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K.C. Ryerson of Owl Be There Awarded Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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PHOENIX, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named K.C. Ryerson, owner of Owl Be There of Frederick, MD. and Loudoun, VA., as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year. Ryerson was honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, Ariz., for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.

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  • Ryerson was honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, Ariz., for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.
  • PHOENIX, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named K.C.
  • Ryerson was honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, Ariz., for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.
  • "I was so proud and honored to have been nominated and chosen for such an honor as Franchisee of the Year."

Angela Goodman of Famous Toastery Awarded Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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PHOENIX, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) named Angela Goodman, owner of Famous Toastery in Ashburn, Va., as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) named Angela Goodman, owner of Famous Toastery in Ashburn, Va., as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year.
  • Goodman was honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, Ariz., for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.
  • "Franchisees of the Year exemplify what franchising is all about – providing opportunity, serving others, and fulfilling the American Dream," said Matthew Haller, President and CEO of the International Franchise Association.
  • The Franchisee of the Year Award recognizes leading franchise owners from IFA member brands whose outstanding performance and contributions help protect, enhance, and promote the franchise business model.

DT NOVA of District Taco in Northern Virginia Awarded Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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PHOENIX, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named DT NOVA, owner of District Taco in Northern Virginia, as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named DT NOVA, owner of District Taco in Northern Virginia, as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year.
  • DT NOVA was honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, Ariz., for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.
  • Beyond franchise ownership, their involvement in developing training materials for District Taco underscores their dedication to fostering excellence within the industry.
  • "It's my absolute honor to recognize DT NOVA as our esteemed Franchisee of the Year," said Chris Medhurst, President of District Taco.

Chris Shimer of Capriotti's Sandwich Shop Awarded Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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PHOENIX, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the International Franchise Association (IFA) named Chris Shimer of Capriotti's Sandwich Shop in Philadelphia, PA, a 2023 Franchisee of the Year. Shimer was recently honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, AZ, for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the International Franchise Association (IFA) named Chris Shimer of Capriotti's Sandwich Shop in Philadelphia, PA, a 2023 Franchisee of the Year.
  • Shimer was recently honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, AZ, for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.
  • "Franchisees of the Year exemplify what franchising is all about – providing opportunity, serving others, and fulfilling the American Dream," said Matthew Haller, President and CEO of the International Franchise Association.
  • The Franchisee of the Year Award recognizes leading franchise owners from IFA member brands whose outstanding performance and contributions help protect, enhance, and promote the franchise business model.

Nick Lambie of Ziebart Awarded Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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PHOENIX, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Nick Lambie, owner of Ziebart in Morgantown, WV, as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year. Lambie was honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, AZ, for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Nick Lambie, owner of Ziebart in Morgantown, WV, as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year.
  • Lambie was honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, AZ, for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.
  • Lambie has owned his hometown store with his brother, Mark Lambie, since 2019.
  • That message sits at the core of why I got into entrepreneurship in the first place," said Nick Lambie.

Tampa Bay Entrepreneurs Awarded Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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LENEXA, Kan., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) named John Duffy and Steve Howerton, owners of City Wide Facility Solutions in Tampa Bay and Miami, as a Franchisee of the Year. Duffy and Howerton were honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, Ariz., for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.

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  • LENEXA, Kan., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) named John Duffy and Steve Howerton, owners of City Wide Facility Solutions in Tampa Bay and Miami, as a Franchisee of the Year.
  • Duffy and Howerton were honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, Ariz., for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.
  • At City Wide's annual convention, which was hosted in Tampa Bay, Duffy and Howerton raised nearly $650,000 for Tampa-based nonprofit Learning Independence for Tomorrow (LiFT).
  • "Franchisees of the Year exemplify what franchising is all about – providing opportunity, serving others, and fulfilling the American Dream," said Matthew Haller, President and CEO of the International Franchise Association.

John Villon and Nilo Quiroz of PuroClean Awarded Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association

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Monday, February 19, 2024
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PHOENIX, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named John Villon and Nilo Quiroz, owners of three PuroClean locations, and one additional location opening soon within Texas, as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named John Villon and Nilo Quiroz, owners of three PuroClean locations, and one additional location opening soon within Texas, as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year.
  • Villon and Quiroz represent the entire PuroClean family and their commitment to providing top-tier restoration services to their community.
  • "I am beyond proud of John Villon and Nilo Quiroz for this amazing accomplishment," said Steve White, President and COO of PuroClean.
  • John Villon and Nilo Quiroz set out to introduce a concept that would positively impact their local community and change lives in the process.

Shae and Barry Sims of Athletic Republic West Jordan and Park City Utah Awarded Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association

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Monday, February 19, 2024
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PHOENIX, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Shae and Barry Sims, owners of Athletic Republic West Jordan and Park City, Utah, as 2023 Franchisee of the Year.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Shae and Barry Sims, owners of Athletic Republic West Jordan and Park City, Utah, as 2023 Franchisee of the Year.
  • The Sims were honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, AZ, for being outstanding franchise establishment owner-operators.
  • Shae and Barry Sims represent the entire AR family and their commitment to providing youth athletes with the best training possible.
  • "I am beyond proud of Shae and Barry Sims for their amazing accomplishment," said Charlie Graves, Chief Executive Officer of Athletic Republic.

Chris Sikes of Handyman Connection Wilmington Awarded Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association

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Monday, February 19, 2024
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PHOENIX, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Chris Sikes, owner and operator of Handyman Connection of Wilmington, NC, as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Chris Sikes, owner and operator of Handyman Connection of Wilmington, NC, as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year.
  • Sikes was honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, Ariz, for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.
  • "I am beyond proud of Chris Sikes for his amazing accomplishment," said Jeff Wall, CEO of Handyman Connection.
  • Handyman Connection of Wilmington is locally owned and operated by Chris Sikes.

Marco's Pizza® Multi-Unit Franchisee Recognized by International Franchise Association with 2024 Franchisee of the Year Award

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Monday, February 19, 2024
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TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marco's Pizza, one of the nation's fastest-growing pizza brands, announces multi-unit franchisee partners, Brandon Hudson and Damion Mason, as the recipients of the International Franchise Association's (IFA) prestigious Franchisee of the Year Award. The annual recognition honors a select group of franchisees who have demonstrated excellence within the franchise community as outstanding franchise establishment owner-operators.

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  • The annual recognition honors a select group of franchisees who have demonstrated excellence within the franchise community as outstanding franchise establishment owner-operators.
  • The Franchisee of the Year Award recognizes leading franchise owners from IFA member brands whose outstanding performance and contributions help protect, enhance, and promote the franchise business model.
  • "We are truly honored to receive the Franchisee of the Year award and represent Marco's Pizza.
  • For more information on Marco's Pizza franchise opportunities, visit https://www.marcos.com/franchising/ or contact Beth Heminger at [email protected] , 866-731-8209.