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Motto Mortgage Collective Now Open in Washington

New mortgage brokerage franchise provides homebuyers and refinancers competitive rates and access to local professionals that understand the Washington market

EVERETT, WA // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Dec 21, 2023 – 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 Everett, Washington. Motto Mortgage Collective is now open and serving all markets throughout the Evergreen State.

Motto Mortgage Collective is a customer-first, full-service mortgage brokerage established by Liz Reinecke, who will also serve as the mortgage loan originator for the office.

Reinecke is a military veteran who served over a decade in the Army National Guard with five of those years spent as the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) for the Washington Army National Guard Homeland Response Force CASE element in the FEMA Region 10. Her mission is to is to lead with…

Motto Mortgage Homewise to Host Grand Opening Celebration at Arcade on Central on January 18

New mortgage brokerage franchise in Clermont invites the community for a fun happy hour event to celebrate the new year and new options for local homebuyers in Florida

CLERMONT, Fla. // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Dec. 27, 2023 - 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 Clermont, Florida.

Motto Mortgage Homewise is now open and serving all markets throughout The Sunshine State.

Motto Mortgage Homewise will hold a grand opening celebration on Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 5–7 p.m. at Arcade on Central in Winter Haven (254 W Central Ave). The happy hour event will include small bites courtesy of Agape Agora, beer and wine provided by Obscure Wine Company, and the opportunity to win fun prizes and learn how Motto Mortgage Homewise is breaking the mold of shopping for a home. All in the communit…

Zoom Drain Appoints New Director of Operations at Its Philadelphia HQ

PHILADELPHIA // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Dec. 27, 2023 - Zoom Drain announced today that it has appointed Avery Suelzer to lead the development of its operational strategy as the company's new director of operations.

"We are pleased to welcome Avery to the Zoom Drain team," said Jim Criniti, CEO of Zoom Drain. "His strategic thinking aligns with our company's objective to develop a positive culture within the headquarters and throughout our franchising organization. Avery's experience in the home service industry and ability to cultivate strong business relationships are both attributes that will help Zoom Drain through this exciting growth period."

Suelzer has served as a corporate development manager for American Residential Services LLC and as the vice president of operations for Roto-Rooter's Midwest region. He will head operational development for the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Zoom Drain headquarters and at t…

The Patch Boys Opens New Location in Las Vegas, Nevada

December 27, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // NEVADA - The Patch Boys is opening its second Nevada location in Las Vegas, Nevada. The drywall and ceiling repair specialist is backed by BELFOR Franchise Group.

The location opened in September, and is owned and operated by Jeff Flowers.

Flowers has experience leading teams toward common goals as an art gallery director, and believes his innate leadership skills and strong work ethic will lend nicely to his new business. In his free time, Flowers enjoys staying active and spending time outdoors.

“Throughout my career, I have developed a true understanding of what it takes to own and operate a successful business. As someone who is always looking for ways to improve and challenge myself, I felt it was time to invest in a new business opportunity,” said Jeff Flowers, owner of The Patch Boys of North & West Las Vegas. “As I began looking into various business opp…

The Patch Boys Opens New Location in Berlin, New Jersey

December 27, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // NEW JERSEY - The Patch Boys is opening its sixth New Jersey location in Berlin, New Jersey. The drywall and ceiling repair specialist is backed by BELFOR Franchise Group.

The location opened in September, and is owned and operated by boyfriend and girlfriend team Adrienne Soto and Jacob Hernandez.

Soto has a background in property and business management, as well as in home renovations, and Hernandez’s professional background includes sales, design, and renovation. Soto and Hernandez believe their contrasting yet complementary backgrounds will play a pivotal role in the success of their new business. In their free time, Soto and Hernandez enjoy spending time with family and going to the gym.

“As business owners and house-flipping enthusiasts, Jacob and I wanted our next business to speak to our strengths and give us the opportunity to do what we love for a living. S…

The Patch Boys Opens New Location in Lorena, Texas

December 26, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // TEXAS - The Patch Boys is opening its sixteenth Texas location in Lorena, Texas.

The drywall and ceiling repair specialist is backed by BELFOR Franchise Group.

The location opened last month, and is owned and operated by Cody McKinnerney. Cody served in the Army Reserves and U.S. Coast Guard for nearly 15 years as an X-ray technician and as an avionics electrical technician, respectively. Cody is also a member of the Waco and Killeen Chambers of Commerce. In his spare time, Cody enjoys woodworking and going on family outings to the zoo with his wife and two children.

“As someone who is no stranger to hard work, I have always been motivated by the unmatched satisfaction that comes from a job well done. After serving in the military for much of my adult life, I decided that I was ready to take on a new business venture and become my own boss,” said Cody McKinnerney, o…

Chem-Dry Opens New Location in Florida

December 26, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // FLORIDA - Chem-Dry is opening a new Florida location in Orlando, Florida. The carpet cleaning service is backed by BELFOR Franchise Group.

The location opened in November, and is owned and operated by Juliana Pulecio.

Pulecio has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, and has a background in journalism and public relations. Pulecio is originally from Colombia, and moved to Orlando, Florida, to start her business. In her free time, Pulecio enjoys spending time with her kids and working in PR.

“As a PR professional and a mother who knows the importance of keeping a clean household all too well, I was inspired to go into business with a reputable home cleaning brand,” said Juliana Pulecio, owner of Prime Chem-Dry. “Since a home’s cleanliness begins with its rugs and carpets, my choice to franchise with Chem-Dry was a fairly simple one. Chem-Dry is…

The Patch Boys of Central Arkansas and Northwest Arkansas Under New Ownership

December 21, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ARKANSAS - The Patch Boys is undergoing a transfer in ownership of its two Arkansas locations: The Patch Boys of Central Arkansas in Little Rock and The Patch Boys of Northwest Arkansas in Bentonville. The drywall and ceiling repair specialist is backed by BELFOR Franchise Group.

The two locations are now owned and operated by Beau McNeff. Before assuming ownership of these two franchise locations, McNeff served in the United States Army Reserves for 6 years, which included a 9-month deployment in Afghanistan.

McNeff also worked in the healthcare industry for over 17 years in a variety of leadership roles. McNeff is a member of countless organizations such as the Little Rock Regional Chamber, the PHCC of Arkansas, the VFW, and the American Legion. In his free time, McNeff enjoys spending quality time with his wife and five children.

“Throughout my career, I have been motivated by the prospec…

Blue Kangaroo Packoutz Opens New Location in Huntington, West Virginia

December 21, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // WEST VIRGINIA - Blue Kangaroo Packoutz is opening its second West Virginia location in Huntington, West Virginia, at 216 4th Avenue. The restoration service is backed by BELFOR Franchise Group.

The location opened last month, and is owned and operated by business partners Jesse Lewis and Mark Ratliff. After serving in the West Virginia Air National Guard for over 7 years, Lewis worked in an array of leadership and new business development roles while striving to operate his own business.

Ratliff has a similar background and innate business acumen, and has spent the past few years developing his own brand at Amazon. In his spare time, Lewis enjoys playing sports with his kids, riding motorcycles, and volunteering with the Saints Prison Ministry’s softball team.

“Throughout my career, I have always gravitated towards leadership positions, and knew that I wanted to own…

Local San Antonio Resident, Mike Morales, Opened New Fresh Coat Painters in San Antonio, TX

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Dec. 21, 2023 - Local resident Mike Morales recently opened the new San Antonio Fresh Coat Painters.

Former CPA Mike Morales is leveraging his business acumen to bring a splash of color to his San Antonio community with a new Fresh Coat Painters franchise, which opened this past August. Prior to joining the residential and commercial painting franchise, Morales spent years in corporate America, working in accounting roles for major companies like Coca-Cola and MillerCoors.

Tired of the office life, Morales set out to expand his business portfolio, starting an AllState Insurance Agency and a Jani-King franchise, as well as investing in an assortment of rental properties. But it was the appeal of Fresh Coat Painters, with its established business models and potential for scalability, that inspired Morales to seek out his next entrepreneurial challenge.

As a Fresh Coat Painters franchisee, …

Superior Fence & Rail Opens Location in West Houston, Texas

WEST HOUSTON, Texas // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Dec. 21, 2023 - Superior Fence & Rail is happy to announce its Southwest Houston location has now expanded into the West Houston territory. Owned by The LaViolas, this Superior Fence & Rail office is growing.

Stacey LaViola is no stranger in the Katy community. She's a realtor with C.R. Realty, a volunteer with Serve Up a Cure and an ambassador for the Central Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. In addition, Stacey is active with the Sanctuary for Foster Care Real Estate Group as well as the Hope Impacts annual golf fundraiser. When the opportunity arose to expand the current Superior Fence & Rail Southwest Houston office, the decision was clear.

"We are excited for the opportunity to grow and to serve even more of the West Houston territory," says Stacey. "In such a fragmented industry, here at SFR, we excel with exceptional quality service and products. Our s…

HomeFront Brands | South Carolina entrepreneur wins Top Producer of the Year for two Charleston businesses

Local owner Nate Van Valkenburg takes home the prize for both his Window Hero Charleston and The Designery Charleston locations

CHARLESTON, S.C. // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Dec. 20, 2023 - HomeFront Brands, the parent company of both Window Hero Charleston and The Designery Charleston, has awarded local owner Nate Van Valkenburg as the Top Producer of the Year for both his South Carolina ventures.

The awards were presented to Van Valkenburg earlier this month at HomeFront Brands' Homecoming Convention at the company's headquarters near Charlotte, North Carolina. The conference brought together franchisees, corporate employees and vendor partners to celebrate HomeFront Brands' impressive growth since its inception in late 2022. HomeFront Brands is a property service franchise platform with six emerging concepts in its portfolio, including Window Hero and The Designery.

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