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Caring Transitions | Military Spouse Expands Access to In-Demand Relocation, Downsizing, and Estate Sale Services in Augusta, Georgia

Caring Transitions of Augusta South minimizes stress for seniors

AUGUSTA, GA // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // July 31, 2023 - Caring Transitions continues expanding its compassionate reach nationwide with its latest location. Caring Transitions of Augusta South is owned and operated by Caren Villanueva. This new location that opened in early July is the second in Augusta.

Caring Transitions is designed to minimize stress by utilizing specially trained professionals to oversee every detail of a senior’s transition with compassion, including decluttering, organizing, packing, move management, unpacking, resettling, and cleanouts. The company also manages both in-home and online estate sales. The online estate sales are hosted on CTBIDS, the brand’s widely popular auction platform, which can support its clients in liquidating unique and everyday treasures that many cherish.

Having discovered the brand through shopping on CTBIDS, Villanueva recognized the u…

Gotcha Covered Opens New Location in Bradenton, Florida

Gotcha Covered to offer consultation services to Florida

July 27, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // BRADENTON, FL - Gotcha Covered has announced the opening of Gotcha Covered of Bradenton, their newest location in Florida. The center is owned and operated by Carlos Cruz and Vicky Palomo.

With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, the new location will provide the best in soft and hard window treatments to homeowners by offering a variety of blinds, draperies, smart solutions and much more. The center will serve the Bradenton, Sarasota, Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island, Homes Beach and Bradenton Beach communities.

“Gotcha Covered has a strong presence in Florida, and this new location in Bradenton only extends our reach in the state,” said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. “Carlos and Vicky are extremely passionate about their business, and we know they will be excellent representatives of our brand and a gr…

Senior Care Authority opens franchise locations serving the North Pittsburgh area

Senior Care Authority®, an eldercare consulting and assisted living residential placement service, announced the opening of their North Pittsburgh location

May 22, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // – North Pittsburgh, PA — Senior Care Authority®, an Eldercare Consulting and Assisted Living Residential Placement Service franchise, announced today the recent opening of their North Pittsburgh franchise location.

Owner and operator Cara Lapic cited her strong desire to help guide families through tough life decisions as to why she decided to enter into the eldercare consulting field. Lapic, a Certified Senior Advisor, will look to help guide and coach families through critical decision-making processes regarding their loved one’s care and well-being. “I’m excited to bring Senior Care Authority to the North Pittsburgh area to help local families find the support they seek for themselves and their loved ones.” Lapic explained.

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Senior Care Authority® Named a Top 50 Franchise for Women in 2023 by Franchise Business Review

Independent Survey Shows Female Owners Are Highly Satisfied with Senior Care Authority® Performance

Petaluma, Calif. // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // May 25, 2023 – Senior Care Authority® was identified by Franchise Business Review as being one of only 50 franchises to qualify as a 2023 Top Franchise for Women.

Senior Care Authority® was founded in 2009 and currently serves 76 locations in 28 states. The network consists of professionally trained and experienced local advisors who assist families with the overwhelming challenges associated with selecting the best options in assisted living, memory care, nursing care, and navigating through a complex healthcare system.

Franchise Business Review (FBR), a franchise research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only rankings of franchises based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes it…

Senior Care Authority Franchise Testimonials

Read what Senior Care Authority Franchise Owners have to say:

"In an industry with many great people, I believe Senior Care Authority stands out as having the most consistently positive culture. Five years in, my favorite part of the business is still helping families find peace of mind." John Alagood, Franchise Owner, Dallas, TX

“I purchased a Senior Care Authority franchise in February of 2020. On March 11, 2020, the president announced that access to Senior Living Communities would be restricted, and I thought I had made a big mistake. However, Senior Care Authority differentiates itself in the senior placement and consulting landscape by innovation, almost 24/7 access to senior leadership, and an uncanny ability to pivot in the face of adversity. Wisdom can be defined as one's ability to find hope in the midst of despair. Senior Care Authority got me through the most desperate of times. And now my hope for a successful 2020, has become a reality, and un…

Gotcha Covered opens seventh location in North Carolina

Gotcha Covered to offer premium consultation services to South Charlotte community

July 25, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Gotcha Covered has announced the opening of its seventh location in the state of North Carolina. Gotcha Covered of South Charlotte is the newest location. It’s owned and operated by Linda-Grace Thorne.

With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, the new location will provide the best in soft and hard window treatments to homeowners by offering a variety of blinds, draperies, smart solutions and much more. The center provides services to South Charlotte, Pineville, Waxhaw and the surrounding areas.

“The Charlotte community is growing nonstop with plenty of ownership opportunities for entrepreneurs,” said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. “With locations in East and North Charlotte, it seemed fitting to open one in the southern part of the city as well. Linda-Grace (T…

Executive Home Care Franchisee, Senen Cabalfin, To Be Honored at People’s Ball

To Lead As Grand Marshal at Fiesta In America's 26th Anniversary Celebration

July 26, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Newark, NJ - Senen Cabalfin, RN, MSN, CNOR, the pioneering Filipino-American entrepreneur and owner of Executive Home Care franchises in Freehold, Somerset, Tom's River, and Bergen County, is set to receive a special honor in recognition of her distinguished career in entrepreneurship. This award ceremony will be held on August 13th at the Marriott Hotel, Newark, in conjunction with the annual community tribute gala, the People's Ball.

This event precedes Fiesta In America, known for over 13 years as a glittering gathering place for influential figures of the Filipino-American community in the New York-New Jersey area. The ball will draw a crowd of dignitaries, celebrities, and leading figures from various fields, highlighting the accomplishments and contributions of Filipinos in America.

Cabalfin's recognition does not stop at…

Always Best Care Announces New Owners of Boston-Metro West Territory

Registered Nurse Expands His Senior Care Business in Massachusetts

July 26, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ROSEVILLE, CA. - Always Best Care Senior Services announced today that franchisee Kingsley Asare-Mensah and his wife Eva are the new owners of Always Best Care of Boston-Metro West. This is the second territory for the Asare-Mensahs, who first joined the brand in 2021 with the launch of their location in Greater Worcester.

“Always Best Care has been established in the communities of Metro West since 2011, and we are thrilled to see Kingsley and Eva expanding their territory with this acquisition. Kingsley has a strong caregiving team and a career background as a registered nurse. With the experience they have gained over the past two years in Worcester, we know they will continue to provide outstanding care to those who need it most,” said Jake Brown, President & CEO of Always Best Care.

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Chem-Dry Inks 2 Franchise Agreements Spanning 4 Territories Across Tennessee

July 26, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // NASHVILLE, TN – Carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise, Chem-Dry announces the signing two franchise agreements spanning four territories across Tennessee – servicing greater Knoxville and Nashville. These development efforts add to the already open and operating Chem-Dry franchises across Tennessee.

Behind the first agreement is franchisee Derek Vestal who operates one territory in Nashville. As a military veteran serving in the Navy for 25 years, Vestal was in search of his next career path. He naturally gravitated toward franchise opportunities given the parallels between military operations and franchising.

Franchisees Andrew and Krystal Bremer are behind the second agreement spanning three territories across the greater Knoxville area – servicing Knox, Loudon, Blount, and Roane Counties. Andrew had spent 17 years in law enforcement before ultimately giving into his entrepreneurial desires. Prior to serv…

PuroClean Ranked in Entrerpeneur’s First-Ever List of Top Franchise Brands for Multi-Unit Owners

TAMARAC, Florida // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // July 25, 2023 - PuroClean, one of the country's leading property restoration and remediation franchises, has been recognized in Entrepreneur's inaugural ranking of the Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners. The ranking, which appears in the July/August issue of Entrepreneur magazine and on Entrepreneur.com, identifies the brands with the most appeal for prospective franchisees interested in multi-unit ownership as well as existing franchisees looking to expand their portfolios. PuroClean was ranked No. 95.

"It is such a privilege to be included in the inaugural ranking for the Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners by Entrepreneur magazine," said Steve White, President and COO of PuroClean. "This recognition solidifies that our franchise owners love our brand and believe that it can grow to become the leader within the restoration industry through dedicated multi-unit owners. We care dee…

Lightspeed Restoration FAQs

HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT INVESTING IN YOUR OWN LIGHTSPEED RESTORATION FRANCHISE? Explore our FAQs about investing in a Lightspeed Restoration franchise. Below are the answers to the questions that our potential franchisees ask the most. What kind of franchise training do you provide?

Lightspeed Restoration gives you both restoration industry training and general franchise training. We host multiple-day regional franchise training seminars and online classes. At our Dallas Experience Center, we offer free water damage certification training, hands-on classes in fire damage restoration, and more.

What is Xcelerate?

Xcelerate is our remarkable restoration-focused customer relationship management (CRM) system. This software makes it easier for you to perform quality reporting, tracking, and job management. We chose it specifically for the restoration business as a complete tool for both customer and project management. Xcelerate handles everything from p…

Lightspeed Restoration | The Advantages Of Franchise Ownership vs. Starting A Business On Your Own

One of the best benefits of franchise ownership is being your own boss while having the support of a national brand. Owning a Lightspeed Restoration franchise offers perks that a single business owner can’t get on their own, including:

- Industry-certified training

- Operations support

- National marketing support

ADVANTAGES OF FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP WITH LIGHTSPEED RESTORATION

Take a closer look at some of the advantages of franchise ownership vs. starting a business on your own:

AN ESTABLISHED BUSINESS MODEL

Starting a business from scratch can come with a bit of uncertainty. How will you get clients, train workers, or keep track of everything? Most importantly, will your business idea be successful? Every aspect of running a business, from training a workforce to finding customers takes trial and often expensive error.

When you buy a Lightspeed Restoration franchise, the business model has been estab…