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Caring Senior Service Founder and CEO Embarks on 9,000-mile, 45 City E-bike Ride Across the U.S. to Launch “Close the Gap in Senior Care” Movement

Bike tour celebrates 30th anniversary; kicks off “Grab the Bars” fundraising campaign alongside “Close the Gap” movement

May 12, 2021 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // San Antonio, TX - Caring Senior Service, a national in-home, non-medical care provider committed to improving the lives of seniors, is celebrating its 30th anniversary by creating a movement to address the unmet needs faced by aging adults who live at home. The company’s founder and CEO, Jeff Salter, is riding 9,000 miles across the country on an electric bike to officially launch the “Close the Gap in Senior Care” movement to raise awareness and funds for senior care needs in the United States to help seniors safely age in place. Salter’s bike tour kicked off in San Antonio, TX on April 1, 2021, with four months of cycling ahead of him to visit each of Caring Senior Service’s 45 locations, where he will spearhead efforts to start local conversations about senior care needs.

The movement is f…

Caring Senior Service Ranked Among 2022’s Top Franchises By Franchise Business Review

The San Antonio-based non-medical senior home care company makes the review’s 17th annual best franchise opportunities for 2022

January 24, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Caring Senior Service, a private-duty, non-medical senior home care services company, was recognized as one of the 200 best franchise opportunities in the United States by Franchise Business Review, a market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction and employee engagement.

“Being included on the Franchise Business Review’s list of the top 200 franchises would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of both our corporate team and, of course, our franchisees,” said Caring Senior Services CEO and founder Jeff Salter. “Certainly 2021 was a difficult year for business, especially for those companies whose employees deal directly with the public during events like a pandemic. My hat is off to our entire team who foun…

Caring Senior Service Develops National Training Program To Improve Quality Of Care

The home care company's GreatCare® certification provides caregivers, staff and franchise owners with the tools they need to elevate their skills

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // April 25, 2022 - Caring Senior Service, a non-medical home care services franchise, is now offering caregivers, office staff and franchise owners an opportunity to advance their educational and professional development and delivery of services through the company's GreatCare® certification program.

The GreatCare® certification program challenges owners and staff to achieve milestones that prepare them to address the three most important areas of concern in senior care: quality caregivers, care solutions and active involvement.

"Proper education and training creates the foundation for an employee's understanding and performance of their job duties," said Caring Senior Service founder and CEO Jeff Salter. "By developing this catalog of tools, training and p…

Epcon Franchising Celebrates Significant Milestone

September 13, 2021 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // COLUMBUS, OHIO - Epcon Communities Franchising celebrates two business milestones in 2021: 25 years of franchising anchored on a rock-solid foundation of 35 years of homebuilding experience.

Epcon and its Franchise Builders develop low-maintenance homes in communities popular with 55+ buyers. Together, they have developed over 35,000 homes in the United States by focusing on an underserved niche: luxury, low-maintenance, ranch homes. Co-owners Ed Bacome and Phil Fankhauser started Epcon Communities in 1986 to build homes that would better meet the needs of home buyers in search of a beautiful, single-story home within an amenity-rich community. Demand was immediate, which inspired the pair to franchise their building plans and management systems to other builders in 1996 through Epcon Franchising.

The National Association of REALTORS Research Group reported in the 2020 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational…

Epcon Franchising Adds New Franchise Builders

November 05, 2021 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // COLUMBUS, OHIO - Epcon Franchising has announced the addition of 10 new Franchise Builders so far in the second half of 2021.

The 10 new Franchise Builders will build their first Epcon communities in seven different states.

The new Franchise Builders are:

Second Half Properties, Tampa, Florida: Second Half Properties, LLC of Central Florida is led by Joe Franz, a Long Island native who has lived in Florida for more than 20 years and owns more than 100 properties in Tampa. Second Half Properties will now turn to 55+ homebuilding.Lewis Patrick, Atlanta, Georgia: Lewis Patrick, LLC is a partnership between Joe Wilson and Raymond Sams. Sams has been an entrepreneur in the Atlanta area for many years and Wilson comes from a sales background. They are working to identify a first project location in Cobb County.Ryan Barrett Homes, Houston, Texas: Ryan Barrett Homes is equally owned by Greg …

Epcon Franchising Welcomes 22 New Franchise Home Builders in 2021

January 14, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // COLUMBUS, OHIO - Epcon Franchising has announced the addition of 22 new Franchise Home Builders in 2021.

The 22 new Franchise Home Builders will develop their first Epcon communities in 14 different states.

“Epcon Franchising has implemented significant changes to our operations, support team and Franchise Disclosure Document over the last couple of years that have led to record-setting growth for us in 2020 and 2021,” said Paul Hanson, president of Epcon Franchising. “We’ve essentially doubled the size of our franchise system in two years, and we’ve experienced this tremendous growth not just because the industry is booming, but also because of who Epcon is and who Epcon is evolving to be. We have worked diligently to offer a smarter franchise agreement and enhanced support for Franchise Builders, which is really the catalyst driving this growth.”

Epcon Franchising debuted a new franchising webs…

Epcon Franchising Adds Four New Franchise Builders in First Quarter

April 21, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // COLUMBUS, OHIO - Epcon Franchising has announced the addition of four new Franchise Builders in the first quarter of 2022.

The four new Franchise Builders will build their Epcon communities in four different states.

The new Franchise Builders are:

Razvi Homes, Long Island, New York: Razvi Homes is owned by Syed Meesam Razvi, founder and CEO of a last mile logistics company. Razvi also previously worked as a UN representative of a leading international NGO.GSCI Development, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: GSCI Development is owned by Glenn Isaac and Sarah Cohen Isaac. Glenn is owner and operator of a last mile logistics company while Sarah is a partner at a boutique law firm. Sarah also owns GSCI Properties, which purchases distressed properties in Philadelphia for renovation and rentals, and Hancock Ventures, which wholesales residential properties.TKTI, North Austin, Texas: Tim and Kim Frank have experie…

You’ve Got Maids Announces “Green Clean” Campaign In Honor of Earth Day

Home Cleaning Service Company Showcases Eco-Friendly Cleaning Efforts; Offers Chances to Win a Free Green Cleaning Service

April 22, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // CHARLESTON, S.C. - This Spring, You’ve Got Maids is celebrating ecofriendly cleaning practices with its Green Clean campaign. Beginning on Earth Day, April 22, and running through May 22, the brand will educating homeowners on the small, but mighty ways we can protect our planet. Likewise, the company will be awarding free “Green Cleans” to four lucky winners.

Throughout the duration of its Green Clean campaign, You’ve Got Maids will be sharing environmentally friendly tips through social media in order to highlight the importance of safe tidying without products and chemicals that are harmful to others and the world we live in. Similarly, all You’ve Got Maids locations will be using its Green Seal-certified products in support of the brand’s longstanding com…

Assisted Living Locators Named To 2022 FranServe’s Frantastic 500

April 21, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // PHOENIX, Ariz. - Assisted Living Locators has been named to FranServe's annual Fran-Tastic 500 500. The list recognizes 500 industry-leading franchise brands guiding franchisees on the path to becoming successful business owners through franchising.

"Franchising is a doorway for many people looking to be their own boss," said Alesia Visconti, CEO of FranServe Inc. "A brand that makes our annual 'Fran-Tastic 500' list demonstrates that it goes above and beyond the norm in helping people fulfill their dreams of business ownership through franchising! It's a brand that sets itself apart!"

Brands on the Fran-Tastic 500 list were nominated and chosen for their turnkey model, operational support, and superb training, among other criteria.

“We’re honored to be included on FranServe’s list of top franchise brands for 2022,” said Angela Olea RN, Assisted Living Locators CEO “We pride ourselves on offerin…

The Driveway Company Named One of Entrepreneur’s 2022 Top New and Emerging Franchises

April 21, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // WACO, Texas - The Driveway Company was recently ranked 62nd in Entrepreneur’s 2022 Top New and Emerging Franchises list, with the brand recognized for its growth, stability, and strength in the franchise market.

“This ranking is an honor and a credit to The Driveway Company’s hard-work and determination to provide high-quality results and exemplary customer service,” said Courtney Harmon, president of The Driveway Company. “This would not have been possible without the dedication and support from the franchisees and the communities they serve. We are excited about the continued growth and opportunities ahead.”

Entrepreneur’s Top New and Emerging Franchises is determined by information submitted to Entrepreneur for its annual Franchise 500®. This ranking is aimed to help understand and evaluate the growing and ever-changing franchise market. To qualify for ranking the companies must offer a franchise model for…

GYMGUYZ Named to 2022 FRAN-TASTIC 500 Annual List by FranServe Inc.

April 22, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Plainview, New York - GYMGUYZ, the world's largest in-home, onsite and virtual personal training company, has been named to FranServe Inc.’s 2022 FRAN-TASTIC 500 annual list.

“GYMGUYZ is so proud to be recognized in the annual FRAN-TASTIC 500 list for going above and beyond in helping people fulfill their dreams of business ownership through franchising,” said GYMGUYZ CEO and Founder Josh York. “Along with our newly enhanced, semi-absentee franchise offering rolling out for 2022, this recognition speaks to the focus and drive GYMGUYZ has to ensure our franchisees are able to build successful, long-term franchise units.”

Recognizing 500 brands going above and beyond the norm to help people fulfill their dreams of business ownership through franchising, brands were selected and recognized as winners for the following: brand identity, industry leadership, scalability, turnkey…

Storm Guard Looks to Open its First Locations in Oklahoma

Trusted roofing and construction brand aims to achieve expansion goal by opening five locations in the Sooner State

September 15, 2021 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Fort Worth, Texas - Storm Guard - an innovative and community-driven roofing and construction brand - is taking strides to bring their essential home restoration services to Oklahoma. Being one of the most disaster-prone states in the country, Storm Guard’s services are a necessity in this area, making it the perfect market for franchise development.

“With the overwhelming amount of severe weather activity that takes place in Oklahoma, it’s clear that our services are a necessity,” stated Shane Lynch, President of Storm Guard. “Oklahoma residents deserve to have their homes restored by honest and reputable contractors who put integrity first, too.”

After travelling to help communities that were devastated by natural disasters, the brand’s founders realized that their exceptional customer…