack of disinfectant wipes to tide you over before you can get to your nearest professional detailer.

About Ziebart
Founded in 1959, Ziebart provides premium automotive appearance and protection services to extend the life of your vehicle. Clean, disinfect, enhance, and protect with the highest quality products and services, exceptional workmanship, and knowledgeable staff. Experience a clean, disinfected interior with a variety of auto detailing services. Reflect your world with Z-Gloss® ceramic paint protection coatings, protect with Genuine Ziebart rust protection and Rhino Linings® Spray-On Bed Liner, customize with window tint, and more. Get back that new car feeling with Ziebart. For more information, please visit www.ziebart.com.

About Pet Supplies Plus

Pet Supplies Plus is the nation’s leading neighborhood pet store focused on making it easier to get better products for your pet. With over 560 locations in 36 states, the stores have a streamlined design making it easy to navigate a wide assortment of natural foods, hard goods and pet services. Pet Supplies Plus stores nationwide also offer delivery services, bringing pet food and supplies directly to homes, as well as a convenient free 1-hour curbside pickup service for online orders. For more information visit www.petsuppliesplus.com.

4 06, 2021

The Junkluggers Invite You to Go Green This Summer

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-06-04T13:40:19-04:00June 4th, 2021|Tags: junk removal franchise, Junkluggers, recycling and repurposing|

Eco-friendly junk removal brand aims to eliminate 100% of waste from landfills by 2025.

SEYMOUR, Conn. — The Junkluggers – the industry leaders in eco-friendly junk removal, is on a mission to enhance lives, the community, and the environment and wants to make sure you have your greenest summer yet! The Junkluggers is on a national mission to keep reusable items out of landfills in order to maintain a sustainable environment and would love for you to join them.

In an effort to help you go green this summer The Junkluggers offers 8 easy tips:

Start a compost or a garden (or both!)
Switch to reusable bottles and straws
Recycle your old or unused electronics
Donate any of your furniture not in use
Shop locally and buy from farmers markets
Go camping and/or enjoy a green picnic
Make a DIY clothesline to sun dry clothes
Donate any summer clothes you don’t wear

CEO and Founder, Josh Cohen, always wanted to find new ways to donate items and reuse products that would have otherwise been thrown in landfills. Since its humble beginnings in 2004, The Junkluggers has donated over one million dollars’ worth of items on behalf of its customers – that means it has been able to keep over 50 million pounds out of landfills and benefited over 100,000 people. The Junkluggers was the first junk removal company to issue donation receipts to customers because it always donates first! As The Junkluggers continues to grow, it continues to paint the world green! This year alone, the brand has generated over 80% more donation receipts than the same period last year.

“Making a difference within our communities and environment is the heart of what we do,” said Cohen. “Make this summer a green one! Making small adjustments to your life can make a big impact on our environment.”

Today, The Junkluggers continues to create relationships with local charity partners and recycling centers across the United States and strives to become a part of every community they service. The Junkluggers and you can be a part of the solution to preserve the world, one lug at a time, by finding the best and most eco-friendly use for unwanted items with the goal to keep junk out of landfills. Junkluggers prides itself on making decluttering as easy as possible and takes great satisfaction in removing your junk.

“Throughout the pandemic people have been going through their businesses and homes and identifying items they don’t need or want anymore,” said Kristy Ferguson, Chief Marketing Officer for The Junkluggers. “Especially as we head into the summer we want people to think about how they can utilize eco-friendly practices and help give their items a new life.”

Service begins with a free, no-obligation estimate. After approval, the expert luggers carefully load items and organize the truck based on what can be donated or recycled. The Junkluggers does all of the heavy lifting and follows its Green Guarantees: on-time arrivals, donation receipts within 14 days, price assurance and 100 percent satisfaction.

For more information about The Junkluggers, please visit https://www.junkluggers.com/ or contact 1-800-LUG-JUNK (1-800-584-5865).

About Junkluggers

Since 2004, The Junkluggers has been disrupting the junk removal industry with its eco-friendly practices, from being the first company of its kind to offer donation receipts to launching Remix Market as a way to keep items out of landfills. This team of big-hearted professionals focuses on green, community-oriented practices, striving to enhance lives, the community and the environment by donating, recycling, upcycling and supporting local charities. The Junkluggers now has 83 franchise locations across the U.S. with 57 operating, and 26 coming soon. They are on a mission to paint the world green as they grow!

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