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Brightway Insurance | Tips to Help Keep Teens Safe on Roads

2022-23 School Year Kicks Off, Teens Nationwide Hit Highways

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Aug. 24, 2022 - With more than eight million teens on the road as the 2022-23 school year kicks off nationwide, setting your children up for success behind the wheel is a priority.

Motor vehicle research specialists with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta say the number one cause of teen deaths in the United States is motor vehicle fatalities. Atlanta Metro region insurance agent Curtis Caldwell shares tips with his neighbors to help keep their children driving safely. "Our kids need to be set up for success," Caldwell said. "The numbers show about seven teenagers die on America's roadways every single day. We need to do all we can to prepare our youngest group of drivers to be as safe as possible."

Caldwell owns Brightway, The Caldwell Agency in Cumming, Georgia. A provider of auto insurance coverage for drivers …

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Places 45th in Qualified Remodeler’s Top 500

August 25, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Qualified Remodeler, a publication serving remodelers and home improvement companies in the U.S., has ranked DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen as the 45th best remodeler in its 44th annual TOP 500 of 2022.

Since 1978, the QR TOP 500 has tracked the industry’s largest and fastest growing companies. In 2022, the TOP 500 represented over $16 billion in remodeling sales volume, and nearly two million jobs.

DreamMaker was chosen by the Qualified Remodeler editorial staff for meeting a set of criteria including installed remodeling dollar volume, total years in business, industry association membership, industry certification, industry awards and community service.

“This is a tremendous honor for our hardworking, talented franchisees,” says President and Chief Stewarding Officer, Doug Dwyer. “It shows how the systems and support of DreamMaker combine with their own abilities to …

Handyman Connection Named to Qualified Remodeler TOP 500 for 2022

Locally-Owned Home Improvement Franchise Strengthens its Award-Winning Reputation

August 25, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // BLUE ASH, Ohio - Qualified Remodeler, a leading publication serving remodelers and home improvement companies in the U.S., has ranked Handyman Connection, a home improvement franchise for professional and reliable handyman services, as No. 71 on its 44th annual TOP 500 remodelers of 2022. The brand was also listed as the top performer in the handyman category and ranked as the No. 7 national remodeler based on total remodeling revenue. Since 1978, the QR TOP 500 has tracked the industry’s largest and fastest growing companies. In 2022, the TOP 500 represented over $16 billion in remodeling sales volume and nearly two million jobs.

Handyman Connection was chosen as a 2022 Top 500 remodeler by the Qualified Remodeler editorial staff for meeting a set of criteria including: installed remodeling dollar volume, total years in business,…

BrightStar Care Expands its Corporate Footprint with Eight Unit BrightStar Owned Acquisition

The Home Care Franchise Expands its Company-Owned Operations

August 25, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // GURNEE, Ill. - BrightStar Care announced today that it is acquiring eight BrightStar Care locations from its franchisee David Strassburg. The eight agencies are located throughout Alabama and Florida. They will now operate as BrightStar Owned agencies, making it the largest BrightStar Owned acquisition since the brand launched the program in February 2022.

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 to advance its franchised locations. BrightStar Owned agencies will also pilot new payer and reimbursement models and accept Medicare Advantage plans and other key national account referrals as part of its business model. This is particularly important because the health care ecosystem is rapidly changing in a direction where Medic…

Window World Ranked #1 in the Retailer Segment of the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction Study

August 25, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // N. WILKESBORO, N.C. - Window World® is once again ranked #1 in the Retail segment of the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction Study. The national franchise has now won the J.D. Power recognition six times*.

Window World, which is headquartered in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, has locally owned franchises nationwide. The company received this honor in part by ranking highest among competitors in the factors of price, ordering and delivery, and sales staff and service.

The J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction Study, now in its 16th year, reviewed satisfaction among nearly 2,833 customers who purchased windows or patio doors within the previous 12 months. Window World received 885 points out of a possible 1,000, which is 41 points higher than the retailer average.

“We work hard every day to provide outstanding products with exceptio…

MaidPro Launches Fresh Branding Campaign Focused on Customer Experience

Garrand Moehlenkamp delivers new manifesto, tagline and visual brand identity to support MaidPro’s strategic vision, growth and consumer awareness

August 25, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // BOSTON, MA - MaidPro announces its rebranding initiative, introducing a new visual identity that aligns with the company’s customer-centric approach. Portland, Maine-based Garrand Moehlenkamp served as the company’s branding agency to spearhead the refresh, building upon MaidPro’s established reputation while elevating its benefits as a trusted home cleaning partner. The initiative includes a new tagline, “Cleaning is Deeper with MaidPro,” as well as a fresh manifesto and modern visual brand identity, timed to align with National Professional House Cleaners Day, Sept. 17. The company’s website evolution is underway and expected to be finalized by the end of 2022.

MaidPro’s brand refresh was developed to highlight the peace of mind that is offered by its home clean…

Stellar Service Brands Announces Corporate Headquarters Relocation

August 25, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // WACO, Texas - Stellar Service Brands (“Stellar”), a multi-brand residential and commercial service organization that includes Restoration 1, bluefrog Plumbing + Drain, The Driveway Company and Softroc, today announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Waco, Texas to Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas.

In addition to a broader talent pool, the company desired a workplace in close proximity to two major international airports, for the convenience of franchisees and vendors, as well as close to world-class amenities that would attract and retain top talent.

The structure is located at 2929 Carlisle St. in Uptown Dallas. The new corporate headquarters includes upgraded office amenities and open workspaces - all designed to enhance and promote collaboration and teamwork. The company plans to move most employees from Waco to Dallas by fall of 2022.

SOURCE Stellar Service Brands

Re-Bath Inks Signed Agreement with Former Pro Golfer to Increase Presence in the Carolinas

August 25, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // GREENVILLE, NC – Re-Bath has announced a signed agreement for a new territory that will service the Ashville/Greenville market, spanning North Carolina and South Carolina. Behind this deal is current franchisee Drew Kittleson, a former professional golfer whose family has been Re-Bath franchisees for more than a decade. His family purchased the Phoenix metro market in 2010, where his dad is still the majority owner, and he started working as a sales manager before taking on more responsibility. In August 2021, Kittleson decided to purchase his own territory at 32-years-old which brought Re-Bath to the Charlotte market. Now, he looks to continue the family business and expand his portfolio with a signed agreement for Asheville/Greenville. The territory is currently open for business and the community can visit the Re-Bath showroom at 20 Freedom Pond Road, Greer, SC 29650.

“My dad ha…

New Again Houses Celebrates Continued Success with 20th Franchise Location Opening

Multi-Faceted Real Estate Business Celebrates the Opening of Its 20th Franchise Location in Salt Lake City

March 30, 2021 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Bristol, Tennessee - New Again Houses®, a company that transforms old houses into fantastic modern homes, is thrilled to announce that new franchisee owner, Brandon Slater, has just recently opened up their 20th franchise location. This location is in Salt Lake City, Utah.

New Again Houses® transforms houses into fantastic modern homes. After their homes are purchased, they fully remodel each one and sell them traditionally as market listings.

Founder, Matt Lavinder, and Vice President, Sam Ferguson, built the New Again Houses® Franchise in a way that revitalizes lives and houses within an ecosystem cultivating quality of life for its partners and clients.

“New Again Houses®’ goal is to create opportunities, build relationships, and provide an ecosystem to our f…

New Again Houses Celebrates Continued Success with 25th Franchise Location Opening

Real Estate Business Celebrates the Opening of Its 25th Franchise Location in St. Louis

September 27, 2021 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Bristol, Tennessee - New Again Houses®, a company that transforms old houses into fantastic modern homes, is thrilled to announce that new franchisee owners, Joshua and Tameka Stigers, have just recently opened up their 25th franchise location. This location is in Northwest St. Louis, Missouri.

New Again Houses® transforms houses into fantastic modern homes. After their homes are purchased, they fully remodel each one and sell them traditionally as market listings.

Franchise owner, Joshua Stigers, has lived in St. Louis for over twenty years, beginning his career as a middle school science teacher in the public school system. He, then, continued his career in public service as a police officer in the St. Louis Metro area. His wife, Tameka, has owned and operated Locs of Glory Salon and Spa for ten years. Last year, …

New Again Houses® Welcomes New Franchise Owner in Philadelphia, PA

August 22, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Philadelphia, PA - New Again Houses®, a company that transforms old houses into fantastic modern homes, is thrilled to announce the opening of their 33rd location outside of Philadelphia, PA! The brand-new franchise location - led by John Howard, will now be able to buy and sell homes in Delaware and Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania.

New Again Houses® buys older houses and transforms them into fantastic modern homes that families can enjoy for years to come. After their homes are purchased, they fully remodel each one and sell them traditionally as market listings.

Founder, Matt Lavinder, and Vice President, Sam Ferguson, built the New Again Houses® Franchise in a way that revitalizes the lives of their Franchise Owners and the communities in which they operate through the values of Innovation, Ownership, and Win-Win Relationships.

John was asked why he wanted to start a business flipping houses…

Always Best Care New Territory Growth In Washington State, Texas And Florida

August 18, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Always Best Care Senior Services announced today that it has signed new franchise agreements in Seattle, Washington, Orlando, Florida, and Humble, Texas, welcoming new owners to the system.

“The need for in-home senior care is more pressing than ever, with about 10,000 seniors turning 65 every day,” said Jake Brown, President & CEO of Always Best Care. “Non-medical in-home care providers had an opportunity to shine during the pandemic, proving their worth to seniors and their adult children who began to view in-home care as a safer, more effective alternative to facilities. In addition, more payers now cover care that keeps seniors in their homes and out of hospitals."

Three new franchise agreements Always Best Care recently signed include: Sarah Cave, Seattle, Washington – Covering Seattle MetroRocio and Matias Condigiani, Orlando, Flor…