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PestMaster | Pest Control Is A Good Business For First-Time Owners

Why Is Pestmaster Services Great For First-Time Owners? These are just a few of the ways we make start-up easy for first-timers: The groundwork has already been done. Just like homes, businesses need strong foundations. Standard operating procedures, policies, relationships with vendors, and brand identity are just the tip of the iceberg. Putting all these pieces together can take years, and you’ll only get it right after a number of costly lessons.But when you buy a pest control business under the Pestmaster Services banner, the groundwork has already been laid, and our business model has already proven profitable. From your first day on the job, you’ll have access to multiple recurring revenue streams, exclusive insider discounts from vendors, comprehensive support, and lucrative service contracts with commercial, residential, and government clients. Low start-up costs. Depending on your background, the total initial investment ranges between $81,600 to $185,800 (i…

Gotcha Covered opens new location in South Florida

January 13, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // MIAMI, FLORIDA - Gotcha Covered announces the opening of Gotcha Covered of South Miami. The new center is owned and operated by Mercedes Garcia Otegui.

With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, this business will provide the best in soft and hard window treatments to homeowners in South Miami. The center will offer a variety of blinds, draperies, smart solutions and much more.

“At Gotcha Covered, we provide communities with premium window treatments while also creating the best customer experience,” said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. “Our franchise owners love helping homeowners and businesses create the perfect ambiance for their spaces, and we know Mercedes (Garcia Otegui) will provide the residents of Miami with an amazing experience.”

A mother of two, Otegui holds a master’s in studio arts for The University of Sydney, a certificate in business …

ComForCare Ranked In Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®

January 13, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // TROY, MI - ComForCare was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®. The 2023 Franchise 500® ranks ComForCare as 402 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

“It’s an immense honor to once again be included on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list,” said J.J Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands, parent company to ComForCare and At Your Side Home Care.

In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 44-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors that go into the evaluation including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data poin…

16 Neighborly® Brands Ranked In Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®

January 13, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Waco, Texas - Neighborly® brands Aire Serv®, Glass Doctor®, Mr. Electric®, Precision Door Service®, Five Star Painting®, The Grounds Guys®, HouseMaster®, Molly Maid®, Mosquito Joe®, Mr. Appliance®, Mr. Handyman®, Mr. Rooter® Plumbing, Rainbow Restoration®, Real Property Management®, ShelfGenie® and Window Genie® were all included in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®.

The 2023 Franchise 500® ranks these 16 Neighborly brands for their outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability and brand power: Mr. Electric #168, Ranked #1 in Category Glass Doctor #180, Ranked #1 in Category Aire Serv #207, Ranked #1 in Category Precision Door Service #375, Ranked #1 in Category Mr. Rooter Plumbing #129 Rainbow Restoration #132 Mr. Appliance #135 Molly Maid #142 Mosquito Joe #167 Real Property Management #187 HouseMaster #225 Mr. Handyman #236 Fiv…

Handyman Connection Expands its Colorado Footprint

January 17, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // BLUE ASH, OHIO - Handyman Connection is happy to announce the opening of two new locally owned Colorado locations.

These new Centennial State locations are now open for business in the following markets:

Parker, Colo. - Owned and operated by local owner, Mike German. Brighton, Colo. - Owned and operated by local husband-and-wife duo, Shane and Cynthia Cowan.

Introducing the Handyman Connection concept to his home community for the first time, experienced entrepreneur, Mike German, looks forward to using his new business to further involve himself in the Parker, Colo. chamber of commerce and other local organizations. German was first attracted to the Handyman Connection franchising opportunity due to the brand’s ability to offer a wide variety of home improvement services; whether times are good or bad, and when projects are large or small.

“We are impressed with the warm welcome our …

Entrepreneur Magazine Names Alex Pericchi of PuroClean in Franchise CMO Gamechangers List

Vice President of Marketing and Online Learning Honored by Top Business Publication for Contributions as a Franchising Marketing Executive

January 17, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // TAMARAC, FLORIDA - PuroClean, one of the country’s leading property restoration and remediation franchises, is excited to congratulate Vice President of Marketing and Online Learning Alex Pericchi for being named on the Top 50 Franchise CMO Gamechangers list by Entrepreneur Magazine. Noted for his influence in marketing and creative drive, Pericchi is among the first-ever recipients of this distinction.

“I am honored and very excited to be recognized by Entrepreneur in its inaugural list of the top 50 CMO Gamechangers,” Pericchi said. “When I started my journey with PuroClean more than 8 years ago, I had no idea the road would be filled with so many unique and exciting challenges. I’m happy to know I can contribute to this great brand – most importantly, to the people behin…

Best Life Brands Names Jennifer LoBianco Chief Marketing Officer

January 11, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // TROY, MI - Best Life Brands, LLC (“Best Life Brands”) today announced Jennifer LoBianco as chief marketing officer.

“Jennifer has been outstanding as our senior vice president of marketing with her ability to juggle the direction and strategy of four brands. She has contributed to everything we have done since she joined our business in 2021,” said J.J. Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands. “As our new CMO, she has potential to positively impact our growth, as well as play an important role interacting with our franchisees and with our executive leadership team.”

Jennifer LoBianco, Chief Marketing Officer, Best Life Brands, LLC Prior to joining Best Life Brands in 2021 as senior vice president of marketing, LoBianco served in several executive roles, including chief marketing officer for Huntington Learning Center where she directed brand, franchise development and franchis…

College HUNKS Hauling Junk And Moving® Opens Second Tulsa Location

TULSA, OK // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // January 06, 2023 - College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® newest location in Southern Tulsa. Since its grand opening, the Southern Tulsa College HUNKS is now providing donation pickups and general labor assistance in addition to the company's signature fast, friendly moving and junk hauling services for area residents and businesses.

Franchise owner Travis Foster will lead the Southern Tulsa College HUNKS team in serving the city's neighboring areas with helpful, quality moving and junk removal solutions. Prior to joining College HUNKS, Foster dedicated himself to operations for 20 years. He worked with large-scale companies including Amazon, Macy's, and Toys "R" Us.

"I have always been interested in owning my own company and have explored franchising in the past," said Travis Foster, Owner of the Southern Tulsa College HUNKS. "I feel my years of work experience have prepared me to ta…

Local Entrepreneur Opens Kitchen Tune-Up in Fort Worth, Texas

January 03, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Fort Worth, TX - Kitchen Tune-Up has arrived in Fort Worth. Meeting the demand from homeowners seeking to update and upgrade the look of their kitchens, Fort Worth’s Kitchen Tune-Up is serving homeowners throughout Fort Worth.

Local resident, Mike Dougherty, has launched Kitchen Tune-Up’s operations along with the support of the company’s home office located in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

“I’m thrilled to bring Kitchen Tune-Up’s remodeling services to Fort Worth,” said Dougherty. “Our mission is to deliver customers with the kitchen of their dreams at an affordable price by carefully listening to their needs and desires. I look forward to seeing the positive impact we have on both our customers and their homes.”

Prior to joining Kitchen Tune-Up, Dougherty sold IT services and software to Fortune 1000 companies. He has long had the desire to own and operate his own busines…

Caring Transitions Brings Services to South Central Massachusetts

Husband and Wife Duo Opens the Second Location for Worcester Metro

January 2, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // WORCESTER, MASS. - Caring Transitions of South Central Massachusetts is owned and operated by Jillian and Joseph Delaney. The couple previously worked with the Hampden County location for several years before deciding to go into business themselves.

Caring Transitions is a franchise 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.

The Delaneys know the emotional, mental, and physical toll that cleanouts, e…

Gotcha Covered Opens Location in Illinois

January 06, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // VOLO, ILLINOIS- Gotcha Covered announced opening of Gotcha Covered of Lake County. The new center is owned and operated by Adam Cacioppo.

With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, this business will provide the best in soft and hard window treatments to homeowners in Lake County. The center will offer a variety of blinds, draperies, smart solutions and much more.

“At Gotcha Covered, our window treatment consultative services are second-to-none,” said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. “Adam has the right attitude and mindset to represent the Gotcha Covered brand, and Lake County is gaining a great asset for their community.”

Cacioppo brings 20-plus years of craft work experience working in the commercial building sector. He has managed the designs and installation of high-end commercial windows and architectural metal works for some of the most scrutinizing contractors, architects, d…

Caring Senior Service Hires Home Care and Franchising Expert As New Chief Operating Officer

January 09, 2023 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - Caring Senior Service announced today that it has tapped Jeff Bevis as its new chief operating officer.

“I’m excited to return fulltime to the home care industry because I still see it as an evolving industry with so many unsolved challenges,” Bevis said. “The industry needs clear, data-driven leaders and I’m convinced my experiences will help Caring Senior Service solve many of the challenges clients, caregivers, team members and business owners face today.”

Bevis has more than 30 years of operational experience and more than 20 years’ experience building successful brands in the home care industry. He and his son, Devin, founded FirstLight Home Care in 2009.

In November 2020, Bevis parted ways with FirstLight and reopened his consulting practice, working within the healthcare industry mentoring tech, home health and international companies and f…