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CarePatrol Recognized as a 2024 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review

Independent Survey Shows Franchise Owners are Highly Satisfied with CarePatrol's Performance for 14th Year in a Row

TROY, Mich. // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Jan. 23, 2024 - CarePatrol, the nation's largest senior care solutions organization, entered the new year with prestigious recognition from Franchise Business Review as a Top Franchise for 2024, earning exceptionally high scores in leadership, core values and franchise community for the 14th year since the brand began franchising in 2009. This is the 19th annual ranking of the 200 best franchise opportunities as rated by franchise business owners.

"As a leader in the senior care industry, it's important that our franchisees are backed by a solid support system, strong business model and positive culture in order for them to successfully provide the utmost care for clients navigating often difficult and stressful decisions regarding their aging loved ones, said Becky Bo…

Floor Coverings International Caps 2023 with an Unprecedented 95 Franchise Agreements

No. 1 Flooring Franchise Announces Record-Breaking Development Year with Biggest Unit-Add in Brand History

ATLANTA, GA // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Jan. 23, 2024 - Floor Coverings International® (FCI), the No. 1 flooring franchise in North America, known for its locally owned Mobile Flooring Showrooms® and knowledgeable teams of trusted professionals, heads into 2024 on the coattails of its strongest franchise development year in the company's 36-year history. The fast-growing legacy brand awarded 95 franchise agreements covering over 160 territories in 2023. Over the next twelve months, FCI plans to eclipse its development numbers in 2023 with a goal to award over 200 territories to 100 new franchisees.

A 50% increase in units added in 2023 compared to 2022 defines FCI's record-setting year of franchise development as company leadership builds on this momentum, aiming to have 300 operating franchises by year-end. Alongside this impressive development, i…

BrightStar Care Ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® List

January 19, 2024 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // GURNEE, IL. - BrightStar Care was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®. The 2024 Franchise 500® ranks BrightStar Care as 279 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

“We are honored to have achieved a steady year-over-year presence on the Franchise 500 list for fourteen consecutive years, demonstrating the dedication and profound ambition of our franchise network,” said Pete First, Chief Development Officer of BrightStar Care.

“Every brand on the Franchise 500 has its own unique story, but they all collectively make the same statement: Franchising is strong and resilient, is full of innovation and opportunity, and provides a powerful entrepreneurial path for many people,” says Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine. “Our 45th annual ranking is full o…

Packhorse Moving® Celebrates Newest Stable

January 19, 2024 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // WILMINGTON, DE - Packhorse Moving proudly announces the opening of its newest stable.

In 2020, Packhorse Moving launched striving to change the way people perceived the moving industry. From the client experience to the way employees were treated. Packhorse Moving owners follow two guiding principles: “Take care of your clients” and “Take care of your crews”.

Their mission is to partner with crazed moving enthusiasts to provide amazing service and a great environment for their employees. In an industry flattered with “rogue movers” you can anticipate receiving nothing but the finest quality with Packhorse Moving; as their slogan states, “When it comes to moving, we don’t horse around”.

“Building a 100 year company”, is a saying the founder has imparted upon the culture.

The company name is a symbol of this long term strategy; Packhorse is a type of horse that was used prior to modern techno…

College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® Co-Founder Featured Speaker at US Chamber of Commerce

January 19, 2024 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // TAMPA, FL - In January, Co-Founder and Visionary of College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving, Nick Friedman, was chosen as a feature speaker for the 2024 US Chamber of Commerce’s State of American Business event. While on the panel, Friedman spoke to the brand’s core values and how franchising is a catalyst in achieving the American dream.

Among College HUNKS’ core tenets is the importance of investing in leaders and encouraging employee development. “We didn’t want to just be a business, we wanted to be a platform,” said Nick Friedman. “One of our core values as a company is building leaders - we want you to leave our organization better as an individual, as a leader, as a professional and have a set of values that you can carry throughout the rest of your life.”

Joining Friedman on the panel was John Bates, franchise owner of the Annapolis, MD HUNKS location. Having scaled the …

HomeWell Franchising Elevates Owner Training with LaunchWell

January 19, 2024 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Burkburnett, Texas - HomeWell Franchising continues to raise the bar for learning with the introduction of LaunchWell this January. LaunchWell marks a significant milestone in the evolution of HomeWell’s training.

“LaunchWell builds upon the foundation laid by Learning Lab’s courses by bringing more depth and context,” said Michelle Cone, Senior Vice President of HomeWell’s Training and Brand programs. “It’s a critical component of our new LMS, integrating practical, real-world applications and allowing for a more engaging experience. It also provides clear direction for each owner in their journey, preparing those new for the challenges they’ll face in their day-to-day while meeting the ongoing education needs of those who have been in our system for years.”

Cone explains that LaunchWell replaces HomeWell’s previous operations training, moving away from live lecture-style sessions toward a more flexible an…

SYNERGY HomeCare Announces First Idaho-Based Location

January 19, 2024 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Tempe, Ariz. - SYNERGY HomeCare has announced its first location in Southeast Idaho, SYNERGY HomeCare of Idaho Falls.

The company is owned and operated by husband-and-wife duo, Emmanuel and Natasha Ohene Opare. Emmanuel is very supportive of Natasha and comes from a background in engineering, while Natasha is a registered nurse with experience serving a wide range of clients.

Headquartered at 330 Shoupe Avenue, Suite 204 in Idaho Falls, ID., the company assists residents of Bonneville, Bingham, Jefferson, and Madison counties with a wide variety of non-medical care options. The Ohene Opares and their team of caregiving professionals provide anywhere between 30 minutes to 24 hours a day in-home care to individuals and families, including companion care, homemaking support, personal care, transportation assistance, and respite care, just to name a few.

The couple recognized a growing need in their c…

Z PLUMBERZ Comes to Connecticut with New Location

January 19, 2024 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // CONNECTICUT - Z PLUMBERZ is opening its first Connecticut location in Westbrook, Connecticut, at 7 Pequot Place, Unit 207. The company is backed by BELFOR Franchise Group.

The location is owned and operated by Mike Dunham. Mike has over 17 years of experience in the plumbing industry and has been operating a successful plumbing business in Westbrook since 2019. He is excited to join the Z PLUMBERZ family to continue to grow his business.

“I have been in the plumbing industry for almost two decades, and decided to take my skills to the next level by opening my own plumbing business. Now that we have established ourselves as local plumbing professionals, I felt it was time to start scaling my business,” said Mike Dunham, owner of Z PLUMBERZ of New Haven. “As a plumbing franchise backed by BELFOR Franchise Group, I knew that Z PLUMBERZ was the right fit for my existing busines…

Motto Mortgage Thrives in South Carolina to Host Grand Opening Celebration on February 1

New mortgage brokerage franchise in North Charleston invites the community for an afternoon of refreshments and networking in celebration of its office opening

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Jan. 18, 2024 - Motto Mortgage, the first-and-only national mortgage brokerage franchise brand in the United States focused on transparency and compliance, has a new office in North Charleston, South Carolina. Motto Mortgage Thrives is now open and serving all markets throughout The Palmetto State.

Motto Mortgage Thrives will hold a grand opening celebration on Thursday, February 1, 2024, from Noon – 3 p.m. ET at its office located at 1042 E Montague Ave, Suite G2. Real estate professionals and community members alike are invited to attend the event and guests will enjoy complimentary refreshments, the opportunity to network with peers and the Motto Mortgage Thrives team and explore exclusive mortgage offerings for your home buying journey. …

LIME Painting Named a 2024 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review

DENVER, CO // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Jan. 18, 2024 - LIME Painting, the first and only high-end painting franchise company, was recently named a Top Franchise for 2024 by Franchise Business Review. This is the 19th annual ranking of the 200 best franchise opportunities as rated by franchise business owners. Independent Survey Shows Franchise Owners Are Highly Satisfied with LIME Painting's Performance

LIME Painting offers 40+ different painting, coating, and surface restoration services, but the brand is much more than that. LIME's values of love, integrity, mission, and excellence motivate them to provide the best services possible to luxury properties across 21+ states. Whether it's a standard repaint or a custom restoration job for a heavily distressed home, LIME is prepared to take on tasks and exceed customers' expectations.

Franchise Business Review, a market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction and employ…

BoeFly Assists First-Time Franchisee with Financing to Open Wetzel’s Pretzel’s Location in California

January 18, 2024 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // NEW YORK, NY - BoeFly, the leading financial technology company specializing in franchise solutions, announced today that Marlene Garcia, a first-time franchise owner, has successfully secured funding through BoeFly’s platform to open her first franchised Wetzel’s Pretzels location in California.

“As a Wetzel’s Pretzels franchisee, I am pleased to share that BoeFly played a crucial role in facilitating the process of obtaining my SBA loan,” said Marlene Garcia. “Their unwavering support and guidance throughout the journey were invaluable. I would highly recommend BoeFly to any Wetzel’s Pretzels franchisee looking for financing assistance.”

Providing a fun, fresh take on soft pretzels, Wetzel’s Pretzels was founded in 1994 by Bill Phelps and Rick Wetzel in Redondo Beach, California.

Drawing fans to its mouth-watering, portable snacks that are hand-rolled, baked f…

Five Star Franchising brands ranked among the top franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine’s highly competitive Franchise 500

SPRINGVILLE, Utah // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Jan. 17, 2024 - Three brands from the portfolio of Five Star Franchising, an innovative, growing platform of home service brands, have been recognized as top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500®, the world's first and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

Mosquito Shield, Gotcha Covered and Five Star Bath Solutions represent the innovative home service franchise platform on the competitive annual list

The 2024 Franchise 500® ranks Mosquito Shield (#126), Gotcha Covered (#292) and Five Star Bath Solutions (#314) for their outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power. For the second consecutive year, Mosquito Shield ranks #1 among all pest control franchises.

"It's an honor to see Mosquito Shield, Gotcha Covered and Five Star Bath Solutions recognized for…