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oxi FResh caRpet cleaning FRanchise Prepares for a Strong 2022

oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning, one of the nation’s greenest and fastest-growing carpet cleaning franchises, had a powerful 2021 and plans to continue its expansion in the new year through franchise opportunities to entrepreneurs throughout the united States and Canada. They hope to see 60 new locations launch by the end of 2022.

Last year saw oxi Fresh continue its long growth trend. company leadership credits this growth to skilled franchisees and the brand’s overall commitment to the principles of speed through systems, trust through transparency, ownership through scoring, and letting go to grow.

as the company pursues these goals, its president, Jonathan Barnett, explained how oxi Fresh could help the many people who will begin their entrepreneurial journeys in 2022. “Many people will be looking to take control of their future by becoming their own boss. That entrepreneurial journey is one of the most important they’ll undertake in their life—it shouldn’t be started without research and planning. i’d strongly encourage any new entrepreneur to consider franchising with oxi Fresh,” said Jonathan Barnett, Founder and cEo of oxi Fresh.

he continued, “our franchising system can provide entrepreneurs with tools and support that can give them an invaluable advantage. so before you open a business by yourself, consider all the benefits that come from being part of a franchising system like oxi Fresh.” For more information, visit oxifresh.com.

soUtheRn steeR BUtcheR Announces Expansion with Franchise Opportunities

Southern Steer, a premiere butcher shop offering the highest quality meats and gourmet groceries, is looking to expand its presence and has announced its franchising opportunity. The company’s goal is to help entrepreneurs bring a neighborhood butcher shop to communities across Florida, and eventually the nation. With three locations currently open in clearwater, sarasota and orlando and one in development in Jacksonville, they are excited to bring their brand to even more communities.

as southern steer moves forward with expanding their footprint, they are thrilled to offer a 15% discount on the initial Franchisee Fee to Veteran’s in the franchising industry. The brand believes individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for providing great products and unmatched customer service to their community, would be excellent additions to the southern steer team. The company offers prospective franchisees the necessary tools to operate successfully through teamwork and strong leadership, while creating a first-class experience for its guests. Franchise startup costs begin at $360,000.

Juice It up!, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted smoothie, açaí bowl and raw juice chains, is excited to announce that its new Santa Clarita location is now open for business. Featuring the brand’s latest store design, the new Juice it Up! is owned by husband-and-wife franchisee team and longtime santa clarita residents Brett and casey Thomas. Located in vibrant skyline ranch Plaza, Juice it Up! is now serving its full menu of deliciously healthy and functional fresh-squeezed raw juices, blended-to-order real fruit smoothies, and nutrient-rich açaí and superfruit bowls to even more santa clarita locals. “as santa clarita residents who enjoy an active, outdoor lifestyle typical of our community, we wanted to partner with a brand that embraces a similar commitment to wellness,” said the Thomas franchisees. “Even more, it was important for us to align with a brand we know and are passionate about as consumers, so we are very proud to be expanding Juice it Up!’s presence in the region to support the health and wellness journeys of even more santa clarita locals.”

To learn more about franchising with Juice It up!, visit www.juiceitup.com.

on the heels of a record-breaking year in 2021, Stretch Zone, the franchise company that pioneered practitionerassisted stretching and introduced a new vertical in the health and wellness industry, continues its rapid growth trajectory and is currently averaging two new studios opening per week. Fueled by consumer demand and a spike in multiunit ownership, the company is poised to surpass the 200-location mark by the end of the year.

stRetch Zone KICKS OF 2022 WITH TWO NEW STUDIO OPENINGS PER WEEK

Tony Zaccario, Stretch Zone President and CEO Jorden Gold, Stretch Zone Founder and Chief Stretching Officer

“We started the practitioner-assisted stretching vertical, and it’s thrilling to see consumers embrace its health and wellness benefits and watch our patented stretch Zone Method® catch fire,” said Jorden gold, stretch Zone founder and chief stretching officer. “Likewise, countless franchise owners are realizing the value in investing in stretch Zone and its potential to help clients improve their wellness and overall mobility regardless of their age, lifestyle or physical needs.” stretch Zone’s notable upcoming locations include:

• Long Beach, CA

• (Manhattan)New York, NY

• Baton Rouge, LA

• Philadelphia, PA

• Seattle, WA

“Beyond long-term customer demand for practitioner-assisted stretching, franchisees are coming to stretch Zone for the high-level of support the company provides owners. From a low-entry cost to marketing support and access to proprietary training programs, stretch Zone has the recipe for franchise success,” added Tony Zaccario, stretch Zone president and cEo. “reaching our 200th location is truly a major milestone, but it’s just the beginning for stretch Zone. We are looking forward to continuing to bring opportunities to entrepreneurs and wellness services to clients.”

Denver-Based mici italian Announces Upcoming Franchise Expansion Across the United States: Enters 2022 with Massive Franchise Growth

mici Italian, the emerging Italian restaurant franchise based in Denver, is now targeting sustained growth beyond its home state of Colorado. As the brand plans for large-scale national growth it is looking for qualified and eager franchise candidates across the country who want to be a part of this great brand as it celebrates three multi-unit signings secured in 2021. “The success of Mici to date is a direct reflection of our commitment to our customers and the needs that we work tirelessly to fulfill,’’ said Matt stanton, Mici’s chief growth officer. “our brand is poised for success in any market that we can bring those relationships to, and given the universal love of pizza, we are focused on finding committed franchisees across the country. our main focus is finding quality franchisees who love the brand just as much as we do.”

Mici currently operates seven units in the greater Denver area, all corporate-owned. a streamlined menu, paired with the fast-paced service that the brand is known for, has allowed a quick developmental strategy to take shape as the brand looks to build its presence in new markets across the country. “We have the national supply chain worked out and have a national network of real estate brokers to help with this expansion so we can provide support anywhere in the country,” said stanton. “our top markets for growth now are Dallas Fort-Worth, kansas city, Florida, and other cities in Texas.”

Mici is a family-centered brand that caters to both fast-paced lifestyles in need of delivery service and in-house dining with high-quality offerings. The brand’s artisanal menu offers comforting, classic italian fare steeped in generations of family history while its highefficiency kitchen operations offers minimal wait and delivery times without losing an inch of quality. Mici italian

Hits $100 Million in System Sales

Global Third-Party Logistics Provider Grows Alongside Demand for Shipping Capacity

InXpress, a tech enabled third-party logistics company, partners with the world’s best carriers. The global network is made up of international and domestic specialists, who provide industrydefining shipping solutions to maximize efficiency for small-to-medium size enterprises. inXpress Usa reached $100 million in system sales, a 53% growth YoY, largely due to the urgent need and superior care sMB companies require to navigate supply chain challenges and other marketplace impacts. “People come to us because of our technology and network connections through strong partnerships with world-class carriers, but they stay with us because each account is handled by equally committed local account managers, who strive to find the best solutions for every customer,” said Dustin hansen, cEo inXpress of americas. “With countless businesses looking to reduce shipping headaches, we’ve invested heavily in our technology platform to save our customers time and money.” The value-add technology includes accurate quote comparison based on realtime data, clear visibility features and easy integration capabilities with e-commerce and other platforms. as the demand for shipping services climbs, inXpress projects to add additional skilled and qualified account executives and franchise partners to reach more small-to-medium size businesses.

To learn more about the franchise opportunity and the reoccurring revenue potential, visit inxpressfranchise.com

clean eatZ Set to Kick Off 2022 “We Change Livez” Challenge

Clean Eatz, a health-focused restaurant franchise, is bringing back its We Change Livez Challenge. The challenge allows customers to demonstrate how the company’s dietician-approved menu items, which balance protein, carb and fat intake, have positively impacted their health. In return for their devotion to personal wellness, participants are entered to win a variety of prizes. all 70 clean Eatz café locations will choose one winner to be awarded three months of free meals and a variety of retail merchandise. Each winner is then entered for the grand prize of $25,000, one year of free meals, a trip to the annual clean Eatz convention, and a photoshoot for the franchise’s 2023 campaign. From March 1st through May 5th, participants can follow one of four customized workout programs, including strength training, athletic training, workouts on the go, and 30-Minute workout quick-hits. clean Eatz provides guidance through downloadable e-books, offering nutrition tips and exercises to help participants on their journey. The only rule being that participants must share their journey on instagram using the hashtag #wechangelivez.

“changing your life is one of the most difficult undertakings to embark on, and continued practice of those changes can be even harder,” said Don Varady, coFounder of clean Eatz. “Every year, we are blown away by the healthy lifestyle habits taken on as a result of this challenge, and we can’t wait to see what participants accomplish this year.”

New Orleans set to Fall in Love with RUsh BoWls

Rush Bowls – a Colorado-based fastcasual concept known for its fresh and healthy meals-in-a-bowl – will open its first Louisiana location on march 5th. The new restaurant is owned by new orleans native and entrepreneur, Arthur Stawski Sr.

“new orleans will fall in love with the concept just like i did,” said arthur stawski sr. “This city may be known for its seafood and fried food, but there is a growing community for health food that is eager to try something new like rush Bowls.” arthur stawski sr.’s 38-year-long career in convenience and petroleum retailing began at age 19. he worked in marketing and operations before he moving to colorado to help lead kroger’s convenience store division. after nearly 20 years of running 300 kroger convenience stores, the brand sold that division in 2018, leading stawski sr. to return to new orleans and explore entrepreneurship. he then launched ragin’ cajun Food and Fuel, which owns a few chevron Fuel convenience stores and subway locations. Looking to expand his portfolio, stawski sr. discovered rush Bowls on Linkedin and was impressed by the concept. knowing new orleans would embrace these unique bowls, he got in touch with the rush Bowls team to open his own location. rush Bowls offers its guests a wide selection of customizable bowls and smoothies. an industry pioneer in the genesis of healthy food bowls, the brand’s bowl creations provide guests with the perfect blend of all-natural fruits and veggies topped with delightfully crunchy, organic granola, a drizzle of honey, and a choice of fresh fruits and toppers. rush Bowls can be blended with protein, vitamins and other nutritious ingredients while remaining low in calories and fat content.