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RALEIGH, N.C. — Franchise Dictionary Magazine recognizes Blue Moon Estate Sales, the leading estate sale franchise in the U.S, as one of the top 100 Game Changers of 2022. This recognition highlights franchises that fill a niche, help the communities they are a part of, and provide opportunities for aspiring business owners.

“It is meaningful to be part of the 2022 Top 100 Game Changers list, as last year was filled with terrific growth for the brand,” said Bob Lang, president of Blue Moon Estate Sales. “As the baby boomer population continues to age, the need for quick, easy personal property sales will continue to escalate. Our entire franchise network is working hard to bring needed liquidation services to communities all across North America. We look forward to reaching even more milestones in 2023.”

Blue Moon Estate Sales offers freedom and flexibility to franchisees interested in a home-based opportunity. Specializing in professional, residential, and commercial liquidation services for individuals relocating, downsizing, or handling personal assets, Blue Moon has built a loyal following of shoppers because of its best-in-class services that are rooted in integrity and trust.

Alesia Visconti, CEO of Franchise Dictionary Magazine says, “2022 was a year of rebuilding and success in the franchise community. A brand that earns the Top 100 Game Changers designation has gone the extra mile to improve people’s lives and sets itself apart! We are THRILLED to recognize and showcase these 100+ fran-tastic brands that went above and beyond. Congrats to this year’s Game Changers!”

The full list of the top 100 “Game Changers” can be found in the December issue of Franchise Dictionary Magazine.

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

Leading estate sale franchise hosts annual conference to recognize franchisees for success in 2022 and share new initiatives to better serve customers.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Blue Moon Estate Sales, the fastest-growing estate sale franchise in the U.S., awarded the 2022 Franchisee of the Year award to Laura Melish of Centennial and Aurora, CO at the company’s annual conference held Dec. 6-8th in Charlotte, NC.

The franchisee of the year is awarded to the Blue Moon owner who not only demonstrated excellent success in growing their business, but also selflessly supports and promotes the Blue Moon system.

“Laura is an example of what it means to be a successful business owner and meaningful member of the communities she serves,” said Bob Lang, president of Blue Moon Estate Sales. “Laura gives of herself by always being available to take a phone call and to help fellow Blue Moon owners. With strong customer and client experience skills, she drives her team to provide the best service at all times. She is a true leader in every sense of the word.”

Laura came to the business with a passion for antiques and breathing new life into old relics. Prior to opening Blue Moon in 2021, Laura worked in the car rental and travel industry for 35 years.

“Being named the franchisee of the year is extremely gratifying and underscores the hard work and dedication we’ve put into making our business a success,” said Laura Melish. “I continue to be excited about the future of this company, the opportunities for growth and helping more families with their downsizing needs with respect, sensitivity and compassion.”

Additional award winners include:

• Growth Mindset: Rick Blanton of Memphis, TN
• True Blue Customer Loyalty: Jonathan and Jeannette Tinkey of Greenville, SC.
• Marketing Excellence: Danielle Roberts of Conroe, TX and The Woodlands, TX
• Highest Multi-Unit Revenue: Tracy Duce of Minneapolis east, west, and south territories
• Highest Single- Unit Revenue: Terri and Chris Dickson of Greensboro/Winston-Salem, NC
• Surpassing Everest: Jonathan and Jeannette Tinkey of Greenville, SC
• Rising Star: Melanie Ramos of Knoxville, TN
• Rookie of the Year: Kerry and Dustin Chester of Omaha NE.

In addition to announcing awards within the network, the conference was held to help energize the Blue Moon teams and provide new tools and insights on making the most significant impact possible for franchisees and the families that Blue Moon serves.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RALEIGH, N.C. — Blue Moon Estate Sales, the leading estate sale franchise in the U.S., is poised to expand its reach into Southern and Northern California by 30 units, in alignment with the increased demand for real estate sales and liquidation.

“With a hot seller’s real estate market in California, the liquidation of estates is a needed service for those looking to capitalize on the market’s record year in 2021,” said Bob Lang, president of Blue Moon Estate Sales. “Blue Moon Estate Sales is confident that growing into a robust market like California will provide endless opportunities for franchisees and our brand.”

Blue Moon Estate Sales franchisees are empowered to provide timely and thorough sales with professional staging, marketing and pricing. Blue Moon Estate Sales delivers a well-established framework for franchise owners to benefit from a proven business model, detailed training and ethics program, network of like-minded peers and management support.

“Real estate and liquidation services are services that most don’t know they need until they need it,” said Jason Zara, a Blue Moon franchise owner in California whose grand opening is set for April 2022. “Blue Moon Estate Sales is excited for the opportunity to help take the stress away from people who require help to consolidate their estates or are looking to cash out on their extra possessions.”

In 2021, Blue Moon Estate Sales was recognized by Franchise Times Best Franchise to Buy and Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®. Blue Moon Estate Sales is capitalizing on its unit growth, market growth, financial strength, stability, brand power, and 2021 systemwide revenue growth of over 100% to continue expanding across the U.S.

The initial investment for a Blue Moon Estate Sales franchise is approximately $69,840 to $80,850, including a $49,500 franchise fee. To purchase a franchise with Blue Moon Estate Sales, a candidate needs at least $50K in liquid capital. Additionally, Blue Moon Estate Sales offers a special incentive of $2,500 off the franchise fee for veterans and first responders, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, police officers, sheriffs, and firefighters.

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

RALEIGH, N.C. — Blue Moon Estate Sales, a leading estate sale franchise in the U.S, was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur‘s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The 43^rd annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the 2022 Franchise 500® ranks Blue Moon Estate Sales as 491 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

Over its 43 years in existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. Blue Moon Estate Sales’ position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.

“It’s a great honor to be included on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list,” said Bob Lang, president of Blue Moon Estate Sales. “As the baby boomer population continues to age, the need for quick and efficient personal property sales will continue to escalate. Our entire franchise network has been hard at work to bring needed liquidation services to communities all across North America. We look forward to reaching even more growth milestones in 2022.”

In Entrepreneur‘s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 43-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors that go into the evaluation, including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order.  

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

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

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