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Merry Maids to Open in Central Georgia

Merry Maids welcomes three TWO MEN AND A TRUCK owners to its network

April 14, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ATLANTA, GA - Merry Maids welcomes a new franchise to its network. Residents of Macon, Georgia, will be able to access cleaning service that is consistently ranked within the residential and commercial services industry.

Merry Maids of Macon is expected to open within the next two months. New franchisees Kirk Phillips, Richard Rivera, and Johnathan Cuttino look forward to giving people more time to enjoy life, with a trusted cleaning company to take care of their housework.

Merry Maids is part of ServiceMaster Brands, a provider of residential and commercial cleaning, restoration, and moving services. The new franchisees met while they worked for another ServiceMaster Brands company, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK. After working their way up the ranks at the moving franchise, they launched their own locations in Utah, North Carolina, and Georgia. Jo…

SYNERGY HomeCare Announces New Ownership in Fort Worth, TX

Air Force Vet and Long-Time CNA Take Over Franchise Leadership

April 13, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Gilbert, Ariz. - SYNERGY HomeCare has announced new ownership of one of its Texas franchises, SYNERGY HomeCare based in Fort Worth.

The company is now owned and operated by Ryan and Amanda Kropski, a husband-and-wife duo who have lived all over the country and finally settled back into Amanda’s home state of Texas in 2018. The couple plans to celebrate their new ownership with a ribbon cutting grand opening event on Friday April 21, from 3:00pm-5:00pm at Los Vaqueros Restaurant, at 4899 E. Interstate 20 Service Rd S, Willow Park, TX, in collaboration with the East Parker County Chamber of Commerce.

Headquartered at 401 Pitchfork Trail, Suite 705 in Willow Park, Texas, the company serves residents in Fort Worth, Aledo, Benbrook, Burleson, Cleburne, Granbury, Glen Rose, Mansfield, Mineral Wells, Weatherford, and everywhere in between. The company…

Pool Scouts Welcomes its Latest Addition to the Family!

April 4, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Salt Lake City, UT - Pool Scouts is thrilled to announce the newest members of the Pool Scouts family, Brandon and Elyse Charleson, who were awarded one territory, serving the Salt Lake City market and surrounding areas. The pair are coming into business ownership with plenty of experience as current owners of a British Swim School, a franchise that provides swim lessons to people of all ages. Prior to this, they owned a small talent recruiting business and they are still involved in the agency today. Elyse has an extensive history in the pool world as she grew up competitively swimming as well as working for various water parks early in her career. She and Brandon are proud parents of an 8-year-old daughter and a 5-year-old son. We are excited to have this beautiful family on board and watch them flourish in their new business, Pool Scouts of the Wasatch Front!

"We are excited t…

College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving Signs NIL Deal With 15-Year-Old High School Volleyball Phenom, Alexis Ewing

Ewing Secured First High School NIL Deal in Maryland After Rule Change

April 13, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Rockville, MD - College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® is again making history with their recently signed endorsement deal with high school volleyball standout, Alexis Ewing. This endorsement marks one of the first for high school athletes in Maryland, as the state recently opened NIL opportunities for high school students.

On April 11, 2023 at the NIL signing took place at 603 Southlawn Lane in Rockville. Ewing’s parents, NBA Hall-of-Famer Patrick Ewing and former All-American volleyball player Cheryl Weaver, accompanied her to the signing event.

“We are thrilled to partner with Alexis and help support her journey as a student-athlete,” said Nick Friedman, Co-Founder of College HUNKS. “This sponsorship allows us to uphold our values of supporting our communities and building leaders. Having started o…

Neighborly | Setting SMART Goals In Your Landscaping Business Plan

If you've ever thought about starting a landscaping business, you probably have come to realize that there is a lot to consider. While the prospect of owning your own business no doubt seems like an exciting and rewarding endeavor, it’s sometimes hard to determine if you're taking the right steps to get on the path to progress and success. This is where having a well-crafted business plan can be the difference between dreaming and achieving.

The right business plan will help you articulate your goals, formulate a business strategy, and help you reach your desired outcomes quickly and efficiently. To make sure that your landscaping business plan is up to the challenge, use SMART goals to make it both actionable and attainable. In what follows, we'll define SMART goals, and explain how to use them to build a business plan that will help you achieve them.

What are SMART Goals?SMART is an acronym that stands for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-…

Neighborly | Diversify Your Financial Portfolio With Franchise Ownership

It stands to reason that the more chances you have at hitting a target, the more likely you are to be successful. In math, they call it the law of probability. In business, they call it a wise portfolio diversification strategy.

Following this philosophy, investing in different asset classes like stocks, bonds, real estate and even small business can help you minimize failure – so that if one investment doesn’t perform, it doesn't endanger your entire financial future – and maximize success to allow the best chance at financial success with a diversified foundation that aren’t all directly tied to the same economic trends.

What is a Financial Portfolio?As its name suggests, a financial portfolio for a business professional is a collection of stocks, bonds, and cash, along with business holdings and assets like real estate, vehicles, or art. To create a financial portfolio, it’s important to identify your long-term goals and regularly monitor and update y…

ComForCare Awards Its Highest Honor to Franchisee at Annual Conference

April 05, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // TROY, MI - ComForCare/At Your Side awarded the 2022 Franchisee of the Year award to Rick, Donna and Rudy Wrabel, At Your Side Home Care owners in Houston, TX. The award recognized their dedication to clients and consistently excellent service. The 20th annual ComForCare/At Your Side franchise conference took place March 2-4 in Lake Las Vegas, Nevada, welcoming over 225 staff members and franchisees.

“It is truly an honor for our family to be recognized for this award,” said Rick Wrabel. “We are dedicated to providing the leadership and tools to help our caregivers provide the highest level of service to our clients. We are passionate about serving our community and helping our clients live their best lives possible at home.”

The Franchisee of the Year is awarded to the ComForCare/At Your Side franchisee who displays the highest level of excellence in leadership, performance, the ability to sustain growth over…

Grasons Goes Green for Earth Day with Estate Sales

April 05, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // LOS ANGELES, CA - As Earth Day approaches, Grasons is urging people to go green by holding an estate sale instead of calling a junk removal service. With a house full of items, adult children often don’t know what to do, but Grasons wants to educate them about the environmentally friendly option of estate sales.

"At Grasons, we believe that holding a liquidation sale is not only a great way to clear out items you no longer need, but it's also an eco-friendly solution," said Simone Kelly, Grasons Founder & Brand President. "Estate sales and business liquidation not only reduce waste but also provide a platform for others to find new homes for the items they no longer need. It’s a win-win for both the environment and the community." Here are reasons why estate sales are a green choice: Liquidation sales reduce waste by finding new homes for items that would otherwise end up in landfills. Liquidation sal…

Assisted Living Locators Franchisee Volunteer To Improve Seniors’ Quality Of Life

April 05, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // SCOTTSDALE, AZ - Assisted Living Locators, a no cost nationwide senior placement and referral service, is proud to announce its ongoing commitment to improving the quality of life for seniors in communities across the country. During National Volunteer Month and year-round, Assisted Living Locators franchisees volunteer their time and resources to make a positive impact on the lives of seniors.

"Advocating for seniors is the heart of our business," said Angela Olea, RN, Assisted Living Locators Founder & Brand President. "At Assisted Living Locators, giving back to our senior community is part of our company culture. Our advisors are making a difference by volunteering and contributing to a variety of charitable efforts to support seniors and improve their quality of life.”

Olea noted that Assisted Living Locators senior care advisors provide a no-cost service to help find quality, top-rated in-home care,…

BrightStar Care® Expands Its Corporate Footprint

April 06, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // GURNEE, ILL. - BrightStar Care announced today the acquisition of eight BrightStar Owned (BSO) locations bringing its number of company-owned agencies to 30. The eight locations added to the BrightStar Owned umbrella are located in Wisconsin. These eight locations were previously owned by BrightStar Care franchisees Susan Rather, Jeff Tews and Ryan Tews, who owned and operated their agencies for more than 16 years.

BrightStar Care created BrightStar Owned to expand the brand’s corporate-owned footprint and utilize these agencies as testing sites for new technologies and processes BrightStar Owned agencies also pilot new payer and reimbursement models and accept Medicare Advantage plans and other key national account referrals. Since its launch in February 2022, BrightStar Owned has used key insights from its agencies to prioritize areas to benefit BrightStar Care’s entire franchise network.

Rather and Tews ar…

The Patch Boys Now Offering Seamless Patches and Service to Gwinnett County, GA

Lawrenceville Residents Welcome Local Drywall Repair Experts and Customer Service

April 07, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – The Patch Boys is expanding its rapidly growing operations to Lawrenceville. No matter the size of dent, ding, or hole, local entrepreneur Damani Madyun has the solution for all residents of Gwinnett County and its surrounding areas.

Over the last decade, The Patch Boys has become the go-to residential drywall and ceiling repair company for all homeowners. The brand’s forte is patching and repairing unsightly or damaged drywall, sheetrock, and plaster. With this specialty, The Patch Boys is addressing the everyday wear and tear that larger construction companies do not tackle. In fact, the company’s technicians can repair, sand, dry, and prime drywall holes, ceiling stress cracks, crumbling plaster, and more in as little as a few hours. Plus, homeowners can benefit from free, no-obligation estimates either on…

Kitchen Tune-Up Named to Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 Hall of Fame

Kitchen Remodeling Franchise Earns Ranking for 34th Year in a Row

April 11, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ABERDEEN, S.D. - Kitchen Tune-Up was named to Entrepreneur’s first-ever Franchise 500 Hall of Fame list, published in the March/April 2023 issue of Entrepreneur magazine. This prestigious list honors the elite franchise brands that have ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 ranking for 25 or more years consecutively. Kitchen Tune-Up earned its place in the Hall of Fame by ranking in every Franchise 500 for the last 34 years.

“To be recognized by the Franchise 500® list for the 34th year in a row is a huge honor,” said Heidi Morrisey, President of Kitchen Tune-Up. “This award is a true testament to the hard work of our franchise owners and their teams who are dedicated to creating amazing, updated kitchens. In 2023, our whole network is looking forward to a profitable and fun year ahead.”

Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 has been evaluating and …