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Buddy’s Home Furnishings Signs Multi-Unit Franchise Deal In Georgia

Rent-to-own retailer awards three franchised locations to TryBudCo, LLC.

Buddy’s Home Furnishings, a retailer specializing in the sales and rental ownership of furniture, electronics, appliances and home accessories, awarded TryBudCo, LLC with three franchised locations across Georgia with the first scheduled to open in Macon.

The new locations will add to Buddy’s growing nationwide footprint of more than 300 stores.

Ray Muncy is an operating partner with TryBudCo. He started in the rent-to-own industry in 1987 in Columbus, Georgia and has since held various positions such as field operator, credit manager, general manager, district manager, regional manager and director of franchise operations for a large lease purchase company.

“I came across Buddy’s franchise opportunity when I thought I was closing the chapter on my rent-to-own career,” said Muncy.

“It encouraged me to venture into franchise ownership and re-ignited my love for the in…

Buddy’s Home Furnishings Grows Franchise Footprint With Wilmington Store

WRCT Investments, LLC Opens Fifth Franchised Store with Company in North Carolina this June.

Buddy’s Home Furnishings, a retailer specializing in the sales and rental ownership of furniture, electronics, appliances and home accessories, opened its doors in Wilmington, North Carolina earlier this month, adding to the retailer's nationwide footprint of nearly 300 stores.

The franchised location is the fifth store for WRCT Investments, LLC, a Buddy’s development group operating several locations across Georgia and North Carolina. The group has franchised with the company since 2016.

“We are excited to open a new store in Wilmington, a major cultural and economic center of coastal North Carolina,” said Tom Carico, co-owner of Buddy’s Wilmington.

“We chose to franchise with Buddy's because of the company’s established, flexible business model and supportive franchise team that made it possible for two doctors to understand a completely new business and …

Buddy’s Home Furnishings is a Turnkey Franchise Opportunity with a Community Impact

Buddy’s Home Furnishings is a mainstay in the rent-to-own industry specializing in the sales and rental ownership of furniture, electronics, appliances and home accessories.

This year, the company celebrates 60 years in business and is approaching another milestone–nearly 300 operating stores, 251 of which are franchised locations.

“I’m proud to be a part of one chapter in Buddy’s storied history,” said Michael Bennett, CEO. “Buddy’s has prevailed through every economic environment over the decades, and at the heart of its success are the people.”

Buddy’s was founded in 1961 in Tampa, Fla. with a mission to help customers attain ownership of home necessities through affordable payments without the constraints of traditional credit or financing. The company adopted its franchise model in 2009 with a vision of serving more communities by expanding into new and existing markets nationwide.

Mitchell Lee recently joi…

All County Property Management Expands to West Los Angeles, California

Owning rental properties in West Los Angeles, California just got easier.

The creators of All County® Property Management today are proud to announce they are expanding service to the West Los Angeles area.

All County® Grande Hills Property Management is now one of the 55+ franchisees of one of the world's best and most comprehensive franchises in property management.

All County provides tenant screening, negotiation, placement and renewals; rent collection; maintenance coordination; and easy, online accounting. Genina Aquino, owner of All County® Grande Hills says, "All County Grande Hills is committed to providing outstanding customer service and unique solutions to create long-lasting relationships with our owners and tenants while also leaving a positive impact in our community."

Transitioning from a previous buyer and seller of residential properties, Genina is excited to be a full-time property manager and business owner.

Wit…

Sharee Ashford of Mosquito Squad of East Atlanta: “I learned that the first thing you should do when you realize you’re in a crisis is to not panic”

With my experience in the U.S. Army, I learned that the first thing you should do when you realize you’re in a crisis is to not panic. Getting overly flustered will cloud your ability to think clearly and analyze what you should do next in that moment of chaos.

In this interview series, we are exploring the subject of dealing with crisis and how to adapt and overcome. The context of this series is the physical and financial fallout that resulted from the COVID 19 pandemic. Crisis management is one characteristic that many successful leaders share in common, and in many cases it is the most important trait necessary to survive and thrive in today’s complex market.

Sharee Ashford is a female entrepreneur and franchise owner of Mosquito Squad of East Atlanta. Ashford was in the U.S. Army for six and a half years and continues to serve in the Army reserve to this day. As a sole business owner of a company predominantly dominated by men, Ashford hopes to encourage o…

AdvantaClean Adds Newest Franchise Location in Atlanta

AdvantaClean, a franchise specializing in indoor air quality, mold remediation and emergency water removal services, added its newest franchise location in Atlanta, Georgia.

AdvantaClean focuses on mold removal, water damage restoration, crawl space encapsulation, air duct cleaning, building sanitizing and fire damage repair and restoration. These services comprise a singular package of emergency and scheduled services not offered by other restoration franchise companies, to preserve and restore homes and businesses.

AdvantaClean of Norcross and Buford, which officially opened on September 1, is owned by Sandy Springs resident Sari Papazian. Papazian was born in raised in Syria and was a member of the Syrian National Basketball team prior to coming to the United States on a work visa in 2013.

Papazian previously worked as a buyer and manager at a discount clothing company. Last year, he and a partner started a sanitizing …

The Patch Boys Franchise Experiencing Rapid Growth And Record Sales

The Patch Boys Franchise Experiencing Rapid Growth And Record Sales New locations and national recognition among company milestones in first year as part of BELFOR Franchise Group

Since being acquired by BELFOR Franchise Group in June 2020, The Patch Boys has added 32 licenses nationwide.

As the demand for the company's services: including drywall repair and installation, ceiling and plaster repair, popcorn ceiling removal and texture matching – significantly increased in the past year, The Patch Boys franchise network achieved record sales.

Additionally, The Patch Boys was recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the "Fastest Growing Franchises in 2020" and on their 2021 Franchise 500® ranking. The company was also named one of the "Top 100 Home Service Franchises to Invest In" by Franchise Connect Magazine and included in Franchise Business Review's list of "200 Best Franchises to Buy."

"Whether fixing a water damaged wall after a …

The Patch Boys Drywall Repair Franchise Takes Training Seriously

The Patch Boys Drywall Repair Franchise Takes Training Seriously Investing in THE PATCH BOYS franchise means access to industry leading support from day one

THE PATCH BOYS’ mission is to help entrepreneurs thrive in business and provide an essential service to their community.

With the help of BELFOR Franchise Group, we arrange the resources you need to make it happen.

Our franchisees have access to one of the most comprehensive training and support platforms in the franchise industry. Our extensive training and support platform is designed to shorten the learning curve for new franchise owners, helping to get established quickly and chart a course for growth.

We help you with everything from mastering our business model, marketing, technical proficiency, as well as empower you to develop as an entrepreneur through ongoing mentoring and coaching.

“It’s more than advantageous to have the leading name in restoration and service franchise…

Investing In The Patch Boys Franchise Is Advantageous In Good Times And Bad

Investing In The Patch Boys Franchise Is Advantageous In Good Times And Bad Brand President Ted Speers explains why joining a franchise brand that provides an essential service is the way to go.

THE PATCH BOYS, the leading drywall repair franchise in the nation, exists to help entrepreneurs prosper in a straightforward business that meets the evergreen need for expert drywall repair.

As one of the only national brands that specializes in drywall repair, THE PATCH BOYS franchise owners have a leg up on local competition.

As part of BELFOR Franchise Group, THE PATCH BOYS franchise owners have access to jobs from our suite of service and restoration brands, as well as benefit from world class training & ongoing support.

We recently sat down with Ted Speers, Brand President with THE PATCH BOYS, to find out what makes THE PATCH BOYS a best-bet investment, as well as why is it advantageous to own a recession-resistant business, and much mor…

The Patch Boys – Choose The Most Affordable Home Services Franchise

Choose The Most Affordable Home Services Franchise The home services industry is booming and now is a great time to start a home services business.

Drive through any neighborhood in America and you’ll probably pass a half-dozen yard signs advertising a home services franchise business. You’ll also likely see at least as many service trucks touting this home improvement company or that “latest product for the home.”

It’s no secret that the home services industry is booming.

Everywhere we turn, there are signs that people are investing in their single greatest asset–their house. If you’re reading this, you’re one of the thousands of entrepreneurs considering starting a home services business. But that choice can become complicated.

After all, the home services industry is as complex as your home and its myriad components and systems.

From lighting to windows to foundation and beyond, there’s a home services franchise opportunity serving …

Home Helpers® Home Care of Martinsburg Launches Advanced Home Health Aide Apprenticeship Program

Here at Home Helpers, we’re always looking for new ways to innovate the home care industry and provide a better experience for all of our clients. Recently, Home Helpers® Home Care of Martinsburg made incredible strides by launching the Advanced Home Health Aide Apprenticeship program.

The program is available to those 16 and older and provides real-world, hands-on opportunities to individuals considering joining the home health care field.

The First of Its Kind in West Virginia

Working alongside the Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship and the State Department of Economic Development, the Advanced Home Health Aide Apprenticeship program takes roughly one year to complete. Throughout that year, individuals will receive 144 hours of class time and roughly 2,000 hours of hands-on experience. At the end of the program, all participants will have obtained invaluable paid work experience in the home care industry …

Home Helpers Observes National Hire a Veteran Day

July 18, 2019

Home Helpers® Home Care will commemorate National Hire a Veteran Day this July 25 by pushing through the home stretch of its recruitment goal to hire 3,000 veterans and service families.

Home Helpers® Home Care, a leading network of in-home Caregiving providers, will commemorate National Hire a Veteran Day this July 25 by pushing through the home stretch of its recruitment goal to hire 3,000 veterans and service families.

To help achieve its veteran recruitment goal set in 2017, Home Helpers will host a Facebook Live session next Thursday, July 25, from Noon to 1 p.m. EDT in partnership with the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP). The social media event will give a behind-the-scenes look at the company's commitment to military and veteran communities and its active hiring efforts. It will also detail what types of opportunities Home Helpers offers and how to apply.

"Veterans and veteran families perform extremely wel…