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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!

3 06, 2021

BrightStar Care Named 2021 Enterprise Champion for Quality Award for Ninth Consecutive Year

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-06-03T13:14:03-04:00June 3rd, 2021|Tags: BrightStar Care, home care and medical staffing franchise, home health care, medical and non-medical services, Moving Health Home|

World’s Premier Home Care Franchise Receives Prestigious Recognition from The Joint Commission.

GURNEE, Ill. — BrightStar Care, a national private duty home care and medical staffing franchise with over 340 locally owned and operated locations nationwide, was awarded The Joint Commission’s 2021 Enterprise Champion for Quality Award, reinforcing the brand’s devotion to the highest standards of quality and safety in in-home care.

BrightStar Care is the only organization to achieve the title nine years in a row, with more than 95 percent of its franchisees accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Additionally, BrightStar Care is one of only two franchisors to receive this title since the award’s inception in 2013.

Receiving the Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission means that health care organizations have completed a comprehensive on-site review and follow the policies and procedures established by their organization. To achieve accreditation, organizations must incorporate Joint Commission standards and requirements into their policies, procedures and training materials, as well as conduct consistent mock evaluations. Joint Commission accreditation helps organizations improve safety procedures, which became even more important amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Since its inception, it has been BrightStar Care’s utmost objective to deliver the gold standard of high-quality in-home care for our patients to stay comfortable and safe in their homes and we are thrilled that The Joint Commission recognizes our efforts by awarding us with its Enterprise Champion for Quality Award for the ninth time in a row,” said Shelly Sun, founder and CEO of BrightStar Care. “This past year illustrated the growing importance of having access to a quality home care for home-bound patients and we will continue collaborating with our franchisees to ensure that our patients receive the high-quality care they deserve.”

“It’s a privilege to be awarded The Joint Commission’s Enterprise Champion for Quality Award for the ninth year in a row as we’re dedicated to continuously improving the quality of care BrightStar Care provides,” said Josie Rhoades, vice president of Clinical Operations at BrightStar Care. “We take great pride in providing a higher standard of care and making sure franchisees are equipped with the right training and resources to remain a recipient of the prestigious honor.”

“We are pleased to recognize BrightStar Care for the ninth consecutive year with the Enterprise Champion for Quality Award,” said Gary Bachrach, executive director, Home Care Accreditation Program, The Joint Commission. “We applaud the BrightStar Care organization for its commitment and effort to work closely with its franchisees to help improve quality and safety for the many individuals and families it serves within the home care setting across the country.”

Joint Commission accreditation is a known quality indicator within the industry as it is the same organization that accredits and certifies more than 22,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. Joint Commission accreditation has allowed BrightStar Care to help its clients continue living safely in their homes and help prevent hospital re-admission.”

BrightStar Care provides the full continuum of home care services comprised of companionship, personal care, dementia care, transportation, medication assistance, skilled nursing and more to improve clients’ health and quality of life.

For more information on BrightStar Care, please visit www.brightstarcare.com.
For more information on The Joint Commission, please visit www.jointcommission.org.

About BrightStar Care

Based in Chicago, BrightStar Care is a national private duty home care and medical staffing franchise with over 340 locations which provide medical and non-medical services to clients within their homes, as well as supplemental care staff to corporate clients. BrightStar Care franchise locations across the country employ over 16,000 caregivers and over 5,700 nurses who play a unique role in overseeing the care for each individual client. BrightStar Care has a strong leadership, with its CEO & Founder Shelly Sun being named one of the top 25 highest rated CEOs during the COVID crisis by Glassdoor, along with one of the Top 100 Female Founders by Inc. Magazine. BrightStar Care has also ranked on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list for ten consecutive years. In addition, BrightStar Care is the only national home care franchise to receive The Joint Commission’s Enterprise Champion for Quality award every year since the award’s inception. For more information on BrightStar Care please visit www.brightstarcare.com.

3 06, 2021

Senior Helpers® Northern Colorado Named to BizWest’s Mercury 100 List: Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Boulder County and Northern Colorado

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-06-03T13:01:26-04:00June 3rd, 2021|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|

Premier in-home senior care provider experiences a 288% revenue growth from 2018 to 2020, proving itself as a top regional performer.

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Senior Helpers^®, the nation’s premier provider of in-home senior care, today announced its Northern Colorado location was named to BizWest‘s Mercury 100 List of fastest growing private companies in Boulder County and Northern Colorado. The franchise serves senior citizens and their families throughout Larimer and Weld Counties, including Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Greeley. The Mercury 100 List recognizes 50 companies in Boulder Valley and 50 companies in Northern Colorado. Among the companies listed from Northern Colorado, Senior Helpers was ranked second in flight 3, which recognizes companies with 2020 revenues between $1.8 – $4 million. Senior Helpers’ professionally trained caregivers help local seniors continue to enjoy the comfort of their own home despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges.

“We are honored to be named to BizWest‘s list of the region’s fastest-growing companies because it reinforces not only our dedication to serving more older adults, but also employing and training more caregivers, especially during such challenging times,” said Gil Atanasoff, owner and executive director of Senior Helpers Northern Colorado. “This recognition would not have been possible without our team of dedicated and passionate caregivers and employees. We provide a valuable resource to the Northern Colorado community by helping to alleviate the stress associated with caring for loved ones and ensure a better quality of life for families through personalized in-home senior care.”

The Mercury 100 list ranks privately held companies by percentage revenue growth over a two-year period. The top companies are divided into five “flights,” with the highest revenue earners in flight one. The Mercury List is compiled by BizWest‘s research department and vetted by Anton Collins Mitchell, a provider of assurance, tax and consulting services to entrepreneurs and established companies ranging in size. The top companies in each flight were honored during a virtual celebration on May 27.

Senior Helpers operates with a vision to be the leading home care company in each community it serves. Its caregivers 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 highest measure of 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.

To see the full list of the Mercury 100, click here. Complete results will be published in BizWest‘s June 2021 issue.

About BizWest Media, LLC.
BizWest was formed in March 2014 through the merger of the Boulder County Business Report and the Northern Colorado Business Report. The merger created a regional business-news powerhouse, covering a dynamic region of Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer and Weld counties, with a population exceeding 1 million people. Major industries in the BizWest coverage area include aerospace, agribusiness, banking, bioscience, clean tech, energy, health care, hospitality & tourism, natural & organic, outdoor industry, real estate & construction, technology and many more. BizWest Media LLC is co-owned and operated by Jeff Nuttall and Chris Wood.

SOURCE Senior Helpers

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. The company is owned by Advocate Aurora Enterprises, a subsidiary of Advocate Aurora Health, one of the nation’s largest health systems.

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 for ten consecutive years. 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.

3 06, 2021

Interim HealthCare Inc. Names 2021 Nurse of the Year

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-06-03T12:45:08-04:00June 3rd, 2021|Tags: diabetes, homecare services, hospice and healthcare staffing services, Interim HealthCare, senior care|

Ashlee Burrows of Lincoln, Nebraska commended for going above and beyond to safely care for and build trusting relationships with patients at home.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Interim HealthCare Inc., the nation’s leading franchise network of home care, senior care, home health and hospice and healthcare staffing services, today named Ashlee Burrows its 2021 Nurse of the Year. Ashlee is a registered nurse and case manager for Interim HealthCare of Lincoln, Nebraska, and is commended for going above and beyond to bring comfort and care through the unrivaled power of home-based care to medically complex patients and their families.

This honor is given to an individual who embodies Interim HealthCare’s core values of integrity, compassion and customer focus. Nominations were submitted for extraordinary nurses from Interim HealthCare locations across the country as part of the company’s annual celebration and recognition for National Nurses Month in May.

“We are grateful for Ashlee being honored as National Nurse of the Year,” said Lynette and Mark Helling, owners of Interim HealthCare of Lincoln, Nebraska. “We have seen her continued growth, starting as a college student working as a home health aide, and later returning as an RN case manager. She is a caring and diligent nurse that has positively impacted the lives of our clients, as well as being a great member of our clinical team. We are very proud of her and the whole team takes joy in her receiving this award.”

Since joining Interim HealthCare of Lincoln, Nebraska in 2015, Ashlee has developed unique expertise in caring for and building trusting relationships with medically complex patients. These individuals are often experiencing multiple healthcare diagnoses and compounding factors, from medical needs to psychological conditions and financial instability.

Ashlee also makes a special effort to integrate with needed community services for her patients, to regularly communicate with them and help them take an active role in their health as well as with family, case workers, group home and assisted living facility members who are involved in their care team.

“I’m so grateful to have chosen a career that allows me to impact so many lives in my community. I am honored to be recognized as Interim HealthCare’s Nurse of the Year,” said Ashlee Burrows. “Building one-on-one connections with my patients and helping to improve their health and lives is a true calling for me, and I am fortunate to have been called to such meaningful work.”

To attract future award-winning employees, Interim HealthCare’s ‘Made for This‘ recruiting campaign matches those striving to serve, help, support, care and connect with a career in home healthcare. The company seeks employees for a range of career paths from paraprofessionals (home health, hospice and support aides) to LPNs, RNs, therapists, and CNAs. Interim HealthCare is also recruiting service-oriented people wanting to transition from other industries, or those looking to change healthcare careers to gain more flexibility and autonomy.

For more information about working with Interim HealthCare, please visit https://www.interimhealthcare.com/careers/.

About Interim HealthCare Inc.

Interim HealthCare Inc., founded in 1966, is a leading national franchisor of home care, hospice and healthcare staffing. It is part of Caring Brands International, which also includes UK-based Bluebird Care and Australia-based Just Better Care, both well-known franchise brands in their countries. With more than 530 franchise locations in seven countries, Caring Brands International is a global healthcare leader.

Interim HealthCare in the United States is unique in combining the commitment of local ownership with the support of a national organization that develops innovative programs and quality standards that improve the delivery of service. Franchisees employ nurses, therapists, aides, companions and other healthcare professionals who provide 25 million hours of home care service to 190,000 people each year, meeting 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.

2 06, 2021

Blo Blow Dry Bar Accelerates Florida Development with Announcement of Six-Unit Franchise Agreement

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-06-02T10:51:25-04:00June 2nd, 2021|Tags: beauty services, Blo Blow Dry Bar, exceptional customer experiences, North America's original blow dry bar, salon industry, world's largest blow dry bar franchise|

World’s Leading Blow Dry Bar Franchise Signs Largest Individual Deal in Company History.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Blo Blow Dry Bar, North America’s original blow dry bar and the world’s largest blow dry bar franchise, announced today the signing of a six-unit franchise agreement to expand its brand in the northern Florida area. With this agreement, Blo Blow Dry Bar continues its growth momentum and inks the largest individual deal in the company’s history.

Currently, Blo Blow Dry bar has nine successful locations open and operating throughout the Sunshine State, from Miami to Tampa to Jacksonville. The new six-unit agreement will bring another location to Jacksonville, slated to open in Q4 2021, with additional locations opening annually thereafter.

Spearheading this Florida expansion is Heather Stankard, an existing Blo Blow Dry Bar franchisee who has been operating the Jacksonville location since December of 2018. Stankard grew up in Cocoa Beach, earned a degree in nursing and has now been living in Jacksonville for nearly 30 years. After becoming a stay-at-home mom, she was itching to get back into a people-centric career and achieve a long-sought-after dream of running her own local business. Stankard was originally a guest of her local Blo Blow Dry Bar and offered to buy it which is when she joined the franchise system. Quickly after purchasing the location, she added makeup services which is now 20% of her overall business and has also seen significant growth with memberships. Starting as a huge fan and advocate of Blo Blow Dry Bar, Stankard is empowered to open more locations with the number one brand in this beauty and wellness space.

“I knew I needed to make a big change in my life and the Blo Blow Dry Bar opportunity couldn’t have come at a more perfect time,” said Stankard. “I drove by my local salon every day as it was being built, eagerly awaiting its opening, and became hooked after my very first blowout. I grew such a connection with the company and its employees so I started researching everything I could. Even with a background in nursing, I felt supported every step of the way by the Blo Blow Dry Bar corporate team. I never would’ve signed on for more stores if it wasn’t for them.”

Stankard plans to expand into northern Florida, Gainesville and Tallahassee, opening one location every year. The signed agreement covers territories in three counties, Clay, Duval and St. Johns. Building on this momentum, Blo Blow Dry Bar is targeting to open 40 more locations throughout the state within the next five years and company executives are seeking franchise partners to join this expansion in key markets.

“In franchising, growth is good but internal growth is better,” said Patrick Pantano, Vice President, Franchise Development, Blo Blow Dry Bar. “When a proven franchisee like Heather doubles down on her current investment to open six more units, it speaks to the tremendous belief she has in the Blo concept and the support she receives. We are excited to have yet another ’empire builder’ in our system developing a strong market in Jacksonville.”

Meeting at the intersection of beauty and wellness, Blo Blow Dry Bar prioritizes self-care and wellness by cultivating a seamless and enjoyable experience for guests upon their arrival, during and after their services. Highlighting a range of services including popular blowouts, signature styles, makeup and more, expert stylists and artists offer guests an unmatched experience. People of all ages and stages of life can expect the pink carpet to be rolled out for their visit.

As an established brand with a proven business model, the franchise is leading the $47 billion a year industry and continuing to grow at a rapid rate. The company practices a collaborative approach in all its efforts, ensuring that new ideas are not only being brought to the table but added to the roster of existing services or incorporated into daily operations. Blo Blow Dry Bar goes beyond beauty – it is strategically positioned to meet growing customer demands and provide a superior service with consistent results.

“We’ve significantly grown since our inception and have set goals to enhance more lives in the Jacksonville and northern Florida communities through this new agreement,” said Vanessa Yakobson, CEO of Blo Blow Dry Bar. “Our franchise has been built on a streamlined business model, entrepreneurial-minded franchisees and a collaborative, tight-knit community that will lead to continued success of this company.”

Blo Blow Dry Bar is currently seeking single- and multi- unit operators to join the brand’s rapid expansion. For more information about franchise opportunities visit https://franchise.blomedry.com/.

About Blo Blow Dry Bar

Blo Blow Dry Bar is North America’s original blow dry bar and the world’s largest blow dry bar franchise. The company transformed beauty norms and reinvented the salon industry when it launched the “no cuts, no color” concept: only blow outs. Since opening its first location in Canada in 2007, Blo has grown to over 130 locations across the U.S. and Canada and continues to expand rapidly. With a mission to enhance the lives of those in the community through the power of flawless blow outs and beauty services, Blo Blow Dry Bar offers perfectly styled hair and exceptional customer experiences seven days a week. For more information visit www.blomedry.com.

2 06, 2021

Fastest Labs Expands into Tennessee with Newly Opened Cookeville Location

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-06-02T10:41:35-04:00June 2nd, 2021|Tags: certified testing for private and legal purposes, drug alcohol and DNA testing franchise, Fastest Labs|

DNA and Drug Testing Franchise Continues to Grow as it Aims to Add 12 Locations to the State by 2022.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Fastest Labs, a Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing franchise, has added a new location in Cookeville, Tennessee to its growing list of facilities across America. This new location marks the first Fastest Labs in the state, having opened in April 2021, and is located at 545 E. Spring St. The growing franchise brand aims to develop an additional 12 locations across Tennessee, through strategic franchise partnerships, in territories including Chattanooga, Knoxville and Murfreesboro.

The newest franchisee to be welcomed to the Fastest Labs family, Amanda Howard, is an accomplished business owner and attorney. Howard’s experience working with clients to get drug, alcohol and DNA testing is what prompted her to get involved with the drug testing franchise. Howard first realized the need for a solution within her community when she learned her clients would have to drive over two hours just to get tested at the nearest lab, and then wait several weeks to get results. On top of owning her own law practice, Howard is a single mom to two daughters and was looking for a franchise opportunity that would provide a solution to her community while being easy to manage as a working mother.

“What drew me to the Fastest Labs franchise opportunity was how easy they have made the process to open and run the business,” said Howard. “Working with the Cookeville community, I saw a huge need for safe, quick and easy testing. Fastest Labs provided all of those options and their team worked with me every step of the way to make sure we are successful. They’ve created a system for franchisees to be supported by assisting us in finding a location, training and hiring a staff and more. They made opening my first location so easy and I’m definitely considering opening another facility in the future.”

With a determined leadership team, committed group of franchise partners and a heightened demand for services, Fastest Labs has accelerated development efforts, with the goal of reaching 100 locations by year-end. The brand currently sits at 58 locations – with more than twelve in development – across 22 states. In the last year, the brand signed 19 franchise agreements, the most it’s seen since it began franchising in 2010. Fastest Labs is on track to have a historic, record-breaking year as it is on track to continue hitting major milestones and breaking into new states across the country.

“We’re excited to welcome Amanda to the Fastest Labs family, and her immense business knowledge is a huge asset to our team,” said Dave Claflin, the CEO and Founder of Fastest Labs. “As we continue to grow our franchise, we are always looking for hard working and service-focused individuals, and Amanda exemplifies that. Her passion to serve the community and driven work ethic is truly inspiring, and we’re eager to see all of her future success.”

Fastest Labs is a non-medical drug testing franchise specializing in drug, alcohol and DNA testing services for private individuals and corporate America. Types of B2B services include urine screening, hair testing, fingernail testing, saliva testing, sweat patch testing, DNA paternity, background check and managing drug/alcohol programs.

Each location is committed to seeing individuals within five minutes of their arrival with no appointment necessary, as Fastest Labs’ proprietary technology eliminates the need for paperwork. With their advanced system, test results are uploaded into an individual’s client portal within seconds of testing. With a customer promise to offer the cleanest and fastest service in the industry, Fastest Labs is not offering COVID tests in their facilities.

For more information on Fastest Labs and its franchise opportunity, please visit https://www.fastestlabs.com/own-a-franchise/.

ABOUT FASTEST LABS

Fastest Labs is the premier drug, alcohol, and DNA testing franchise providing certified testing for both private and legal purposes. Fastest Labs delivers clean, fast testing with an extremely high level of customer service. With 58 units open in 22 states, the brand offers affordable lab tests for businesses, individuals, students, teens and corporations. Additionally, Fastest Labs has been recognized as a top franchise opportunity in 2021 by Franchise Business Review. For more information about Fastest Labs franchise opportunity, please visit: https://www.fastestlabs.com/own-a-franchise/.

1 06, 2021

Blue Moon Estate Sales Survey Results Shows Older Adults Are Ready to Move

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-06-01T12:33:28-04:00June 1st, 2021|Tags: Blue Moon Estate Sales|

RALEIGH, N.C. — Whether it’s an effect of the pandemic, taking advantage of the booming housing market, or time to downsize, people are on the move based on results from a new survey taken by Blue Moon Estate Sales.

The leading estate sale franchise in the U.S. recently surveyed* over 700 men and women over the age of 55 on their intentions of moving in the near future and their plan for their belongings.

Here are some of the findings:

Moving Away

Of those aged 55 and up, 19% report they are planning to relocate by 2023.
A 2021 move is still in the plans of 8% of the survey takers.
The top reason for moving is retirement and/or vacation home use.

To Take it or Leave it?

A span of five weeks to many months is the length of time 75% of respondents expect to spend preparing their home for sale.
63% of respondents are planning to get rid of 25-100% of their personal belongings when they relocate.
Estate sales are in the future of 26% of respondents, who are looking to downsize belongings in preparation for a move.
Of those who plan to have an estate sale, 51% say they plan to hire a professional estate sale company rather than taking a DIY approach.

“As the baby boomer population continues to age, the need for quick, easy personal property sales will continue to escalate,” said David Blue, VP and co-founder of Blue Moon Estate Sales. “Moving can be a stressful time, particularly when years of stuff is factored into the equation, and Blue Moon Estate Sales is here to help ease the burden.”

Blue Moon Estate Sales, founded in 2009, specializes in professional residential and commercial liquidation services for individuals relocating, downsizing or handling personal assets.

To learn more about estate sale services or to score a great deal on a treasured item at an upcoming event, visit bluemoonestatesales.com.

For franchise opportunities, please visit Blue Moon Estate Sales Franchising.

*Independent survey conducted through Survey Monkey with over 700 participants, both men and women, over the age of 55.

About Blue Moon Estate Sales

Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., Blue Moon Estate Sales is a growing national franchise with 29 locations in nine 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.

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