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Mr. Handyman Testimonials | Jo McCabe

Jo McCabe had great success as a government contractor and Navy reservist, but she wanted a career shakeup. So in 2008, she decided to start her own business and set out to purchase an existing franchise. When she found out that Mr. Handyman® of Northern Virginia was available, she jumped at the opportunity. Besides, where else could she control her schedule and bring her black lab, Zoe, to the office every day?

Jo McCabe Questions and Answers

Number of employees:Answer 22Question Market:Answer Northern Virginia, from Arlington to HaymarketQuestion Financing option utilized:Answer SBA FundingQuestion Most rewarding parts of franchise ownership:Answer Building relationships with other owners and the ability to control my schedule.Question Advice for aspiring franchise owners:Answer Learn from veteran owners. Know your customer demographic. Follow the system.Question Paying it forward:Answer My company commits to a National Day of Service every year to help a…

Mr. Handyman Testimonials | Penny and Allen Ellison

When husband and wife team Penny and Allen Ellison both lost their jobs on the same day in 2009, they decided their next move would be starting a career that gave them control over their future. They wanted a business of their own; one that gave them autonomy and freedom. That same year, they launched Mr. Handyman® of West Knoxville, bringing a brand-new franchise to the area.

"Mr. Handyman has become more like family than a business. You get to be your own boss but with a team behind you to help when you need it."

In 2019, Allen passed away and Penny saw firsthand just how dedicated Mr. Handyman franchise owners were to helping others. Even after putting in full days at their businesses, many owners spent their evenings and weekends helping Penny and asking nothing in return.

Penny and Allen Questions and Answers

Year Opened:Answer 2009Question Number of employees:Answer 27Question Why franchise ownership?Answer The ab…

Mr. Handyman Testimonials | Wayne and Kim Owczarzak

Wayne and Kim Owczarzak had a mission: to control their financial destiny. So, they met with a franchise consultant who introduced them to prospective brands. When they learned about Mr. Handyman® and the expansive network of Neighborly®, the couple decided to invest and open their own franchise. In 2010, they launched Mr. Handyman of Wheaton-Hinsdale, a new location for the brand in West Chicago.

"When you operate one Neighborly brand, there are future opportunities to operate another one."

With flexible schedules and plenty of knowledge sharing among franchise owners, Wayne and Kim found that owning a Mr. Handyman business has indeed helped them control their future – and has brought them several steps closer to their goal of a comfortable retirement.

Mr. Handyman® Launches Sixth Annual “My Pet Peeves” Photo Contest

Nation's Leading Home Maintenance, Repair and Improvement Franchise Celebrates National Pet Month with Photos of Mischievous Pets and Damage Repair Tips

WACO, Texas // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // May 3, 2022 - Mr. Handyman, a Neighborly® company and the nation's leading home maintenance, repair, and improvement franchise, is celebrating National Pet Month this May with its sixth annual "My Pet Peeves" photo contest, inviting pet owners to share moments of silly but damaging behavior caused by their pets in their homes. The contest will showcase humorous situations pets have gotten themselves into and reassure pet owners that Mr. Handyman is here to help repair the comedic chaos.

To enter the "My Pet Peeves" photo contest, visit Mr. Handyman's official entry page on Facebook and submit a photo of your pet's naughty behavior and house damages that you couldn't help but laugh at. Ideas include - but are not limited to - a pet's…

Green Home Solutions | Entrepreneur Magazine Ranks Green Home Solutions as One Of The Fastest-Growing Franchises in 2021

STATE COLLEGE, PA // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // March 31, 2021 - Green Home Solutions recently received recognition from Entrepreneur magazine as one of the fastest growing franchises in the publication’s 2021 ranking. This is the second year Green Home Solutions has been credited as a top franchise, in 2020 Entrepreneur magazine ranked Green Home Solutions #127 on their Top Growth Franchises list. The fastest-growing ranking is based on the net total new units (franchises and company-owned) added worldwide based on data submitted for Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® ranking. Despite the pandemic, Green Home Solutions continued to grow and was ranked #140.

“We are honored to be included in Entrepreneur’s list of fastest-growing franchises again this year,” said President and CEO Jeff Panella. “When we were included in the Top Growth Franchises list in 2020, it was a goal of ours to continue to grow and be included in future Entrepreneur …

Green Home Solutions Accelerates Franchise Development with Area Representative Program

GREEN HOME SOLUTIONS ACCELERATES FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT WITH AREA REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM

STATE COLLEGE, PA // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // July 27, 2021 - Green Home Solutions, the industry leader in eco-friendly indoor air quality, rolls out an expansion plan for its Area Representative program to fuel the increasing demand in marketplace growth. Currently, the fast-growing franchise has five Area Representatives nationwide and has seen impressive success through these roles, contributing to the development into 16 new markets. Green Home Solutions is looking to fill roles immediately in Florida and Texas due to significant growth potential in these markets, but plans to onboard nine Area Representatives across the country by the end of 2022.

The Area Representative program provides investors the protected rights to open a franchise location in a defined territory while assisting in training and support to other franchisees within the defined territory, s…

Green Home Solutions Expands Brand Footprint with Rapid Midwest Development, Announces Four Multi-Unit Signings

SPRING MILLS, Pa. // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Sept. 16, 2021 - Green Home Solutions, the industry leader in eco-friendly indoor air quality, announced today the signing of four multi-unit agreements throughout three states in the Midwest. In total, these agreements will bring 10 territory units to Illinois, Indiana and Iowa.

Spearheading the growth across Indiana is Ben White who signed on for three units in the Indianapolis market and Brent Hernandez who will be bringing two units to South Bend. Having spent more than two decades in the army, White was looking for an entrepreneurial opportunity after his retirement and came across Green Home Solutions. His locations are slated to open in Q4 and will be family-run alongside his wife. The majority of Hernandez’ career has been in customer service-related positions for RV companies and airlines. Wanting to run his own business, Hernandez settled on Green Home So…

Green Home Solutions | 90 Days to Ownership and Work-Life Balance

A recent franchisee began their three-unit venture with Green Home Solutions in just 90 days!

What was the deciding factor which led them to franchise with Green Home Solutions?

This candidate was very attracted to their explosive growth within the health and wellness sector. She and her husband both desire to make a deeper impact on their community by helping others, providing employment, solving issues that directly relate to health, and building a successful business that “Makes Air Better”. They also wanted a business that can be sold at some point in the future as a retirement vehicle. Their goal was to do that with a company and brand that has an established reputation of integrity and a proven track record of success.

After validation through conversations with multiple franchisees, they were absolutely confident that Green Home Solutions’ support and infrastructure are totally focused on the franchisees’ success. They felt confident that our cul…

JDog Brands Joins the RED (Remember Everyone Deployed) Movement to Raise Money for Deployed Service Members Through Soldiers’ Angels

The home services franchisor will be raising awareness and donations by driving a specialty wrapped RED vehicle across Pennsylvania and Maryland on April 28th.

BERWYN, PA. // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // April 29, 2022 - JDog Brands has announced a strategic, nationwide partnership with Soldiers’ Angels, a nonprofit dedicated to providing aid, comfort, and resources to the military, veterans, and their families.

While JDog's mission is widely known to be centered around reducing the Veteran unemployment rate to under 1%, they’re now engaging in a new mission to inspire every American to wear a red shirt on Fridays to honor and remember everyone deployed. To bring awareness to the RED movement, JDog will be driving their RED wrapped vehicle to locations in their home state of Pennsylvania and Maryland while raising money for Soldiers' Angels.

“I think we as Americans go on with our lives every day without realizing that there are troops constantly d…

Screenmobile Achieves Success in First Quarter of 2022

May 03, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Thousand Palms, CA - Screenmobile announced that it achieved success in the first quarter of 2022. Systemwide sales are up 16 percent from last year, with Q1 of 2021 previously marking the highest earning first quarter in company history. The company kick started the year with new openings in Augusta, Georgia, Michiana Shores, Michigan, and Maplewood, New Jersey. Screenmobile has welcomed nine newly signed franchise owners.

The growth and success highlighted through Screenmobile’s expansion and quarterly sales is bolstered by the recent accolades received by Entrepreneur, Franchise Times, and FranServe. In 2022, the brand ranked #142 on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list and was deemed #1 overall in the home repairs category. Additionally, Screenmobile was awarded the top spot in the On the Move category in the Franchise Times’ Zor Awards, as well as recognized by FranServe as a FRAN-TASTIC 500 brand.

“Thoug…

The Driveway Company Expands Commercial Maintenance and Repair Operations

April 28, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // WACO, Texas - The Driveway Company has hired Christina Sandy as Director of Corporate Real Estate for The Driveway Company Commercial, a division offering national and regional property owners and managers a single source for the maintenance and repair of concrete floors, exterior hardscaping and warehouse facilities. The Driveway Company Commercial provides best-in-class service and cost-effective solutions to protect and enhance hardscape commercial investments at the national level.

"The Driveway Company Commercial’s goal is to help businesses protect, maintain and beautify concrete surfaces and hardscaping in an affordable yet attractive way," said Sandy. "As a respected leader in driveway repair and maintenance for over 30 years, The Driveway Company is leveraging its experience with commercial property projects to build a national account program. The hallmarks of which inc…

Homewatch CareGivers | 7 Unique Qualities of a Successful Senior Care Franchise Owner

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What makes senior care franchise owners stand out?

Is it their level of education? According to Zippia, 62% of franchise owners hold a bachelor’s degree, and less than half of those are in business.

Could it be their business savvy? While having an aptitude for business can help you as a franchisee, it’s not necessary to have previously been a business owner.

At Homewatch CareGivers®, we understand that some of the best in-home care franchise owners aren’t always the ones with multiple degrees or decades of experience. They’re the people with specific traits that enable them to lead by example, motivate others, and succeed under pressure.

If you suspect that you’d make a great franchise owner, we encourage you to read through our owner profile and see if you possess most (if not all) of the qualities below. Adapts Well to Different SituationsOwning a business is not for the faint of heart.…