Neighborly | The Advantages Of A Family-Owned & Operated Business

Family-owned and operated businesses are a core pillar in both local communities and the economy. These businesses offer a range of benefits that give them an essential place in our lives. In fact, nearly 1 in 3 small businesses are family-owned, and account for 62% of employment in the United States.

Family-owned businesses also tend to form mutually beneficial relationships within their communities, which results in more investment back into these communities and brand loyalty with recurring customers for the business. Have you and your family considered owning a business? Neighborly Offers The Advantages Of A Family-Owned & Operated Business

What is a Family-Owned Business?A family-owned business is a company that is owned and operated by two or more family members. The structure of a family-owned business can vary, as family members can take on different roles or responsibilities.

One common structure for family-owned businesses is to have …

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Neighborly | Can Franchising Give You More Family Time?

Balancing work and family can be a challenge. In fact, many people who currently work 9-to-5 jobs often dream of starting their own business as a viable way to find a better work-life balance. According to a recent survey, 95% of employees said they wanted more flexible hours, while 78% wanted location flexibility.

A Neighborly Franchise Can Give You More Quality Family Time Flexibility is highly sought after, and traditional jobs don’t always offer the kind that employees are looking for. If you fall into the category of those seeking a better work-life balance, there may be another path for you to consider: franchise ownership.

How to Balance Work and Family as a Franchise OwnerFor many, business ownership is a great way to find a better work-life balance, particularly if the business is a franchise. There are several key benefits of franchising that make it an excellent choice.

More FlexibilityWhen you work for someone else, balancing your day-t…

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Caring Senior Service Opens Its First Florida Location In Greater Jacksonville Area

The new office will offer seniors with a variety of non-medical personal care services so they can remain at home longer

December 01, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // JACKSONVILLE, FLORDA - Caring Senior Service, a private-duty, non-medical senior home care services company, today announced the grand opening of its new office located at 9850 San Jose Blvd, Suite 3 Jacksonville, Florida. The location marks the first in The Sunshine State.

Owner Krunal “Keith” Patel said he decided to open the new location after discovering the impact a local office could make on the Jacksonville area and its residents.

“Caring Senior Service makes family the priority,” he said. “Their emphasis on keeping the family involved and relieving them of the stresses of daily caregiving on families inspired me to join their team.”

Patel said he was impressed with Caring Senior Service’s mission to help seniors remain at home and its co…

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Beaverton DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Wins Personal Achievement Award

November 30, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // OREGON - Joe Bender, owner and general manager of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Beaverton, OR, has received the company’s 2022 Personal Achievement Award for pulling the franchise around after a critical downturn in business.

The awards have national recognition and were presented at the company's Reunion Conference in Phoenix, AZ June 16th. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen is a respected home remodeling franchise brands, with customer satisfaction consistently outpacing national averages.  DreamMaker owners and team members adhere to a “Code of Values,” which emphasizes honesty and integrity combined with customer-first designs and remodeling.

After a series of setbacks, the franchise was “on life-support” in 2019 when a reorganization was proposed by a company review panel. By implementing its suggestions, and through a great deal of hard work and determination, Bender was able to completely reverse…

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Home Franchise Concepts | Franchise Fees: What Am I Paying For? No Nonsense Guide

Franchise fees don’t have to be confusing. Learn everything from initial fees, royalty fees, and more. See where your money goes and how it grows your business.

Initial franchise fees vary, depending on the industry and the brand. Know what you are paying for before you buy.

INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE

Not to be confused with the total upfront investment, the initial franchise fee is a one-time payment made to the franchisor upon signing of the Franchise Agreement. Depending on the company, sometimes this information is upfront and readily available on their websites. Otherwise, it will be shared in the Financial Disclosure Document (FDD).

Initial franchise fees vary, depending on the industry and the brand. These fees, typically collected in a lump sum payment when the franchise agreement is signed, allow franchisees to license the brand name and gain access to the organization’s unique methods and intellectual property. A common misconcepti…

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Home Franchise Concepts | What is a Franchisee Association and Should You Join?

Should you join a franchisee association and are they actually helpful when dealing with franchising issues? Learn more about what to expect.

Franchisee Associations Defined

As a part of a large franchise system, franchisees may feel like they aren’t sure who to turn to when questions or concerns come up, especially if there’s an issue with a franchisor that needs to be resolved. This is where a franchisee association can step in.

Franchisee associations are membership organizations for franchisees in much the same way a chamber of commerce exists to support independent businesses. Like a trade association, they are made up of groups of one group’s franchisees and functions independently of the franchisor.

The association gives its members the power of a collective voice, empowering them and helping them stay informed. When an association is working well, the arrangement can be beneficial for all sides.

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Home Franchise Concepts | Master Franchisee: What It Is and How to Become One

When you enter the world of franchising, there are many strategies that a franchise brand may utilize for growth. One of the approaches is expansion with the use of a master franchisee, sometimes referred to as master franchisors, area representatives, or sub-franchisors.

Franchisors either deal with franchisees directly or with the use of a master franchisee. Often this management system is an efficient way for larger brands to interact with franchisees.

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A master franchise gives a franchisee the right to sell and open multiple franchises in a given territory.

Brand Growth Strategy

Master franchisees are a go-between dealing with prospects in a certain territory and franchisors. Operational control and discretion are given to t…

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Home Franchise Concepts | Franchise Support: 4 Things To Look for as a Franchisee

As a franchise owner, you never want to be left hanging. Good franchisors will provide ongoing support with things such as sales, human resources, and technical support. Learn more about the types of franchise support you should be looking for when you consider buying a franchise.

As a potential franchise owner, don’t get left hanging. Good franchisors should provide ongoing support once you launch your business.

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SITE SELECTION & DEVELOPMENT

Finding the right location for your business is essential to setting yourself up for success. One of the many benefits of investing in a franchise is the backing of a team of experts who have conducted extensive demographic research and market analysis to pinpoint the optimal location for your busines…

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Home Franchise Concepts | Franchise Training That Your Franchisor Should Provide 

One of the biggest advantages to opening a franchise business instead of an independent operation is the comprehensive training and ongoing support you stand to receive from your franchisor. Franchise training should be among your top priorities when basing your decision on a franchise. The right franchisor will have a strong system in place to not only prepare you for opening day but set you on course for long-term success. Here are some of the tools and training you can expect from your franchisor.

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When you choose to franchise with any one of Home Franchise Concepts brands, you can expect comprehensive and ongoing training and support.

BENEFIT FROM AN EMPHASIS ON TRAINING

The focus of franchise training programs is on equipping franchise bu…

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Home Franchise Concepts Unveils The Tailored Closet™ and PremierGarage®

November 29, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Irvine, CA - Home Franchise Concepts announced the rebrand of Tailored Living® featuring PremierGarage® into two home improvement brands. The brand has split into two separate franchise concepts while also announcing Tailored Living®’s new official brand name, The Tailored Closet™. The intention behind the brand separation is to provide a focused approach to each brand’s product line and ultimately create a more powerful customer experience through each brand’s expert teams of in-home design experts and garage specialists that can transform spaces like no other.

The two brands will offer unique product lines and services to consumers through enhanced focus on in-home and garage organization solutions, respectively. The Tailored Closet™ designs custom whole home organizational solutions, including beautiful closet systems, pantries, laundry rooms, entryways, home offices, and more. PremierGarage® is a total garag…
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Molly Maid® Announces Nationwide Holiday Clean Home Giveaway

WACO, Texas // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Nov. 28, 2022 - This holiday season, Molly Maid®, a Neighborly® company, announced its 2022 Holiday Clean Home Giveaway sweepstakes for the eighth year in a row. The franchise is offering consumers a chance to lighten their workload at home by offering an opportunity to win one of five $500 Molly Maid gift certificates. For a chance to win, participants can enter through Holiday Clean Home Giveaway sweepstakes beginning today through December 16.

"One thing everyone seems to run out of during the holidays is time, and that's something we hope to give back with this giveaway," said Vera Peterson, President of Molly Maid. "A clean home is a happy home, and the holidays are unfortunately one of the busiest times of the year. With this giveaway, we want to help five families across the U.S. enjoy more time together without worrying about housework."

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Gotcha Covered Opens In California

November 29, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // BAKERSFIELD, CA - Gotcha Covered added a third location in California with the opening of Gotcha Covered of Bakersfield.

The new center is owned and operated by Gene and Araceli Maupin. With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, this business will provide the best in soft and hard window treatments to homeowners in Kern County including Santa Clarita and Bakersfield while offering a variety of blinds, draperies, smart solutions and much more.

"Kern County provides us an opportunity to open the Gotcha Covered brand and deliver excellent end-to-end consultative services to the residents of Bakersfield and Santa Clarita. Homeowners are receiving an asset to their community, and the Maupins are great representatives for our brand in that area," said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered.

A military veteran, Gene brings a wealth of experience and determination to the Gotcha Covered franchise.…

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