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Jiffy Junk Opens in Atlanta as Franchise’s Expansion Continues

Jiffy Junk is thrilled to announce its expansion into the Georgia market with the opening of its newest location in Atlanta, helping it to quickly become one of the fastest-growing junk removal franchises in the country.

New franchisee, Calvin Mangunda will own and operate Jiffy Junk in Atlanta, inking a deal that enabled the entrepreneur to turn his small local business into a successful Jiffy Junk franchise.

“The resources and connections I now have access to with Jiffy Junk are unbelievable,” Mangunda said. He now services numerous corporate accounts, crediting Jiffy Junk’s 24-hour call center, national marketing campaigns, ability to assist in funding merchants and employee training for providing a blueprint to success that has proven to work at every Jiffy Junk location.

“They truly provide all the support and expertise necessary to launch and manage an essential business the right way,” Mangunda said.

Jiffy Junk’…

Pool Scouts Welcomes its Latest Addition to the Family in Greenville, SC

We’re thrilled to announce our newest member of the Pool Scouts family: Russell Burton, who was awarded one territory in Greenville SC!

Russell began his career as a cell phone salesperson at Alltel immediately after graduating from college. After gaining experience in retail, he transitioned to SYNNEX, where he started as an inside sales representative. Over the course of a year, he worked in sales before shifting his focus to the Business Development division, concentrating on printers and supplies.

He excelled in this role for a couple of years before his next transition, this time into Product Management, where he steadily climbed the ranks. In his role as a Product Manager, Russell led a team of 16 associates for approximately 8 years. Seeking new challenges, he moved into Business Operations within the IT sector, where he contributed for 4 years. His journey eventually led him to his current position in Services, where he continues to make valuable c…

Soap Opera Star Becomes Top New Again Houses Franchisee

Derk Cheetwood spent most of his career working in Hollywood. The Ohio native stumbled into show business after hanging out on a TV set to support one of his friends. From there, he got small parts in movies before landing a role as Max Giambetti on General Hospital—a role he played for 17 years. After acting for several years, he began to explore franchising, and today he’s a top franchisee at New Again Houses.

Founded in 2008, New Again Houses buys, remodels and sells houses. The company began franchising in 2019 and now has 47 units in 19 different states. Franchise Business Review named the brand to both its 2022 Top Low-Cost and Top Recession-Proof Franchise lists.

After marrying his wife, Cari Costner (niece of actor Kevin Costner), and moving to Nashville, TN, Cheetwood started thinking about his next career move. The flights between Nashville and Hollywood were eating up a lot of his time, and he knew he wanted a job that would allow him to …

Storm Guard Voted a Neighborhood Fave in Nextdoor’s 2023 Local Business Awards

Storm Guard Identified as a Neighborhood Fave in Apex/Cary, NC

August 24, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // APEX, NC - Storm Guard, roofing and construction brand, has been named to the winning list of Nextdoor’s 2023 Neighborhood Faves. This is the only annual awards where neighbors vote to celebrate their favorite local businesses. This year, Neighborhood Fave winners like Storm Guard will receive greater visibility and ranking on the Nextdoor app as well as a sticker to showcase their win in the real world.

“Neighbors know best, and Nextdoor’s Neighborhood Faves are the only annual awards celebrating the businesses that are most loved by locals. This prestigious recognition is only awarded to 1% of the local businesses on Nextdoor and is a testament to the positive impact they have had on their community,” said Nextdoor CEO, Sarah Friar.

Used by one in three households in the US, Nextdoor is the neighborhood …

Gotcha Covered Opens Fourth Location in New York

Gotcha Covered to offer premium consultation services to local community

August 23, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // DERBY, N.Y. - Gotcha Covered has announced the opening of Gotcha Covered of Western New York, their newest location in the state. The center is owned and operated by Shannon and Joshua Vrenna.

With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, the new location will provide the best in soft and hard window treatments to homeowners by offering a variety of blinds, draperies, smart solutions and much more. The center will serve the Derby community.

“At Gotcha Covered, we dedicate ourselves to providing an excellent customer experience,” said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. “The community of Western New York is truly gaining an asset with this new center. We are confident that Shannon and Joshua will be great representatives of the Gotcha Covered brand.”

Born and raised in Western New Y…

Empower Brands Welcomes Cory Lyons as Brand President of Koala Insulation

Leadership addition marks continued growth and expansion for the umbrella company

August 23, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Richmond, Virginia - Empower Brands, multi-brand franchisor of premium commercial and residential services, announced today the appointment of Cory Lyons as its new Brand President of Koala Insulation. With a proven track record of excellence in business development and operations, Lyons brings a wealth of experience and innovative strategies to drive Koala Insulation's growth and success.

Lyons joins Koala from Steele Brands Management, where he held the position of Vice President of Franchise Sales. During his tenure, he led the development and implementation of franchise strategies for multiple fast-casual restaurant brands, resulting in significant revenue generation and expansion. Lyons' expertise in lead generation, and optimizing the franchise awarding process has consistently delivered exceptional results.

Jiffy Junk to Help Restore Forests of Great Need in Georgia

Jiffy Junk to plant 5,000 trees in Georgia in honor of Earth Day and its sustainability mission.

WEST BABYLON, NY // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // - Jiffy Junk, the nation's leading sustainable and environmentally friendly junk removal service, has committed to planting 5,000 trees in the year of 2023 with its newest partner, the Arbor Day Foundation, the company announced.

In central Georgia, reforestation efforts are critical to helping restore the state's forest canopy. For decades, much of Georgia's forestland has become fragmented, developed, and converted into other land uses. With a focus on restoring these vital ecosystems, this project will work alongside private landowners to support planting efforts that utilize a diverse blend of native tree species. These trees will serve as important habitat to threatened and keystone wildlife species throughout the region, including the red-cockaded woodpecker, indigo snake, and gopher tortoise.

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Ann Arbor Named Cornerstone and National Sales Winner of the Year

August 22, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Ann Arbor, MI - DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Ann Arbor is proud to announce its recent awards, winning the Cornerstone award and being recognized as the National Sales Winner of the Year at the DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Reunion Conference held in Louisville, KY, on June 6th. The Cornerstone award is a testament to the commitment to excellence and stewardship achieved by a franchisee. This esteemed recognition highlights the dedication of franchisees to not only achieving a high level of excellence but also investing in mentoring others to follow suit.

Lee Willwerth, co-owner of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Ann Arbor, expressed immense pride in the achievements of his team. He stated, ”Our accomplishments exemplify our commitment to excellence and following our Code of Values daily with our team members, our trade partners, and most importantly, our clients.”

Since its inception in 2004, DreamMake…

SYNERGY HomeCare Announces Newest Franchise in Cordova, Tennessee

Successful Entrepreneur Invests Herself in Caring For Others by Joining the Homecare Industry

August 22, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Tempe, AZ - SYNERGY HomeCare has a new location in Memphis, Tennessee.

SYNERGY HomeCare of Cordova is owned and operated by Carol Reed, a successful business owner in the service industry who is using her 20 years of experience to operate her own home care company and make a more tangible impact in the lives of those around her.

Headquartered at 6071 Apple Tree Drive, Ste 1 in Memphis, the company will serve residents of the greater Memphis area, including Cordova, Collierville, Eads and Germantown. SYNERGY HomeCare of Cordova provides clients with a wide variety of non-medical care options, from companion care to personal care to specialized care for people with chronic health conditions or recovering from illness or surgery.

Carol saw a growing need in her community for these services, particularly a…

Merry Maids Earns Franchise Accolade

House Cleaning Franchise Named One of Entrepreneur’s Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners

August 22, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ATLANTA, GA - Merry Maids® earned a spot on Entrepreneur magazine’s inaugural ranking of the Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners. The ranking, which appears in the July/August issue and on Entrepreneur online, highlights top franchise brands for prospective franchisees who are interested in multi-unit ownership, or existing franchisees looking to add to their portfolio. Merry Maids came in at No. 127.

“The ranking highlights the success of Merry Maids as a multi-unit franchise powerhouse,” said Jean Grossman, President of Merry Maids. “We’ve been helping entrepreneurs pursue their dreams in a high-demand industry for decades. Entrepreneur’s honor showcases the strength of our brand and the potential it offers for people interested in pursuing multi-unit ownership to achieve their financial and lif…

Blue Kangaroo Packoutz Opens Its First Location in Georgia

Contents Restoration Company Opens to Provide Compassionate Service Following Water, Fire, and Other Forms of Damage or Loss

August 21, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // MCDONOUGH, GA - Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, a commercial and residential content restoration company, rescues and restores people’s contents inside homes and businesses following man-made and natural disasters, often working alongside insurance companies to reassess loss and reimbursements. The brand has opened its first location in Georgia that will serve Central Georgia and surrounding areas.

Locally owned and operated by TaShanda Butler and her family members, the Blue Kangaroo Packoutz location will be providing home and business owners with compassionate and vigilant work and customer care. The location will support the Central Georgia community and surrounding areas through challenging times by offering real-time cost-effective solutions by preserving precious personal belongings an…

1-800 WATER DAMAGE of Prescott Removes Most Challenging Odors Such as Tobacco and Cannabis From the Home

Local Expert Implements Advanced Technology and Restores Residents' Property Value

August 21, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ - When it comes to odor removal, it can be harder to remove some odors depending on what they are, how long they have been lingering, and what surfaces they’re lingering on. One of the most challenging is tobacco and cannabis which is easy to see, smell and feel, but is extremely difficult to remove because of its sticky residue that is absorbed into all surfaces, furnishings, and within walls and air ducts.

According to a recent study from the real estate industry smoking inside a home can on average reduce its value by 20 percent. 1-800 WATER DAMAGE of Prescott and North Scottsdale offers a dependable solution for eradicating tobacco or cannabis odors and improving indoor air quality. By utilizing state-of-the-art EPA-recommended professional air scrubbers equipped with activated carbon filters, they empl…