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Aussie Pet Mobile | Dog Grooming Facts & Figures

Why Furry Friends Are A Financial Goldmine

A dog grooming business can be very lucrative. Check out these dog grooming facts and figures to see why a business for Fido is a smart path toward personal and professional success.

An Essential Business

Pet grooming is incredibly important for a number of reasons. First and foremost, it helps maintain the health and hygiene of your furry friends. Regular grooming can help prevent skin irritations, matting, and other issues that can arise from lack of attention to a pet’s coat and skin. It also helps with early detection of potential health problems, such as lumps or bumps on the skin.

Additionally, grooming can help reduce shedding, minimize allergies, and prevent the spread of parasites like fleas and ticks. And of course, regular grooming helps your furry friend look and feel their best, which is important for their overall well-being.

What We Spend on Our Pets

We Americans love our pets, …

Grasons Strengthens Franchise Team with Strategic Leadership Appointments

June 07, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Grasons today announced key additions to its leadership team. Dave Dembinski joins as Vice President of Operations, while Brad Roop steps in as Senior Marketing Manager.

Dembinski, with a decade of franchising experience under his belt, is renowned for his skill in training, coaching, and scaling businesses for success. In his new role, he will guide Grasons' operational strategy and franchise support.

"Joining Grasons presents an opportunity to use my expertise to foster growth among our franchise partners," said Dembinski. "I'm eager to be part of the dynamic Grasons team."

Roop brings over ten years of marketing experience, with a focus on the franchising sector. As Senior Marketing Manager, Roop will steer the marketing strategy, leveraging his innovative approach to boost the brand's visibility and impact.

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Home Franchise Concepts Appoints Paul Ebert as New President of Aussie Pet Mobile

Seasoned Franchising Executive Takes on New Leadership Role in Addition to Current Position as President of Two Maids

Irvine, Calif. // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // June 8, 2023 — Home Franchise Concepts, a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, announced the expanded leadership role of Paul Ebert as the new President of Aussie Pet Mobile, a mobile pet grooming service for dogs and cats. Ebert currently serves as President of Two Maids, the leading residential cleaning franchise, and will now oversee both brands. Ebert has an extensive background in finance and joined Two Maids in 2019 to lead the brand’s financial strategies before taking on the role as President a year later. In this new role with Aussie Pet Mobile, he looks forward to capitalizing on the recent trends of increased pet ownership and providing the services that are proving to be so highly in demand.

“Americans spent more than $136 billion on their pets in 2022…

Blue Kangaroo Packoutz of Denver Recognized as 2023 Franchise of the Year

June 06, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Blue Kangaroo Packoutz of Denver was recognized as Franchise of the Year showcasing outstanding performance, leadership, and commitment to its community.

Owner-operator Josue Iniques and his team were recognized for their professionalism in helping their community. Their passion to go above and beyond to make a difference in other people’s lives following fire, water, smoke, and other forms of damage or loss shows how deserving they are of this award.

Iniques and his team receiving this recognition acknowledges their business acumen, but their compassion to build a network in their community. Blue Kangaroo Packoutz solves a real solution for residents after man-made and natural disasters and being awarded Franchise of the Year is proof of the true value the business brings to the Denver area.

“We are extremely honored to have our business recogn…

Gotcha Covered Opens 5th Location in California

June 06, 2023 // FranchiseMarketiingSolutions.com // SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. - Gotcha Covered has announced the opening of its fifth location in the state of California. Gotcha Covered of Rancho Cucamonga is owned and operated by Rob Muster and Brittany Henson.

With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, the new home-based center will provide the best in soft and hard window treatments to homeowners in Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Fontana and all surrounding Inland Empire areas. The center will offer a variety of blinds, draperies, smart solutions and much more.

“As part of our mission, Gotcha Covered is dedicated to providing an excellent experience to our customers,” said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. “We are confident that Rob and Brittany will bring tremendous value to the community.”

Muster and Henson bring a wealth of experience to the Gotcha Covered brand. Holding a B.A. in business management, Muster …

Re-Bath | Ernst & Young LLP Announces Re-Bath CEO, Brad Hillier, as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Pacific Southwest Award Finalist

June 05, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Phoenix, Ariz. - Ernst & Young LLP announces Brad Hillier, CEO of Re-Bath, has been named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Pacific Southwest Award finalist. Now in its 37th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for transformative entrepreneurs and high-growth companies who are building a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous world for all.

Hillier was selected by an independent panel of judges. Entrepreneurs were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirt, purpose, growth, and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.

"It is an honor to be recognized as a finalist for this award,” said Hiller. “At Re-Bath, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation to deliver exceptional bathroom solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. This recogn…

Senior Helpers Increases Access to Senior Care with New Irving Location

Senior Helpers offers in-home care for seniors

June 05, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // IRVING, Texas - Senior Helpers is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest location in Irving.

The location, owned and operated by passionate senior care advocate Puru Naktode, opened on June 5th and will serve Irving, Grand Prairie, and Dallas. Senior Helpers of Irving offers an array of services to help people age comfortably and safely in their homes, from assistance with daily activities to specialized care for chronic diseases.

“Opening a senior care business has always been a dream of mine. Every person in their golden years deserves to live a dignified and happy life regardless of their health condition,” said Naktode, owner of Senior Helpers of Irving. “I look forward to serving my community and bringing happiness and peace to the minds of seniors and their loved ones.”

Naktode moved to Irving from India 25 …

Neighborly | 7 Tips For Spring Cleaning Your Small Business

Spring cleaning doesn’t just mean organizing, cleaning, or decluttering your house. Small business owners can also take advantage of this tradition by spring cleaning their businesses.

Taking the time to spring clean your business can show you what processes may need improvement, help you streamline everyday operations, and set your small business up for continued growth and success.

Here are seven ways you can spring-clean your business: 1. Brush Off Your Business Plan

When was the last time you reviewed your business plan? If your business plan has been collecting dust, spring cleaning is a great time to give it the attention it deserves. Instead of a one-time exercise, think of your business plan as a tool that can help you reevaluate how you’re doing and where you are in your business. Small businesses constantly develop and change, unexpected things happen, and your business plan needs to adapt to these changes.

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Assisted Living Locators Goes Purple To Support Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month

Franchisees Nationwide Take Purple Pledge, Participate As Walk To End Alzheimer’s National Team

June 02, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Assisted Living Locators is going purple for the third annual year this June in support of Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. The company's franchisees across the U.S. are joining the movement by taking the Purple Pledge and participating as a Walk To End Alzheimer’s National Team to raise funds to fight Alzheimer's disease.

The Alzheimer's Association has designated the color purple to raise awareness of the disease and encourages people to "Go Purple with a Purpose" throughout June. Fundraising efforts take place on the longest day of the year, June 21, to shine a light on the 5.7 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease and the more than 16 million family members and friends providing care and support.

"In support of Alzheimer's care and research…

Threshold Brands Adds Mold Medics to Franchise Portfolio

June 1, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Multi-brand franchisor, Threshold Brands has added another company to its home services portfolio with the acquisition of Mold Medics, an emerging brand in the indoor air quality industry.

The acquisition of Mold Medics brings another brand with shared values and goals and a common mission to the Threshold portfolio and gives the franchisor an even wider range of home-based services, according to Ron Bender, Threshold Brands’ chief growth officer.

“The Mold Medics business fits very well with our portfolio of home services companies,” said Bender. “We already have had interest from some of our existing franchise owners to expand into Mold Medics, and it just seemed to be a logical expansion.”

Threshold Brands is now comprised of Granite Garage Floors, Heating + Air Paramedics, MaidPro, Men In Kilts, Patio Patrol, Pestmaster, Plumbing Paramedics, Sir Grout, USA Insulation, an…

BoeFly Unveils Inaugural ‘Franchise Growth Confidence Index’

Results Show Overwhelming Majority of Franchisors Remain Confident in Achieving Domestic Franchise Growth Goals

June 01, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // BOSTON, MA - BoeFly, the leading financial technology company specializing in fueling franchisor growth, announced today the results of its inaugural Franchise Growth Confidence Index, which measures franchisor executives’ confidence in achieving their domestic growth goals. The results of BoeFly’s comprehensive, industry-wide survey showed an overwhelming majority - 76.9% - of c-level franchisors are confident in their brand’s ability to meet franchise growth goals for 2023.

The inaugural Index surveyed nearly 700 franchisor CEOs, CFOs, and CDOs across several major industries such as automotive, education, fitness, health/beauty, home services, restaurant and retail between April 4 and April 16, 2023. BoeFly will continue to conduct the Franchise Growth Confidence Index on a quarterly basis, providing…

Neighborly | Closing The Books And Opening Your Franchise

We don’t often think of building a legacy in our 20s. But think of how much you could achieve by paving the way now – all the communities you could impact and the accomplishments you could be proud of 30 years down the line.

Franchising opens the doors to those kinds of possibilities. Whether you’re midway through life looking for a career change or are a young upstart trying to make a name for yourself, educating yourself about business ownership can help prepare you to make those entrepreneurial dreams come true. But at some point, it’s time to close the books, trust in yourself and take the leap into business ownership.

As we head into graduation season, I’m reminded that you’re never too young to start thinking about owning a business. In fact, according to Franchise Wire, 62% of Gen Z have started or intend to start a business. I’m not saying you must have it all figured out at 18. But for young entrepreneurs who aren’t sure what path to take, now is an ex…