TAMARAC, Fla. — PuroClean, one of the country’s leading property restoration and remediation franchises, recently ranked No.6 in Entrepreneur’s list of top franchises that can be started for less than $100,000, published in the Spring issue of Entrepreneur Media’s StartUps magazine and on Entrepreneur.com. “Climbing the ranks to number six on Entrepreneur’s esteemed list of top franchises under $100,000 is an extraordinary testament to our commitment to accessibility and excellence,” said Steve White, President and COO of PuroClean. “This recognit ..read more

Representatives from BELFOR Franchise Group brands HOODZ, The Patch Boys, redbox+ Dumpsters, WINMAR® and Z PLUMBERZ celebrate continuing success and growth at Orlando event ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Franchisees from five BELFOR Franchise Group brands met at the 2024 BELFOR Franchise Group Convention in Orlando April 15-17 to connect with colleagues, experience meaningful learning opportunities and celebrate the global franchise network’s continuing rapid growth. The event brought together over 300 attendees from HOODZ, The Patch Boys, redbox+ Dumpsters, WINMA ..read more

Tim and Michelle Schultz to lead Saratoga team SARATOGA, N.Y. — Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, has announced the opening of a new location in New York. Gotcha Covered of Saratoga is owned and operated by Tim and Michelle Schultz. With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, the new center provides the best in soft and hard window treatments to homeowners in Saratoga and the Capital Region by offering a variety of blinds, draperies, smart solutions and much more. “The Capital Regi ..read more

Leading Fitness Franchise Kickstarts Franchise Development with Rapid-Fire Agreements Spanning Coast to Coast NASHVILLE, Tenn. — D1 Training, a leading fitness concept utilizing the five core tenets of athletic-based training to help people of all ages achieve their sport and fitness goals, is riding a wave of exponential franchise development with 16 new agreements signed in the first three months of the year. The brand set ambitious goals for 2024 to open more than 50 units by year’s end, bringing its future total of units sold to 250. D1 Training is well on its way to achieving ..read more

1 in 3 Delaying Family Plans Latest Results from The Harris Poll OKLAHOMA CITY — A lack of work/life balance is impacting job seekers in a very personal way as one-third of employed U.S. job seekers (34%) report having to put starting a family on hold due to a lack of work/life balance. And nearly 3 in 5 (59%) say it’s essential that their future company prioritizes work/life balance as they look to start a family. This is according to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey. “From what I’ve seen, a generational focus shift is happening for many after seeing their p ..read more

Local owners Gerrod and Katherine Bede say they want to keep Columbus beautiful by providing a professional home- and business-cleaning service COLUMBUS, Ohio — Window Hero, a HomeFront Brands franchise specializing in a wide range of exterior cleaning services, will host a grand opening of its newest location in North Columbus in the Harbor Pointe community in Galena, Ohio, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 with a drawing for a free house soft wash. Window Hero North Columbus owners Gerrod and Katherine Bede say they wan ..read more

Health Food Franchise Launches New Product Line to Make Premium Meats Available Nationwide WILMINGTON, N.C. — Clean Eatz Kitchen, one of the country’s leading meal delivery service providers, announced the launch of their latest product line, ‘Just the Meatz’, which comes in response to one of their customers’ longest-standing requests: access to their delicious, high-quality meats without any of the accompanying fixings. For the first time, fans of the brand can order protein in bulk, including house-prepared brisket, BBQ pulled chicken, shredded beef, steak strips, diced chicken, and ..read more

FranDevCo to Help Drive Success and Lead Franchise Development Strategy for Latest Partner Brand: Scoop Brothers CHARLOTTE, N.C. — FranDevCo, a franchise development company specializing in emerging and growth-oriented franchise brands, announces its newest partnership with Scoop Brothers, a leading pet waste removal business based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The addition of the Scoop Brothers brand brings FranDevCo’s attractive portfolio of franchise partnerships to a total of eight brands. With services that range from regular pet waste removal to more extensive clean-up operat ..read more

Pet Retail Franchises are Leading the Pack this Earth Day with Commitment to Embracing ‘Sustainable Pawprints’ LIVONIA, Mich. — Pet Supplies Plus, the largest and most trusted pet retail franchise in the United States, and Wag N’ Wash, the emerging self-wash, grooming and natural pet food franchise, celebrate a recycling milestone in light of Earth Day. Since announcing a commitment to sustainability in October 2023, the brands have collected and recycled three and a half tons of pet product packaging waste through a partnership with TerraCycle, the international lea ..read more

Leading Residential Cleaning Company Offers Chance to Sweep Mom Off Her Feet with $500 Gift Certificate WACO, Texas — Molly Maid®, a Neighborly® company, and the leading residential cleaning franchise is giving moms a chance to win the gift they truly deserve this Mother’s Day: a day of relaxation in a freshly cleaned home. For the 10th consecutive year, Molly Maid is hosting its annual “Mother’s Day Clean Home Giveaway” where moms across the nation have the chance to win a free cleaning service from participating locally owned and operated Molly ..read more