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My Backyard Sports Credits Diverse Revenue Streams for their Continued Success

CLOSTER, N.J. // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // February 24, 2023 - My Backyard Sports - a full-service sports specialty sales, design, and installation company exclusively offering its customers a wide variety of sports products and services – credits their diverse revenue stream offerings for their ongoing success and appeal in the franchising industry.

My Backyard Sports has identified, but not limited to, four core areas in which they have targeted to generate growth. The sales and installation of high-quality basketball hoops for commercial and residential customers, the customized sports painting and patchwork for clients which include logos, kids’ activities, and lines for up to 30 different sports, the sales, design, and installation of courts for up to 30 different sports including single and multi-court options, and providing a products and accessories line that amplifies and supports the services that they provide.

These dive…

The Flying Locksmiths | HOW MICHAEL BROUSSARD FLIPPED A FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY INTO A FAMILY VENTURE

FORMER RESTAURANTEUR DETAILS HIS TRIP FROM LOST TO FOUND WITH THE FLYING LOCKSMITHS

It might as well have been yesterday, Michael recalls.

“I can still hear the deadbolt when I locked [my restaurant] for the last time and had to tell my employees we were closing,” he said. “It was hard. It was really hard. The look on their faces and the fact you’re putting them out of work. That was difficult for me. Really difficult. it took me a while to get over that.”

He wasn’t just locking the door on five-years of sweat, stress lines and sleepless nights—he was locking the door on a chapter in his life he would miss. The evenings his daughter Michaela spent waving at patrons as they walked in to get orders in his Austin Cajun restaurant, the parking lot parties, the crawfish boils—he was closing the door on that for himself and for his employees.

Now the owner of the South Tampa territory for The Flying Locksmiths, Michael l…

The Flying Locksmiths | HOW MARK HEIDEL BUILT A BUSINESS HE COULD BE PROUD OF OFF A SIMPLE FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY

WHAT DOES THE FLYING LOCKSMITHS MEAN TO MARK AND HIS CUSTOMERS?

In the hare scramble, Mark Heidel was king. He was 9, weaving between trees on his motocross bike from start to finish knowing a wrong turn could mean more than a scraped knee. But still, he loved it. The wind at 50 MPH, darting around trees, the excitement like a bird in his chest ready to break out—he loved it all.

“My passion was how fast I could go in racing,” Mark said. And of course to “win at all costs.”It was the freedom of it, he says. The wind and the excitement and the danger was secondary to the freedom. As he aged, he would work multiple jobs to ensure his freedom and a stable source of pocket cash.

Decades later, Mark hasn’t changed much. At 58, he still rides motocross, he’s still working constantly—and he’s still focused on his freedom.

Now as the owner of The Flying Locksmiths’ Detroit market, Mark says he get…

The Flying Locksmiths | RUNNING A PROFITABLE FRANCHISE AS A FATHER, HUSBAND AND FORMER ASTRONAUT-HOPEFUL

THE FRANCHISE OUTLOOK FROM THE EYES OF CURRENT FRANCHISE OWNER, DOUG HAYDEN

Doug Hayden hasn’t always had the best run of things when it comes to business.

In 2013, shortly after his mother-in-law unfortunately passed of breast cancer, the pair attempted to take over the 70-year-old family business, where they manufactured equestrian gear and sold it wholesale to distributors.

“Nobody knew anything,” said Doug Hayden, current owner of The Flying Locksmiths Indianapolis market. “So the next day we tried to sit down and run this business that had been going for 70-years with no guidance or manuals or passwords, absolutely nothing. it was a rough couple of years to get our feet into the business and the business wasn't in good shape anyway.”

He says this experience was the impetus for his thought to own a franchise in the first place.

“I was trying to start something existing, in or around the service industry b…

Seventeen BrightStar Care Franchisees Expand Their Home Care Services

BrightStar Care Franchisees Expand Their Home Care Footprints into New Untapped Territories

April 19, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // GURNEE, ILL. - BrightStar Care just announced that 17 franchise owners within its network have expanded their home care footprints. Notably within the cohort of franchisees who are experiencing growth is one owner who expanded into multiple states and four owners who are first time multi-unit franchise owners.

Each franchisee truly embodies the BrightStar Care brand and mission and are committed to providing a higher standard of quality care to the new communities they will serve. Dan Price has been the proud Owner and President of BrightStar Care of Leesburg, Virginia, since 2016 and just opened 16 new BrightStar Care locations across Maryland, D.C., and West Virginia. With this 16-unit expansion, Price is now a multi-unit franchise owner across multiple states within the BrightStar Care franchise system. Pric…

CarePatrol Named a Top 50 Franchise for Women

April 19, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Phoenix, AZ – CarePatrol was identified by Franchise Business Review as being one of only 50 franchises to qualify as a 2023 Top Franchise for Women.

"Being acknowledged as a leading franchise for women and knowing that franchisees have a high level of satisfaction within the system is extremely satisfying," said Becky Bongiovanni, co-founder and brand president of CarePatrol. "Our team is dedicated to equipping our franchise partners with the necessary tools and resources to excel in their respective markets and to ensure the well-being and care of their clients."

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 its rankings of top franchises in its annual Guide to Today’s Top Franchises, as well as…

Home Services Opportunities | Is Buying A Franchise A Good Retirement Investment?

Buying a franchise can be a good retirement investment for some people, but it is not necessarily the best option for everyone. It really depends on your individual circumstances and goals.

On one hand, buying a franchise can be a good option for retirees because it provides a proven business model and support from the franchisor. This can be especially appealing for retirees who want to continue working and earning income in their retirement years, but don't want to start a business from scratch. Additionally, franchising can provide retirees with a sense of community and purpose, as well as the opportunity to stay active and engaged.

However, it is important to keep in mind that buying a franchise is a significant investment that requires a lot of time, money, and effort. Franchise fees and ongoing royalties can be expensive, and there may be other costs involved such as marketing, advertising, and training. It's important to carefully research the franchisor…

Mosquito Joe Franchisee Success Story

Kim Maalouf spent the first 25 years of her career in marketing for a variety of industries, from baby products to gourmet food to medical supplies. As she switched jobs every couple years, she realized the root of her restlessness was a desire to be her own boss. Consulting was an option, but Maalouf wanted to give back to her community in Troy, Ohio, too.

“I talked to one of my previous managers who knew me well, who said, ‘Why don’t you try franchising?’” she recalls. “My first thought was ‘But I don’t want to own a fast-food restaurant!’”

Maalouf soon realized there were opportunities beyond burgers and fries. She worked with a franchising coach who helped her focus her career goals, which specifically included work/life balance.

“A seasonal business appealed to me — my husband is from overseas, and we travel a lot in the winter,” she explains. “Also, while I wanted a product or service that basically sells itself…

Kitchen Tune-Up Celebrates 35 Years of Updating Kitchens

April 17, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ABERDEEN, S.D. - Kitchen Tune-Up is celebrating 35 years of creating kitchen upgrades.

Founded in April of 1988 by David and Cindy Haglund in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the Kitchen Tune-Up concept evolved from the Haglunds’ cabinet store business. The brand name was devised from creative ways to “Tune-Up” kitchens in ways that do not involve demolition and replacement of cabinetry that is in good condition. Kitchen upgrades for style and function include Kitchen Tune-Up’s original Tune-Up wood reconditioning service, along with cabinet refacing and redooring, services, all of which keep the original cabinets in place but provide a fresh look. In 2003, David and Cindy’s daughter, Heidi Morrissey, joined the company to support the Home Office and franchisees. After serving as VP of Marketing and Sales, Morrissey became Kitchen Tune-Up’s President in 2017.

Kitchen Tune-Up started 2023 by unveiling a brand refre…

Conserva Irrigation to Open a New Location in Cincinnati, Ohio

RICHMOND, VA // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // April 10, 2023 - Conserva Irrigation is happy to announce that David Gammell and Jason Katz have opened a new franchise location, serving the Cincinnati area.

Known as Conserva Irrigation of Cincinnati, Gammell and Katz will lead a team of irrigation designers and technicians in repair, maintenance, and installation of home and commercial irrigation systems.

Some of the areas that the Gammell and Katz operation will serve include Addyston, Camp Dennison, Cincinnati, Clarksville, Cleves, Fairfield, Franklin, Germantown, Hamilton, Harrison, Hooven, Kings Mills, Lebanon, Loveland, Maineville, and Mason.

“We are excited to welcome David and Jason into the Conserva Irrigation family as one of our newest franchisees,” announced Jake Mathre, Director of Franchise Operations. “With their past business experience and network, we are confident they will have a significant impact in…

CarePatrol Named a Top Recession-Proof Business for 2023

April 14, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Phoenix, AZ - CarePatrol was recently named a top franchise by Franchise Business Review in its report on the Top Recession-Proof Franchises for 2023.

“It is gratifying to be recognized as a top recession-proof business and to know that franchisee satisfaction is high,” said Becky Bongiovanni, co-founder and brand president of CarePatrol. “Regardless of the economy, franchising in general and especially in the senior care space is very well-positioned for growth. Our team is committed to making sure our existing franchisees are successful by providing them with the resources they need to serve their communities.”

Franchise Business Review (FBR) provides the only rankings of franchises based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. FBR publishes its rankings of top franchises in its annual Guide to Today’s Top Franchises, as well as in quarterly reports thr…

HomeWell Franchising Welcomes New Director of Client Services & Program Development

April 14, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Burkburnett, TX - HomeWell Franchising Inc., the franchisor of HomeWell Care Services, a non-medical in-home care provider, recently welcomed Kara Holbert, a newcomer to the franchise, to serve in HomeWell’s new role as the Director of Client Services & Program Development.

“Kara Holbert will be instrumental for our franchise,” says Crystal Franz, CEO of HomeWell Franchising. “With demand for home care at an all-time high and predicted only to increase, it’s clear that the future of healthcare is in the home. As we prepare for what’s ahead, she will help equip our owners with the specialized support and training they need to deliver care that meet the needs of our growing and diverse consumer population.”

As the Director of Client Services & Program Development, Holbert is responsible for producing operational resources that enhance service delivery to clients and ult…