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Fish Window Cleaning Named Official Window Cleaner for Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce

Destin, Florida Franchisee Honored in New Community Partnership

April 01, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // DESTIN, Fla. - Fish Window Cleaning®, a window cleaning service, is thrilled to announce its Destin, Florida location was deemed the official window cleaner for the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce.

This announcement comes as a result of Fish Window Cleaning Franchisee Danica LaFaire and her efforts to integrate into the local community. LaFaire and her family opened the Destin location in August of 2021. This location services homes and businesses in Destin, Seaside, Rosemary Beach, Inlet Beach, Santa Rosa, Fort Walton, Niceville, Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Mary Esther, and Milton. Since they have opened, LaFaire has made it her mission to establish meaningful relationships with those who serve the surrounding area.

“The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce doesn’t focus solely …

Fish Window Cleaning Honors Curt Drew as Franchisee of the Year

September 28, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ST. LOUIS, MO - Fish Window Cleaning® is thrilled to announce Curt Drew as its 2022 Franchisee of the Year. Curt owns the successful Omaha, Nebraska location which has been in business since 2005.

Each year, members of FISH’s corporate team in St. Louis, MO, review franchisees to select a winner for the prestigious award. They look at factors such as customer service, willingness to help with the brand’s franchise development efforts, and overall success. To be considered, a franchise must have been in business for five or more years. The Omaha location is consistently ranked in the top ten percent in total sales volume.

“I am blown away, just really humbled,” said Curt who was presented the award during FISH’s annual conference this summer. “It really is a credit to the solid team we have in Omaha. Our General Manager Tim Myrberg, along with Tony Grasso and Mary Rager…

Fish Window Cleaning of Tampa Receives Distinguished Honor

Owner Cole Robinson and her team named Tampa Bay Chamber Small Business of the Year

November 21, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // TAMPA, FLORIDA - Fish Window Cleaning® is thrilled to announce its Tampa, Florida franchise is the winner of the Tampa Bay Chamber’s Small Business of the year award. Fish Window Cleaning took home the honor in the 5-20 employee category.

Each winner was chosen after an extensive submission and interview process which began at the start of 2022. Companies were evaluated on financial success, community involvement, and ethical business practices.

“We couldn’t be more excited about this award,” said Cole Robinson, Owner of Fish Window Cleaning of Tampa. “We’ve built an incredible team, and this honor is a testament to the work we do and our standing in this great community.”

“We are so proud of Cole and her team,” said Randy Cross, president of Fish Window Cleaning. “They are doing i…

PuroClean Promotes Tanya Ragbeer to Marketing, Communications Manager

Ragbeer Oversees Company Content and Messaging in Elevated Supervisory Role

November 21, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // TAMARAC, Fla. - PuroClean, one of the country’s leading property restoration and remediation franchises, is pleased to announce the promotion of Tanya Ragbeer to marketing and communications manager. A skilled marketing professional with more than two decades of experience from prior years in banking and media, Ragbeer’s messaging skills, branding expertise and contributions to PuroClean culture have brought great value to the company. She joined PuroClean as the marketing communications specialist in February 2020 and has excelled in her support to the network.

“Tanya is a major asset to PuroClean, contributing big ideas to our team and helping make them a reality,” PuroClean Vice President of Marketing and Online Learning Alex Pericchi said. “She continues to elevate the PuroClean brand by developing cohesive, strategic messaging to…

Caring Transitions Announces Million Dollar Elite Club Award Winner

DUBUQUE, IOWA // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // November 15, 2022 - Caring Transitions is excited to announce Jon Wessels, owner of Caring Transitions of Eastern Iowa located in Dubuque, IA and Caring Transitions of Northeast Iowa in Waterloo, IA is part of the Million Dollar Elite Club.

The Million Dollar Elite Status goes to franchise owners who have achieved at least $1 Million in gross sales in a calendar year. These owners have also exemplified great leadership, business acumen, and perseverance.

Wessels joined the Caring Transitions system in 2017 after a successful career in business where he built and ran several other companies. Jon, along with his partner Jessica King, have made helping clients navigate difficult transitions with care and compassion.

“Jon was a great fit from the start, and we are thrilled to see him reach this incredible milestone,” said Ray Fabik, Caring Transitions president.

Caring Transitions Announces National Caring for a Cause Award Winner

Indianapolis Franchise Owner Honored for his Commitment to Giving Back

CINCINNATI, OHIO // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // November 14, 2022 - Caring Transitions is excited to present Indianapolis franchise owner, Paul Ellsworth, with this year’s Jeff Rea Caring for a Cause Award.

This award is given each year in honor of the late Jeff Rea who, along with his wife Donna, set a wonderful example of what it means to make an impact. The recipient of this award displays a philanthropic mindset and finds unique ways to contribute to the community.

Ellsworth’s Caring Transitions location is partnered with Indianapolis non-profit Centered Around Christ. The organization has a warehouse that collects household items for families in need. Ellsworth and his team work with clients to find items to donate during the downsizing process. Instead of going to landfills, older furniture, kitchenware, and clothing are given new life.

Caring Transitions Indy W…

Kitchen Tune-Up & Bath Tune-Up President Recognized in Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s 50 Women of Wonder List

Heidi Morrissey, President of Kitchen Remodeling & Bath Remodeling Franchises, Named One of 50 Featured Women in Franchising in 2022

November 17, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ABERDEEN, S.D. - Heidi Morrissey, brand president of Kitchen Tune-Up and Bath Tune-Up, was recently recognized as one of 50 Women of Wonder (WOW) in franchising by Franchise Dictionary.

The Franchise Dictionary Women of Wonder list celebrates 50 exceptional female franchisors who are making a remarkable difference in their brands. Each woman has a unique story and they have all shown the courage to take risks. The list is featured in Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s October issue, and part of the proceeds will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

“It’s an incredible honor to be featured on this list,” said Morrissey. “I have an amazing team and get to work with dedicated and customer-focused Tunies and associates that help motivate me a…

DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen Earns STAR Award for Franchising Excellence

November 16, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // - DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen earned a STAR Award for Best Overall Performance at last month’s Franchise Leadership and Development Conference (FLDC) in recognition of the brand’s outstanding franchise development practices.

The FLDC, an annual event held exclusively for franchise development executives and professionals, names a new honoree for the prestigious STAR (Speaking To And Responding) Award each year. Winners are evaluated on categories including franchisee recruitment, online inquiry follow-ups, mystery shopping, social media, franchise development websites and franchisee satisfaction.

“DreamMaker has been in operation for more than 20 years, and we have always taken pride in how we treat our franchisees,” says Doug Dwyer, President and Chief Stewarding Officer of DreamMaker. “That starts even before the beginning - it starts with how you approach franc…

College HUNKS Hauling Junk And Moving® Names Sean Lewis The Grand Prize Winner Of The Pitch

U.S. Army veteran to receive a free franchise in El Paso, Texas

TAMPA, Fla. // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Nov. 11, 2022 - College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® announced that Sean Lewis is the grand prize winner of The Pitch, a contest developed specifically for military veterans. Lewis will be awarded a free franchise with the full-service moving company.

The contest was open to U.S. veterans who served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard.

"I'm absolutely thrilled to announce the winner of The Pitch Contest. The Pitch was a way to show our appreciation for military members who sacrifice so much for our country and to attract more military members to our franchise family," said Dana Hansen, Director of Franchise Development for College HUNKS. "Military members tend to perform at an extremely high level and experience tremendous success with College HUNKS because of our culture that is built on si…

The Empower Brands Family Of Franchises

Join the Empower Brands family and start your own franchise with one of our award-winning franchise opportunities Empower Brands Franchise Opportunities Welcome to Archadeck Outdoor Living, where we bring your outdoor living ideas to life! We are a deck and patio design and installation company that offers custom designs that can incorporate various amenities and features. We go beyond just decks and patios and can build just about any outdoor structure you have in mind. From screened-in porches to sunrooms to pergolas, our designers and contractors have done them all. Simply want to add a fire pit or hardscape to your backyard? We can confidently handle that project as well. If you have an outdoor vision, we would love to make it a reality. Conservation is in our name, in our culture, and in our commitment to our clients. Conserva Irrigation® proudly specializes in commercial and residential irrigation services and solutions that help alleviate the billions of gallo…

Lynx Franchising and Outdoor Living Brands Rebrand as Empower Brands

World-class franchisors of commercial and residential home services unite under new name

RICHMOND, Va., // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Nov. 10, 2022 - Multi-branded franchisors Lynx Franchising and Outdoor Living Brands announced today their official rebrand to form Empower Brands, a newly named umbrella company focused on championing the success of its franchise owners.

The launch of Empower Brands comes amid rapid growth experienced across its portfolio of brands following Lynx's September 2021 acquisition of Outdoor Living Brands. After months of integrating the two organizations, Lynx Franchising and Outdoor Living Brands decided the best way to continue moving these brands forward was to combine forces under one, unified name. Together as Empower Brands, the team can provide more experience and an even stronger commitment to providing franchisees with a winning playbook and the right resources to pursue their long…

BrightStar Care® Nationally Honored Its Nurses and Caregivers For Providing Care and its Franchisees for Their Achievements in 2022

BrightStar Care Recognizes National Nurses and Caregivers of the Year, Franchisee of the Year, and Rookie of the Year Winners at its 2022 Annual Conference

November 10, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // GURNEE, Illinois - BrightStar Care celebrated milestones and commemorated achievements at its 2022 Annual Conference. The conference was held in Henderson, Nevada at the M Resort from October 25-27 and featured content-rich sessions, presentations, and more. BrightStar Care also honored the winners of its annual Nurse of the Year and Caregiver of the Year awards and its Franchisee of the Year and Rookie of the Year.

This year’s Nurse and Caregiver of the Year award presentation came as a heartwarming surprise, as BrightStar Care CEO and Founder Shelly Sun recognized all eight regional honorees as national winners, granting each recipient a $5,000 reward. BrightStar Care’s nurses and caregivers are the heart and soul of the company, and it is extremely impo…