Ken LeBlanc (entrepreneur)

Batteries Plus Announces Q3 Metrics on Course for Year-End Performance Goals

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Monday, November 6, 2023

HARTLAND, Wis., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus, the world's leading specialty battery franchise, announced a close to their third quarter that exceeded expectations and set the stage for the franchise to achieve the year-end growth goals they established for the brand nearly 12 months back. Growth goals that aimed for more than just franchise agreements, but for the development of the franchise namesake in the public mind.

Key Points: 
  • That growth is reflected by the record commercial and national account sales that the Batteries Plus team saw this past quarter.
  • "Even with 830 locations open and in development nationwide, Batteries Plus continues to partner with franchisees, new and existing, to break ground in untapped markets each quarter," said Joe Malmuth, Chief Franchising Officer for Batteries Plus.
  • "The Batteries Plus business model continues to attract investment from those wanting to take advantage of our high-return opportunities and the soaring $100+ billion battery market," said Jon Sica, Chief Business Officer of Batteries Plus.
  • Positioned for the battery-powered future, Batteries Plus was ranked on Franchise Times Top 400 list, coming in at #130.

Marco's Pizza® Announces Impressive Mid-Year Growth, 50 Signed Franchise Agreements

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marco's Pizza, one of the nation's fastest-growing pizza brands, reports impressive mid-year growth and strong performance. With more than 50 openings and 50-plus signed franchise agreements year-to-date, Marco's development trajectory soars as it inches closer to its 1200th store milestone. 

Key Points: 
  • With more than 50 openings and 50-plus signed franchise agreements year-to-date, Marco's development trajectory soars as it inches closer to its 1200th store milestone.
  • International growth is another key area of focus for the brand, with several large master franchise agreements in the works.
  • "We now have more than 200 stores in various stages of development, and hundreds of agreements signed.
  • For more information on Marco's Pizza franchise opportunities, visit https://www.marcos.com/franchising/ or call 866-731-8209 to speak with Shannon Iverson , Vice President of Franchise Sales.

Motto Mortgage Appointed to Entrepreneur Magazine's 2023 Franchise 500® List for the Fourth Year Running

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

DENVER, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Motto® Mortgage, the first and only national mortgage brokerage franchisor in the U.S., furthers its reputation as a top franchise to own and today announces it has once again been named to three prestigious Entrepreneur Magazine top franchise lists.

Key Points: 
  • On the heels of a record year for new office openings, the Motto Mortgage brand has been appointed to the Entrepreneur Franchise 500® list1 for the fourth consecutive year.
  • * In addition, Motto Mortgage was named to Entrepreneur's 2023 Fastest-Growing Franchises (Worldwide) 2 list and 2023 Top Franchises for Less Than $100K 3 list.
  • "I am very proud to see how far the Motto Mortgage brand has come since launching in 2016.
  • Each Motto Mortgage franchise is independently owned, operated and licensed.

JPAR® - Real Estate Recognized As Top Low-Cost Franchise Brand

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Monday, April 24, 2023

PLANO, Texas, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JPAR® - Real Estate, a leading real estate franchise, has been recognized as a top low-cost franchise brand by Franchise Business Review and Entrepreneur.

Key Points: 
  • PLANO, Texas, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JPAR® - Real Estate, a leading real estate franchise, has been recognized as a top low-cost franchise brand by Franchise Business Review and Entrepreneur.
  • JPAR® - Real Estate has been recognized as a Top Low-Cost Franchise Brand by Franchise Business Review and Entrepreneur.
  • JPAR® - Real Estate's inclusion in the Top Low-Cost Franchise Brands list is a significant achievement, as it highlights the franchise's commitment to providing an affordable and comprehensive program.
  • Franchise Business Review provides the only rankings of franchises based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance.

Entrepreneur Magazine Ranks Corvus Janitorial Systems Top Ten Lowest Cost Franchise for its "Top Franchises for Less than $50,000" 2023 list

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Friday, April 14, 2023

CLEVELAND, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corvus Janitorial Systems is proud to be ranked #10 in Entrepreneur Magazine's highly sought after list "Top Franchises for Less than $50,000".

Key Points: 
  • CLEVELAND, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corvus Janitorial Systems is proud to be ranked #10 in Entrepreneur Magazine's highly sought after list "Top Franchises for Less than $50,000".
  • This achievement highlights the phenomenal value Corvus conveys to its franchisees, and follows another ranking in Entrepreneur's March/April issue as the #6 Fastest Growing Franchise.
  • "We're thrilled that Entrepreneur Magazine has acknowledged us as a top ten Franchisor in the United States for opportunities that require less than $50,000.00 in capital.
  • In 2023 alone, Corvus Janitorial Systems climbed over a hundred spots in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 list, doing so as a result of its success in franchisee growth, franchisee satisfaction surveys, financial strength, brand recognition, and attractive fee structure.

PrideStaff Named to Entrepreneur's Highly Competitive Franchise 500® 10+ Club

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Monday, March 13, 2023

FRESNO, Calif., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PrideStaff, a nationally franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce that they earned a place in Entrepreneur's newly inaugurated Franchise 500® 10+ Club, another step closer to achieving the Entrepreneur 500 Hall of Fame list. The 10+ Club honors 100 franchise brands that have ranked on the highly competitive Franchise 500® list for 10 to 24 consecutive years.

Key Points: 
  • The 10+ Club honors 100 franchise brands that have ranked on the highly competitive Franchise 500® list for 10 to 24 consecutive years.
  • Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 has been evaluating and ranking franchise opportunities for 44 years.
  • "Ranking in the Franchise 500 is highly competitive, and achieving that distinction year after year is quite an accomplishment.
  • In addition to making the 2023 Franchise 500 10+ Club, PrideStaff also received recognition by being named to Entrepreneur's Top Franchise for Veterans for a fifth consecutive year and Franchise Times® Top 500 Ranking for a fourth consecutive year.

Marco's Pizza® Multi-Unit Franchisee Kal Gullapalli Named 2023 Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marco's Pizza, the nation's fastest-growing pizza brand*, announces one of its successful multi-unit franchisees, Kal Gullapalli, as the recipient 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 an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.

Key Points: 
  • The annual recognition honors a select group of franchisees who have demonstrated excellence within the franchise community as an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.
  • "I am extremely humbled to receive this recognition and honored to represent Marco's Pizza and its franchise community," said Gullapalli.
  • "Franchisee of the Year recipients represent the best in franchising," said Matthew Haller, president and CEO of the International Franchise Association.
  • For more information on Marco's Pizza franchise opportunities, visit https://www.marcos.com/franchising/ or call 866-731-8209 to speak with Shannon Iverson , Vice President of Franchise Sales.

Mathnasium Named "Top Franchise in Math Tutoring" in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500®

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mathnasium, an internationally known franchise with over 1,000 math tutoring centers worldwide, ranked No. 80 in Entrepreneur's highly competitive Franchise 500® ranking and the first within the math tutoring category. The brand that empowers children to achieve math excellence jumped 15 spots up from last year's comprehensive list of top franchises.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mathnasium , an internationally known franchise with over 1,000 math tutoring centers worldwide, ranked No.
  • 80 in Entrepreneur's highly competitive Franchise 500® ranking and the first within the math tutoring category.
  • The brand that empowers children to achieve math excellence jumped 15 spots up from last year's comprehensive list of top franchises.
  • This recognition comes on the heels of a record-breaking enrollment year, serving over 100,000 children in the U.S. in 2022.

Crunch Fitness Rises in Entrepreneur's Annual Franchise 500® Ranking

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunch Fitness demonstrates continued growth in Entrepreneur's 44th Annual Franchise 500® ranking, maintaining its spot in the top 10 percent for the second year in a row. Climbing the ranks from #43 to #39, Crunch exhibits how franchisees have successfully adapted and evolved to meet the unique circumstances and opportunities that have shaped the industry over the last three years.

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  • Crunch included in Top 10% of franchises in the U.S. in Entrepreneur's official 2023 ranking
    PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunch Fitness demonstrates continued growth in Entrepreneur's 44th Annual Franchise 500® ranking, maintaining its spot in the top 10 percent for the second year in a row.
  • Crunch has experienced dynamic growth in the high-value, low-price fitness industry, increasing membership by 60% from the onset of the pandemic until now, including opening more than 100 new clubs and selling more than 300 new franchise rights.
  • "Entrepreneur's 2023 franchise ranking speaks to Crunch's unwavering growth and the strength of our franchise network," said Ben Midgley, CEO of Crunch Franchising.
  • Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of 'No Judgments.'

HomeWell Care Services Named a Top Franchise of 2023 in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®

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Monday, January 16, 2023

HomeWell Care Services was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur magazine's 2023 Franchise 500®, a highly sought-after recognition in the franchise industry.

Key Points: 
  • HomeWell Care Services was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur magazine's 2023 Franchise 500®, a highly sought-after recognition in the franchise industry.
  • HomeWell Care Services®, franchised by HomeWell Franchising Inc., provides personal care, companionship, and homemaker services for seniors and other homebound individuals, so they can remain safely in the comfort of wherever they call home.
  • HomeWell has been recognized as a Franchise Business Review Top 100 low investment franchise and an Inc. 5000 company.
  • For more information on HomeWell or to explore franchise opportunities, visit HomeWell Care Services or HomeWell Care Services Franchising .