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BrightStar Care Franchise Owners Awarded Franchisee of the Year by the IFA

Recognized for being outstanding franchise owners, BrightStar Care Franchisees, Lisa Marie Swiatkowski, RN, CDP, and Andrew Ray were named Franchisee of the Year

March 17, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Gurnee, IL - The International Franchise Association (IFA) named Lisa Marie Swiatkowski owner of BrightStar Care Venice and Port Charlotte, Florida, and Andrew Ray owner of BrightStar Care Gilbert/Mesa, Arizona as Franchisees of the Year. Swiatkowski and Ray were honored at IFA’s 62nd Annual Convention in San Diego, California, in March for their outstanding work owning and operating their home health care franchises.

The Franchisee of the Year Award, sponsored by IFA’s partner Paychex, recognizes leading franchisees who exemplify at least one of IFA’s “Open for Opportunity” core pillars: Community, Workforce, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Veterans. Lisa Marie was awarded Franchisee of the Year for her excellence in the workforce pillar as she ma…

Assisted Living Locators | Angelica Olea Promoted To Vice President Of Operations

March 18, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Assisted Living Locators, a senior placement and referral service, announced Angelica Olea as the Vice President of Operations bringing more than nine years of operations and franchise support experience to the position. Olea will play a crucial role in ensuring the continued performance success of new and existing franchisees.

In her new role, Olea will implement operational processes to support further growth of the Assisted Living Locators brand, as well as continued franchisee success at all stages of the entrepreneurial journey. Olea is also responsible for identifying and implementing best practices across all areas of the business.

During her tenure at Assisted Living Locators, Olea’s support has contributed to the company’s growth. She served in various leadership roles to ensure franchisee satisfaction and provide a quality start for new franchisees.

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Blue Moon Estate Sales Named One Of 2022’s Fastest-Growing Franchises By Entrepreneur

March 22, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Raleigh, NC - Blue Moon Estate Sales, an estate sale franchise in the U.S., was recognized as a fastest-growing franchise in 2022 in the March issue of Entrepreneur.

In newsstands, the March issue now presents its annual ranking of the Fastest-Growing Franchises for 2022, highlighting the companies that saw the most significant unit growth worldwide. Blue Moon Estate Sales was ranked #82 in the U.S. and Canada and #100 worldwide.

“It’s a great honor for Blue Moon to be recognized by Entrepreneur for our success in franchise development,” said Bob Lang, president of Blue Moon Estate Sales. “This recognition is only possible due to the dedication of our entire franchise network that is constantly hard at work to bring needed liquidation services to communities all across North America.”

The Fastest-Growing Franchises ranking is based on information submitted to Ent…

Storm Guard Roofing and Construction | Planting Trees One Roof at a Time

Storm Guard Roofing and Construction Brand Partners with National Forest Foundation

March 23, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // FORT WORTH, Texas - Storm Guard - a roofing and construction franchise brand - has renewed its partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF) to plant native trees across the United States. In 2021, the NFF planted over 17,000 trees due to this partnership.

“Storm Guard is always looking for ways to make our green footprint,” said Shane Lynch, President of Storm Guard. “It’s important to our entire team to remember to give back to the Earth for all of the materials that it has provided for us. Without it, we couldn’t do our job. We plan to make sure that we leave this Earth just as beautiful as we found it.”

For every roof Storm Guard installs, the NFF plants five trees. These trees get planted in National Forests in the greatest need of reforestation. This year, Storm Guard plans…

LIME Painting Franchise Opens in Milwaukee, WI

March 24, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // OCONOMOWOC, WI. - LIME Painting is kicking off the new year with its first location in Wisconsin. With the help of Wisconsin native and franchise owner, Craig Kowalczyk, LIME Painting will provide over 40 painting and restoration services to luxury homes and businesses in the Milwaukee area, beginning with Lake Country.

“I’ve lived in and around Milwaukee for all of my life and I can confidently say that a niche brand like LIME Painting will be successful here,” said Craig Kowalczyk, Milwaukee LIME Painting Franchisee. “I am thrilled for the chance to work within my community and be able to offer LIME’s fantastic services to the beautiful mansions and custom, lake-front homes throughout the Milwaukee area.”

Craig Kowalczyk is proud to have been born and raised in Milwaukee. Prior to becoming a LIME Painting owner, Kowalczyk developed many relevant skills that complement th…

Junk King | Truckloads of Opportunity in 2022

Corporate Team and Franchisees Reunite to Celebrate Junk King’s 10th Annual Franchise Conference

March 24, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // BURLINGAME, Calif. - Junk King hosted its 10th annual franchise conference and awards ceremony in Cocoa Beach, Florida, from February 7-11.

After celebrating the 2021 conference virtually, the Junk King franchise system was able to gather again in person to recap the past 12 months and look ahead to 2022. Fittingly, the theme of the conference was “Truckloads of Opportunities”, focusing on the brand’s growth goals through new marketing initiatives, operational advancements and an emphasis on national accounts. In 2021, Junk King surpassed $100 million in revenue and added more than 500 trucks and 45 dumpsters to the system.

Throughout the week, corporate team members shared presentations with the franchise system on what’s to come for the brand, and franchisees had the opportunity to participate in panel…

DoodyCalls Pet Waste Removal to Scoop Poop in Henderson, Nevada

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

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // March 28, 2022 - DoodyCalls is opening an office in Henderson, Nevada.

Zachary Crump, Eddie Scott, and Alfonso Tyler met while serving in the United States Army National Guard. After a decade of service and creating a strong bond, the three decided to scoop together to support their respective families and create a unique opportunity to own their own business. After recent deployments overseas, the friends decided it was time to start something of their own.

"Our team is honored to join the DoodyCalls family and expand their footprint to Henderson," said Zachary Crump, co-owner and operator of DoodyCalls of Henderson. "Through our years in the service, we have perfected the art of teamwork and we are excited to leverage that into a way to serve our community while build…

PuroClean Promotes Jarrod Meador to Regional Director and Samantha Jimenez to Review Team Manager

Thriving Restoration and Remediation Franchise Brand Elevates Key Team Members to Support Continued Network Growth

March 28, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // TAMARAC, Fla. - PuroClean, a leading restoration and remediation franchise based in South Florida with more than 375 offices across the United States, announces the promotions of Jarrod Meador and Samantha Jimenez to Regional Director and Review Team Manager, respectively. Following a year of record growth across all facets of the company, PuroClean is continuing to expand its internal resources, enhancing the support it offers to its franchise owner network through a “One Team: All-In” approach.

“Jarrod and Samantha are both shining examples of what it means to be All-In through their contributions to the PuroClean family,” said Steve White, President and COO of PuroClean. “They are representative of our dedicated corporate team, who work tirelessly to support our f…

Owl Be There Eyes Franchise Growth to Meet Surging Demand for Wise Senior Care Guidance

Owl Be There is on a mission to expand with an unmatched franchise opportunity as the gold standard in the rapidly growing senior placement services industry.

With the senior population and senior care industry booming, Owl Be There has its sights on nationwide growth through franchising. The Virginia-based high-touch brand, founded in 2013, has helped thousands of seniors navigate the challenging maze of assisted living, memory care, home care, and respite stays as providers of “wise care guidance.”

Franchisees serve as “go-to” senior living experts in local communities empowering seniors and their families to make wise, informed choices in an era of rising need and information overload.

“It can be overwhelming for families trying to find care solutions for senior loved ones during an already stressful time,” says Charlotte, North Caroline Owl Be There franchisee LuAnn Martinson. “There is so much information out there, …

Junk King Earns Recognition from Environmental Business Journal for Its Sustainability Efforts

Eco-Friendly Junk Removal Brand Receives Business Achievement Award in the Mid-size Firms Category

April 05, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // BURLINGAME, Calif. - Junk King was recently recognized by the Environmental Business Journal with a Business Achievement Award in sustainability in the mid-size firm category. Since its inception, the brand is dedicated to keeping 60% of all materials collected out of landfills through repurposing and recycling. Its environmental approach also reduces the carbon footprint and saves customers’ money.

Junk King is known for its professionalism emulated through its eco-friendly recycling, state-of-the-art technology systems and the clear indication it places on customer satisfaction. The brand’s trucks are twenty percent bigger than the industry-average, meaning there’s no job that Junk King cannot handle. Junk King ended 2021 with over $100 million in revenue, a 25% year over year increase and 40% system-wide grow…

College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® Opens 20th Florida Location With New Miami Beach Team

MIAMI BEACH, FL // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // April 06, 2022 - College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving®, a stress-free solutions for moving and junk-hauling needs, is growing its presence in Florida and recently added a new location in Miami Beach. The latest College HUNKS celebrated its grand opening on March 15 and now provides the greater Miami Beach and metro Miami areas with the company's signature fast, friendly, and professional moving and junk hauling services.

Franchise owners Camilo Garcia and Juan Gomez will lead the Miami Beach College HUNKS team in serving the city's neighboring areas with helpful, high-quality moving and junk removal solutions. Prior to joining College HUNKS, Camilo Garcia was the director of a fashion company in Colombia for 10 years. The global pandemic inspired him to make a change in his life.

"I have always been a businessman, having spent the last decade overseeing a family enterpri…

DoodyCalls Pet Waste Removal to Scoop Poop in Johnson County, Kansas

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., April 4, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // - DoodyCalls, a pet waste removal service, is growing its footprint in the pooper scooper industry with the opening of an office in Overland Park, Kansas.

Amidst an eclectic career that includes time spent as Chief-of-Staff to the Global Brand President at Ralph Lauren and as a lead project manager in the recruitment of private equity energy C-suite executives and board members, Aaron Griffith was looking for a new opportunity. After spending over a decade on the East Coast, Griffith returned to his roots in the Kansas City metro area to care for his aging grandparents and to be closer to family. A big believer in the bond between pets and their humans with a knack for business, Griffith decided to scoop the poop with DoodyCalls.

"I am honored to begin this new venture with DoodyCalls and leverage my passion for dogs into business success in my hometow…