HOME HELPERS® HOME CARE AWARDS 19 FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS IN FIRST HALF OF 2025
Leading in-home care provider continues rapid expansion, driving growth across key U.S. markets
CINCINNATI — Home Helpers® Home Care, a nationwide leader in non-medical, in-home companionship and personal care services, awarded 19 franchise development agreements throughout the first half of 2025, including two with existing franchisees […]
CertaPro Painters® Welcomes Josh Painter as Chief Financial Officer
AUDUBON, Pa. — CertaPro Painters®, North America’s Most Referred Painting Company®, today announced the appointment of Josh Painter as Chief Financial Officer. Painter has strong leadership experience in corporate finance and accounting within the residential services franchising industry.
“We’re excited to welcome Josh to our leadership team,” said Mike Stone, president and […]
Empower Brands Strengthens Growth Engine with Two Strategic Franchise Development Leaders
RICHMOND, Va. — Empower Brands, a franchisor of award-winning brands in the home and business services categories, announced today the expansion of its Franchise Development Center of Excellence leadership team. R. Scott Sutton, Empower’s chief development officer, made the announcement in connection with its Empower Day event, […]
Cruise Planners Hosts 2025 Luxury Forum at Secrets Playa Esmeralda, Empowering Advisors in High-End Travel Sales
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — Cruise Planners, the nation’s leading home-based travel advisor franchise network, recently wrapped its annual Luxury Forum at the stunning Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa in the Dominican Republic. Held August 4–8, 2025, this immersive, invitation-only event brought together over 120 Cruise Planners […]
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. Presents Record Number of Awards at 15th Annual Outside Sales Summit
Franchisor Celebrates Landmark Year, Recognizing Over 400 Sales Professionals
CARROLLTON, Texas — FASTSIGNS International, Inc., the world’s leading custom sign and visual solutions franchisor with more than 780 FASTSIGNS® centers worldwide, hosted its 15th annual Outside Sales Summit August 7-9 in St. Louis, Missouri. The event hosted over 640 participants, including franchisees, […]
Executive Home Care Franchisees Lead the Way in Proactive Aging Support
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Preventive care plays a crucial role in helping older adults stay healthy, independent, and safe at home. Executive Home Care, a premier provider of in-home care services with 82 locations in 17 states, is proud to highlight how its franchisees are driving wellness […]
Stretch Zone Ranks on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 74 Percent, This Marks Stretch Zone’s Fifth Time on the List
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla — Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced that Stretch Zone has ranked on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the […]
Recession Fears Drive 83% of Employers to Streamline, Cross-Train and Cut Costs
61% Say Recession Prep Is Pulling Focus from Company’s Long-Term Future
OKLAHOMA CITY — With 80% of U.S. hiring managers bracing for a recession, nearly half expecting it within the next year, businesses aren’t waiting to feel the impact. They’re already shifting gears, scaling back hiring, rewriting long-term plans and […]
Premium Service Brands Brightens Homes with Addition of Infinity Holiday Lights Services
- Home services leader brings the holiday spirit with new service offering professional installation of holiday lights
- Lighting service helps homeowners avoid seasonal safety risks, enhance home security
- High-quality, custom-cut LED lights reflect growing demand in the fast-emerging home services category
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Premium Service […]
87% of Millennial Homeowners Have Unfinished Repair Projects, 84% are Putting Them Off, Ace Hardware Home Services Reveals
In conjunction with National Simplify Your Life Week (Aug. 4–10), new data spotlights top maintenance pain points—and how Ace’s one-stop Home Services network can help
OAK BROOK, Ill. — In recognition of National Simplify Your Life Week (Aug. 4–10), Ace Hardware Home Services has released new national survey results spotlighting […]