Franchise

Mattel Appoints Brian Fitzharris Senior Vice President and General Manager, Fisher-Price

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Jeudi, avril 18, 2024
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Brian Fitzharris has been appointed as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Fisher-Price, effective April 22, 2024.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Brian Fitzharris has been appointed as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Fisher-Price, effective April 22, 2024.
  • Fitzharris will report to Lisa McKnight, Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer at Mattel.
  • Prior to his tenure at PlayMonster, Fitzharris spent 16 years with Mattel in senior leadership positions across commercial and brand.
  • “It is an honor to return to Mattel and be entrusted with overseeing a brand as iconic as Fisher-Price,” added Fitzharris.

Weed Man Poised for a Strong Year with Q1 Signings, Hirings, and Entrepreneur Ranking

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Jeudi, avril 18, 2024
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TORONTO, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With impressive growth and forward momentum in Q1, Weed Man continues to prove why it's the fastest growing lawn care company in North America. The brand announced four signed agreements, the hiring of several roles – including a new CFO – and a ranking in Entrepreneur's 2024 Franchise 500.

Key Points: 
  • "Expanding my business with Weed Man was a natural next step after the incredible success I've had with my existing territories," said Burns.
  • "With her leadership and strategic guidance, we are confident in the continued success and growth trajectory of Weed Man."
  • In its ongoing commitment to comprehensively assess the dynamic landscape of franchising, Entrepreneur continually evolves it's 45-year-old ranking formula.
  • For more information on the service offerings made available by Weed Man and its franchising opportunities, visit weedmanfranchise.com .

Best Life Brands Comes Together for Inaugural All-Brands Conference in Atlanta, Celebrating Key Development Achievements

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Mardi, avril 16, 2024
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TROY, Mich., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Life Brands, LLC ("Best Life Brands"), a franchised organization with a portfolio of brands dedicated to senior care, held its first-ever all-brands conference in Atlanta, GA this March. The event brought together over 600 attendees from ComForCare, CarePatrol, Blue Moon Estate Sales and Boost Home Healthcare, showcasing the collective strength and unity of the Best Life Brands family.

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  • Leading senior care franchisor gathers to recognize major development news including latest acquisition, outstanding franchisees and key promotion
    TROY, Mich., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Life Brands , LLC ("Best Life Brands"), a franchised organization with a portfolio of brands dedicated to senior care, held its first-ever all-brands conference in Atlanta, GA this March.
  • At the conference, the Best Life Brands network celebrated a myriad of development achievements including recognizing outstanding individuals within the organization.
  • In addition to honoring the top performers, Best Life Brands announced the promotion of Rebecca Bouchard to Brand President of ComForCare.
  • Other 2023 noteworthy developments recognized at the conference include:
    Numerous franchise development achievements, including the signing of multiple franchise deals across all brands, reflecting the strong demand for Best Life Brands' services.

Crunch Fitness Announces its Newest Location in Oklahoma City, OK

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Lundi, avril 1, 2024
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OKLAHOMA CITY, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunch Fitness has announced the upcoming opening of Crunch Oklahoma City – a 35,000-square foot gym with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities – projected to open its doors in summer 2024.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunch Fitness has announced the upcoming opening of Crunch Oklahoma City – a 35,000-square foot gym with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities – projected to open its doors in summer 2024.
  • Crunch Oklahoma City will be owned by Tony Hartl, founder of The Undefeated Tribe, one of the fastest growing franchises within the Crunch Fitness system.
  • "We are so excited to bring the Crunch Fitness brand to Oklahoma City, OK and offer outstanding and affordable fitness," said Hartl.
  • The Undefeated Tribe will invite over 100 individuals to join the Crunch Oklahoma City team and help their community experience fitness, wellness, relaxation, and recovery.

Pillar To Post Named to Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® Hall of Fame

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Jeudi, mars 21, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pillar To Post, the largest and fastest-growing professional home inspection franchise, proudly announces its induction into Entrepreneur Magazine's prestigious Franchise 500® Hall of Fame. This remarkable achievement comes after an impressive 27 consecutive years of being named to the magazine's renowned Franchise 500® list.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pillar To Post , the largest and fastest-growing professional home inspection franchise, proudly announces its induction into Entrepreneur Magazine's prestigious Franchise 500® Hall of Fame.
  • Pillar To Post also ranked #1 for the Home Inspection category on the Franchise 500 list for the fifth year in a row.
  • The Franchise 500® Hall of Fame is a prestigious designation reserved for franchise brands that have maintained a consistent and high-ranking presence on the Franchise 500® list over an extended period.
  • For more information about Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® Hall of Fame and to view the complete list of inductees, visit Entrepreneur Franchise 500® Hall of Fame .

Unishippers Ranked #1 in Shipping Services and Among the Top Overall Franchises

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Mardi, mars 19, 2024
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The 2024 Franchise 500® ranks Unishippers as a top franchise for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability and brand power.

Key Points: 
  • The 2024 Franchise 500® ranks Unishippers as a top franchise for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability and brand power.
  • It's a testament to our commitment to make Unishippers a premiere place for sales professionals to start a business."
  • Its 200+ franchises specialize in helping SMBs find affordable solutions for every shipping challenge — from evaluating and streamlining supply chains to selecting the right transportation type and everything in between.
  • To learn more about franchise opportunities at Unishippers, please visit www.unishippersfranchise.com .

101 Mobility Celebrates Excellence with Inaugural Franchise of the Year Award at Annual Conference in Nashville, TN

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Mardi, mars 19, 2024
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PHOENIX, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During its recent Annual Conference in Nashville, TN, 101 Mobility introduced an important new component to its awards program: the Franchise of the Year Award.

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  • PHOENIX, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During its recent Annual Conference in Nashville, TN, 101 Mobility introduced an important new component to its awards program: the Franchise of the Year Award.
  • These contributions significantly enhance the resilience and growth of the 101 Mobility system.
  • This year, the Franchise of the Year Award was proudly presented to Larry Wright, the owner of the 101 Mobility franchises in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona.
  • Since assuming control of his franchises in April 2016, he has instilled a culture of excellence, innovation, and support, thereby raising service and operational standards across the 101 Mobility network.

Lightbridge Academy Ranks No.103 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Northeast Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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Mardi, février 27, 2024
Preschool, Family, Education, Consumer, Children, Baby, Maternity, Other Education, Entrepreneur (magazine), News, Growth, Franchise

103 in the 2024 Inc. Regionals: Northeast list, marking the first time the brand has been included in the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the Northeast.

Key Points: 
  • 103 in the 2024 Inc. Regionals: Northeast list, marking the first time the brand has been included in the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the Northeast.
  • The companies on this list show a remarkable rate of growth across all industries in the Northeast region.
  • “The honorees in our Inc. 5000 network are the Who’s Who of private companies.
  • This news comes on the heels of a string of industry recognitions for Lightbridge Academy.

Five Star Franchising brands named to Entrepreneur's list of fastest-growing franchises

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Mardi, mars 5, 2024
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SPRINGVILLE, Utah, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Three Five Star Franchising brands have been named to Entrepreneur magazine's 2024 list of the fastest-growing franchises in the United States and Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Mosquito Shield (#51), Five Star Bath Solutions (#96) and Gotcha Covered (#105) appear on the esteemed business publication's exclusive annual list.
  • "We're thrilled to see our brands earning recognition for their powerful growth," said Scott Abbott, CEO and co-founder of Five Star Franchising.
  • "These brands are leading a wave of growth across the Five Star platform," said J. Andrew Mengason, chief growth officer of Five Star Franchising.
  • For more information about Five Star Franchising and its platform of home service brands, visit Five Star Franchising .

Lightbridge Academy Receives 2024 Franchisee Satisfaction Award from Franchise Business Review

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Mardi, mars 5, 2024
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ISELIN, N.J., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lightbridge Academy, The Solution for Working Families® and one of the fastest-growing early childhood education franchises with over 150 centers either open or in development, is honored to announce it has received the prestigious 2024 Franchisee Satisfaction Award from Franchise Business Review.

Key Points: 
  • Franchise Business Review's annual Franchisee Satisfaction Awards is North America's only awards program honoring franchise brands, like Lightbridge Academy, for excellence in achieving franchisee satisfaction
    ISELIN, N.J., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lightbridge Academy , The Solution for Working Families® and one of the fastest-growing early childhood education franchises with over 150 centers either open or in development, is honored to announce it has received the prestigious 2024 Franchisee Satisfaction Award from Franchise Business Review.
  • This is the 19th annual ranking of the 200 best franchise opportunities as released by Franchise Business Review, a market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction and employee engagement.
  • It is the first time Lightbridge Academy has been awarded the honor by Franchise Business Review and is a testament to the brand's dedication to its franchisee partners, working in collaboration to make their businesses a success.
  • Recently, Lightbridge Academy was ranked in the top 15% of all brands submitted at #215 on Entrepreneur Magazine's 2024 Franchise 500 list.