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Louisville-Based, The Carpet Chemist Signs First Franchisee and Targets Major Cities for Growth in 2022
Forging ahead as a leading carpet cleaning and repair company, Louisville, Kentucky-based The Carpet Chemist continues its path of expansion this year by looking to grow in its home state. The brand, with a goal to reach 10 or more locations by the end of 2022,...
After Seeing Parents’ Health Decline at Home, Accountant Opens Tampa’s First TruBlue Total House Care to Help Local Residents Age Safely at Home
Diane Crowthers has been in the accounting industry for over 25 years, working as an IRS agent before opening her own payroll business. All of this experience, though, did not prepare her for when her mother, a relatively active and healthy 72-year-old, was diagnosed...
Ultra Pool Care Squad Signs First Two Franchise Agreements in Texas
Growing Pool Care Franchise Expanding into San Angelo and New Braunfels with the Help of Local Entrepreneurs Seeing the Growth Opportunity in the Pool Industry Ultra Pool Care Squad, a new pool and spa service franchise founded in 2021 by Explore Industries, a...
Bo Concept Franchisee combines Passion for Interior Design with Business Development
A lawyer by trade, Carlos Salamonovitz was ready to combine his passion for interior design with his love of business development into his full-time job when he turned 40 years old. Salamonovitz was looking for a brand whose philosophies aligned with his own — one...
HOMEWATCH CAREGIVERS ANNOUNCES COLLABORATIONS WITH CHEFS FOR SENIORS, HEALTHALIGN, VIVENTIUM AND PARADIGM SENIOR SERVICES
Strategic Alliances to Expand Company-Wide Services Across the Country for Homewatch CareGivers' Business Owners. Homewatch CareGivers, a premier provider of full-service home care, is furthering its mission to provide tailored services to communities around the...
Multi-brand franchisee headed for 60 Tide Cleaners locations
Experienced is an Understatement Justin Sharbutt is the ultimate multi-unit franchisee. With a slew of accomplishments already under his belt, Sharbutt is always looking to expand his footprint within the franchising world. Currently, he owns and operates Dunkin’,...
From Rock Bottom to Global Mentor – How One Tutoring Franchise Owner Went from Living in His Car to Growing His Local Empire
In 2015, Byron Zahm embarked on a journey of self-discovery to reclaim his life after losing everything and being forced to live out of his car. A true experience seeker and risk taker, Zahm traveled across the country to find his new purpose in life. From working as...
Brand Expectations: What It Takes to Become a Part of RNR Tire Express
Franchising offers an abundance of opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs. From reaping the benefits of joining an already established national brand to the obvious potential financial gains available, the decision to join a franchise seems simple, but the vetting...
Griswold Home Care Celebrates 40th Birthday, Launches National Caregiver Scholarship Program
The in-home senior-care brand celebrates turning 40 in 2022 by paying it forward, offering up to $2,000 to qualified caregivers who intend to further their education in a care-related field.
United States Navy Veteran and Multi-Brand Franchisee to Open First 810 Billiards & Bowling in Greenville
Rylan Miller built an impressive career for himself in the military, serving first in the Navy where he took on the roles of mission commander and UAV pitlot before taking a job in defense contracting. He always had an entrepreneurial drive and during his time as a...