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Shack Shine is Now Operating in Barrie, Ontario!

Please join us in welcoming Brandon to the Shack Shine family!

For as long as he can remember, Brandon Rea has always wanted to start a business.

After working for someone else for six years, he was finally ready to make his dream come true. But he knew starting a business on his own wouldn’t be easy. That’s why he decided to join a trusted brand with proven success: Shack Shine.

Brandon is now the proud owner of Shack Shine in Barrie, Ontario.

His hardworking crew has hit the ground running and is ready to serve new customers today.

Below, Brandon shares what he’s most excited about in his new journey as a franchise owner.

Why did you choose Shack Shine?

I’ve always dreamed of being my own boss. I chose to start a business with Shack Shine and O2E Brands because I knew I would have the tools and support to succeed.

What was your background prior to Shack Shine?

I was a territory manager of a B2B industria…

Shack Shine – How A False Start in Marketing Turned Into an Entrepreneurial Dream

A false start at his first marketing job out of college ended up giving Matthew Razey his first thoughts of becoming an entrepreneur.

After four years building a successful marketing career with another company, Matthew Razey knew it was finally the right time to start his own business.

After looking at other opportunities, Matthew decided to join the Shack Shine team.

Here, he explains why he chose Shack Shine and what he’s looking forward to in his new adventure as a business owner.

Why did you choose Shack Shine?

I always knew I wanted to run my own business and now just felt like the right time.

I looked at a number of opportunities, but ultimately chose Shack Shine. I knew that learning or creating the systems in my business was going to be a challenge.

Shack Shine gave me a chance to lower a lot of those hurdles I was in for, as I transition to a new role as a business owner.

With Shack Shine, I get to …

Shack Shine – Cleaning His Way to the Top: An Entrepreneur Finds Business Success in Franchising

Ethan Brooks had always wanted to start his own business so he left his job in search of a new opportunity. Here’s how he found Shack Shine and how franchise ownership changed his life.

Ethan Brooks is no newcomer to the home services industry—at 15 years old, he started working at a car wash, a job that supported him all the way through college.

He loved providing quality service to his customers, so when he graduated, he decided to stay in the service industry.

He worked for a few different companies but, no matter where he went, there was still something missing.

He’d always wanted to start his own business so he left his job in search of a new opportunity.

Here’s how he found Shack Shine and how franchise ownership changed his life.

O2E: Why did you choose to start a house detailing business?

EB: I’ve been in this industry for 12 years. I worked at the car wash for seven years and loved it. I was passionate ab…

Shack Shine Testimonials

The Shack Shine energy is palpable and contagious. Everyone in the business is willing to do whatever it takes to win. I’ve been a part of five franchise systems now, and the operational guidance and processes available with Shack Shine are the best I’ve seen. This makes it so much easier to focus on building an all-star team, and acquiring and serving our customers. Ben Cowan, Shack Shine Franchise Partner (Twin Cities, MN) I didn’t know anything about this industry before I joined the Shack Shine family, but I’m so grateful to have this opportunity. The support I continue to receive is incredible. Any time that I have a question or a concern, I can just reach out to the team at head office. I know that without their help, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Kit Hulbert, Shack Shine Franchise Partner (Vancouver South, BC, Canada) I knew I wanted to be in the home services industry, but that starting alone would be very difficult. I realized I needed help if I wanted to grow and …

Why Owning A Clozetivity Franchise Is A Smart Choice

CLOZETIVITY is a national custom closet franchise company dedicated to simplifying your life by closet and style.

The customized closet and storage solution industry is a multi-billion-dollar sector that continues to grow every single year with no slowdown in sight.

This booming industry has a strong and decorative history of success. It has never been more profitable, yet affordable to consider owning a CLOZETIVITY franchise than today.

CLOZETIVITY is much more than just another closet company. CLOZETIVITY has brought a unique prospective to this trade by introducing multiple channels to make storage solutions more affordable, profitable, and sustainable. We include our exclusive design software, our first-class manufacturing process, and our quick turnaround in-house logistic methods.

Owning a CLOZETIVITY franchise means you will instantly become part of an amazing team.

Our experienced professionals and veteran franchisors have …

Clozetivity Franchise Expands To Nashville, TN

CLOZETIVITY, the company dedicated to simplifying your life by closet and style, continues its growth across the nation.

CLOZETIVITY is excited to announce the opening of another franchise location. Local entrepreneur Angie Scott has secured CLOZETIVITY of Nashville.

CLOZETIVITY is quickly becoming one of the most recognized names in the storage solution industry, by providing personalized, stylish, and organized space in your home and business. We are more than just a closet installation company. CLOZETIVITY is an A-to-Z solution. We design, create, and install your dream closets to improve your daily routine with creative designs and bigger storage space in your homes.

“From the very first conversation I had with Angie, I knew she would make a great Clozetivity owner”, said Curt Swanson, Co-Founder and CXO of CLOZETIVITY.

“Angie is exactly the kind of passionate and dedicated franchisee we’re looking for as we’re growing the brand. She get…

Welcome Clozetivity Of Ocean County, NJ To Our Franchise Family

CLOZETIVITY, the company dedicated to simplifying your life by closet and style, continues its growth across the nation.

Local entrepreneur and well-respected community member Joseph Katz is about to make all the closets neater, nicer, and stylish, by bringing CLOZETIVITY of Ocean County to the New Jersey area. The goal is to provide this community with personalized storage solutions.

CLOZETIVITY is quickly becoming one of the most recognized names in the storage solution industry. We provide personalized, stylish, and organized space to your home and business.

CLOZETIVITY is more than just a closet installation company, we are an A-to-Z solution. We design, create, and install your dream closets to improve your daily routine with creative designs and bigger storage space in your home.

“Earlier this year, we launched an aggressive growth strategy in the storage solution industry, and the results are phenomenal”, said Thomas Scott, Co-Founder…

N-Hance Wood Refinishing Sets Sights on New World of Opportunities in 2022, Aims to Award 40 Franchises

Leader in cabinet refinishing & hardwood floor continues to capitalize on pandemic-induced home remodeling surge.

Consumer demand for home improvement projects remains steadfast—especially as the pandemic-inflected increase in time spent around the house becomes the norm and home costs continue to rise across the country.

N-Hance Wood Refinishing® has seen the demand first-hand with some franchise owners reporting double digit increases in consumer leads year-over-year.

Prospective franchisees are taking note as N-Hance closed out 2021 with more than 25 new franchise openings and projects to award 40 franchises this year.

While homeowners turned to Do-It-Yourself projects throughout 2020 and 2021, there’s a trend in leaving projects such as big kitchen remodels, home office, and flooring to the professionals, according to the Lending Indicator of Remodeling Activity.

N-Hance’s multi-service offerings model continues to drive re…

N-Hance Wood Refinishing Aims to Introduce 40 Territories Throughout Texas as Demand for Home Improvement Surges in the Pandemic Era

N-Hance Wood Refinishing® has seen the demand first-hand with some franchise owners reporting double digit increases in consumer leads year-over-year.

As the pandemic has forced consumers to spend more time at home than ever before, demand for home improvement projects continues to surge with Entrepreneur Magazine naming the industry as one of the hottest franchise categories in 2021.

With increased demand and record-breaking systemwide performance, the brand has announced plans to add over 40 new territories throughout Texas, secured through strategic partnerships, within the next five years.

Leveraging a strong fourth quarter performance where year-over-year systemwide sales grew 29%, the N-Hance Franchise network is kick-starting development goals, ramping up franchise development in the Lone Star State.

“Over the last few years, we’ve brought in several exceptionally strong franchisees across the state who’ve collectively raised the bar …

Kitchen Renovations on the Rise in 2021; N-Hance Helps Homeowners Make the Biggest Impact for Any Budget

Leading Cabinet and Hardwood Refinishing Company offers tips for maximizing a kitchen makeover.

New Year's resolutions are in full swing, and for many resolutions will start right at home. Home improvement projects have been on the rise since March and according to a recent Harvard study, homeowner spending is projected to continue growing into 2021.

N-Hance Wood Refinishing, a leader in the refinishing of hardwood floors and kitchen cabinets is sharing advice for homeowners on how to make the biggest impact with their kitchen renovations without breaking their budget as they embark on home improvements in the new year.

The kitchen is the central gathering point of the home, so naturally it becomes a common focus for renovation.

For some, kitchen renovations may seem high-cost and out of reach, but there are many ways to make simple, affordable yet impactful changes that can make a drastic difference in the look of a room.

Below ar…

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