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23 10, 2018

Five Star Painting Launches Contest to Unite Homeowners with Common #WallFails

2018-10-23T20:10:08-04:00October 23rd, 2018|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

WACO, Texas — Painting your home is harder than it looks, and keeping it looking nice is even harder! From the wear and tear of unruly kids and pets to the less-than-professional DIY attempts, if your walls could talk, they would definitely say you need some help. In hopes showing homeowners everywhere they are not alone in this struggle, Five Star Painting, a Neighborly company and North America’s leading residential and commercial painting franchise, is launching a #WallFails photo contest, to give North America’s homeowners a chance showcase their most ridiculous wall fails.

To enter the #WallFails Facebook contest, visit https://contest.app.do/wall-fails-story-and-photo-contest and submit a photo or detailed story of your best wall fail by Friday, November 16, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. CT. Five Star Painting will reward five random winners with a $200 Sherwin Williams gift card.

“Although we don’t always think about it, the walls of our home are the silent observers of our daily lives. They endure everything we throw at them, hang on them and put in front of them,” said Five Star Painting President Mary Kay Liston. “We are so excited to debut our #WallFails contest to show homeowners across North America that they are not alone, and Five Star Paining is here to help!”

About Five Star Painting®:

Five Star Painting®, a Neighborly company, is North America’s premier interior and exterior painting franchise. Founded in 2004, Five Star Painting operates from over 150 locations worldwide. Acquired by Neighborly® in 2015, Five Star Painting is part of a community of home service experts, leveraging Neighborly’s nearly 3,500 professional home service experts across brands in the U.S. and Canada with a unique direct service function that provides consumers assistance with nearly all aspects of their home care needs. Neighborly brands include: Aire Serv®, Five Star Painting®, Glass Doctor®, Portland Glass®, Molly Maid®, Mr. Appliance®, Mr. Electric®, Mr. Handyman®, Mr. Rooter®, ProTect Painters®, Rainbow International®, Window Genie®, Mosquito Joe® and The Grounds Guys®.

23 10, 2018

Le Macaron French Pastries Debuts Mobile Kiosk Franchise Opportunity

2018-10-23T20:06:48-04:00October 23rd, 2018|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

SARASOTA, Fla. — Le Macaron French Pastries, an elegant French patisserie that offers guests the finest, authentic French macarons and pastries, has announced a new mobile kiosk franchise opportunity. Folded into its overall growth strategy, the brand looks to launch this new opportunity with strategic franchise partners who are seeking flexibility with their business and a lower cost investment.

The new franchise opportunity aims to lean into the growing quick-serve and snack brand trend of kiosks, mobile carts, and express locations. As consumers’ on-the-go lifestyle continues to accelerate, Le Macaron French Pastries seeks to capitalize on these captive audiences at malls, airports, sporting events, festivals and other gatherings.

“We wanted to create an opportunity that allows our franchise owners to work in nonconventional environments and offer guests a sweet treat when they are unable to access one of our locations,” said Rosalie Guillem, CEO and co-founder of Le Macaron French Pastries. “Our products can easily be eaten on the go, so a mobile kiosk aligns perfectly with our brand. This will only accelerate our growth as we welcome a new group of franchisees looking to enter the fast-casual industry.”

The mobile kiosk investment ranges between $91,000 to $127,000—making it an ideal opportunity for entrepreneurs who are looking to enter the space at a lower investment with a simple business model and unlimited growth potential. Le Macaron French Pastries operates through a simple business model that requires zero on-site baking from franchisees. All products are made by French Chef Didier Saba in the kitchen headquarters, allowing café owners to focus on customer service.

Le Macaron French Pastries was founded by France National and mother-daughter team Rosalie Guillem and Audrey Saba. The brand now has more than 50 cafés open and operating with two mobile kiosks open in Sarasota, Florida and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Most known for providing guests with a light dessert with lesser calories, the brand offers more than 20 flavors of macarons, as well as seasonal flavors, and the menu extends to include pastries, gelato, coffee, cakes, éclairs, and more.

“We opened a Le Macaron French Pastries mobile kiosk because of the simplistic business model, reduction in overhead costs and finding real estate for the cart is easier since it has a smaller footprint,” said Luke Freshwater, owner of Le Macaron French Pastries in Pittsburgh. “We are seeing incredible success because the French macarons are a high-quality product and we are able to connect with our customers since we have such a small and passionate staff.”

About Le Macaron French Pastries

Founded in 2009 by Rosalie Guillem and her daughter Audrey, Le Macaron French Pastries is an elegant French patisserie that offers guests the finest, authentic French macarons and pastries. Headquartered in Sarasota, Fl., the brand began franchising in 2012 and has since grown to more than 50 locations across the U.S. Le Macaron French Pastries is ranked on the 2016 Inc. 5,000 list as well as in the Top 100 Food and Beverage category by Entrepreneur and hold a #9 ranking in the baked goods category.

22 10, 2018

Teriyaki Madness Says Aloha in Newest and “Bowled-est” Move Yet

2018-10-22T23:28:46-04:00October 22nd, 2018|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

KAPOLEI, Hawaii — Teriyaki Madness (TMAD) is taking a deep dive into the Pacific Ocean. The franchising rights to develop the entire state of Hawaii are now under the ownership of entrepreneur Ohmar Villavicencio, as the island expansion becomes the first venture of its kind for the rapidly-growing, fresh-Asian fast casual. The growth efforts will begin on Oahu in Kapolei, and Villavicencio will go on to open TMADs throughout the Islands.

An ideal franchisee, Villavicencio comes to TMAD as both a fan of the brand and a successful entrepreneur. For the last 15 years, he and his wife Lizzel Villavicencio owned an international project management company with a client list featuring high-profile brands like PetSmart, Amazon and Kroger. His family split time between Hawaii and Las Vegas and it was in Las Vegas where Villavicencio became a regular customer at TMAD.

“When I’m in Las Vegas, I eat Teriyaki Madness weekly – it’s healthy, delicious, and filling every time. I am eager to introduce the Spicy Chicken Bowl to the Islands,” said Villavicencio. “More than falling in love with the food, Teriyaki Madness is the best business for my family because of the way CEO Michael Haith has built the brand. He and the experienced team have thought of everything, and I am confident that they have perfected the art of running a Teriyaki Madness. That TMAD trusted Lizzel and I as the only franchisees for all of Hawaii was just icing on the cake.”

All of Hawaii’s TMADs will truly be a family business. Ohmar and Lizzel are both fully committed to working in the locations, and as each of their three kids gets old enough, they too will work at the different TMAD locations. With a second home in Kapolei, the Villavicencio clan will plant permanent roots on the island. “Family is the most important thing to me, and I want this to be a family business for a lifetime,” said Villavicencio.

“We are thrilled to be expanding into Hawaii, and Ohmar is the perfect partner for our brand,” says Teriyaki Madness CEO Michael Haith. “He has an impressive resume, and he’ll be a valuable asset in helping us grow and develop throughout the state. Our excitement for this expansion has corporate employees fighting over who gets to go to Hawaii to train the franchisee! It’s a great time for our brand.”

The first TMAD location in Kapolei is set to open in 2019.

About Teriyaki Madness

Teriyaki Madness, a fast-casual Asian restaurant concept featuring a Seattle Teriyaki menu, is committed to unconditionally satisfying guests by offering delicious, made-to-order Teriyaki dishes prepared with all natural, fresh ingredients that are served quickly, at a reasonable price in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The brand is dedicated to “Spreading the Madness” so that everyone can experience the best teriyaki on earth. The “Fresh, Fulfilling, and Fits your Life” concept was recently recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as a Franchise 500 company and by Franchise Business Review for their Top 50 Franchise Satisfaction award. Teriyaki Madness was founded in 2003 and currently has franchise agreements for nearly 150 locations in the U.S. Teriyaki Madness offers franchising opportunities nationwide for their concept to qualified single and multi-unit candidates.

22 10, 2018

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. Signs Master Franchise Agreement to Expand to Spain

2018-10-22T23:26:06-04:00October 22nd, 2018|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

CARROLLTON, Texas — FASTSIGNS International, Inc., franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise, announced today it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement to expand to mainland Spain, the Balearic Islands, and Gibraltar. Chris Kirby, an existing FASTSIGNS franchisee, will develop a minimum of 10 locations, specifically targeting initial development in Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, and Milaga.

“Earlier this year we visited Barcelona and Marbella and were immediately impressed with the welcoming business atmosphere and the potential for FASTSIGNS to flourish. Needless to say we are proud to announce Spain and Gibraltar as the latest addition to our aggressive international expansion,” said Mark Jameson, EVP of Franchise Support and Development, FASTSIGNS International, Inc. “Chris has a very strong business acumen that has been proven over and over again, and we’re elated to have him pioneer the brand’s presence across this region.”

Kirby joined FASTSIGNS in 2016 when he acquired an existing center in Boca Raton, Florida. Since then, Kirby’s business has been recognized as a top-performing center out of nearly 700 FASTSIGNS locations worldwide as a result of increasing sales by 370 percent in the first year. Originally from London, Kirby realized the growing need for signage and visual communications across Spain and Gibraltar and is excited to spearhead the brand’s international growth in these markets.

“Having been a FASTSIGNS franchisee for two years and experienced record-breaking success, further expanding my investment in FASTSIGNS was a natural decision,” said Chris Kirby. “As the brand continues to thrive in new international markets across the world, I am confident that the proven business model and unconditional support offered to franchisees will propel our success abroad as we embark on this new endeavor.”

FASTSIGNS has experienced explosive international growth in 2018, including opening 24 locations in the U.S. and Canada, one in Chile, and two in Australia. FASTSIGNS is continuing to seek qualified candidates to grow its international footprint in markets throughout the world, including Europe, Brazil, Québec, North Africa, Southeast Asia, India, and Latin America.

Kirby will attend the European Master and Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in London from Oct. 23-24 and the International Franchising Show in Valencia, Spain, from Oct. 25-27 to meet with potential franchisees to discuss new center, co-brand and conversion franchise offerings with entrepreneurs and existing business owners.

About FASTSIGNS®

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is the largest sign and visual communications franchisor in North America, and is the worldwide franchisor of almost 700 independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS® centers in nine countries including the U.S., Canada, England, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Grand Cayman, Mexico, Chile, and Australia (where centers operate as SIGNWAVE®).

FASTSIGNS locations provide comprehensive sign and visual graphic solutions to help companies of all sizes and across all industries attract more attention, communicate their message, sell more products, help visitors find their way and extend their branding across all of their customer touch points including décor, events, wearables and marketing materials.

19 10, 2018

American Family Care Launches Anti-Flu Campaign

2018-10-19T19:21:02-04:00October 19th, 2018|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — American Family Care (AFC), the nation’s leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine, announced today it will once again undertake a national campaign to promote flu prevention in the United States. Central to the effort is the company’s reprise of its highly successful National Flu Prevention Week, from October 22 to October 28.

The World Health Organization estimates that influenza is responsible for between 3 to 5 million cases of severe illness and 290,000 to 650,000 deaths globally every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 80,000 Americans died of influenza and its complications during the 2017-18 season – the highest death toll from the flu in at least 4 decades. Medical experts agree that the key to decreasing the number of potential deaths this flu season is vaccination.

“With 200 medical centers across the U.S. seeing 3 million patients a year, AFC deals with the flu as much or more than any other health care provider outside of the federal government, so we understand the impact it can have on people and their families,” said Dr. Ben Barlow, of American Family Care. “As one of the leading providers of occupational medicine in the U.S., we also understand the effect the flu has on businesses and the economy overall.”

Flu Prevention Help for Employers
AFC’s National Flu Prevention Week has been designed to provide individuals and businesses with guidance beyond the need to be vaccinated. In addition to providing low-cost or no-cost flu shots at their clinics and employer workplaces, AFC has also established guidelines for employers to mitigate the risk of flu in the workplace. Indeed, according to researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 5 to 20 percent of the U.S. population gets the flu each year, and tens of thousands are hospitalized with flu-related illness. As a result, the flu causes U.S. employees to miss approximately 17 million workdays due to flu, at an estimated $7 billion a year in sick days and lost productivity.

To assist in deploying flu prevention measures in the workplace, AFC has established a hotline specifically for employers interested in curtailing the spread of colds and flu in the weeks and months ahead. Employers seeking help may call (205) 421-2148 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central time. While supplies last, AFC is also making available workplace readiness kits, which contain items essential to reducing the spread of the influenza virus. These kits include:

  • Paper towels – Recent studies show 12 percent of surfaces that looked clean were heavily contaminated, mainly because sponges and cleaning cloths were full of bacteria from a previous wipe-up. Discarding sponges and using paper towels can help keep surfaces germ-free.
  • Clorox Healthcare® Hydrogen Peroxide Disinfectant Spray – Especially during the cold and flu season, cleaning crews should use this spray to treat doorknobs, handles, light switches, phones, railings, elevator buttons and escalator rails. Viruses can live up to 48 hours on plastic and stainless steel surfaces.
  • Hand sanitizer – Studies find that microbes can be transferred from workers’ hands to keyboards, phones and desks. This means that these surfaces may harbor 400 times more germs than the average toilet seat — because they’re rarely cleaned.
  • Pens galore – Employees should have their own stockpile of pens they don’t share with colleagues. Pens carry a ton of germs that are easily transferred when shared.
  • Hand sanitizer wipes – Employees should have a pack on their desks, whether to clean their hands or public surfaces.
  • Flu Prevention Checklist – Lastly, in addition to the items contained the kit, AFC has also developed a flu prevention checklist for distribution to individual employees — so they can be more knowledgeable themselves.

Employers can play an important role in preventing flu, helping to protect employees’ health and reducing losses in productivity and revenue. “The flu takes a devastating toll on our nation’s workforce,” says Dr. Barlow. “Employers should make sure they give workers time to go get their flu vaccination and step up the cleaning and disinfecting of their facilities to keep the workplace as germ-free as possible.”

For more information on National Flu Prevention Week and how to obtain flu vaccinations at little or no cost at participating AFC clinics, visit www.NationalFluPreventionWeek.com.

About American Family Care:

Starting with a single location in 1982, American Family Care has pioneered the concept of non-emergency room urgent care. With its 2013 acquisition of the Doctors Express franchise, AFC has become the nation’s leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine, with 200 clinics and 650 in-network physicians caring for 3 million patients a year. Ranked by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S., AFC’s stated mission is to provide the best health care possible, in a kind and caring environment, while respecting the rights of all patients, in an economical manner, at times and locations convenient to the patient.

19 10, 2018

FirstLight Home Care Named to Franchise Times’ Top 200+ for Sixth Year

2018-10-19T19:13:40-04:00October 19th, 2018|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

CINCINNATI — FirstLight Home Care, a leading national provider of non-medical home care, was ranked by Franchise Times as one of the top franchise systems in the U.S. for the sixth year in a row. Coming in at No. 321, FirstLight improved on last year’s ranking by 31 spots.

“Making the Franchise Top 200+ for six straight years is a testament to our individual franchise owners, as well as our home office staff,” said Jeff Bevis, CEO of FirstLight Home Care. “The business is only as good as the people working in it, and we have great people who have made us successful.”

The Franchise Times Top 200+ list is an annual ranking of the 500 largest franchise systems in the U.S. based on system-wide year-over-year sales growth. The research team uses a combination of companies’ voluntary reports and publicly available data, including the franchises’ most recent franchise disclosure documents and Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

“Our business has seen rapid growth as the U.S. population ages and the need for non-medical home care continues to grow,” Bevis said. “As more baby boomers become seniors, demand for home care is only going to get higher.”

FirstLight serves seniors, adults with disabilities, new mothers, veterans, those recovering from surgery and other adults in need of assistance. Their caregivers help with many needs – from personal hygiene and household duties such as cooking, cleaning and running errands to mobility assistance and dementia care.

About FirstLight Home Care

FirstLight Home Care is a leading provider of non-medical home care, helping individuals in more than 32 states achieve the quality of life they deserve. The company has set a new standard in home care by creating an unmatched Culture of Care that drives industry-leading client and employee satisfaction. FirstLight is a lifeline not only for seniors, but for people recovering from illness, injury or surgery; adults with disabilities; new and busy mothers; veterans; and anyone over the age of 18 who needs extra assistance. Care can be provided at private residences, as well as independent and assisted living communities.

18 10, 2018

Taco Tornado Burrito Touches Down at California Tortilla® for a Limited-Time

2018-10-18T16:24:49-04:00October 18th, 2018|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

POTOMAC, Md. — Get swept away with the new Taco Tornado Burrito at California Tortilla®, a fast-casual Mexican-inspired restaurant franchise serving fresh, made-to-order dishes. For a limited-time only, guests can try this new burrito infusing savory flavors from a cheeseburger with the spice of Mexican cuisine. The Taco Tornado Burrito is available at all California Tortilla locations now through January 13, 2019.

The Taco Tornado Burrito combines one of America’s favorite foods, cheeseburgers, with California Tortilla’s signature flavor blends. Using ingredients like rice, taco beef, queso, pickled jalapenos, salsa, fresh avocado and Screamin’ sauce, customers can enjoy this mouthwatering flavor combination for a limited time.

Struggling to find the perfect name for this new and delicious burrito, California Tortilla created a contest on its social media channels to crowdsource a new name. After seeing only the ingredients, loyal Cal Tort fans could submit ideas in the comments using #NameThisCTBurrito. Suggestions from participants poured in and were narrowed to the top three – Baja Beef Burrito, Chesseburg-rito and Taco Tornado Burrito. People were able to vote for their favorite and “Taco Tornado Burrito,” as suggested by Instagram user @rachel_jones5, was selected as the top choice. She was gifted a one-of-a-kind California Tortilla Swag bag and is proudly credited on all the marketing materials for this limited-time offer.

“We are extremely excited to have incorporated our dedicated fan base into the creation of this limited-time offer,” said Keith Goldman, California Tortilla Chief Operating Officer. “At California Tortilla, we’re known for our experimentation with global flavors and unique specialty menu offerings that our customers look forward to several times a year. We’re looking forward to offering this new item to our Cal Tort fans.”

Guests can purchase the regular size Taco Tornado Burrito for $7.99 and a small for $7.19 at all California Tortilla locations. For an extra flavor blast, guests are encouraged to add bacon for an additional $1.

Serving made-to-order burritos, bowls, street tacos, quesadillas and salads, California Tortilla is dedicated to serving farm-fresh, never frozen ingredients where everything is hand prepared in small batches daily in scratch cook kitchens. The innovative menu is grounded in a foundation of Mexican cuisine and features 25 unique chef-created dishes, such as the Korean BBQ Burrito, Blackened Fish Tacos and California Sunset Bowl. Every California Tortilla features a Wall-of-Flame, a towering display of 75 distinct hot sauces, ranging from mild to tongue-melting, allowing guests to further customize the flavor and heat level of their meal.

About California Tortilla®

Founded in 2002, fast-casual leader California Tortilla serves fresh, made-to-order burritos, bowls, street tacos, quesadillas and salads grounded in a foundation of Mexican cuisine and infused with imaginative flavor combinations. Best known for farm-fresh ingredients, unique recipes and customizable options, California Tortilla locations feature a Wall-of-Flame containing 75 spice options ranging from mild to extreme. Based in Potomac, Maryland, California Tortilla has over 50 locations across the East Coast and three international locations in Qatar. The national franchise has been named No. 35 in Fast Casual Magazine‘s 2017 Movers and Shakers and voted Best Taco’s in Washington, D.C by Washingtonian readers.

18 10, 2018

FASTSIGNS® CEO Catherine Monson To Keynote European Master And Multi-Unit Franchising Conference In London On Oct. 23

2018-10-18T16:21:22-04:00October 18th, 2018|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

CARROLLTON, Texas FASTSIGNS International, Inc., franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise, announced today that CEO Catherine Monson will be the keynote speaker at the European Master and Multi-Unit Franchising Conference on Oct. 23 at the Park Plaza Victoria in London. With over 30 years of experience in franchising, Catherine will share her insights on the strength of the industry worldwide.

Additionally, Mark Jameson, EVP of Franchise Support and Development for FASTSIGNS International, Inc., and Hamdi Osman, FASTSIGNS Master Franchisee for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and North Africa, will speak on Oct. 24 about the franchisee-franchisor relationship in master franchising, building infrastructure, and franchise sales. Osman opened the first FASTSIGNS location in the UAE in 2015 in Dubai and has since celebrated his success as a top international center with the highest country sales volume. As part of his Master Franchise agreement, Osman will open a total of 12 locations in the UAE and 25 centers in North Africa — specifically targeting, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya.

“Since launching our international expansion efforts, FASTSIGNS has built a proven business model that has the flexibility to be replicated in any international market, allowing us to grow to nine countries,” said Mark Jameson, EVP of Franchise Support and Development, FASTSIGNS International, Inc. “With the increasing need for signage and visual communications worldwide, we continue to emphasize the importance of providing the tools and resources that set our Master Franchisees up for success while simultaneously catering to the specific needs of their country and business. We’re looking forward to networking with potential Master Franchisees to explore how FASTSIGNS can continue to grow throughout Europe.”

FASTSIGNS has experienced explosive international growth in 2018, including opening 24 locations in the U.S. and Canada, one in Chile, and two in Australia. In Europe, the brand recently signed a Master Franchise Agreement to open at least 10 locations in Spain, the Balearic Islands, and Gibraltar. FASTSIGNS is continuing to seek qualified candidates to grow its international footprint in markets throughout the world, including Europe, Brazil, Québec, North Africa, Southeast Asia, India, and Latin America.

“The European Master and Multi-Unit Franchising Conference brings together a highly experienced group of international franchise business leaders,” said Therese Thilgen, Co-founder and President, Franchise Update Media Group. “We’re thrilled to have FASTSIGNS be a part of it as we address the growing trend of master franchising as the primary method of international expansion for franchise brands.”

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About FASTSIGNS®

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is the largest sign and visual communications franchisor in North America, and is the worldwide franchisor of almost 700 independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS® centers in nine countries including the U.S., Canada, England, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Grand Cayman, Mexico, Chile, and Australia (where centers operate as SIGNWAVE®).

FASTSIGNS locations provide comprehensive sign and visual graphic solutions to help companies of all sizes and across all industries attract more attention, communicate their message, sell more products, help visitors find their way and extend their branding across all of their customer touch points including décor, events, wearables and marketing materials.

17 10, 2018

Always Best Care of the Woodlands To Host Free Pet Adoption Event For Seniors, Oct. 21, 2018

2018-10-17T16:51:52-04:00October 17th, 2018|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

SPRING, Texas — In honor of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, Always Best Care of the Woodlands, in partnership with PetSmart, Montgomery County Animal Shelter and Texas Litter Control, will host a free pet adoption event for local seniors from 12-4 p.m. on Oct. 21, 2018, at the PetSmart located at 19075 Interstate 45, South Shenandoah, TX 77385. The partnering agencies plan to cover all qualifying adoption fees for dogs adopted by seniors 65 and older. The agencies will also cover a portion of adoption fees for all ages, including $40 for dogs and $25 for cats. PetSmart will be providing a free adoption coupon booklet that will include a free bag of food, free canned food, money off grooming and boarding services as well as much more.

“In our local community there are so many shelter dogs and cats in need of loving homes, and we’ve found that the seniors we care for experience immeasurable benefits from pet ownership,” said Maggie Fontenot, Always Best Care of the Woodlands Event Coordinator. “Studies continue to prove that pet ownership helps lower stress levels, blood pressure and depression. By teaming up with PetSmart, Montgomery County Animal Shelter & Texas Litter Control, we plan to cover adoption fees for dogs in an effort to combat the ongoing issue of depression in Americans over the age of 65. We’re excited to help connect seniors and their loved ones with pets in need of a home.”

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 now being phased in throughout the country.

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 illnesses and personal needs, and currently provides more than 4 million 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 the only absolutely free national telephone reassurance program of its kind anywhere in the USA and Canada.

17 10, 2018

AtWork Group Listed Among Top 100 Most Innovative Franchises by Franchise Business Review

2018-10-17T16:48:46-04:00October 17th, 2018|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — AtWork Group, a rapidly growing national staffing franchise, was recently recognized as one of the nation’s top 100 most innovative franchises by Franchise Business Review in its Top 100 Most Innovative Franchises report.

Over 24,000 franchisees from a number of leading national brands were surveyed in order to determine the most innovative franchises, based entirely upon franchisee satisfaction. Survey participants were asked 33 benchmark questions about their franchisor that focused on areas such as leadership, training, and core values, as well as 16 more personal questions concerning their business lifestyle and overall enjoyment of running their franchise.

“We’re so proud to be recognized by Franchise Business Review as one of the most innovative franchises in the country,” said Jason Leverant, president and COO of AtWork Group. “This recognition reinforces that by striving to live our mission of being “AtWork for You”—our clients, employees, and franchise partners—and relentlessly providing the industry’s best service, we are able to create an atmosphere of creativity, innovation, and success that will continue to help us realize unprecedented growth.”

AtWork was recently ranked No. 88 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® ranking and No. 106 in their Fastest Growing Franchises ranking. The company was also ranked No. 18 in the Franchise Times Fast & Serious list, in addition to receiving a Franchise Times Top 200+ ranking five years in a row. Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) recognized AtWork as being one of the largest staffing companies based on revenues, as well as one of the fastest-growing staffing firms in the U.S. in 2018, and Inc. Magazine ranked AtWork on its Inc. 5000 annual list for the fifth consecutive year, placing the company at No. 3,643.

About AtWork Group

AtWork Group is an award-winning and nationally-known franchisor of staffing services including AtWork Personnel Services, AtWork Medical Services, and AtWork Search Group under the umbrella of the AtWork Group. The company was founded in 1986, and today, AtWork has grown to be cited as one of Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing firms. AtWork Group’s remarkable growth is fueled by the vision of founders John and Glenda Hall: think ahead, create opportunity, give exceptional support to franchise offices, and always look for the better way, every day.