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ComForCare Named 2022 Great Place to Work

November 01, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // British Columbia, Canada - ComForCare has recently received the honour of being named one of the 2022 Best Workplaces™ for Inclusion by Great Place To Work® in Canada. This marks the first year ComForCare has earned this prestigious certification.

ComForCare received this honour after a thorough and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work.

The list is based on direct feedback from employees of the hundreds of organizations that were surveyed by Great Place to Work. To be eligible for this list, organizations must be Great Place to Work- Certified™ and have exceptionally high scores from employees on the Trust Index survey.

“It’s an honour to be certified on the 2022 Best Workplaces for Inclusion in Canada,” said J.J. Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands, parent company to ComForCare. “Our franchisees work hard to ensure caregiver fulfillment, which l…

DoodyCalls Pet Waste Removal to Scoop Poop in Reno

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Oct. 31, 2022 - DoodyCalls is opening an office in Reno, Nevada.

Married couple and Reno locals Brian and Marlene Barrera knew they wanted to own their own business and try their luck in an entrepreneurial venture. After months of research and vetting different opportunities, the pair felt something click when they learned about scooping poop with DoodyCalls.

"As our first foray into franchising, my wife and I are excited to utilize our strong teamwork and passion for our home state to offer a unique and necessary service to our friends and neighbors," said Brian Barrera, co-owner and co-operator of DoodyCalls of Reno. "We cannot wait to see our business grow and serve a larger footprint in our home state."

Lifelong pet lovers with three pups of their own, Brian and Marlene knew how valuable time spent with pets can be and how time-consuming waste clean-up is. The pair look forward to giving th…

Mr. Handyman® Hosts Fifth Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest to Discover New Pumpkin Pros

Home Maintenance, Repair and Improvement Company to Celebrate Spooky Season with Pumpkin Carving Photo Contest and Giveaway Open until Oct 31

WACO, Texas // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Oct. 26, 2022 - For the fifth consecutive year Mr. Handyman®, a Neighborly® company, is getting in the Halloween spirit by hosting an annual Pumpkin Carving Photo Contest. Get all your best tools and spooky supplies ready because Mr. Handyman is inviting the best pumpkin carving pros in the U.S. to show off their talent by sending in photos of their creations on social media.

To enter the Pumpkin Carving contest, visit the Mr. Handyman contest page and submit a photo of your cute, fun, silly and creative pumpkin design before October 31, 2022, to win. Five lucky winners will be randomly chosen from a drawing of all entries to each receive a $250 Home Depot® e-gift card.

"Every year, we enjoy seeing everyone's fun entries of their cre…

Neighborly® Acquires Lawn Pride®, Bringing the Global Franchisor’s Portfolio to More Than 30 Brands

Domestic acquisition of Central Indiana's largest family-owned lawn care company bolsters Neighborly's position as the world's largest franchisor of home service brands

WACO, Texas // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Aug. 23, 2022 - Neighborly®, the world's largest home services company, announced today its acquisition of Lawn Pride®, a professional lawn care company in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company expects to begin franchising the Lawn Pride brand in the U.S. in 2023. With this acquisition, Neighborly has reached a milestone with now more than 30 home service brands globally across 18 service verticals.

Mike Bidwell, President and CEO of Neighborly

"At Neighborly, we believe in the greater power of our collective, and welcoming Lawn Pride to our family of brands allows us to expand our offerings and deepen connections with homeowners," said Mike Bidwell, President and CEO of Neighborly. "Law…

HomeWell Franchising, Inc.® Joins Inc. 5000 for Second Consecutive Year

Burkburnett, Texas // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // - HomeWell Care Services, franchised through its parent company, HomeWell Franchising Inc., joined Inc. Magazine’s prestigious Inc. 5000 ranking list for its second year in a row. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.

Crystal Franz, CEO of HomeWell Franchising, Inc.

“I believe this recognition speaks again to the caliber of all who wear the HomeWell brand. It’s the commitment of our franchise owners and operations managers who go above and beyond to ensure their agencies provide the highest quality of care. It’s the result of our compassionate caregivers—the lifeblood of our organization. They serve on the front lines and strive daily to safeguard our clients and help them lead healthy and happy lives at home. Together, we provide the best-in-class care and enrich and protect the lives of …

BrightStar Care Invests in Major Medicare Advantage Study to Signify Where the Home Care Industry Is Heading and its Strategy to Align

Third-Party Data Study Released by BrightStar Care Reveals the Importance of Personal Care Services and Delivering High-Quality Care in Medicare Advantage Plans

October 27, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // GURNEE, Ill. - BrightStar Care released key findings today from a Medicare Advantage study conducted by Russell Research. The data study measured insights from Medicare Advantage enrollees and their utilization of their personal care services benefit.

The study showed that 88% of respondents would be more likely to choose a Medicare Advantage plan that offers a larger number of personal care hours. These findings reinforce research from Moving Health Home, which found that 73% of adults support receiving care in their homes and are confident in the quality of care they receive in the home.

The vast majority of respondents feel it is extremely important that their chosen personal care agency accept their Medicare Advantage benefit. In fact,…

Handyman Connection Recognized in Franchise Time’s 2022 Top 500

October 27, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // BLUE ASH, Ohio - Handyman Connection is announcing its No. 482 ranking in the 2022 Top 500 by Franchise Times. The Franchise Times Top 500 is an exclusive annual ranking of the 500 largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales. The project is the result of a five-month research and reporting effort each year that results in the most credible and objective franchise ranking available.

“Our 2022 Franchise Times Top 500 listing proves that our brand is not only making waves within the home-improvement industry, but in the much larger franchise industry as well,” said Jeff Wall. “We extend a giant thank you to the Franchise Times team, for providing its readers this type of insight and to everyone who plays a role in our Handyman Connection family, for making this accomplishment happen.”

The 10 largest franchised brands gained $45.4 billion in sales in 2021, a 14 percent increase over the prio…

Oasis Senior Advisors adds four new franchise locations to provide trusted guidance for seniors

Making care decisions and determining senior housing for yourself or a loved one can be overwhelming. The network of franchisees at Oasis Senior Advisors continues to expand as the need for personal services for seniors grows across the country. The Bonita Springs, Florida-based company has added four new franchises, including Silver Spring and Northern Prince George’s County, Maryland; Corpus Christi and The Coastal Bend of Texas; Northern Georgia.; and Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida.

Silver Spring and Northern Prince George’s County, Maryland franchise owner Josephine “JoJo” Isaac, Certified Senior Advisor®, migrated from West Africa to the U.S. with her family in 1980 and has resided in the DC metro area since. She is a proud graduate of the University of Maryland Global Campus, and now resides in Prince George’s County with her family. Her career spans more than 30 years in the financial industry, helping people realize their dreams and offerin…

CareBuilders at Home Opens New Location in Fort Worth, Texas

November 16, 2021 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // FORT WORTH, Texas - CareBuilders at Home, an in-home care franchise organization, is excited to announce its newest location in Fort Worth, Texas, which will also service the surrounding areas. This is the brand’s fifth location in the Lone Star State and extends the company’s reach to a highly populated region.

Owners Todd and Terri Bart are eager to provide much-needed services to families in the area. CareBuilders at Home specializes in non-medical home health care, which includes support for daily living, errands, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and more.

“Terri and I experienced firsthand what a difference in-home care can make in a person’s health and wellbeing,” said Todd Bart, co-owner of the CareBuilders at Home franchise. “We established care for my mother during her final months, and I noticed a true improvement in her overall happiness. The service also b…

CareBuilders at Home Adds Second Location in Ohio

October 26, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // CINCINNATI, OHIO - CareBuilders at Home is opening its newest location in Cincinnati, Ohio. Angie Kestler, an Ohio native, is the owner of Carebuilders at Home of Central Cincy and will lead one of the first locations in the country to offer innovative in-home care model which will provide an option for task-oriented services.

CareBuilders at Home specializes in creating individualized care plans customized to the needs of the clients. Each location assists clients with daily living through services such as assisting with mobility, medication compliance, and assisting with hygiene. CareBuilders at Home also offers the truly unique Wellness Program which provides virtual caregiving, allowing family members to “check in” with loved ones through a device connected to a standard television.

And now, the in-home care company is proud to introduce a plan that allows families to pay only for what they need.

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Garage Living Franchisee Testimonials

Discover what actual Garage Living Franchisees have to say about their franchise ownership experience

I love the professional support from the head office team. As a first-time franchise owner, it was important to me that Garage Living has been in business long enough to identify best franchise processes and practices to follow. I was also impressed at the openness and willingness of other franchisees within our network to help make my local business a success like their own. As a result, I have become good friends with other Garage Living franchisees too, the support is amazing!Chris Barrett Franchise Owner - Salt Lake City

After an 18-month search of researching over 20 different franchises in the home services industry, we came across Garage Living. The opportunity to introduce garage flooring and organization, and generate awareness of garage transformations market, was very appealing. The garage is the last place homeowners think of improving, and the …

Garage Living | Garage Transformation Company’s New Palm Springs Location Partners With Volvo Car USA On Recharge Garage

Garage Living Creates Functional Space with Sustainability at the forefront of the Design

October 07, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // - When Thomas Greschner and Nancy Fontana, the owners of Garage Living (Palm Springs), the premium garage transformation company in the US, purchased a vacation home in La Quinta, California, they had no idea that it would open the door to not only a new business opportunity, but a partnership with Volvo Car USA as well.

Prior to opening their Garage Living franchise, the pair owned and operated several companies in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. After selling those businesses, the couple began looking for new business ventures.

“When we remodeled our own garage in La Quinta, we saw an opportunity to improve upon the garage makeover services in the area,” says Greschner. “That drove us to start a conversation with Garage Living and within a few months, we had signed for the …