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Authority Brands Acquires The Junkluggers

COLUMBIA, Md. // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Dec. 16, 2022 - Authority Brands announced today the purchase of The Junkluggers. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The Junkluggers is an eco-friendly junk removal franchise focused on customer service and bettering the environment in communities around the country. Founded by Josh Cohen in 2004, The Junkluggers made it their mission to disrupt the junk removal industry by instituting sustainable practices to divert waste from landfills through recycling, donations to charities, and innovative concepts like Remix Market, a secondhand marketplace.

Companies under the Authority Brands umbrella include leading home service brands America's Swimming Pool Company, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, The Cleaning Authority, Color World Painting, DoodyCalls, DRYmedic Restoration Services, Homewatch CareGivers, Mister Sparky, Monster Tree Service, Mosquito Squad, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, STOP…

Garage Living | Garage Transformation Company Opens Location in Raleigh, NC

Garage Living Redefines the Garage as a Valuable Space That Reflects The Homeowner’s Lifestyle

December 14, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // - This October, Steve Fling opened his first Garage Living franchise in Raleigh. Garage Living, the premium garage transformation company in the US and Canada, provides clients with functional spaces that maximize usable areas and can be enjoyed year-round.

Originally from upstate New York, Fling graduated from Brockport State School where he studied Business Management and Sports Management. He later moved to San Diego where he spent 21 years working in sales for a company specializing in aeronautics and airplanes. His work meant that he spent half of each year on the road, away from his wife and daughter.

Two years ago, the Fling’s were craving a change of pace and were drawn to the family-oriented nature of North Carolina. After making the move and speaking with another Garage Living franchise owner,…

PuroClean Celebrates Franchise Owner Contract Renewals, Anniversaries

“Paramedics of Property Damage” Continues Coverage Throughout United States

December 14, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // TAMARAC, Fla. – PuroClean, one of the country’s leading property restoration and remediation franchises, is excited to announce that five franchise owner teams recently renewed their operating contracts, while many owners celebrate impressive anniversaries with the company. These most recent milestones follow the company’s latest news of surpassing 400 franchise locations within its network.

“PuroClean as a company is only as strong as our network of franchise owners, and we love celebrating them any chance we get,” PuroClean President and COO Steve White said. “Franchise owners that not only celebrate work anniversaries with us but opt to renew their operating contracts to continue their important work just affirms the extreme ownership value they see in investing with PuroClean.”

Franchise owners that recently renewed their op…

Always Best Care Franchise Owners In Texas Expand El Paso Territory

December 12, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ROSEVILLE, Calif. - Always Best Care Senior Services announced today that existing franchisees Carlos Camacho Jr. and Karla Camacho have expanded their territory to offer exceptional senior care to more residents in El Paso, Texas. Always Best Care of West and Central El Paso has been serving El Paso, Canutillo, Vinton and surrounding areas since February 2020 and will now provide senior care services throughout the eastern half of El Paso as well.

Natives to the El Paso area, the husband-and-wife team became Always Best Care franchise owners to provide a quality in-home senior care option to local citizens. The Camachos have also developed a strong reputation in the community for their assisted living placement and skilled nursing services.

“Carlos and Karla have successfully combined compassion and dedication to helping others with their experience in business and provided a…

College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® Expands in Denver

DENVER, CO // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // December 12, 2022 - College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® recently added a new location in Denver. Since its grand opening on December 9, 2022, the Denver Southeast 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 owners Ross and Jethlene Finch will lead the Denver Southeast College HUNKS team in serving the city's neighboring areas with helpful, high-quality moving and junk removal solutions. Prior to joining College HUNKS, Ross Finch was an electrician.

"We pursued business ownership so I may serve others and help build leaders," said Ross Finch, Co-Owner of the Denver Southeast College HUNKS. "Through this new business venture, we want to make an impact on our younger generations through instilling leadership princi…

Dog Training Elite is Coming to Columbus, OH!

Dog Training Elite is finally coming to Columbus, Ohio! Our newest Franchise Owners are father-and-son business partners Dan and Brennan O’Malley.

Like many Franchise Owners who started working with Dog Training Elite, Brennan and Dan began work in very different industries. Dog Training Elite is an excellent choice for career switchers, including those with no business experience, because of the hands-on support that the corporate team offers to first-time business owners. For this pair, however, some business experience was involved– including franchising experience.

“I was at Marco’s Pizza for twenty-eight years working as a franchise owner and for corporate,” Dan told us in an interview.

“I have a degree in Resort and Attraction Management from Bowling Green State University while working in a variety of hospitality and guest service positions for Cedar Fair and Marco’s Pizza,” said Brennan.

Dan and Brennan O'Malley are the newest Dog Training …

Dog Training Elite | Taylor Newton is Our Newest Owner in the Pack!

We are so excited to welcome Westchester, Pennsylvania’s own Taylor Newton as the newest Dog Training Elite family member!

Like many Franchise Owners before him, Taylor didn’t precisely have business-ownership experience. However, he had over ten years of experience in engineered sales and designing and selling manufacturing equipment.

“I am from Pennsylvania but currently living in Kansas City; looking forward to moving back home closer to friends and family and getting the franchise started!” During an interview, Taylor told us of his background: "I come from a family of six, and I graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.”

Taylor first heard about Dog Training Elite through a franchise broker. As the corporate world became too overbearing, Taylor was ready to start looking for a more independent line of work.

“I have always wanted to work for myself, and as I got…

College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® Opening in Glendale

GLENDALE, AZ, // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // December 08, 2022 - College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® is bringing its service to Glendale, AZ. Starting December 9, 2022, the new Glendale College HUNKS will be 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 owners Ric and Denise Rivera will lead the Glendale College HUNKS team in serving the city's neighboring areas with helpful, high-quality moving and junk removal solutions. Prior to joining College HUNKS, Ric Rivera was in the transportation industry for more than 27 years. Denise Rivera dedicated herself to the finance field for more than 32 years.

"As we approached a new phase in our lives, we wanted to invest in something of our own. We heard about College HUNKS through social media while living in Omaha. Over the course of a few …

Caring Transitions of Costa Mesa Increasing Accessibility of Much-Needed Services to Orange County

COSTA MESA, CALIF. // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // December 05, 2022 - Caring Transitions expands its compassionate reach with its latest location. Caring Transitions of Costa Mesa is owned and operated by Kevin and Jennifer Dixon. The Dixons are looking to provide the community with a one-stop shop for downsizing, moving, and liquidation services during some of the most trying times of people’s lives.

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, everyday treasures that many cherish.

The Dixons understand the challenge of cleari…

TruBlue Total House Care Teams Up with CarePatrol

CINCINNATI, OHIO // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // December 06, 2022 - TruBlue Total House Care is a brand focused on providing home maintenance, modification and repair services in addition to ongoing in-home support to help seniors age in place. TruBlue teams up with a vendor partner to build out its portfolio of home services. The newest partnership is with CarePatrol.

“The partnership came about as we look for verifiable partners of care, whether it be in home health, skilled nursing, hospitals, or rehabilitation centers,” said TruBlue Senior Strategic Advisor Carrie Coumbs. “CarePatrol is a very important part of the senior care industry. Even the best-laid plans don’t always go right in life, and when a senior needs a housing change or something happens to their health, TruBlue can now turn to CarePatrol and their advisors to help our wonderful clients through their next step as it relates to aging and care.”

CarePatrol is a care advisory company, whi…

Empower Brands Announces New President Thomas Welter

December 08, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Richmond, Virginia - Empower Brands has appointed franchise operations expert Thomas Welter as Group President of Residential Services. Welter, who was previously COO of Lift Brands, replaces Scott Zide who recently transitioned to CEO of Empower Brands.

Welter’s addition to the team follows the recent announcement of the company’s rebrand which united the organizations formerly known as Lynx Franchising and Outdoor Living Brands to form Empower Brands.

“With more than 30 years of leadership experience in franchise operations, Tom is poised to further accelerate our growth as we continue into this new chapter as Empower Brands,” said Scott Zide, CEO of Empower Brands.

Experienced with creating operational breakthroughs in high potential organizations, Welter’s expertise is grounded in revenue expansion and culture framework. In his new role, Welter will oversee…

Assisted Living Locators Recognized In Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s Top 100 Game Changers 2022 List

December 07, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // PHOENIX, AZ - Assisted Living Locators today announced the company has been recognized in Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s Top 100 Game Changers 2022 list. The annual list recognizes proven franchises that focus on filling a niche in the market, help the community and create opportunity for aspiring business owners. This is the fifth consecutive year the company has received this honor.

The Game Changer list, which is part of the December issue of Franchise Dictionary Magazine, cites Assisted Living Locators as the first senior placement and referral service in the U.S with 140 franchise offices. The magazine noted that the company’s financial stability, consistent growth and brand power offers a great opportunity for business ownership. Assisted Living Locators also fosters a culture of social responsibility and service, investing in the community and encouraging franchisee volunteerism and philanthropy.

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