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Neighborly’s Commitment to Vets

Top Franchises For Veterans Are Offered By Neighborly

With more than 4,800 home-service franchises in nine countries, including 3,200 in the U.S., holding company Neighborly places very high as top franchises for veterans. Those include several offered here on HomeServocesOpportunities.com including Mosquito Joe, Mr. Appliance, Mr. Electric, Mr. Handyman and Glass Doctor.

Neighborly COO Mary Kennedy Thompson says her company’s commitment to supporting and hiring veterans is personal.

“Don Dwyer, our founder, who served in the military, wanted to give back to those who served our country. So, he started the VetFran Program right after Desert Storm in the 1990s,” said Thompson, an ex-Marine herself. “From the start, our company has made it a top priority to recruit veteran employees and franchise owners because we feel veterans deserve the power to prosper. They served our country and put their lives on the line for us…

Caring Senior Service Debuts on the Franchise Times Top 500

Oct. 6, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // San Antonio, TX - Caring Senior Service announced it has made its debut on the Franchise Times Top 500.

"Earning a spot on the Franchise Times list shows the achievements of our business model, our people, our technology and our best-in-class training and support," said Caring Senior Service founder and CEO Jeff Salter. "Being named a top franchisor proves how successful our franchise model is in today's ever-changing market. We are extremely proud of the commitment of both our corporate team and our franchise owners to set the high standards in the home care industry necessary to achieve this honor."

The Franchise Times Top 500 is an annual ranking of the 500 largest U.S.-based franchise systems. The project is the result of a five-month research and reporting effort that leads to the most credible and objective franchise ranking available, said Franchise Times Editor-in-Ch…

Chem-Dry Appoints Longtime Franchisee Kati Buckland as New Franchise Owner Success Manager

20-Plus-Year Franchise Veteran Takes on New Role to Strengthen QuickStart Program & Help Drive Results for Franchisees

October 11, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // NASHVILLE - Chem-Dry announced that Kati Buckland has joined the company as the New Franchise Owner Success Manager. Buckland is a longtime Chem-Dry franchisee, joining the brand in 2000 and growing her portfolio to five licenses. As a standout business owner and former member of the Franchise Advisory Council, Buckland will use her expertise to help drive franchisee performance via an enhanced QuickStart program, designed to help set franchisees up for immediate success.

As Buckland transitions from franchisee to franchisor team member, she brings two decades worth of knowledge in owning and operating Chem-Dry franchises and driving unit-level profitability. She has been unofficially mentoring franchisees in the system since she found her stride as a multi-unit owner. Next, she joined…

Assisted Living Locators CEO Angela Olea Named To Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s 50 Women of Wonder

October 11, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Assisted Living Locators CEO Angela Olea has been named To “50 Women of Wonder” in Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s annual edition, honoring remarkable female franchisors making a difference with their brands.

Women are disrupting the franchising space, and it’s thrilling!” says Alesia Visconti, CEO of Franchise Dictionary Magazine. “Implementing culture and understanding the importance of everyone feeling valued, women are able to gain commitment from their teams and implement innovative ideas for success. Our ‘50 Women of Wonder’ are fran-tastic, talented, strong, and dynamic! We are honored and excited to celebrate their powerful contributions!” Angela Olea, CEO Assisted Living Locators

Founder of the senior placement franchise, Olea is an accomplished business leader in the senior care industry. A registered nurse, she initially launched Assisted Living Locators in response to see…

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Southernlakes, WI, Wins Top Bath, Kitchen Remodeling Awards

October 13, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // WISCONSIN - DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen remodeling franchise, with its “Code of Values” emphasizing honesty and integrity, named DreamMaker of Southernlakes, WI, winner of three of the company’s top remodeling awards.

The awards have national recognition and were presented at the company’s Reunion Conference in Phoenix, AZ, on June 16. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen is one of the nation’s most respected home remodeling franchises, with customer satisfaction consistently outpacing national averages. Franchise owners and their teams adhere to the company’s “Code of Values,” which emphasizes honesty and integrity combined with customer-first designs and remodeling.

The franchise won the $40,000 - $60,000 Residential Bathroom award as well as awards in the Residential Kitchen $60,000 - $90,000 and $30,000 - $60,000 categories.

The residential bathroom converted space from a hallway and two closets to…

FirstLight Home Care Opens New Office in the Austin Metropolitan Area

October 06, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Austin, Texas - FirstLight® Home Care is pleased to announce the opening of its office in the Austin Metropolitan area, serving Leander, Cedar Park, Jollyville, Valle Escondido, Rock Harbour, Glen Lake, Steiner Ranch and surrounding communities.

Zaid Hayyeh owns FirstLight Home Care of North Austin and operates the business with Taha Yasin, Chief Operating Officer. The company provides companion care and personal care services to individuals who need support in the place they call home, including seniors, veterans, adults who are recuperating and individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Professional, trained caregivers help with many needs, from companionship, transportation and household tasks to individual responsibilities like mobility, bathing and personal hygiene.

“Home care isn’t just about providing much-needed services,” said Hayyeh, President of FirstLight Hom…

BrightStar Care Names Andrew Ray as Chief Operating Officer

After Successfully Operating Two BrightStar Care Franchises and Contributing to the Overall Growth of the Brand, Andrew Ray Promoted to the C-Suite

GURNEE, ILL // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // October 03, 2022 - BrightStar Care announced that Andrew (Andy) Ray has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. After successfully operating two of his own BrightStar Care agencies in Mesa and Gilbert, Arizona, he is taking the next step in his career by entering the BrightStar Care C-Suite. Ray will assume the position of Chief Operating Officer beginning October 17, 2022.

As COO, Ray will have direct oversight of BrightStar Care’s enterprise revenues, unit growth, enterprise EBITDA and franchisee profitability to drive the company forward. Ray will also support operations by leading the brand’s Field Support Coaches who provide resources and support to the robust network of franchisees. Ray will also leverage key learnings from the BrightStar Owned program to sca…

Assisted Living Locators Give Tips On How To Pay Less For Assisted Living

October 04, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // PHOENIX, AZ - October is Long-Term Care Planning Month. Questions around how to afford the rising cost of assisted living and other levels of senior living come into special focus. As Americans grapple with inflation and increased costs, Assisted Living Locators, a nationwide senior placement and referral service, is giving tips on how to pay less for assisted living.

“Long-term care expenses at assisted living facilities and nursing homes are climbing, as the industry copes with inflation,” said Angela Olea, RN Assisted Living Locators CEO. “Our senior advisors have seen move-in fees at assisted living facilities jump from $5,000 to $10,000, or monthly rental fees increase by an unprecedented 10%.”

Assisted Living Locators offers these tips to choose the right community and stretch your dollar. Get The Right Amount Of Space. Assisted living communities offer residents a…

Budget Blinds Launches Campaign to Celebrate Brand’s 30-Year Anniversary

Window Covering Franchise Launches Social Media Content Series that Offers Giveaways and Home Design Trends and Tips During the Month of October

IRVINE, CA // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Oct. 3, 2022 - Budget Blinds announced the launch of its anniversary campaign in celebration of the brand's 30-years of style and expert service. Throughout the month of October, Budget Blinds will be honoring this milestone with a social media content series that offers giveaways and insight on trends and tips for home design inspiration.

Consumers can follow Budget Blinds' Instagram page to receive daily home design tips and trends during October. Expert advice will include ways to style your home and find the best patterns, fabrics and materials for custom window treatments and accents, the benefits of motorized and automated window treatments, ways to help preserve the environment while lowering energy bills through window treatments, and more.

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ComForCare and At Your Side Home Care Innovative Caregiver Training Program Addresses America’s Growing Need for Dementia-Capable Home Care Teams

Occupation-Based and Team-Centered Dementia Care Education Transforms On-the-Job Training for Seasoned and Novice Home Care Workers

October 03, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // TROY, MI - Of the 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, most remain in their homes throughout the progression of the disease. This option can allow greater comfort, familiarity, and quality of life compared to institutional care. Although there are benefits to aging at home, research reveals individuals and families dealing with dementia at home face significant disease-related and social challenges; thus, there is an urgent and growing need for more dementia-capable home care services. In light of the situation, stakeholders - including policymakers, administrators, families, and people living with dementia—continuously emphasize interdisciplinary staff training to create a more dementia-capable workforce.

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Neighborly | 4 Benefits Of Owning Your Own Small Business

There are plenty of challenges that come with owning a small business. However, being a business owner can also be extremely rewarding. For many, being a small business owner is one of the most satisfying career choices someone can make. In fact, the overwhelming majority of business owners (74%) self-reported as either somewhat happy or very happy.

Read on to learn more about the benefits of owning a business, and whether it might be something for you to consider.

#1 Working A Job That You Enjoy

Passion is vital for an entrepreneur. One benefit of owning your own small business is having the ability to choose to work in a field that you enjoy and are passionate about. For example, if you have a green thumb and enjoy designing and looking after garden spaces, you can turn this passion into a landscaping small business opportunity. The ability to enjoy creative freedom and personal satisfaction is one of the primary reasons ma…

Neighborly | “Home Away From Home” To “Home Sweet Home”: Lessons Learned Transitioning From Hospitality To Home Services

Coming from the hospitality industry, I knew far more about the concept of a “home away from home” than I did about “home sweet home” when I first started with Neighborly. In fact, I was entering into an industry I had almost no experience in when I made the career shift and was nervous I wouldn’t be able to succeed in this new space.

I came to find, however, that many of my experiences from hospitality carried over into my new role in home service. One year after joining the Neighborly team, I can confidently say I’ve come to understand how switching to a new industry has ultimately elevated my knowledge of franchise development and pushed me to achieve success, and I want to share the lessons I’ve learned along the way…

Relationships Trump Riches

Building strong relationships with franchise owners is critical to overall success, and I witnessed this firsthand in hospitality. But home service presents a different challenge, as many fran…