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iCe Cream Announces its First Store in Ft. Worth, TX
Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream (Chill-N), the made-to-order nitrogen ice cream pioneer, announced today the construction and buildout of its first store ever in Texas.
The new Ft. Worth chill-n is set to open in the next several months at 2473 south hulen street in the stonegate crossing shopping plaza just down from Trader Joe’s. The Ft. Worth chill-n is owned and operated by local resident and entrepreneur harold gernsbacher.
“We’re ice cream, yogurt, alternative milk, and toppings loving locals that live and breathe Ft. Worth,” said gernsbacher, owner of Ft. Worth chill-n. “i knew as soon as i tried chill-n for the first time, i had to bring that authentic, rich, creamy, and made-from-scratch liquid nitrogen ice cream straight back to our community. “We are very excited about our growth and harold’s background in the restaurant industry along with his strong local connections are exactly what we are looking for in franchisees,” said David Leonardo, cEO of chill-n. “We are also opening stores in san antonio and feel that Texas will be a great market for our future expansion.” Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream (chillnicecream.com)
Leading marketing and print solutions provider lands on prestigious Franchise 500 list
AlphaGraphics, a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, has been recognized as one of the top franchise brands after earning placement on Entrepreneur’s Franchisee 500 list. With appearances on the list over the past three years, alphagraphics ranked #375 this year. and find new ways to meet our customers’ needs,” said Bill McPherson, vice president of franchise development. “Our longevity in these rankings is a testament to the hard work of our headquarters and franchisees. We are continuing to build on our upward trajectory while increasing our number of franchises across the nation.”
“The past year has been one of the most challenging for businesses in recent memory, which made putting together our 43rd annual Franchise 500 list more enlightening than ever,” says Entrepreneur Editor in chief Jason Feifer. “The companies named to this year’s list showed us how being resilient, supportive, and nimble can help navigate extraordinary challenges and also underscore the grit and innovation that define entrepreneurship.”
alphagraphics was founded in 1970, and the company began offering franchise opportunities in 1979. Local entrepreneur Harold Gernsbacher to introduce Ft. Worth and the surrounding communities to flashfrozen ice cream at -320∞ Fahrenheit
PirteK usa shows strong 2021 growth with nine new Franchise agreements and Five new Openings in Q4
Global, On-site and Retail Hydraulic and Industrial Hose Service Provider Finishes the Year Strong with New Franchise Signings in Ohio, Georgia, Iowa, Texas, and North Carolina
In 2021, PIRTEK signed franchise agreements to bring the brand to Cedar Rapids, IA, Atlanta, GA, Houston, TX, Wilmington, NC and Ashville, NC.
as a testament to the brand’s strong demand in industrial hubs, these new signings include pirtEK’s seventh location in the atlanta metropolitan area and its sixth location in the state of north carolina. they have also opened five new locations in Elyria, oh, albuquerque, nM, oshkosh, Wi, springfield, Mo, and Louisville, KY in the last quarter of 2021. in addition, pirtEK completed four resale franchise agreements in Florida with tim Kelly, a former pirtEK Usa employee now turned franchisee. the only industrial franchise brand of its kind in the United states, pirtEK Usa specializes in hydraulic and industrial hose services through its locations throughout the country. pirtEK team members are available 24/7/365 to provide on-site emergency replacement of hydraulic and industrial hoses, thanks to the company’s specially equipped Mobile service Vehicles.
To learn more about PIRTEK franchise opportunities, visit https://www.pirtekusafranchise.com/.
mY salon suite ranked among top Franchises in Entrepreneur’s highly competitive Franchise 500®
MY SALON Suite®, a salon suite franchise that focuses on providing stylists and beauticians a personal space to build their business and the beauty industry’s future, was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. the 43rd annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry. recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the 2022 Franchise 500® ranks MY saLon suite as 62 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power. “being included on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list is an honor and validates the efforts of our MY saLon suite family,” said Ken Mcallister, the co-founder and cEo of MY saLon suite. “having our brand, once again, earn a place on this prestigious list demonstrates the strength of our concept and the dedication of our superior staff and hardworking franchisees as we continue to grow.” www.mysalonsuite.com
Ziebart Announces Unprecedented Annual Growth amid Chip Shortage
Automotive Aftermarket Services Franchise Announces Annual Sales, Industry Predictions for 2022 Due to extreme demand for vehicle care services, leading automotive protection services provider Ziebart ended 2021 with record-breaking sales and franchise growth. company executives attribute the impressive system-wide performance to a variety of factors, including the automotive chip shortage. The shortage has motivated consumers to invest in optimal care and protection for their existing or recently purchased new or used vehicles.
as heightened demand for vehicle protection services continued throughout the year, Ziebart experienced a yearover-year increase of 40% in retail leads. as for overall franchise development, the number of profiles received more than doubled during the second half of 2021. The company signed seven new franchise agreements for future stores – domestic agreements in Fort Myers, FL; highland, Mi and Triadelphia, WV. “The global chip shortage has created ideal opportunities for the automotive aftermarket services industry,” said Thomas E. Wolfe, chief Executive Officer of Ziebart international corporation.
Snapology is growthfocused with multiple new franchise agreements
Snapology, the No. 1 children’s STEAM franchise and part of the franchise growth-focused platform company Unleashed Brands, has signed 19 new franchise agreements since September. The new franchise deals are mix of upgraded brick-and-mortar Discovery Centers, Snapology models inside Urban Air Adventure Parks and community-based Snapology franchise locations.
Of the deals, 13 are with existing Urban air franchisees, integrating snapology locations inside Urban air adventure Parks. snapology is coming to Urban air parks in Tampa, FL; Toledo, Oh; Tallahassee, FL; Port Ft Lucie, FL; cornelius, nc; Webster, TX; Melbourne, FL, Morrisville, nc; Jacksonville, FL; Plymouth, Mn; Virginia Beach, Va; newport news, Va; and Fullerton, ca.
Four deals are for the newly-designed snapology Discovery center 2.0, full-service hands-on retail locations that build on the brand’s strong name recognition. The fully-developed according to the auto care association, the automotive aftermarket is expected to grow to $477 billion by 2024. With that in mind, Ziebart projects a strong sales performance across its system, as well as continued growth in franchise ownership. To prepare, the company has added to its franchise development, marketing, iT, and operations teams. Backed with more than 60 years of experience in automotive aftermarket franchising, Ziebart is actively seeking qualified franchise prospects to join its growing global network. For more information about Ziebart including franchise opportunities, please visit www.ownaziebart.com.
classrooms engage children through sTEaM activities such as coding, robotics, animation, play and interactive learning. Discovery centers also offer a membership program to establish brand loyalty and recurring revenue for franchisees. snapology Discovery centers will debut this year in Dover, cT; rodgers, ar; Lehi, UT; and amarillo, TX. Two new community-based franchise deals in Miami, FL and cedar rapids, ia round out the new wave of franchise growth. The company is looking forward to significant growth in 2022 with 75 expected signings.
