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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.…

A Homewatch CareGivers Owner is Changing Lives in Pennsylvania

Kirk Fisher and his team in Williamsport, PA are committed to changing lives, one SUV at a time

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Kirk Fisher joined Homewatch CareGivers in 2015 in Williamsport, PA. He took a degree in business into various careers, including a Treasury Analyst at DuPont retail manager for brands such as Lowe's and Gander Mountain. Also, He gave dozens of speeches annually as part of DuPont's "Speak Out!" program. After he had turned around operationally defunct retail stores and won awards for his leadership, he decided it was time to own a business himself.

He quickly rose to the top, grossing his first million in 2017, his first multi-million in 2019, and earning awards such as the Power of Perseverance Award during the HOMEWATCH CAREGIVERS Annual Conference in 2019.

Kirk says, “Our mission is to be an employer/provider of choice with better pay, better communication, work smarter and not harder philosophy whe…

Homewatch CareGivers Testimonials | Hear From Our Franchise Owners

Homewatch Caregivers Testimonials

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I get inspired everyday by seeing people whose quality of life improves because we’re there!- Kevin Whatcott What inspires me at work is a combination of our clients and our caregivers, it’s really special to watch them inspire each other. Those stories are something we can pass on to future caregivers, so they know what they’re getting into and know that it’s a not only a valuable service we provide but an honorable one.- Tom Travaglio I looked at about half a dozen home care companies when I was deciding to open this franchise and there are a few reasons I went with Homewatch Caregivers, the first is their high standard of training!- Matthew Peterson When you join a franchise they give you the tools that are necessary for you to be successful. My favorite thing about owning a Homewatch CareGivers is the branding that comes with it, they have years of experience, and brand aware…

Homewatch CareGivers Announces Collaborations With Chefs For Seniors, healthAlign, Viventium And Paradigm Senior Services

Strategic Alliances to Expand Company-Wide Services Across the Country for Homewatch CareGivers' Business Owners

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // April 28, 2022 - Homewatch CareGivers is furthering its mission to provide tailored services to communities around the country with the announcement of its collaborations with Chefs For Seniors, healthAlign acquired by The Helper Bees, Viventium and Paradigm Senior Services. With a mission to further expand services across the platform, these alliances provide forward-thinking enhancements to benefit Homewatch CareGivers' franchisees and the communities they serve.

"Homewatch CareGivers is dedicated to offering enhanced services in our industry as it continues to evolve," said Jennifer Tucker, COO at Homewatch CareGivers. "Our alliances with Chefs For Seniors, healthAlign, Viventium and Paradigm Senior Services were created so that we can provide more well-rounded services on a company-wide …

NerdsToGo® Reveals Brand Refinement

merging technology brand unveils rebrand with an eye-catching, contemporary look

April 26, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // CARROLLTON, TEXAS - NerdsToGo®, a fast growing information technology (IT) solutions and technology repair services franchise for both business and home, is moving forward as fast as it’s growing, with a new visual look and feel, with a new color palette, font, and restaged brand character, “Nerdy.”

“By updating and reimagining our brand identity, NerdsToGo® has an opportunity to stand out in the crowd more than ever, digitally and in person,” said Jim Howe, Brand President of NerdsToGo. “The refinement reinforces NerdsToGo® as an emerging brand in the technology industry. We are positioning the brand for the future while maintaining customer confidence in our Nerds abilities and capabilities which encompass complete business and home IT technology needs.”

NerdsToGo is adding more locations in new territories. They are pr…

Caring Senior Service Founder and CEO Embarks on 9,000-mile, 45 City E-bike Ride Across the U.S. to Launch “Close the Gap in Senior Care” Movement

Bike tour celebrates 30th anniversary; kicks off “Grab the Bars” fundraising campaign alongside “Close the Gap” movement

May 12, 2021 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // San Antonio, TX - Caring Senior Service, a national in-home, non-medical care provider committed to improving the lives of seniors, is celebrating its 30th anniversary by creating a movement to address the unmet needs faced by aging adults who live at home. The company’s founder and CEO, Jeff Salter, is riding 9,000 miles across the country on an electric bike to officially launch the “Close the Gap in Senior Care” movement to raise awareness and funds for senior care needs in the United States to help seniors safely age in place. Salter’s bike tour kicked off in San Antonio, TX on April 1, 2021, with four months of cycling ahead of him to visit each of Caring Senior Service’s 45 locations, where he will spearhead efforts to start local conversations about senior care needs.

The movement is f…

Caring Senior Service Ranked Among 2022’s Top Franchises By Franchise Business Review

The San Antonio-based non-medical senior home care company makes the review’s 17th annual best franchise opportunities for 2022

January 24, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Caring Senior Service, a private-duty, non-medical senior home care services company, was recognized as one of the 200 best franchise opportunities in the United States by Franchise Business Review, a market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction and employee engagement.

“Being included on the Franchise Business Review’s list of the top 200 franchises would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of both our corporate team and, of course, our franchisees,” said Caring Senior Services CEO and founder Jeff Salter. “Certainly 2021 was a difficult year for business, especially for those companies whose employees deal directly with the public during events like a pandemic. My hat is off to our entire team who foun…

Caring Senior Service Develops National Training Program To Improve Quality Of Care

The home care company's GreatCare® certification provides caregivers, staff and franchise owners with the tools they need to elevate their skills

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // April 25, 2022 - Caring Senior Service, a non-medical home care services franchise, is now offering caregivers, office staff and franchise owners an opportunity to advance their educational and professional development and delivery of services through the company's GreatCare® certification program.

The GreatCare® certification program challenges owners and staff to achieve milestones that prepare them to address the three most important areas of concern in senior care: quality caregivers, care solutions and active involvement.

"Proper education and training creates the foundation for an employee's understanding and performance of their job duties," said Caring Senior Service founder and CEO Jeff Salter. "By developing this catalog of tools, training and p…

Epcon Franchising Celebrates Significant Milestone

September 13, 2021 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // COLUMBUS, OHIO - Epcon Communities Franchising celebrates two business milestones in 2021: 25 years of franchising anchored on a rock-solid foundation of 35 years of homebuilding experience.

Epcon and its Franchise Builders develop low-maintenance homes in communities popular with 55+ buyers. Together, they have developed over 35,000 homes in the United States by focusing on an underserved niche: luxury, low-maintenance, ranch homes. Co-owners Ed Bacome and Phil Fankhauser started Epcon Communities in 1986 to build homes that would better meet the needs of home buyers in search of a beautiful, single-story home within an amenity-rich community. Demand was immediate, which inspired the pair to franchise their building plans and management systems to other builders in 1996 through Epcon Franchising.

The National Association of REALTORS Research Group reported in the 2020 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational…

Epcon Franchising Adds New Franchise Builders

November 05, 2021 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // COLUMBUS, OHIO - Epcon Franchising has announced the addition of 10 new Franchise Builders so far in the second half of 2021.

The 10 new Franchise Builders will build their first Epcon communities in seven different states.

The new Franchise Builders are:

Second Half Properties, Tampa, Florida: Second Half Properties, LLC of Central Florida is led by Joe Franz, a Long Island native who has lived in Florida for more than 20 years and owns more than 100 properties in Tampa. Second Half Properties will now turn to 55+ homebuilding.Lewis Patrick, Atlanta, Georgia: Lewis Patrick, LLC is a partnership between Joe Wilson and Raymond Sams. Sams has been an entrepreneur in the Atlanta area for many years and Wilson comes from a sales background. They are working to identify a first project location in Cobb County.Ryan Barrett Homes, Houston, Texas: Ryan Barrett Homes is equally owned by Greg …

Epcon Franchising Welcomes 22 New Franchise Home Builders in 2021

January 14, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // COLUMBUS, OHIO - Epcon Franchising has announced the addition of 22 new Franchise Home Builders in 2021.

The 22 new Franchise Home Builders will develop their first Epcon communities in 14 different states.

“Epcon Franchising has implemented significant changes to our operations, support team and Franchise Disclosure Document over the last couple of years that have led to record-setting growth for us in 2020 and 2021,” said Paul Hanson, president of Epcon Franchising. “We’ve essentially doubled the size of our franchise system in two years, and we’ve experienced this tremendous growth not just because the industry is booming, but also because of who Epcon is and who Epcon is evolving to be. We have worked diligently to offer a smarter franchise agreement and enhanced support for Franchise Builders, which is really the catalyst driving this growth.”

Epcon Franchising debuted a new franchising webs…