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Buddy’s Home Furnishings Franchise Owners Reflect on 2022 Growth

Buddy’s Home Furnishings, a retailer specializing in the sales and rental ownership of furniture, electronics, appliances and home accessories, welcomed new franchise owners into the system and saw existing multi-unit operators continue to grow in 2022.

Buddy’s established multi-operating groups bebe stores, inc., MTM Ventures and Kappa Investments, LLC, collectively signed several new franchise agreements and opened new stores.

Franchise owners Robert Smith and Ernie Thompson of WRE, LLC signed an agreement to convert six of their Hometown Sales & Leasing locations to Buddy's storefronts. Although new to Buddy's, WRE has operated in Virginia since 2002.

“In the past, balancing backend and operational issues along with merchandising has been a challenge,” said Thompson. “Thanks to the support of the team behind Buddy’s, we’ll now be freed up to focus more on our valued customers and supplying the community…

Executive Home Care | What Impact on Home Care Services Will the Baby Boomer Generation Have?

What Impact on Home Care Services Will the Baby Boomer Generation Have on Our Industry? Plenty!

If you’re ready to be in business for yourself but not by yourself in an industry that is poised for explosive growth, an Executive Home Care partnership is something to seriously consider. Given the huge impact on home care services the Baby Boomer generation is having and will continue to have for the foreseeable future, our industry couldn’t be more robust or important. Here, we’ll look briefly at the influence and impact on home care this demographic is having on our industry and how they’re shaping its future — one you’ll want to be part of!

Who are Baby Boomers?

Baby Boomers are generally defined as those born between 1946 and 1964, individuals who today are between the ages of 57 and 75. Right now, there are roughly 70 million people in this category, a significantly large population as compared to other age groups, and it’s only going to grow.

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Executive Home Care | The Home Care Franchise Profit Margin Is Strong

The Home Care Franchise Profit Margin Is Strong: Your Involvement, However, Will Factor into Your Bottom Line

Deciding to open a business in the in-home care industry is a terrific way to make meaningful contributions to your community while building a rewarding career. Still, you may be wondering what the home care franchise profit margin looks like or what the potential is for financial success. While no franchisor, including Executive Home Care, can guarantee your bottom line, what we can speak to is the strength of our industry, what’s driving it, and what you can do to maximize your potential for success. Keep reading to find out more.

Meeting a Real Need in Senior Care

The in-home senior care industry is a thriving one that shows no signs of slowing down. That’s due to several factors, including a growth in the number of Americans turning 65, longer life expectancies, a shortage of assisted living and nursing home staff, and more. Additionally, most se…

Interim HealthCare CEO and President Jennifer Sheets Joins National Association for Home Care & Hospice Board of Directors

SUNRISE, FL // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // February 22, 2023 - Jennifer Sheets, CEO and President of Interim HealthCare Inc, has been elected to the National Association for Home Care & Hospice’s (NAHC) Board of Directors. Her three-year term began on January 1, 2023.

“I am thrilled to join the NAHC Board of Directors and serve among a group of industry leaders I so greatly admire,” Jennifer Sheets commented. “The crux of my work over the past few years has centered around ensuring the stability and preservation of the vital services provided through home healthcare, and I look forward to helping further shape the future of our industry.”

Sheets is a longtime advocate of the home healthcare industry and over the past three years has spent countless hours working with federal and state governments to expand home care worker protections, increase funding and reimbursement rates, and enhance educational opportunities to boost employee recruitment and re…

NerdsToGo of Bellevue Wins Distinguished Franchisee Award

NerdsToGo of Bellevue Recognized For Their Contributions to the NerdsToGo Network

February 17, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // CARROLLTON, TX - NerdsToGo® of Bellevue, a leading information technology (IT) solutions and technology services franchise for both business and home, recently were acknowledged for their contributions to the NerdsToGo network at the 2023 NerdsToGo Franchise Convention held in Las Vegas, NV. The Nerdy Award recognizes a franchisee who best represents the concept and the spirit of the NerdsToGo name, both in the business community and within the network. Gina and Michael Santiago, franchisees at NerdsToGo of Bellevue, were chosen to receive the award because they excel at helping customers and employees achieve their objectives and realize their full potential. They continue to build deep and lasting relationships with customers, vendor partners and employees. The Santiagos bring th…

Neighborly | How To Start A Business With Your Spouse

Working with family can be difficult, but it also has its advantages. Starting a business with a partner can help alleviate pressure and improve efficiency. When you start a business with your significant other, you know how the other person functions, and there is a level of trust and comfort you may not find with other business partners. If you make some strategic decisions and carefully plan before you begin, you can greatly increase the chances of success for your business… and your marriage.

Neighborly - How To Start A Business With Your Spouse

Learn how to start a business with your spouse and create a shared venture that allows you to grow and deepen your relationship.

1. Establish a Plan

When starting a business, spouses and partners need to ensure they’re working with the same mission, vision, and values in mind for their business and their relationship. Couples should take into account their joint long-term goals…

Dryer Vent Wizard | Investing In Dryer Vent Cleaning For 2023 And Beyond

Dryer vent cleaning is both a unique and proven business model, and Dryer Vent Wizard® is one of the leading franchises that offers this service. Dryer vents are often overlooked when it comes to home maintenance, even though they should be regularly cleaned for optimal safety and performance.

Investing in a franchise allows entrepreneurs to take advantage of the increasing demand for dryer vent cleaning services by providing customers with reliable and quality service.

What to Consider Before Buying a Franchise

Before investing in a franchise, it is important to do your research and to consider both the pros and cons of each opportunity. In the dryer vent cleaning franchise industry, there are key aspects to include in your decision-making process.

Industry Demand

When investigating franchise business opportunities, the first thing to consider is the existing demand for the product or service. One of the key mistakes that startup busine…

The Benefits of Owning a Neighborly Service-Based Franchise

Of the many possibilities for being your own boss, franchise business ownership is the most structured option. Typically, the franchising company (franchisor) provides an established business model and proven structure that can help new franchise business owners (franchisees) mitigate risk and ramp up quickly. Plus, leveraging a well-known and established brand means that customers are already seeking services from the brands they know and love!

Neighborly Franchise Opportunities Are The Leaders In Their Respective Fields!

NeighborlyⓇ brand franchises include well-known service-based franchise brands offering home and business services that communities far and wide recognize and seek out. Based in Waco, Texas, Neighborly first opened its doors in 1981 with only one brand. Since then, the company has grown to become the holding company of more than 30 brands serving millions of customers across nine countries.

Neighborly’s various franchises offer serv…

Always Best Care Expands In Houston Metro

Now Serving Humble And Kingwood Communities

February 16, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ROSEVILLE, CA - Always Best Care Senior Services announced today the opening of its location in the Houston Metro. Always Best Care of Kingwood is owned and operated by local resident and Houston native Marisa D. Thompson. The new business will provide non-medical in-home care and assisted living referral services to Humble, Kingwood and the surrounding areas.

“Always Best Care has a long history in Texas and throughout the Houston area. Marisa is a savvy business professional who saw a demand for our compassionate, dedicated services in her neighborhood, and we are thrilled to welcome her and her caregivers to our team,” said Jake Brown, President and CEO of Always Best Care. “We know Marisa’s passion for service and grasp of the needs of the local community will serve her clients well.”

For the past 25 years, Thompson has been working as an information techn…

A Place At Home Opens in Pueblo to Fill a Caregiving Service Gap

February 16, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // PUEBLO, CO - A Place At Home celebrates the expansion of its caring and compassionate reach with the grand opening of A Place At Home - Pueblo. The new location opens Thursday, February 16, and is owned and operated by Bambi Creek. Creek has 40 years of nursing experience, including work as a hospice nurse and personal in-home care experiences with family members, making her the perfect provider for senior care in southern Colorado.

The A Place At Home franchise provides seniors with empathetic care that allows them to age in their homes. Locations offer families personalized guidance throughout the aging journey, from in-home care to care coordination, finding senior living alternatives, and providing staff solutions to area facilities.

Creek has first-hand experience with the home care service gap in the Pueblo and Freemont counties. Her father developed severe dementia and needed intensive care. Unfortu…

Empower Brands Announces Franchisees of the Year at Annual Meeting

World-class franchisor recognizes top owners across its residential brands

February 16, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // RICHMOND, VA - Empower Brands, multi-brand franchisor of premium commercial and residential services, announced the winners of the company’s Franchisee of the Year award for each of its residential brands during its 2023 annual meeting held this year in Orlando, Florida.

“In all the years of holding our annual meeting, this year marked our first event bringing the residential side of the business together as Empower Brands, and it just so happened to be the biggest and best annual meeting yet,” said Scott Zide, CEO of Empower Brands. “The energy and commitment throughout the week was next level as we gathered, newcomers and veterans alike, to share best practices, brand developments and most importantly, celebrate Empower’s record-breaking year. I want to personally congratulate our four outstanding award winners, their achi…

Briggs Home Care | Eye-Opening Home Care Industry Trends To Watch In 2023

The home care industry is constantly changing. In order to stay ahead of the competition, it’s important to stay informed about what’s going on. This article breaks down the most important home care industry trends and how these trends could impact home care franchises in 2023.

The home care industry is growing at a rapid pace. According to the National Association for Home Care and Hospice, the industry is expected to grow by 4.5% every year until 2030. This growth is driven by several factors, including an aging population, advances in technology, and a changing workforce landscape.

Top Home Care Industry Trends To Watch In 2023

As the home care industry continues to grow, so too will the demand for home care services. This means that franchises in the home care space need to be prepared for continued growth and expansion.

Here are some of the key home care industry trends we expect to have the biggest impact in 2023 and beyond:

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