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Voda Cleaning & Restoration Welcomes Arthur Sturgis as VP of Operations

Restoration & Franchising Veteran Joins Fast-Growing Home Services Franchise

AUGUST 10, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Madison, WI – Voda Cleaning & Restoration, the nation’s first and only cleaning + restoration franchise brand, announced today the appointment of Arthur Sturgis as Vice President of Operations. With over two decades of experience in operations, restoration and sales, Sturgis brings a wealth of industry knowledge and leadership to the Voda team and its franchise partners. Sturgis joins a seasoned franchising team at Voda with decades of franchising experience and powered by Voda’s parent company, Franchise Playbook.

“We are excited to welcome Arthur Sturgis to our team,” said Dan Claps, Co-Founder and CEO of Voda Cleaning & Restoration and Franchise Playbook. “His proven track record of driving operational excellence and his deep understanding of restoration processes will play a piv…

Mosquito Squad Hires Public Health Expert Dr. Kurt Vandock as Vice President of Strategic Growth

August 10, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // COLUMBIA, MD - Mosquito Squad has named global specialty agriculture leader Dr. Kurt Vandock as its Vice President of Strategic Growth. With this new position, Dr. Vandock will be responsible for refining marketing strategies, increasing service offerings, and further developing the general pest control model for the brand as it continues to differentiate itself as a market leader.

“Kurt is an innovator and recognized as an expert in the industry after working in public health, pest management, and scientist roles for over two decades. He is also passionate about developing sustainable solutions and building successful teams,” said Jef Flournoy, President of Mosquito Squad.

Prior to joining Mosquito Squad, Dr. Vandock worked with Bayer CropScience for close to 10 years, most recently as Head of Public Health. He also served as a Captain in the U.S. Army Medical Servic…

CarePatrol Achieves Coveted Hall of Fame Status in Franchise Business Review’s Top Franchise Rankings

Phoenix, AZ - CarePatrol, a leading name in the senior care industry, has once again demonstrated its exceptional franchise model by securing a spot in Franchise Business Review's prestigious Hall of Fame. This marks the 13th consecutive year that CarePatrol has been recognized as a Top Franchise in the highly regarded annual rankings.

Franchise Business Review, an authority in assessing franchisee satisfaction and performance, has bestowed this honor upon CarePatrol for its outstanding leadership, unwavering commitment to core values, and a thriving franchisee community. The recognition is part of the 18th annual ranking of the 200 best franchise opportunities, evaluated by feedback from franchise business owners themselves.

Becky Bongiovanni, Co-founder and Brand President of CarePatrol, expressed her satisfaction, stating, "Earning a spot in Franchise Business Review's Hall of Fame for the 13th year is an incredible testament to our dedication to excelle…

Synergy HomeCare Franchise of Peoria Celebrates One Year of New Ownership

August 09, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Tempe, AZ - SYNERGY HomeCare is proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary of new ownership for their Peoria-based franchise, SYNERGY HomeCare of Peoria.

For the past five years, the company has been a trusted provider of local in-home care for residents of Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, and Stark counties in Illinois. As of last July, the company has done so under the new management of husband and wife duo, Shad and Melissa Sleeth.

Shad formerly owned and operated a staffing company in Denver for over a decade.The COVID-19 pandemic allowed him to redirect his focus toward home care, an industry that provided him with a greater sense of self-fulfillment. Similarly, Melissa sought to build upon her extensive career in real estate and recruiting after learning about a SYNERGY HomeCare franchise that had become available in Shad’s hometown.

Headquartered at 7324 N. University St., in Peoria, IL, the bu…

Caring Senior Service Creates Rewards Program for Caregivers Providing GreatCare®

The non-medical home care agency, Caring Senior Service, awards points to caregivers and staff who positively impact their clients’ lives

August 09, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - Caring Senior Service, a private-duty, non-medical home care services company, is rewarding its caregivers for positively impacting their clients’ lives through its new Caring Rewards program, a recognition service that awards points that can be redeemed for merchandise.

The Caring Rewards program is designed to support the company’s commitment to its GreatCare® promise. The GreatCare® method addresses the three most important areas of concern in allowing seniors to remain healthy, happy and at home: quality caregivers, care solutions and active involvement.

Many activities that demonstrate GreatCare® automatically trigger Caring Rewards to award points to caregivers and staff through the Tendio Portal. Caring Senior Service provides every senior an…

Re-Bath Franchise Wins 2023 Innovation Award for Most Innovative Operations Team

Leading Bathroom Remodeling Franchise’s Streamlined & Enhanced Operations Drive Strong Brand Performance

August 09, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Phoenix, Ariz. – Franchise Update Media announces the winners of its 5th annual Franchise Innovation Awards, recognizing Re-Bath, the nation’s largest complete bathroom remodeling company, with the Most Innovative Operations Team Award.

The prestigious honor celebrates franchisors creating and implementing the most original and successful innovative strategies and tactics to build their brand. Accepting the award was marketing leader Sharon Villegas, CRO of Re-Bath, and Jenn Ksobiech, who lead reputation management.

A jury of judges evaluated the innovation, objectives, and results of more than 150 entrants. Franchise innovators, game-changers, and disruptors competed in four categories: Marketing & Branding, Products & Services, Operations, and Human Resources. Twenty-two winners were …

Ideal Home Clean Heroes Franchise Candidate Qualities

Home Clean Heroes Franchise - Qualities We Look For in a Franchisee

It takes a certain type of person to be a successful business owner, and more so, a successful franchise owner. Before awarding a franchise to just anyone, it’s important to consider the ideal traits of a franchisee. A Home Clean Heroes franchise owner should be personable (i.e. a people-person), driven, adaptable, and passionate about not only the service we provide, but passionate about succeeding and growing their business, as well as giving back to their local communities. We also expect candidates to have great communication skills, the ability to multitask well, and the aptitude to be able to think analytically and make smart decisions based on data.

If a potential franchise owner embodies these qualities, they will be on the path to success, especially with the corporate team here to support them (one of the many perks of buyin…

Home Clean Heroes Franchise Frequently Asked Questions

Home Clean Heroes Franchise FAQ

Take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions we hear. If you have more questions, let us know by requesting more information with the form below or visit our franchise showcase here.

What qualities do you look for in a Home Clean Heroes franchisee?

The great thing about our franchise system is that our franchisees have diverse backgrounds, career experience and skill sets.

While we welcome people with various backgrounds, there are few key characteristics our franchise owners all possess:

A desire to serve people. Being a Home Clean Heroes franchise owner isn’t about just cleaning homes, it’s about building relationships with your customers, community, and your cleaning staff. We look for candidates that are “people” people. Our Heroes First initiative is a big differentiator, so we naturally are looking for candidates who have an authentic desire to give back to their local communities…

Home Clean Heroes Brings Service to Raleigh, NC

Sharon Quinones bringing passion, desire to give back to the community

August 08, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Raleigh, NC - Home Clean Heroes is excited to announce its newest location in North Carolina’s capital. Sharon Quinones will lead Home Clean Heroes of Central Raleigh, which opened July 31st.

Home Clean Heroes offers a new standard of professional, safe, reliable service that raises the bar of the industry as a whole. Home Clean Heroes is committed to providing refreshingly simple scheduling with a dedicated team of “grime-fighters” who will make lives easier for local families.

Becoming a franchisee has been a long-time ambition for Quinones. The native of Puerto Rico owns a bachelor’s degree in business administration and has always dreamt of running her own business. A mother of three, Quinones was eager about the flexibility that Home Clean Heroes had to offer, allowing her to spend more time with her family. Additionally, some…

Home Clean Heroes Opens New Location Northern Alabama

Army Veteran and her son excited to own a ‘different kind of cleaning company.’

August 08, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // MADISON, ALABAMA - Home Clean Heroes, the household cleaning franchise known for its mission of supporting first responders, is pleased to announce its newest location, Home Clean Heroes of Huntsville. Owners Barbara Neall and Ryan Day were tired of the poor communication and lack of professionalism associated with other cleaning companies. They were pleased to find Home Clean Heroes, a company that puts its clients first, while also giving back to the community.

Home Clean Heroes offers a new standard of professional, safe, reliable service that raises the bar of the industry as a whole. Home Clean Heroes is committed to providing refreshingly simple scheduling with a dedicated team of “grime-fighters” who will make lives easier for local families.

“My mother and I make a good team,” said Rya…

FirstLight Home Care Promotes Kerri Pendley to Chief Growth Officer

Promoted from VP of Strategy to CGO ensures holistic and intentional focus on growth.

August 04, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // CINCINNATI, OHIO - FirstLight Home Care, today announced the promotion of Kerri Pendley to Chief Growth Officer.

In this role, Pendley will focus on driving business growth by opening up new paths to revenue and building the mechanisms to get there. This includes aligning teams around shared goals, improving the processes that generate revenue, and planning for the future.

“Kerri is data-driven and lives for predictability and scalability,” said Glee McAnanly, President and CEO at FirstLight Home Care. “In her previous position, Kerri successfully built and developed FirstLight’s National Accounts department and led the expansion of service offerings to include skilled care. Her knack for connecting different parts of the business and getting everyone to row in the same direction will he…

Vetama Franchise FAQs

Vetama Franchise Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vetama?Vetama [vet-ah-ma] is a mobile veterinary franchise. The franchise model allows veterinarians the to have the ultimate freedom as a practice owner with the most business support. Vetama practice owners are independent - practicing how they want, where they want, and when they want.

How much money does a Vetana franchise cost?The total estimated initial investment ranges from $72,500-$103,500 if you want to lease your mobile exam room. If you would like to own your mobile exam room the total investment range is $125,000-$194,500.

The ranges are dependent on what equipment and supplies you want. Typically, a mobile practice can get started with the basics for $125,000 or less.

When you join Vetama, you get turnkey practice ownership. This includes your built veterinary van, marketing, supplier deals, Kumba scheduling software, veterinarian mentors, and a team to help you achieve your g…