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16 01, 2018

Kumon Franchise Sees Record-Setting Enrollments as New Report Suggests Continued Boom of Tutoring Industry

2018-01-16T15:35:47-05:00January 16th, 2018|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

TEANECK, N.J. – PRNewswire/ —
According to a new report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., the global market for private tutoring services is forecast to reach $227 billion by 2022. As intense competition among students continues to drive the growth of the tutoring industry, Kumon remains at the forefront.

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For the 17th consecutive year, Kumon has been named the number one tutoring franchise in Entrepreneur Magazine’s annual Franchise 500® Issue. It is the world’s most comprehensive franchise ranking. Placement in the Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry, as evidenced by the fact that Entrepreneur received more than 1,000 applications this year, making it one of the company’s most competitive rankings ever.

The Franchise 500® ranking isn’t the only notoriety Kumon has received, as it was ranked sixth on Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises List in 2017.

“2018 is a momentous year for Kumon as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of our global operations,” said Larry Lambert, vice president of franchise recruitment at Kumon North America, Inc. “Our consistently high industry rankings are a testament to our rich history and dedication to helping children reach their true potential. We are committed to bringing the benefits of the Kumon Math and Reading Program to as many children as possible.”

2017 was a record-setting year for Kumon North America as it reached its highest total enrollment of over 410,000. Enrollment in the United States alone reached nearly 290,000, which is the highest-ever enrollment for the company’s history in the U.S.

Kumon’s Growth in the United States

  • 100 new franchisees in 2017
  • 26 percent increase in number of centers in last 10 years
  • 59 percent increase in subject enrollments in last 10 years

Kumon consistently seeks individuals with a passion for education and an entrepreneurial spirit to support its continued growth as 110 additional learning centers are projected to open this year. Kumon is an attractive opportunity for many individuals looking to enter the franchise business as it has one of the lowest franchise fees at $1,000 and all franchisees qualify to receive initial financial incentives valued up to $19,000 to assist in start-up costs.

Learn more about joining the number one education franchise.

About the Kumon Franchise Business
Kumon is an ideal small business for professionals. Kumon Franchisees must have a four-year college degree, be proficient in math and reading and have investment capital of $70,000 and a net worth of at least $150,000. Founded in 1958, Kumon has over four million students enrolled in nearly 25,000 learning centers in 50 countries and regions. Kumon North America is headquartered in Teaneck, NJ.

SOURCE Kumon North America, Inc.

16 01, 2018

Bill Weber Honored as Franchisee of the Year For The Patch Boys®

2018-01-19T01:41:35-05:00January 16th, 2018|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

DuPage County, IL – Jan 15-2018 

The Patch Boys,® the first and most experienced drywall repair franchise company in the United States and Canada, recently honored Bill Weber, proud owner of The Patch Boys® of DuPage, with the Franchise of the Year award for 2017.

“The Franchise of the Year award is a true measurement of something really special,” says Leo Goldberger, Founder and CEO of The Patch Boys.® “It’s as simple as it sounds. It is given to the individual that had the best year, coupled with a territory that delivered great customer service. It’s the best of the best.”

“I am thrilled and honored to accept this award,” says Weber. “I accept this award in the name of the entire team here at The Patch Boys,® and in recognition of the hard work that everyone gave to this company, in the name of my family, especially my wife Mariah who is always by my side encouraging me to give it my all, and most of all to the lord who gives me the strength every single day to glorify his presence.”

“This award was the easiest decision we ever had,” said Goldberger. “Not only did Bill produce the numbers to justify the award, but Bill is one of the most unselfish people I know. He is out there every day, not only in his location, but constantly talking with other Patch Boy franchisees helping them achieve and grow stronger. Bill is beloved by everyone at The Patch Boys®  and is truly a shining example an outstanding person on and off the field.

“The Patch Boys® experienced great growth in 2017 and is focused with an aggressive strategic blueprint for 2018,” Goldberger says. “The company is implementing new tools for 2018 to further expose the brand and the concept of The Patch Boys.®  Our best advertising is our franchise owners. The proof is in their hard work, commitment to excellence and unmatched customer service.”

Bill’s Patch Boys® location provides home owners in the DuPage area with a quick drywall repair service in their homes or place of work. No job is too big or too small, as The Patch Boys specializes in the dents, scratches and holes that no other contractor will to take on.

For more information, contact Bill Weber at 844.99.PATCH Ext. 630 or BillWeber@thepatchboys.com

About The Patch Boys

Founded in 2008 by entrepreneur Leo Goldberger, The Patch Boys has become synonymous with drywall repair. Recognizing that most general contractors and other trade industry professionals lack the time and resources to repair drywall damage caused by their services and other unforeseen forces, The Patch Boys strives to provide landlords, property managers, businesses and homeowners a reliable and efficient service to get their properties back to normal as quickly as possible.

For more information about the Patch Boys, please visit ThePatchBoys.com or call (844) 99-PATCH  

12 01, 2018

Jenny Craig Ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Diets”

2018-01-19T01:50:29-05:00January 12th, 2018|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

CARLSBAD, CA – PRNewswire

For the eighth year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Jenny Craig, a leader in the weight loss industry, in their 2018 Best Diets rankings. U.S. News & World Report, a nationally recognized publisher of consumer advice and rankings, ranked Jenny Craig as a Best Commercial Diet Plan (#2), a Best Weight-Loss Diet (#3), a Best Fast Weight-Loss Diet (#7), an Easiest Diet to Follow (#7) and a Best Diet for Diabetes (#8).

“It’s a real validation of our science and consumer focused program,” said Monty Sharma, CEO and President, Jenny Craig. “At a time when there is so much noise in the weight loss industry, we are proud to be acknowledged as a ‘best diet’ across several categories for the eighth year in a row by this reputable panel. We work tirelessly to utilize the latest research in nutritional science to provide programs to our members that helps give them the tools they need to lose weight and learn how to live a healthier lifestyle.”

Heading into 2018, Jenny Craig recently announced their new program, Rapid Results. Rapid Results is an innovative science-based program that leverages the body clock’s natural circadian rhythm to help optimize metabolism and accelerate weight loss. 1 The new program is based on nutrition research (2017 Nobel Prize-winning science) that finds it’s not just about what and how much you eat, but when you eat plays an important factor in achieving your weight loss goal. Members who completed the Rapid Results program lost up to 16 pounds in the first four weeks of the program. On average, members who completed the program lost 11.6 pounds in the first four weeks.

While on Rapid Results, Jenny Craig members will continue to receive the same support with a personal consultant, who is undergoing new enhanced comprehensive training to deliver excellent weight loss guidance.  Members who join can lose up to 16 pounds in their first four weeks† for $16*, receive $70 in food** as well as free shipping for qualified orders.***

† First 4 weeks only. Average weight loss in the study was 11.6 pounds for those who completed the program.

*  12-week trial membership. Plus cost of food, ($15-26/day US/ $17-26/day CAN), and shipping if applicable. Valid only for new members at participating centers, JCA, and at jennycraig.com. No cash value. Offer ends 3/2/18. Not valid with any other membership offers or discounts. One offer per person.

** Purchase required. Food discount to be used in $10 increments, weekly over 7 consecutive weeks. Full menu adherence required (avg. purchase of $154 US/$174 CAN) each week to qualify. Any shipping costs are extra. Offer valid only at participating centers and JCA. Not valid at jennycraig.com. New members only, program enrollment required. No cash value. Offer ends 3/2/18. Must redeem coupons by 4/13/18. Not valid with any other food offers or discounts. One offer per person.

***Continental US only. First 4-week full Planned Menu (avg. $154/wk) auto-ship order qualifies for free standard shipping; order split into two 2-week shipments; entire order billed up-front. No requested menu substitutions allowed. $99 charge to cancel 2nd shipment and cancellation must be made within 3 days of arrival of first shipment to be effective. Valid for new and returning members who have not had a visit in the last 60 days. Program enrollment required. Valid at Jenny Craig Anywhere only, not valid at jennycraig.com. Offer ends on 3/2/18.

1 Longo, Valter D., and Satchidananda Panda. “Fasting, Circadian Rhythms, and Time-Restricted Feeding in Healthy Lifespan.” Cell Metabolism, vol. 23, no. 6, 14 June 2016, pp. 1048–1059., doi:10.1016/j.cmet.2016.06.001.

About Jenny Craig
The Jenny Craig program is designed to provide structure and support to help members lose weight and learn how to keep it off. Jenny Craig’s program provides nutritionally-balanced menus, which include around 100 delicious entrees, desserts and snacks developed by dietitians, nutritionists, and professional chefs. One-on-one consultations provide personal support and education on portion control and strategies such as Fresh and Free Additions, which helps with satiety. Jenny Craig consultants work with each member individually to identify their strengths, challenges and personal goals in order to create unique weekly meal and activity plans that fit individual needs. Consultants also help members implement behavioral strategies to support their success. Jenny Craig’s comprehensive approach to weight loss is available to members either in person, in centers or by phone with Jenny Craig Anywhere. The program is backed by hard science as demonstrated by a 2010 independent two-year clinical trial published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showing that participants on the Jenny Craig program lost three times more weight than dieting on their own. Jenny Craig, based in Carlsbad, CA, is one of the world’s largest weight loss and weight management companies, with approximately 500 company-owned and franchised locations in local neighborhoods in the United States and Canada, with approximately 600 centers worldwide.

12 01, 2018

Taco John’s Fires Up Record Expansion

2018-01-12T15:08:53-05:00January 12th, 2018|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Cheyenne, WY  –  RestaurantNews.com –   When you’re hot, you’re hot!

Taco John’s the iconic Mexican quick-service brand, known around the country for trademarking Taco Tuesday®, is heating up expansion in 2018 after a record-breaking year in franchise commitments.

With 116  new commitments last year, Taco John’s more than doubled commitments from 2016. The almost 50-year-old brand opened 10 new locations in 2017 including a mall unit,  freestanding locations, and convenience store co-developments.   In addition, Taco John’s opened its first airport location at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

“We’re so proud of our incredible, dedicated franchisees who bring such passion to our brand and the communities they serve,” said Jim Creel, Chief Executive Officer of Taco John’s International, Inc..  “Our reputation for quality and success has allowed us to attract talented operators and crank up expansion of our brand nationwide.”

As expansion accelerates, Taco John’s is adding new talent to support this vigorous growth. The brand is increasing support staff in areas such as marketing, training and operations to meet the development surge.

“We take a holistic approach to growth that includes every member of our support team in every department,” said Creel. “We are all committed to the achievement of our current franchisees  and ensuring new franchisees have the opportunity open successful locations.”

With its fusion of distinctive flavors and south-of-the-border spices, the Taco John’s menu offers several signature items, including Meat and Potato Burritos, original Street Tacos and Potato Olés®. Taco John’s also features epic specials like Taco Tuesday®. Download the TJ® Rewards App and like Taco John’s Facebook page for exclusive deals.

About Taco John’s®

Taco John’s operates and franchises nearly 400 quick-service restaurants in 23 states. Privately owned, the business opened its first restaurant in 1969 in Cheyenne, WY. Taco John’s prides itself on serving generous portions, menu items prepared fresh to your order, high quality ingredients and special recipes, seasonings and sauces. Taco John’s is looking for new single and multi-unit franchisees across much of the United States. To learn more about the Taco John’s franchise opportunity, visit tacojohns.com.

Contact:
Jami  Zimmerman
Champion Management
972-930-9933
jzimmerman@championmgt.com
www.championmgt.com

12 01, 2018

Score a Touchdown with Signarama® Signs for Football Playoff Season

2018-01-12T15:01:28-05:00January 12th, 2018|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

WEST PALM BEACH, FL. – PRNewswire
It’s time for football’s big game, and Signarama®, the world’s largest sign franchise, provides one-stop shopping for all businesses’ bowl party sign needs. Whether it’s hosting a game day (Sunday, February 4th, 6:30 p.m. Eastern) watch party with food and drink specials, running a contest, or offering limited time game-day specials, our attention-getting banners, window clings, and other  signs can heighten awareness and help attract customers.

“More than 111 million people watched the big game last year. Small businesses looking to capitalize on the popularity of this exciting annual event often run specials and contests. Bowl season is a great time to drive additional traffic to your business by incorporating sales, specials, contests, and other discounts,” said A.J. Titus, Executive Vice President of Signarama, a brand that specializes in all types of signage, including event advertisements, business signs, digital displays, banners, decals, vinyl lettering, and yard signs.

Signarama stores feature an interactive lobby design, so customers can sit down with a signage specialist, design custom products, and get to see—and even feel—how the signs will look prior to committing to any purchase.

To learn more about Signarama’s products, services, and locations, or what tools are available to help promote sales during bowl season, go to signaramafranchise.com

About Signarama

Signarama®, the world’s largest sign franchise, offers branding and messaging solutions in addition to comprehensive sign and graphic services to consumers and commercial customers – from business signs, vehicle wraps, and digital signs, to advertising and marketing services. Signarama is part of a successful system of business-to-business franchise brands and development services under the United Franchise Group (UFG). As part of the $49-billion-plus worldwide sign market, Signarama has been at the forefront of the sign industry for more than two decades. Signarama was ranked Number 35 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Global Franchises list in 2016. With over 800 locations in 60 countries, the company expects to have more than 1,500 locations worldwide by the end of 2020. For more information, visit www.SignaramaFranchise.com.

About UFG

Led by CEO Ray Titus, United Franchise Group is home to a variety of internationally recognized brands including Signarama, Fully Promoted, Experimac, Jon Smith Subs, Venture X, SuperGreen Solutions, Transworld Business Advisors and Paramount Tax & Accounting CPAs. With over three decades in the franchising industry and more than 1400 franchisees throughout the world, United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.

Media Contact:

Ashley Soto
305-631-2283 x1005
Ashley@inklinkmarketing.com

SOURCE Signarama

11 01, 2018

Smoothie King Launches $5 Fridays Nationwide

2018-01-11T15:00:07-05:00January 11th, 2018|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

NEW ORLEANS – PRNewswire

Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the leading smoothie franchise company with more than 900 stores worldwide, announces they will launch $5 Fridays as a national promotion, beginning today.

Every Friday Smoothie King will offer guests any medium-sized, 32oz, smoothie of their choice for just $5 and Meal Replacement Smoothies for just $6.

“As we enter New Year’s resolution season, we want to offer guests an easy, delicious way to achieve their health goals in 2018 and beyond,” said Katherine LeBlanc, Director of Brand Marketing, Smoothie King. “Now guests can enjoy special pricing on their favorite smoothies as they head into the weekend. Our $5 Fridays offer another convenient, affordable option to guests who are eager to lead a healthy, active lifestyle.”

The $5 Fridays offering is just one of the ways Smoothie King is upgrading its menu for guests. In addition, in fall 2017, the leading smoothie brand announced its Cleaner Blending initiative. Smoothie King will remove added sugar from more than 50 smoothies and will remove artificial flavors, artificial colors, artificial preservatives, and added hormones from all smoothie ingredients and introduce non-GMO fruits and veggies in 2018.  For more information, visit www.SmoothieKing.com.

About Smoothie King Franchises, Inc.
Smoothie King Franchises, Inc. is a privately held, New Orleans-area-based franchise company with more than 900 units worldwide. In 1973, Smoothie King started as a health foods store. The founder developed Smoothie King’s original proprietary smoothies by experimenting with blending together different fruits and vegetables with high quality supplements that made him feel better.

In 1989, Smoothie King became the first smoothie franchise in the U.S. and currently operates in 34 states, the Caymans, Trinidad and Tobago and the Republic of Korea. In 2017, Smoothie King was ranked No. 1 by Entrepreneur magazine in the juice bar category for the 24th year and No. 123 overall on the 2017 Franchise 500 list. In 2014, Smoothie King partnered with the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association to launch the Smoothie King Center, a multi-purpose indoor arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. Visit www.smoothieking.com or www.smoothiekingfranchise.com; engage on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SmoothieKing or Instagram at www.instagram.com/SmoothieKing.

Media Contact:
Jamie Hooker, Snackbox
(512) 643-2174
jamie@snackbox.us

10 01, 2018

Domino’s CEO Patrick Doyle Plans to Leave Company in June; Board Names Richard Allison as CEO; Russell Weiner as COO

2018-01-10T19:50:58-05:00January 10th, 2018|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

ANN ARBOR, MI – PRNewswire

President and Chief Executive Officer J. Patrick Doyle announced today his intention to depart Domino’s (NYSE: DPZ) on June 30 after more than eight years at the helm of what is now the world leader in pizza.

At the same time, Domino’s Board of Directors announced the promotion of Richard Allison, 50, President of Domino’s International, to the role of Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Doyle; and the promotion of Russell Weiner, 49, President of Domino’s USA, to the newly-created role of Chief Operating Officer of Domino’s and President of the Americas. Both appointments will be effective as of July 1, 2018.

“One of the great honors and opportunities of my professional life was being named CEO of this incredible brand in early 2010,” Doyle said. “At that time, I set three goals for myself: I wanted us to become the #1 pizza company in the world; I wanted Domino’s to provide our franchisees with the best possible return on their investment by creating a dramatically better experience for our customers; and I wanted to have a Leadership Team in place that would be ready to create even better results into the future. I’m proud to say that we’ve accomplished all of those goals, and I will leave Domino’s knowing that it is in great hands.”

Commented Domino’s Chairman of the Board David Brandon: “Patrick excelled at every role he served at Domino’s for more than 20 years and during the past eight, he distinguished himself as one of the best leaders in the restaurant industry. Under his leadership, the brand opened more than 5,500 stores, launched in more than a dozen new countries, and Domino’s became one of the top-performing stocks of the decade. As important, though, is the fact that he developed an outstanding leadership team, which has allowed the Board to select a successor from that team.”

Richard Allison Becomes Chief Executive Officer on July 1, 2018

Richard (“Ritch”) Allison will officially take over as Domino’s Chief Executive Officer on July 1, 2018. As President – Domino’s International, Allison currently oversees more than 9,000 stores and all franchise relationships outside the United States.

Allison joined Domino’s in March 2011 as executive vice president of International, joining the brand from Bain & Company, Inc., a leading global business consulting firm, where he was partner and co-leader of Bain’s restaurant practice.

“Under Ritch’s leadership, Domino’s international division grew by more than 4,500 stores in more than 85 markets in six years. Domino’s International has achieved 95 consecutive quarters of same store sales growth and accounts for more than one-half of the company’s global retail sales,” Brandon said. “The Board is confident Ritch is well-prepared to lead the company to the next level. And he could not have a more talented and capable leader than Russell Weiner to assume the critical new role of Chief Operating Officer of Domino’s and President of the Americas.”

“I am honored and humbled by this opportunity, as well as the trust and faith the Board of Directors has in me to lead this incredible global brand,” Allison said. “Patrick Doyle inspired us with the vision to become the world’s market share leader in pizza, and we’ve done that. Now, we’re looking to continue accelerating our growth with the support of our tremendous franchisees, managers and team members the world over. We want to become the dominant player in pizza everywhere in the world. I can’t wait to get started.”

Allison received his degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and later earned an MBA from UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, where he was named a Dean’s Scholar and received the Norman Block Award. He currently serves on the Kenan-Flagler Business School Board of Advisors.

Weiner Named Chief Operating Officer of Domino’s and President of the Americas

Russell Weiner, currently serving as President – Domino’s USA, will take over in the newly-created role of Chief Operating Officer of Domino’s and President of the Americas on July 1, 2018.

“As we continue to globalize our business, it is important that we create synergies and centers of excellence across the Domino’s system,” Brandon said. “In his role as COO of Domino’s, Russell will be leading this effort. As President of the Americas, he will oversee marketing, operations, store growth and development, franchise relationships, strategy and insights and e-commerce for Domino’s in the Americas – markets that account for 50 percent of Domino’s global retail sales.”

Weiner was responsible for the reinvention of Domino’s U.S. menu, which led to record-setting sales increases and the turnaround of the Domino’s brand. Weiner is also credited for the creation of Domino’s “Pizza Theater” store design, the redesign of the brand logo, and creation of the DXP pizza delivery vehicle, as well as many product and technology innovation launches.

“Joining Domino’s as CMO in 2008 was the thrill of a lifetime for me,” Weiner said. “We had an opportunity to take a ‘legacy’ brand that was almost 50 years old and make it fresh again. Any marketer would love to have that chance. But then to become president of the U.S. business and now, to serve as Chief Operating Officer and to lead the Americas, is an honor that is difficult to describe. I’m looking forward to working closely with Ritch as we set our sights even higher than ever.”

A graduate of Cornell University, Weiner earned his MBA in marketing and international business from the New York University Stern School of Business. He currently serves on the Board of The Clorox Company.

About Domino’s Pizza®

Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, with a significant business in carryout pizza. It ranks among the world’s top public restaurant brands with a global enterprise of more than 14,400 stores in over 85 international markets. Domino’s had global retail sales of nearly $10.9 billion in 2016, with more than $5.3 billionin the U.S. and more than $5.5 billion internationally. In the third quarter of 2017, Domino’s had global retail sales of more than $2.8 billion, with nearly $1.4 billion in the U.S. and over $1.4 billion internationally. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for over 97% of Domino’s stores as of the third quarter of 2017. Emphasis on technology innovation helped Domino’s reach an estimated $5.6 billion in global digital sales in 2016, and has produced several innovative ordering platforms, including Google Home, Facebook Messenger, Apple Watch, Amazon Echo, Twitter and text message using a pizza emoji. Domino’s is the creator of the DXP®, a purpose-built pizza delivery vehicle, and the Piece of the Pie Rewards™, its first digital customer loyalty program.

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10 01, 2018

FASTSIGNS International, Inc., Ranked #1 Franchise Opportunity in Category

2018-01-10T19:46:36-05:00January 10th, 2018|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

CARROLLTON, TX – PRNewswire

FASTSIGNS International, Inc., franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise, announced today it was named the #1 franchise opportunity in its category on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® following record growth in 2017. Overall, the brand jumped to #70 on the ranking, up from #95 in 2017, and is the only concept in its category to break the top 100.

Last year, FASTSIGNS opened 43 locations in the U.S. and Canada, as well as three in the U.K. The brand signed an additional 53 franchise agreements in North America, including an Area Representative agreement for New York City, as well as one agreement in the U.K. and a Master Franchise Agreement to develop 16 centers throughout MaltaItaly, and Greece. FASTSIGNS also celebrated the opening of its 600th domestic location in December in the Sacramento, California, area.

“2017 was a record-breaking year for the brand,” said Catherine Monson, president and CEO, FASTSIGNS International, Inc. “For the sixth consecutive year, FASTSIGNS has increased sales and grown our footprint worldwide, with our strong franchise network generating $479 million in sales and continuing to lead the industry through our advanced products, services, and custom graphics and visual communications solutions. And once again being named the top franchise opportunity in our category by Entrepreneur is a testament to the strength of the brand and our franchisees. We’re looking forward to continuing this momentum in 2018 as we focus our franchise development efforts in key markets domestically, as well as entering new countries.”

In 2018, FASTSIGNS plans to open an additional 45 centers across the U.S. and is targeting aggressive franchise development in markets such as Greater New York CityBoston, and the Northeast Corridor, and throughout the West Coast including in Southern California and Arizona. Across North America, FASTSIGNS has over 400 markets ready for development. Internationally, FASTSIGNS is continuing to seek qualified candidates to grow its international footprint in target markets throughout the world, including BrazilQuebecNorth AfricaSoutheast AsiaIndiaEurope, and Latin America.

FASTSIGNS also has been recognized for its franchisee satisfaction by being named a World Class Franchise by the Franchise Research Institute for five consecutive years and has been ranked by Franchise Business Review as one of the “Best of the Best” for franchisee satisfaction for the last 10 years. Additionally, FASTSIGNS also was named to Franchise Business Review’s “Innovative Franchises” list in 2017.

As part of the brand’s development strategy, FASTSIGNS is also targeting co-brand and conversion opportunities whereby print shop owners can expand their services by adding FASTSIGNS to their existing business or convert their business into a thriving FASTSIGNS center.

For any existing business looking to expand into this fast-paced market, FASTSIGNS gives the added support and training needed to make the process smooth. Whether an existing print-based business or a photography studio, FASTSIGNS’ co-brand centers receive the same assistance as any new franchisee, with the added bonus of being able to exclude established revenue streams, outside of the FASTSIGNS core business offering, from future royalty payments. Both the co-brand franchise opportunity and conversion can be started with only $15,000 down on the initial franchise fee.

For information about the FASTSIGNS franchise opportunity, contact Mark Jameson (mark.jameson@fastsigns.com or 214-346-5679).

About FASTSIGNS®
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is the largest sign and visual communications franchisor in North America, and is the worldwide franchisor of 660 independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS® centers in eight countries including the US, CanadaEnglandSaudi Arabia, UAE, Grand CaymanMexico 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. Learn more about sign and visual graphic solutions or find a location at fastsigns.com. Follow the brand on Twitter @FASTSIGNS, Facebook at facebook.com/FASTSIGNS or LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/fastsigns.

Contact:
Chelsea Bear
Fish Consulting
954-893-9150
cbear@fish-consulting.com

10 01, 2018

Nation’s Leading In-Home Care Franchise Closes 2017 with 333 Locations

2018-01-19T01:56:03-05:00January 10th, 2018|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

CHICAGO – PRNewswire

By 2030, the number of Americans over the age of 65 will be roughly 79 million, with an average of 10,000 people reaching this aging milestone each day. This high demand, coupled with seniors electing to stay in their homes, explains the impressive growth of BrightStar Care.

Led by CEO and founder Shelly Sun, BrightStar Care is a national private duty home care and medical staffing franchise, based in Chicago, which provides medical and non-medical services to clients within their homes, as well as supplemental care staff to corporate clients. In 2017, Sun oversaw BrightStar Care opening 15 new locations, bringing the brand to 333 locations total. So far, the company already has 11 locations slated to open in 2018, with an additional 36 locations projected to be sold.

Sun also serves as the Chairwoman of the Board of Directors for the International Franchise Association (IFA). Sun authored the book “Grow Smart, Risk Less,” along with winning Entrepreneur of the Year from the IFA.

“A major part of BrightStar Care’s success over the past decade is our impressive accreditations. 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,” said Shelly Sun, CEO and Founder of BrightStar Care. “This higher-level standard of care is something our clients notice, and provides a solid business opportunity for our franchise partners. We’re thrilled with how far the brand has come, and look forward to our continued growth initiatives in 2018.”

Among BrightStar Care’s 2017 initiatives included launching a new mobile web platform to make client service paperless, increasing marketing support, and doubling the number of clinical staff due to the growing system and to ensure continued recognition of franchisees from the Joint Commission. One of the newest additions to the BrightStar Care team is Dave Campagna. As the Vice President of Franchise Development, Campagna will be a main component of the brand’s growth initiatives next year. In 2018, BrightStar Care plans to expand their family by bringing on an additional 36 quality franchise partners.

Receiving the 2017 ‘Best of Home Care Endorsed National Provider’ award from Home Care Pulse, BrightStar Care has more than 333 locations nationwide and recently inked its first international master franchise agreement to expand into Canada, with 65 BrightStar Care locations expected to be developed across all 10 provinces within the next five years.

About BrightStar Care
Based in Chicago, BrightStar Care is a national private duty home care and medical staffing franchise with more than 333 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 2,500 registered nurses who play a unique role in overseeing the care for each individual client, a service that no other private duty home care provider offers. 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. In 2017, the company ranked No. 69 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 list and was included for the tenth consecutive year on Inc. Magazine’s prestigious Inc. 5000 list. For more information on BrightStar Care please visit www.brightstarcare.com; to find out more about BrightStar Care Franchising, visit www.franchise.brightstarcare.com.

Media Contact: Katherine Boncher, Fishman PR, 847-945-1300 or kboncher@fishmanpr.com

10 01, 2018

Experimac® Announces Explosive 2017 Growth

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fl. – PRNewswire

Experimac®, an international retailer specializing in the repair and sales of pre-owned Apple®* computers and devices, opened more than 50 new locations in 2017, including eight international franchise locations, eclipsing any previous year. Since they began operations in 2009, Experimac’s popularity has exploded. There are more than 100 locations across the globe, and growth is expected to double in 2018, with 130 new locations planned, including 25 international franchise locations.

“This year, we not only made great inroads into new markets here in the U.S., but also expanded into several new countries internationally; FranceIrelandChile, plus additional locations in Australia and South Africa,” said Jim Muir, Experimac’s founder and president. “The strength that comes from being part of UFG enables franchise entrepreneurship to be within reach for many new and existing small business owners. In 2018, we hope to bring on smaller, independently owned businesses that are providing similar services to Experimac’s. We will invite them to formalize under the Experimac brand name, so they can benefit from the entire strength of the brand.”

Experimac sells and repairs quality, pre-owned Apple products and accessories. In addition to sales of certified pre-owned Apple equipment, they also offer computer and device repairs, system updates and upgrades, and they purchase older Apple products, which are certified and resold at competitive prices. Devices purchased at an Experimac store come with a one-year warranty at participating locations.

Experimac is part of the United Franchise Group (UFG) family of companies, which develops and nurtures entrepreneurship and business ownership through worldwide franchising efforts. UFG is comprised of brands with more than 1,400 franchise locations across 80 countries.

All Experimac stores are independently owned and operated, with a focus on building customer relationships providing excellent service in their communities. Visit www.ExperimacFranchise.com to learn more.

About Experimac
Experimac is a unique franchising concept that specializes in the sale of certified pre-owned Apple® products. Your Local Experimac can also repair, upgrade or buy your current device, and no appointment is ever necessary. They offer a one-year warrantee at participating locations, which takes the risk out of buying pre-owned. Experimac was founded by Jim Muir in 2009, and began franchising as one of United Franchise Group’s family of brands in 2014. Today there are more than 100 locations across the US, and Experimac stores can be found in AustraliaMexicoChileSouth AfricaFranceSwitzerland and Ireland. The brand has seen tremendous growth with no sign of slowing down. For more information visit www.ExperimacFranchise.com.

About UFG
Led by CEO Ray Titus, United Franchise Group is home to a variety of internationally recognized brands including Signarama, Fully Promoted, Experimac, Jon Smith Subs, Venture X, SuperGreen Solutions, Transworld Business Advisors and Paramount Tax & Accounting CPAs. With over three decades in the franchising industry and more than 1400 franchisees throughout the world, United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.

*The use of the Apple Inc. logo or trademark does not represent an endorsement by Apple Inc. of Experimac or United Franchise Group.

Media Contact:
Ashley Soto
305-631-2283 x1005
Ashley@inklinkmarketing.com