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Canine Dimensions In-home Dog Training System Overview

Learn more about the Canine Dimensions In-home Dog Training System

INITIAL TRAINING The Canine Dimensions In-home Dog Training and certification program (CDBA) is second to none. We will get you up and running in just a few weeks, even if you have no previous dog training experience. Franchisee training includes an extensive in-person training curriculum in small classes (usually only 1 to 3 students) along with online testing and hands-on dog training of dozens of dogs of different ages and breeds with a variety of behavior problems, under the personal instruction of a certified master trainer.

AFTER TRAINING Our franchisees return home with a comprehensive operations manual, a set of 58 page client workbooks, and a competitive advantage over their local competitors. Thanks to our online marketing program, most of them will have clients scheduled to begin within their first week of graduation.

ONGOING TRAINING AND SUPPORT Via phone, email, webinars, …

DoodyCalls Pet Waste Removal to Scoop Poop in Orlando

The new location provides dog waste removal services to residents and communities of all sizes

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // April 11, 2022 - DoodyCalls is growing its footprint in the pooper scooper industry with the opening of an office in Orlando, Florida.

After meeting while both serving in the United States Air Force, Jesse Johnson and Dylan Kelmer knew they wanted to go into business together. Attracted to the business model of DoodyCalls and passionate about dogs the two friends began a business partnership to scoop the poop in Johnson's community of Orlando, Florida. Through their business venture, the pair aim to give residents more time with their pets and offer an invaluable service to the community.

"DoodyCalls offered us a unique business opportunity to become a bigger part of our community and serve our neighbors, something we were both seeking after our military careers," said J…

Gotcha Covered Expands into South Carolina

Window treatment franchise to provide quality end-to-end window treatment consultations to the Rock Hill community

ROCK HILL, S.C., // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // April 12, 2022 - Gotcha Covered has increased its presence in South Carolina with the opening of Gotcha Covered of the Carolinas.

The new center is owned and operated by Rob Luley. With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, this business will provide the best in soft and hard window treatments to homeowners in Fort Mill, Rock Hill, and Charlotte, North Carolina while offering a variety of blinds, draperies, smart solutions and much more."At Gotcha Covered, our goal is to provide the best end-to-end window treatment consultations to our customers in all of our markets," said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. "Rock Hill presents a great opportunity for our franchise to showcase our expertise and establish our brand name. The residents of Rock Hill will love the professionalism that …

Gotcha Covered Recognized as a Top Franchise

A window treatment consultation highlighted for franchisee satisfaction

DENVER, CO // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Feb. 24, 2022 - Gotcha Covered, a custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, was recognized for its excellence in franchisee satisfaction after being named to the Top 200 Franchises of 2022 list by Franchise Business Review. They ranked 15th in the Top 50 Midsize Franchise category on the list.

In its 17th year, the annual list of the 200 best franchise opportunities is ranked based on the highest level of overall franchisee satisfaction by participating companies.

"One thing we take pride in at Gotcha Covered is our franchisee support system," said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. "We offer extensive training and provide technology that separates our franchisees from their competitors. We also make sure that someone is always available to answer any questions that our owne…

Marvin Pinchon Aims to Foster Diversity with New Fresh Coat Painters

Fresh Coat Painters of Miami Gardens offers painting services including interior and exterior painting offers painting services from interior and exterior painting to additional services such as wallpaper removal, drywall repair and more in Miami Gardens, Hollywood and the surrounding areas.

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // February 23, 2022 - When Marvin Pinchon looked to open his own business in South Florida, he knew he wanted to own something he could use to foster diversity and support individuals from all walks of life. Now he’s excited to be doing just that with his new business – Fresh Coat Painters of Miami Gardens.

“South Florida is an extraordinarily diverse community and I want to build a company and a staff that reflects that diversity and vibrancy. My goal for Fresh Coat Painters is to build a business that mirrors my community, provides a much-needed service and raises the bar in the painting ind…

Blue Moon Estate Sales Named “2022 Best Brand To Buy” In Exclusive Franchise Times Ranking

Sixth annual Zor Awards recognizes 10 notable franchises to consider buying in 2022

February 25, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Raleigh, NC - Blue Moon Estate Sales, an estate sale franchise in the U.S., has been named “The Top Franchise to Buy” in the Affordable Entry category by Franchise Times as part of its annual Zor Awards program. Franchise Times designed this program to recognize brands in 10 of the industry’s most exciting and accessible categories.

“We are honored to have received such high regard from Franchise Times for the annual Zor Awards,” said Bob Lang, president of Blue Moon Estate Sales. “This success will continue to push us harder to attract the best franchise candidates to our brand and deliver quality services to our franchisees and clients.”

The Zor Awards is an industry-exclusive award program appearing in the March 2022 issue of Franchise Times. The Zor Awards aids individuals in exp…

Senior Helpers® Spotlights Silent Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

Leading National Provider of In-Home Senior Care Offers Advice to Help Families Recognize the Most Common Symptoms in Conjunction with World Alzheimer's Month

BALTIMORE, MD // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Sept. 22, 2021 - In honor of World Alzheimer's Month, Senior Helpers®, a provider of in-home senior care, shares four telltale signs a loved one may be living with Alzheimer's disease - a progressive and degenerative brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. With approximately 44 million people worldwide currently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and more than six million people in the U.S. living with the disease, the experts at Senior Helpers say recognizing symptoms associated with the disease will help caregivers and their loved ones identify the disease and develop a care plan sooner. Moreover, since Alzheimer's- and dementia-related deaths have increased by 16% during the CO…

Senior Helpers® Expands Corporate Store Footprint with New Acquisition of Miller Home Care LLC

Leading Provider of In-Home Care Strengthens Presence in Midwest

BALTIMORE, MD // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Sept. 14, 2021 - Senior Helpers®, the nation's premier provider of in-home senior care, today announced it has acquired Miller Home Care LLC, a trusted Milwaukee-based provider of high-quality and affordable in-home care for over a decade.

Previously a franchise location, the new corporate store in Milwaukee will be a center of excellence where Senior Helpers may incubate new programs, conduct staff trainings and develop new service offerings to be rolled out to the company's nationwide network, which currently includes more than 300 locally owned and operated franchises across the U.S. Senior Helpers is owned by Advocate Aurora Enterprises, a subsidiary of Advocate Aurora Health, which has dual headquarters in Milwaukee and suburban Chicago.

"On the heels of Senior Helpers' acquisition by Advocate Aurora E…

Senior Helpers Promotes Mari Baxter to Chief Operations Officer

Longtime industry veteran to spearhead growth, strategic planning and development for provider of in-home senior care

BALTIMORE, MD // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // July 13, 2021- Senior Helpers®, a provider of in-home senior care, today announced the promotion of Mari Baxter to chief operations officer (COO). In her new role, Baxter will be responsible for leading the company's aggressive growth trajectory, strategic planning for future development and external strategic partnerships. She will oversee a national network of more than 300 Senior Helpers franchise locations throughout the U.S. and lead the company's Owners Council, which is made up of 13 select franchisees.

"We are thrilled to elevate Mari to the executive leadership team, and are confident her deep expertise in franchising will continue to bring our company to new operational heights while delivering against our mission to provide the highest quality, in-home s…

BrightStar Care Ranked Among Top Franchises In Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive Franchise 500®

For the Twelfth Consecutive Year BrightStar Care Makes the Prestigious Franchise 500® List

January 07, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // GURNEE, IL. - BrightStar Care was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The 43rd annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the 2022 Franchise 500® ranks BrightStar Care as 155 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

“For the past twelve years BrightStar Care has had a steady year-over-year presence on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 List,” said Shelly Sun, CEO and Founder of BrightStar Care. “As we head into our 20th year of business, BrightStar Care has proven to provide a prosperous opportunity f…

BrightStar Care® Names Pete First as Chief Development Officer

GURNEE, ILL. // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // February 28, 2022 - BrightStar Care announced today that Pete First has been promoted to Chief Development Officer. After serving as BrightStar Care’s Senior Vice President Franchise Development since 2018, where he grew the number of locations to 365, he is now taking the next step in his career entering the C-Suite.

As Chief Development Officer, First will be responsible for recruiting new franchise owners for all three brands under the BrightStar Group Holdings umbrella: BrightStar Care, BrightStar Senior Living®, and BrightStar Care® Homes™ and will lead operations for start-up brands, BrightStar Senior Living, and BrightStar Care Homes. First will also support the brand's expansion into new markets and territories, bringing opportunities for better experiences for clients in our communities. First’s promotion comes after taking on an expanded role over sales and operations for the BrightStar Senior Living bra…

NerdsToGo Seeks Franchise Expansion in Milwaukee, With Goal Set to Develop Eight New Units in the Market

Leading computer and technology repair service seeks to provide assistance to small-and-medium sized businesses in a new market

February 17, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // CARROLLTON, TEXAS - NerdsToGo, a leading computer and technology repair services franchise, is looking to expand its presence in Milwaukee by approximately eight units, as the increasing demand for in-home technology solutions continues to rise.

“With so many businesses offering remote work for their employees, the services NerdsToGo provides are more valuable now than ever before,” said Mark Jameson, chief support and development officer at Propelled Brands. “NerdsToGo has an amazing opportunity in the Milwaukee market, and we are confident that our proven business model along with the support and resources provided, will allow our franchisees to thrive.”

The NerdsToGo business model has created a culture of excellence where Nerds are giv…