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Authority Brands Announces Launch of Lawn Squad

October 27, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // COLUMBIA, MD - Authority Brands announced today the launch of a new home service lawn care company: Lawn Squad franchising, developed from the Weed Pro name and system. Joining Authority Brands’, Lawn Squad offers an array of services, including lawn fertilization and weed control, lawn aeration and seeding, as well as lawn grub and insect control for both residential and commercial properties.

Originally founded in 2001 by Rob Palmer in Ohio as Weed Pro, the business currently serves the needs of the Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati markets.

“Our mission is to provide exceptional lawn care along with a platform for franchise owners who share our passion for excellence,” said Rob Palmer, founder of Weed Pro, now franchising as Lawn Squad.

Lawn Squad is proud to use a technologically advanced software program that helps owners in real-time to scale quicker and…

Gotcha Covered Opens First Location in Arkansas

October 27, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // BENTONVILLE, AR - Gotcha Covered welcomes Chris DeBartolo to the franchise family. He is the owner and operator of Gotcha Covered of Bentonville, the first location in Arkansas.

With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, Gotcha Covered of Bentonville will provide the best in soft and hard window treatments to homeowners in Northwest Arkansas by offering a variety of blinds, draperies, smart solutions and much more.

“We are excited to have our first location in the state of Arkansas,” said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. “This is an opportunity to show the homeowners in Northwest Arkansas the importance of having a window treatment partner they can turn to when they redecorate or renovate their homes. We are confident that Chris (DeBartolo) will be an excellent representative of the Gotcha Covered family.”

Prior to joining Gotcha Covered, DeBartolo spen…

Top Rail Fence Reaches into Oklahoma with a South Tulsa Location

October 27, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // TULSA, Okla. – Top Rail Fence has announced the opening of its first location in Oklahoma under the ownership of husband-and-wife duo Kris and Carrie Orth. The new location is in South Tulsa.

Top Rail Fence South Tulsa owner Kris Orth said. “We plan to provide South Tulsa residents with the professionalism and excellence they need from a contracting service provider.”

Kris Orth has extensive experience in a variety of business and financial functions, including operations and IT management, human resource, budgeting and customer retention management platforms. His ability to analyze, evaluate and create solutions for all aspects of business management will work to his advantage as he and his wife begin operations at their Top Rail Fence South Tulsa location.

Carrie Orth said she wants to help homeowners add beauty to their homes by providing them with fencing solutions that also deliver the home s…

Top Rail Fence Opens New Virginia Location in Richmond

October 30, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // RICHMOND, VA - Top Rail Fence announced today that has expanded its reach in Virginia with a new location in Richmond. The venture is owned by building industry expert Robert “Bob” Stewart and his wife, Stacey.

“I have a passion for the building and fencing industries,” Bob Stewart said.

Stewart worked as an investment banker for 18 years before entering the building trades, where he has remained for the past 13 years. Stacey Stewart, however, honed her customer service skills in retail before jumping into the fencing industry. She has been the manager of a Kohl’s Department Store in Richmond for 20 years and trained in business administration and management at George Mason University.

“We want to provide a great service and product to our community,” Stacey Stewart said. “We want to build a brand that the community will come to know and trust. You do that by creating…

SYNERGY HomeCare Launches Disability Awareness Initiative

October 24, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Tempe, Ariz. - SYNERGY HomeCare has launched its newest initiative – an all-encompassing disability care program in conjunction with October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

SYNERGY HomeCare’s long-standing commitment to “care for all” is reflected throughout the company’s unique programs and services. These include Veterans home care services, which are often covered through VA benefits, a state-of-the-art memory care program for those living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, a hospital-to-home transitional care offering for individuals recovering from surgery or illness, and now, disability care.

The cornerstone of the disability care program is SYNERGY HomeCare’s newest resource for family caregivers: A Family Guide to Understanding & Supporting Adults with Disabilities, which serves to enhance the quality of life for individuals living with disabilities. The guide…

FirstLight Home Care Expands in the State of New Jersey

October 25, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // CINCINNATI, OHIO - FirstLight Home Care will open two new locations in the state of New Jersey, including Piscataway, opening later this year, and Princeton, which is set to open in March of 2024. The offices will be owned and operated by Yasmine Rifi.

An interior designer, Rifi’s career portfolio includes a multitude of freelance endeavors in residential and commercial decorations. In addition, she’s an accomplished artist and world traveler who has lived in various regions around the globe.

Rifi has been caring for her aging parents for the last 15 years. Her father aged at home with advanced dementia throughout the last years of his life, and her mother has multiple health and mobility challenges. She is thrilled to take this new journey and bring FirstLight’s Culture of Care to her community.

“The experiences I’ve had with my own parents have taught me a lot about…

Top Rail Fence expands its footprint in Georgia with a new location north of Atlanta

October 19, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // KENNESAW, GA – Top Rail Fence announced today the opening of Top Rail Fence North Georgia. The location is owned by Ryan Van Epps.

“It’s my goal to provide the homeowners of North Georgia with beautiful fencing that improves their property values and provides them with security and peace of mind,” Van Epps said. “I worked construction during the summers when I was growing up in Roswell, Georgia. It was great to be able to step back and actually see the physical product of my hard work. This sense of accomplishment inspired me to open my own fencing company.”

Top Rail Fence North Georgia’s territory is northwest of Atlanta and is growing with families who are leaving city life to settle in more suburban communities.

“These families are going to need fencing for their new homes,” Van Epps said. “The metro Atlanta area has been growing stead…

FirstLight Home Care Expanding Caregiving Services to California’s Bay Area

October 20, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // CINCINNATI, OHIO – FirstLight Home Care will open a new location in Alameda, CA, later this year. The office, which is set to open in December, will be owned and operated by Nicole Freeman.

Over the past 15 years, Freeman has contributed to the marketing efforts of several Fortune 500 companies. She is a marketing professional who holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from UC Berkeley, as well as an MBA from Georgetown University.

Freeman also has personal caregiving experience. She has seen firsthand, with her grandparents, how painful and confusing finding care for a loved one can be. She wants to help prevent that stress from happening to families in her community by making the path to care as easy as possible.

“My goal is to be a beacon of light that helps families find their way during a potentially dark time and give back to those who have given so much to me during m…

ServiceMaster Restore® Launches Program to Help Military Veterans

October 17, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ATLANTA, GA – ServiceMaster Restore is proud to announce its groundbreaking partnership with Hire Heroes USA, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering U.S. military members, veterans, and their spouses to thrive in the civilian workforce. This collaboration is set to make significant strides in supporting veterans, particularly through ServiceMaster Restore’s innovative “We Serve: Veterans” program.

The “We Serve: Veterans” initiative is a testament to the brand’s commitment to making a meaningful impact on the lives of veterans and their families. A cornerstone of this program is the fundraising efforts dedicated to supporting the Veterans 11 campaign. To kickstart this worthwhile endeavor, ServiceMaster Restore is hosting two inaugural golf fundraising tournaments set to take place on both the East and West coasts.

The Inaugural East Golf Tournament is slated for October 17, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. Meanwhil…

Business Partners team up to open Gotcha Covered Denver West

October 18, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // DENVER, CO – Gotcha Covered welcomes business partners Divo Catozzo and Mike Windemuller to the franchise family. The duo owns and operates Gotcha Covered Denver West, the newest location in Colorado.

Serving the western suburbs of the Denver metro area, Gotcha Covered Denver West offers a variety of blinds, shades, shutters, draperies, outdoor awnings, and more for both residential and commercial projects throughout Greenwood Village, Littleton, Ken Caryl, Morrison, Lakewood, Golden, Evergreen, Genesee, Westminster, Arvada and Wheatridge. The business prides itself on client satisfaction, from initial consultation to final installation, and both owners are actively involved in all aspects of sales and service.

As a team, Catozzo and Windemuller have an extensive background in business development and growth, bringing a combined 50-plus years of experience in product development, manufacturing, s…

DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen Named a Top 100 Most Innovative Franchise

October 18, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // - DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen was identified by Franchise Business Review as one of 100 franchise brands to be named an award-winning franchise in its 2023 report on the Most Innovative Franchises.

DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen is a distinctive, full-service interior remodeling franchise dedicated to superior craftsmanship and ethical excellence. The company requires that all franchise owners and their employees adhere to the company’s “Code of Values,” which emphasizes customer-first designs and remodeling efforts. “Our Code is not just something that hangs on the wall; It’s a living, breathing philosophy based on timeless principles,” says Doug Dwyer, President and CSO.

Franchise Business Review, a research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only ratings of franchises based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publis…

Re-Bath Expands Alabama Reach and into Mississippi with a Dual Territory Signed Agreement

Leading Bathroom Remodeling Franchise Widens Footprint in Alabama and Mississippi with Seasoned Entrepreneurs

October 25, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // MOBILE, ALABAMA - Re-Bath, the nation’s largest complete bathroom remodeling franchise, has announced a two territory signed agreement for Mississippi and Alabama. The territory covers Biloxi, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, and Laurel, Mississippi along with a second territory in Mobile, Alabama.

Expanding Re-Bath’s presence in Alabama and breaking into Mississippi is Kenneth and Lisa Dorman. Kenneth has owned a service company in the petroleum industry for the last 15 years. He handled all day-to-day operations to run his business including sales, purchasing, labor, estimates/invoicing, and customer service. For the last 25 years, Lisa’s background has been in customer service. Together the Dormans have the business acumen to be successful entrepreneurs with Re-Bath.