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Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise Opens in Noblesville, Indiana

Kitchen Remodeling Franchise Opens Up Possibilities for Kitchens Across Hamilton County

September 01, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // NOBLESVILLE, Ind. – Kitchen Tune-Up has arrived in Noblesville. Meeting the growing demand from homeowners seeking to update and upgrade the look of their kitchens, Noblesville Kitchen Tune-Up is serving homeowners throughout Lebanon, Ulen, Noblesville, Westfield, Whitestown, and Zionsville.

Local resident, Jeff Chenault, has launched Kitchen Tune-Up’s operations along with the support of the company’s Home Office located in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

“I couldn’t be more thrilled to have this opportunity to serve my community and our surrounding cities,” said Chenault. “My team and I at Kitchen Tune-Up Noblesville are aligned with our mission and dedication to assisting every homeowner in achieving their desires to transform the kitchen into the heart and soul of their home.”

Entrepreneurial Husband-and-Wife Team Open Kitchen Tune-Up in Royal Palm Beach

Remodeling Franchise Opens Up Possibilities for Kitchens Across Palm Beach County

April 24, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ROYAL PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - Kitchen Tune-Up has arrived in Palm Beach County. Meeting the growing demand from homeowners seeking to update and upgrade the look of their kitchens, Royal Palm Beach’s Kitchen Tune-Up is serving homeowners throughout Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee, Wellington and Westlake.

Local residents, Matt and Sarah Harden, have launched Kitchen Tune-Up’s operations along with the support of the company’s home office located in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

“We’re firm believers that the kitchen is the heart of the home and one of the best places for creating memories with family,” said Matt Harden. “It’s where we’ve created some of our favorite memories with our two kids. That’s why we enjoy working with clients to make sure their kitchen space is not only functional, but a beautiful …

Kitchen Tune-Up Celebrates 35 Years of Updating Kitchens

April 17, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ABERDEEN, S.D. - Kitchen Tune-Up is celebrating 35 years of creating kitchen upgrades.

Founded in April of 1988 by David and Cindy Haglund in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the Kitchen Tune-Up concept evolved from the Haglunds’ cabinet store business. The brand name was devised from creative ways to “Tune-Up” kitchens in ways that do not involve demolition and replacement of cabinetry that is in good condition. Kitchen upgrades for style and function include Kitchen Tune-Up’s original Tune-Up wood reconditioning service, along with cabinet refacing and redooring, services, all of which keep the original cabinets in place but provide a fresh look. In 2003, David and Cindy’s daughter, Heidi Morrissey, joined the company to support the Home Office and franchisees. After serving as VP of Marketing and Sales, Morrissey became Kitchen Tune-Up’s President in 2017.

Kitchen Tune-Up started 2023 by unveiling a brand refre…

Kitchen Tune-Up Named to Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 Hall of Fame

Kitchen Remodeling Franchise Earns Ranking for 34th Year in a Row

April 11, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ABERDEEN, S.D. - Kitchen Tune-Up was named to Entrepreneur’s first-ever Franchise 500 Hall of Fame list, published in the March/April 2023 issue of Entrepreneur magazine. This prestigious list honors the elite franchise brands that have ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 ranking for 25 or more years consecutively. Kitchen Tune-Up earned its place in the Hall of Fame by ranking in every Franchise 500 for the last 34 years.

“To be recognized by the Franchise 500® list for the 34th year in a row is a huge honor,” said Heidi Morrisey, President of Kitchen Tune-Up. “This award is a true testament to the hard work of our franchise owners and their teams who are dedicated to creating amazing, updated kitchens. In 2023, our whole network is looking forward to a profitable and fun year ahead.”

Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 has been evaluating and …

Kitchen Tune-Up Opens in Brownsville, Texas

Kitchen Remodeling Franchise Opens Up Possibilities for Kitchens in Southern Texas

March 23, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Brownsville, Texas. – Kitchen Tune-Up has arrived in Brownsville. Meeting the growing demand from homeowners seeking to update and upgrade the look of their kitchens, Brownsville Kitchen Tune-Up is serving homeowners throughout Brownsville, Mission, Edinburg, McAllen, Harlingen and South Padre Island.

Local residents, Marlene Alvarado and Juvencio Ordaz, have launched Kitchen Tune-Up’s operations along with the support of the company’s home office located in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

“My team and I have always believed that the kitchen is the heart of any home. I like to say that improving the kitchen is equal to enhancing the lives of everyone in the house,” said Marlene Alvarado, co-owner of Kitchen Tune-Up Brownsville alongside Juavencio Ordaz. “Owning our own business has been a life-long goal…

Kitchen Tune-Up Achieves Recognition On Entrepreneur Magazine’s Annual Franchise 500® List

February 15, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ABERDEEN, S.D. - Kitchen Tune-Up announced that it made the Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® list. Ranked at #1 in the Kitchen & Bath Remodeling category, Kitchen Tune-Up was also listed as #138 overall - up 125 spots from the previous year.

“It’s a huge honor to be named on the Franchise 500® list and to be recognized as the top business in our category,” said Heidi Morrissey, president of Kitchen Tune-Up. “We welcomed so many wonderful new Tunies into our franchise family in 2022, and this ranking is a testament to all the hard work of our locations and their teams.”

In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 44-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors that go into the evaluation including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength…

Local Entrepreneur Opens Kitchen Tune-Up in Fort Worth, Texas

January 03, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Fort Worth, TX - Kitchen Tune-Up has arrived in Fort Worth. Meeting the demand from homeowners seeking to update and upgrade the look of their kitchens, Fort Worth’s Kitchen Tune-Up is serving homeowners throughout Fort Worth.

Local resident, Mike Dougherty, has launched Kitchen Tune-Up’s operations along with the support of the company’s home office located in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

“I’m thrilled to bring Kitchen Tune-Up’s remodeling services to Fort Worth,” said Dougherty. “Our mission is to deliver customers with the kitchen of their dreams at an affordable price by carefully listening to their needs and desires. I look forward to seeing the positive impact we have on both our customers and their homes.”

Prior to joining Kitchen Tune-Up, Dougherty sold IT services and software to Fortune 1000 companies. He has long had the desire to own and operate his own busines…

Kitchen Tune-Up Opens in Phoenix

December 30, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // PHOENIX, ARIZONA – Kitchen Tune-Up Phoenix Central is serving homeowners throughout the greater Phoenix area.

Local residents, Eric and Jennifer Warbasse, have launched Kitchen Tune-Up’s operations along with the support of the company’s home office located in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

“As a Marine Corps veteran, I’m passionate about bringing excellence to every client experience,” said Eric Warbasse, co-owner of Kitchen Tune-Up Phoenix Central alongside his wife, Jennifer Warbasse. “We’re firm believers that some of the best memories are made at home in the family kitchen, and we are looking forward to transforming kitchen spaces to reach their highest potential for our clients.”

Prior to joining Kitchen Tune-Up, Eric served in sales management roles across several industries, including tech, cyber security and identity remediation. He also assisted in the founding of the Fort Tuthill Military Mus…

Local Entrepreneurs Open Kitchen Tune-Up in Bethesda, Potomac and Gaithersburg

Kitchen Remodeling Franchise Creates Affordable Dream Kitchens in Montgomery County

December 30, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // BETHESDA, MD - Kitchen Tune-Up has arrived in Montgomery County. Meeting the growing demand from homeowners seeking to update and upgrade the look of their kitchens, Kitchen Tune-Up Bethesda Potomac Gaithersburg is serving homeowners throughout Chevy Chase, Kensington, Garret Park, Bethesda, Potomac, North Potomac, Rockville, Derwood, Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village.

Local residents, Stephanie and David Vordick, have launched Kitchen Tune-Up’s operations along with the support of the company’s home office located in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The company has established itself as the industry leader with more than 34 years of success behind it.

“After being an interior designer for many years, I initially thought it would be interesting to try another field with our new business venture,” s…

Kitchen Tune-Up & Bath Tune-Up President Recognized in Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s 50 Women of Wonder List

Heidi Morrissey, President of Kitchen Remodeling & Bath Remodeling Franchises, Named One of 50 Featured Women in Franchising in 2022

November 17, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ABERDEEN, S.D. - Heidi Morrissey, brand president of Kitchen Tune-Up and Bath Tune-Up, was recently recognized as one of 50 Women of Wonder (WOW) in franchising by Franchise Dictionary.

The Franchise Dictionary Women of Wonder list celebrates 50 exceptional female franchisors who are making a remarkable difference in their brands. Each woman has a unique story and they have all shown the courage to take risks. The list is featured in Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s October issue, and part of the proceeds will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

“It’s an incredible honor to be featured on this list,” said Morrissey. “I have an amazing team and get to work with dedicated and customer-focused Tunies and associates that help motivate me a…

Kitchen Tune-Up Fredericksburg & Stafford Awarded Franchisee of the Year

Recognized for being an outstanding owner-operator; The Lethbridge Family Exemplifies excellence in a Veteran owned business

March 16, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // FREDRICKSBURG, Va. - The International Franchise Association (IFA) has named The Lethbridge Family of Kitchen Tune-Up Fredericksburg & Stafford, Virginia as Franchisee of the Year. Zach, Jake, and Matt Lethbridge were honored at the IFA’s 62nd Annual Convention in San Diego, California, for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.

“It is an honor to be recognized as the Franchise of the Year from the International Franchise Association,” said Zach Lethbridge. “We work tirelessly to ensure we are always delivering the best work possible, so being recognized for our efforts is extremely fulfilling. It feels amazing to be a part of a company and franchise organization that truly values our continued success.”

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Kitchen Tune-Up Testimonials

The support from home office, which was obvious after participating in the weekly validation calls. Having started a small business from scratch before I was looking for a franchise that had a solid track to run on so I would not have to recreate the wheel and I could hit the ground running. Kitchen Tune-Up has exceeded all my expectations from the training, to current technology systems, marketing support and an incredibly knowledgeable staff that is so willing to help! Holly Lane (Kitchen Tune-Up, Chicago City Central) We like the market niche that Kitchen Tune-Up offers. We truly can offer “Solutions for Any Budget”! With Kitchen Tune-Up’s low investment, we were able to get a return on our investment in a short amount of time. We enjoy the networking with other KTU owners and the dedication of the corporate office staff who are committed to the success of the franchise owners. The initial and ongoing training is second to none! We have enjoyed the last 20 years with Kitche…