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Entrepreneur Magazine moves Ripley PR up to No. 6 on top franchise public relations agencies list

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ripley PR, an award-winning global public relations agency specializing in franchising, skilled trades and B2B technology, has been named one of the top 10 PR agencies for franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine's annual list of the nation's Top Franchise Suppliers.

Key Points: 
  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ripley PR , an award-winning global public relations agency specializing in franchising, skilled trades and B2B technology, has been named one of the top 10 PR agencies for franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine's annual list of the nation's Top Franchise Suppliers.
  • Ripley PR moves up two spaces on this year's list to No.
  • We aim to be true partners and don't want our clients to think of Ripley PR as just another vendor like they do many PR agencies.
  • Ripley PR, which was named to the Forbes list of America's Best PR Agencies for 2021 , offers its franchise clients strategic communications services, including crisis management, media relations and social media strategies with a focus on franchise development.

iFranchise Group Ranked #1 for the Fifth Year in a Row in Entrepreneur Magazine's Annual Top Franchise Suppliers Survey

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

HOMEWOOD, Ill., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Entrepreneur magazine again ranked iFranchise Group, the nation's premier franchise consulting firm, at the top position in the Franchise Consulting/Development category in its esteemed Top Franchise Suppliers annual survey.

Key Points: 
  • HOMEWOOD, Ill., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Entrepreneur magazine again ranked iFranchise Group, the nation's premier franchise consulting firm, at the top position in the Franchise Consulting/Development category in its esteemed Top Franchise Suppliers annual survey.
  • "We are deeply grateful and honored for this continued recognition from our fellow franchising community members and Entrepreneur magazine," said Mark Siebert, iFranchise Group's CEO.
  • Entrepreneur's Top Franchise Suppliers survey polls franchisors, ranging from emerging to long-established franchise brands, on which vendors and suppliers they prefer.
  • iFranchise Group has the franchise industry's most knowledgeable and experienced consultants who collectively have hundreds of years of experience in franchise consulting, development, implementation, marketing, and sales.

FranFund Voted #1 Franchise Supplier for Banking/Financing by Entrepreneur Magazine

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FranFund has been recognized as the top franchise supplier for Banking/Financing by Entrepreneur Magazine, the world's premier magazine dedicated to business and entrepreneurship.

Key Points: 
  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FranFund has been recognized as the top franchise supplier for Banking/Financing by Entrepreneur Magazine, the world's premier magazine dedicated to business and entrepreneurship.
  • Geoff Seiber, CEO of FranFund, said, "We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition from Entrepreneur Magazine.
  • FranFund President, Sherri Seiber said, "Our team at FranFund has always been driven by a passion to support and empower franchise dreams.
  • This honor from Entrepreneur Magazine solidifies FranFund's reputation not just as a leader in franchise funding but also as a beacon of integrity, and excellence in franchising.

PuroClean Looks to Expand Throughout Beaumont and Lake Charles Communities

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Monday, September 18, 2023

BEAUMONT, Texas, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PuroClean, one of the country's leading property restoration and remediation brands, is targeting the coastal city of Beaumont, Texas, and the Lake Charles, Louisiana, community as it continues its rapid expansion across the country. The franchise brand is looking to capitalize on its ongoing success by securing multi-unit franchise owners who will fulfill their mission of unparalleled customer service and quality of work within the Beaumont and Lake Charles communities. Through market research, PuroClean estimates the cities can support up to two new territories.

Key Points: 
  • BEAUMONT, Texas, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PuroClean , one of the country's leading property restoration and remediation brands, is targeting the coastal city of Beaumont, Texas, and the Lake Charles, Louisiana, community as it continues its rapid expansion across the country.
  • The franchise brand is looking to capitalize on its ongoing success by securing multi-unit franchise owners who will fulfill their mission of unparalleled customer service and quality of work within the Beaumont and Lake Charles communities.
  • "The Beaumont/Lake Charles area has been a community at the top of our list for expansion for a while now," said Tim Courtney, Vice President of Franchise Development for PuroClean.
  • The PuroClean brand is highly regarded not only within the property restoration industry but within the franchising industry as well.

Second Canada Paris Baguette Café set to Open in Edmonton on September 14th as the Brand Continues to Dominate the Bakery Franchise Space

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

EDMONTON, AB, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with 4,000 units worldwide, including nearly 150 in the United States, saw remarkable growth at the start of 2023 with 20 Locations opened in the U.S. and one in Canada in the first two quarters. Paris Baguette continues along an impressive trajectory with its most recent bakery café opening at CRU #8, 10607 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 2A3.

Key Points: 
  • The new bakery café will open at CRU #8, 10607 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 2A3.
  • Paris Baguette continues along an impressive trajectory with its most recent bakery café opening at CRU #8, 10607 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 2A3.
  • The Edmonton café is the second in Canada and will be opened by Eric Chang, an Edmonton local.
  • In 2023, Paris Baguette aims to sign 160 franchise agreements and open 64 new cafés in the United States.

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café Arrives in Arizona with New Multi-Unit Agreement

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

PHOENIX, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, the ultra-popular restaurant brand specializing in sweet and savory crêpes, hot drinks and more, announced a new signed agreement that will bring three locations to the Phoenix area and one location to Fort Worth, Texas. Through a multi-unit deal with Strategic Partners, John and Sue Gilbert, Sweet Paris will open one store per year starting in 2024 and ending in 2027. These four units, along with others in various stages of development, will bring Sweet Paris' total store count to 36 locations in the near future.

Key Points: 
  • "Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café checked all the boxes for us - worldly cuisine, incredible service, beautiful decor and ambiance.
  • Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café boasts 14 stores in operation located in Austin, College Station, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas, Doral and Coral Gables, Florida and in Mexico.
  • "The territories that will be developed by the Gilberts are truly premium markets," said Allison Chavez, co-founder of Sweet Paris.
  • For more information on Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café please visit www.sweetparis.com and for more information about Strategic Partnership opportunities, please visit www.sweetparisfranchise.com .

The NOW Massage Celebrates Brand Milestone With 50th Boutique Opening

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The NOW Massage, an emerging franchise revolutionizing the wellness industry with high-quality, customizable massage services in an inspired setting, is set to open its 50th boutique today. This expansion is the next step towards The NOW's goal of opening 100 locations by 2025, proving the future is bright for the $18 billion-a-year massage industry.

Key Points: 
  • This expansion is the next step towards The NOW's goal of opening 100 locations by 2025, proving the future is bright for the $18 billion-a-year massage industry.
  • "What sets The NOW apart is our passionate family of Franchise Owners, Massage Therapists and boutique teams who work diligently and intentionally to create an oasis for our guests to disconnect from the outside world and reconnect within through the healing benefits of massage therapy."
  • Since its franchising launch in 2019, The NOW has increased its footprint by more than 1100%.
  • The brand has awarded 140+ locations, with 50 boutiques in operation across 18 states.

Harvest Group Joins Sam's Club MAP List of Certified Partners

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

"We are humbled to be added to the list of world-class advertising partners. Harvest Group will now be able to serve advertisers with one place to buy, manage and assess performance of sponsored products campaigns -- with the goal of driving growth for both the advertisers and Sam's Club," - Mark Stamps, VP of Retail Media Development at Harvest Group.

Key Points: 
  • ROGERS, Ark., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvest Group, an integrated commerce agency, today announced it is joining Sam's Club Member Access Platform (MAP) partner program as a tech-enabled managed service partner.
  • Harvest Group is joining Sam's Club Member Access Platform (MAP) as a certified partner.
  • Harvest Group has been serving brands' omnichannel business at Sam's Club for the last 15 years.
  • "We are excited to welcome Harvest Group to the MAP Partners Club and look forward to providing our advertisers with additional support to help them maximize campaign performance," - Austin Leonard, Head of Sales, Sam's Club Member Access Platform.

River Street Sweets® Honors Franchisees on Franchise Appreciation Day

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Friday, September 1, 2023

SAVANNAH, Ga., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Although the iconic River Street Sweets brand will always be synonymous with its flagship store in Savannah, franchising has allowed the family-owned business to expand with multiple locations on the East Coast. On Saturday, September 2, co-owners Tim and Jennifer Strickland will be celebrating the success of their franchisees with seven shops stretching from Asbury Park, New Jersey, to Key West, Florida.

Key Points: 
  • We are extremely grateful to our dedicated franchisees and team members who are focused on bringing the River Street Sweets Experience to visitors all over America."
  • For decades, locals and tourists visiting Savannah from all over the world have flocked to the "must-see" destination on River Street to watch homemade candy making at its finest.
  • A heart for helping people and enriching the lives of customers is another reason Entrepreneur.com named River Street Sweets the "Second Best Candy Franchise in the Country."
  • "We will continue working toward becoming the #1 candy franchise in America, and we are depending on our franchisees to help us reach this goal."

Harvest Group Hires VP of Digital Commerce & Media, Sejal Sheth

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

ROGERS, Ark., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvest Group has made significant investments over the last few years in the people and technology needed to continue to lead and grow their clients' ecommerce businesses.

Key Points: 
  • Harvest Group continues retail media focus with hire of VP of Digital Commerce & Media, Sejal Sheth.
  • To continue serving at the forefront of these trends, Harvest Group is making a significant addition to their leadership team with the hiring of Sejal Sheth, VP of Digital Commerce & Media.
  • - Sejal Sheth, VP of Digital Commerce and Media
    Harvest Group is excited for Sejal Sheth to join their leadership team and strengthen their efforts to skillfully navigate the convergence of retail media, brick & mortar, and the digital shelf to create a connected commerce solution for their clients.
  • Harvest Group offers a connected commerce solution leading their clients with account management, digital content management, retail media management, and replenishment services.