Year: 2014

Rainbow International Restoration® expands by 10

Waco,TX — Rainbow International had a shining second quarter of franchise sales in 2014. Rainbow International announced the addition of 10 new franchise locations. In addition to these new locations, four existing franchise locations have expanded their service territory, increasing the availability of their services to customers. “We are always pleased to grow our service network Rainbow International Restoration® expands by 10

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted August 29, 2014

The Physical Therapy Industry and ApexNetwork Physical Therapy

We recently sat down with Jason Baxter of ApexNetwork Physical Therapy, to talk about the physical therapy industry and his company’s franchise model. Provide an overview & description of your industry. Physical Therapy is a field of medicine that promotes health and wellness across the life span. There over 10,000 adults turning 50 years old The Physical Therapy Industry and ApexNetwork Physical Therapy

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted August 28, 2014

Interview with Jason Baxter, Director of Franchise Operations at ApexNetwork Physical Therapy

How was ApexNetwork originally conceived and started? We have built and provided physical therapy services for close to 10-years. As we had the chance to reflect upon our growth, what we had learned, and the systems we had put into place, we thought how much more quickly we would have become a successful business if Interview with Jason Baxter, Director of Franchise Operations at ApexNetwork Physical Therapy

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted August 28, 2014

Restaurant Leader Takes on Barbecue with New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fletcher

Fletcher, NC — As the former senior vice president for Huddle House, Mike Wiemers knows about operating restaurants.  On Thursday, August 28 at 11 a.m., Wiemers will take on barbecue when he opens his first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fletcher. To celebrate his newest endeavor, he is throwing a three-day grand opening celebration. “I was looking for a strong Restaurant Leader Takes on Barbecue with New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fletcher

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted August 28, 2014

Franchise Gator Learns More About the Children’s Supplementary Education Industry

We recently sat down with Sharon Peterson, Franchise Sales Director for Best in Class, to talk about the Best in Class business model and the industry their involved in.  Best in Class is a highly sought after education franchise, specific to children’s supplementary education. In the Q&A below, we ask Peterson more about the industry Franchise Gator Learns More About the Children’s Supplementary Education Industry

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted August 27, 2014

The Grounds Guys’ Elmore expects continued growth with parent company’s acquisition

Private equity firm The Riverside Co. acquired The Dwyer Group from TZP Group. It’s the second time Riverside has owned the Waco, Texas-based parent company of landscape maintenance franchisor The Grounds Guys. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Riverside first purchased The Dwyer Group in 2003, taking the company private. After seven years, the firm sold The Dwyer Group to The Grounds Guys’ Elmore expects continued growth with parent company’s acquisition

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted August 27, 2014

Franchisee Opens Second Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Location in Wisconsin

New Berlin, WI — After working as a corporate trainer, Sherri Povolo always dreamed about owning her own restaurant. A year ago, Povolo’s dream came true when she opened her first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Pewaukee with her son-in-law, Craig Hatfield. On Thursday, August 28 at 11 a.m., the  family will open their second location in New Berlin. Franchisee Opens Second Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Location in Wisconsin

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted August 27, 2014

FASTSIGNS to Exhibit at National Business Media Show in Philadelphia

CARROLLTON, Texas — FASTSIGNS International Inc."the worldwide franchisor for more than 550 FASTSIGNS sign, graphics and visual communications centers"will be exhibiting at the Philadelphia National Business Media (NBM) Show. The show, which will be held September 4-6, 2014 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, is a business-to-business trade show intended to educate attendees on the latest in sign FASTSIGNS to Exhibit at National Business Media Show in Philadelphia

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted August 27, 2014