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Main squeeze Juice co. Set to Open Second Jacksonville Location
Main Squeeze Juice Co., a juice and smoothie bar franchise dedicated to “Making Healthy Easier,” has announced plans to bring a second location to Jacksonville, set to open by Q1 of 2023. The new location will be located at 13546 Beach Blvd Unit 1a, which is at the intersection of Beach Blvd and hodges Blvd, expanding the brand’s foot print in the sunshine state.
The new Main squeeze Juice co. is owned by spencer Turner and his father ronald Turner. While this is the second location set to open by the father-son duo, they plan to open a total of 10 locations across the Jacksonville area including within the counties of nassau, Duval, clay, and st. John’s. “We fell in love with the Main squeeze concept and the opportunity to bring its nutritionist-designed, superfood-centric menu to the Jacksonville area,” said spencer. “We cannot wait to provide the Jacksonville community with a second Main squeeze location to help more people fulfil their nutritional goals.”
“We are thrilled to have the Turner’s opening a second Main squeeze in Jacksonville,” said Main squeeze Juice co. cEO Thomas nieto. “after seeing the success of their first location, we are confident that the second location will help keep up with the demand to “Make healthy Easier” in the area.”
For more information about Main Squeeze Juice Co.’s franchise opportunity, please visit www. mainsqueezejuiceco.com/franchise
RnR tiRe expRess Gifts a Piece of Movie Magic in 2022 Father’s Day Giveaway
LeAding Tire & WheeL reTAiLer SUrpriSeS deServing FATher WiTh JUrASSic pArk-TheMed 1995 Jeep WrAngLer.
rNr Tire Express(rNr), America’s premier franchise retailer for tires and wheels, announced open nominations for their 2022 Father’s Day Giveaway early last month. In the weeks since, well over 10,000 submissions were sent in from families all throughout the country - each sharing personal details of the sacrifices and commitments made by their fathers every single day. This year’s prize is a 1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ sahara, inspired by and customized to match the original Jurassic Park film franchise. complete with a brand-new set of candy apple red Fuel Forged Wheels in nitto Mud grappler Tires, a 4” Lift Kit and custom Jurassic Park paint job, the Jeep is a one-of-a-kind model. Only after reading through each submission was chris Festo of archer, Florida selected as the winner and recipient of this year’s giveaway. “chris is the best dad to his girls and a huge Jurassic Park fan. he has been collecting Jurassic Park memorabilia since the first time he read the book as a young teenager,” said heather Festo, chris’s wife. “he passed this love of Jurassic Park on to our oldest. Before cOViD, they’d proudly display their collection during the annual collector’s day at our local museum.” “i was shaking. Truly, it was a speechless moment for me,” said chris Festo. “My only advice to all the other dads out there is to be nice to your wife, because she might do nice things for you in return, like win you a free car.” For more information on the rNr Tire Express Father’s Day Giveaway, visit https://www.rnrtires.com/dino
upGRade labs Targets Atlanta for Franchise Expansion
Upgrade Labs, the world’s first Human Upgrade™ Center and brainchild of Bulletproof Coffee founder Dave Asprey, continues its expansion by offering franchise opportunities across the Greater Atlanta metropolitan area. With successful centers operating in california and British columbia, in addition to more in development, Upgrade Labs is set to continue its expansion, looking at areas in the atlanta metro counties. The brand hopes to award franchise licenses in counties including clarke, cobb, coweta, Dekalb, Fayette, Fulton and gwinnett. This news comes as the brand is witnessing exponential growth and disrupting the fitness and wellness space. as the premier biohacking center, Upgrade Labs helps members reach their highest level of physical, cognitive and cellular performance through proprietary technologies. Each Upgrade location offers many innovative performance services such as The cheat Machine, a patented, motorized resistance and computer software adaptive technology that gives member’s a week’s worth of resistance training in just 15 minutes. additionally, Upgrade Labs pairs its performance services with a unique range of recovery services including The Big squeeze, an FDa-approved full body detox massage that gently removes excess water, slims the body, and expels toxins to improve the immune system. Upgrade Labs has earned its popularity with members reporting to have increased strength, stronger immunity, reduced inflammation, increased energy, improved sleep quality, and much more.
The brand is looking for single and multi-unit franchise partners that are passionate about upgrading humanity and want to introduce biohacking into new communities. For more information about Upgrade Labs franchise opportunity, please visit https://ownanupgradelabs.com/
the GReat GReek MediteRRanean GRill
Opens in Florham Park, New Jersey
The enticing, unforgettable flavors of the Mediterranean are coming to New Jersey! The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®, an award-winning and rapidly expanding Mediterranean fast-casual concept, recently opened its first New Jersey restaurant at 182 ridgedale Ave. in Florham Park.
The great greek Mediterranean grill is part of the United Franchise group™ affiliated family of franchise brands and consultants. aligning with The great greek Mediterranean grill’s mission to help Live Your Life Deliciously, the award-winning menu features chef-inspired homegrown recipes and big bold flavors, like the fanfavorite traditional gyro, as well as Lamb, steak and chicken souvlaki platters. in addition, guests can enjoy four signature house-made dips featuring hummus, Tzatziki, Melitzanosalata (eggplant dip) and Tirokafteri (spicy roasted red pepper) and made-to-order fresh Feta Fries. franchisee Jonathan arzt has worked in the food and beverage industry for over 17 years and was drawn to The great greek Mediterranean grill by its commitment to serving fresh and healthy food in a way that stands out from other restaurant concepts. arzt plans to use his industry expertise to expand The great greek Mediterranean grill’s presence in the area with five additional restaurants slated to open in the next few years. “i’m looking forward to bringing new jobs to the community and building a great team,” said arzt. “i can’t wait to begin offering The great greek Mediterranean grill’s healthy and satisfying dining options in Florham Park.”
The rapidly growing business community and urban sprawl of the Atlanta market has caught the attention of Smokin’ oak Wood-Fired Pizza & Taproom – the fast-casual franchise famous for its oak wood-fired pizza creations and self-serve Taproom. The brand is now looking to expand into the atlanta market for the first time through a targeted effort to recruit multiunit franchisees.
“Our research has shown that the growing atlanta market is big enough to handle up to 10-12 new smokin’ Oak restaurants at this point in time,” said cEO of smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza & Taproom, Matt Mongoven. “atlanta has also been very receptive to new business concepts and is a 12-month weather climate, so we are confident that the city will make a perfect new home for our brand.”
The franchise features a full menu of wood-fired pizzas, sandwiches, salads, starters and desserts. The oven, fueled by oak wood, heats up to 900 degrees, cooking pizzas in about two minutes. The brand delivers an enjoyable, fast-casual pizza experience through the use of openplan kitchens, which allow customers to customize and watch their pizzas being made right in front of them. all dough and sauces are made in-house, veggies are cut fresh throughout the day and even the meats are roasted in the wood-fired oven to infuse real oak wood flavor. The restaurants cater to those looking for a quick lunch at a great value, and with the addition of the self-serve Taprooms, it’s the perfect place to have a drink and take advantage of the 25 – 45 different beer, wine and mixed cocktails options.
shaWaRMa pRess, the rapidly expanding quick-service Mediterranean franchise announced the opening of its newest restaurant in Georgetown
Located at 620 S. I-35 Suite 400 inside Walmart, Georgetown is one of five Shawarma Press locations currently operating throughout Texas, including restaurants inside Walmart stores in Arlington, Plano, and San Antonio, and the stand-alone flagship headquarters in Irving. “We’re very excited to bring this new concept of healthy Mediterranean food to the georgetown area,” abublan said. “The feedback from this community is that they are eager to try new things, so we are thrilled to introduce them to our delicious, heart-healthy wraps, salads, hummus, falafel, and other favorites.”
since opening the first shawarma Press in 2017, the restaurant’s success resulted in franchise inquiries throughout Texas and nationwide. according to co-founder Dr Ehap sabri, PhD, who is also a supply chain expert and an adjunct professor at UTD’s school of Business, additional locations will be opening in Frisco, houston, and other cities throughout Texas this year, followed by Wichita Falls, Lufkin, and Temple. “During the next five years, our expansion plan is to open more than 100 shawarma Press locations inside Walmart stores as well as stand-alone locations throughout the country to provide healthy and authentic Mediterranean cuisine to the masses,” sabri said. “We are humbled that our concept of offering authentic Mediterranean food as a healthier alternative in the quick-service industry is resonating with so many new and loyal customers.” For more info www.shawarmapress.com
cReatiF Announces National Franchise Expansion as the Demand for Family Entertainment Reaches New Heights
As the family entertainment industry continues experiencing explosive growth, projected to reach $42.6 billion by 2028 – Creatif, the experiential art destination that looks to entertain, educate and inspire, has announced their national franchising opportunity. creatif has innovated a one-of-a-kind approach to art studios, curating an award-winning art experience for adults and kids alike. The brand encourages customers to “walk in and paint”, and looks to bring families together by presenting a modern, whimsical space where creativity can be expressed and enjoyed by everyone. creatif stands out with its wide array of services including paint parties, instructor-led workshops, corporate team building events, children’s sTEaM based summer camps, art classes, paint kits and more, which not only appeal to customers but also provide multiple streams of revenue for franchise partners. creatif was founded in 2018 by Jaya aiyar, realizing that while the demand for engaging family experiences were in high demand, there were very few concepts suitable for kids & adults, especially when it came to art and family entertainment. Jaya set out to change the narrative of what an art studio can be, developing a concept that complimented all of its guests, their skill levels and offered diverse surface options to pique their interests. Unlike traditional art studios, creatif uses technology to present a unique customer experience and encourages customers to venture on their own artistic path. With two locations operating in california and south carolina, creatif is actively seeking single and multi-unit franchise partners. While having an art background is not necessary, the brand is seeking partners who embody the culture, have a passion for art and share creatif’s high quality mindset. The brands robust franchise system is designed for first-time franchise partners and those with franchise experience. For more information about Creatif’s franchise opportunity, visit https://creatif-franchise.com/.
anaGo cleaninG systeMs Recession-Proof
Economists from Bloomberg are signaling the threat of a looming recession stating that an economic downturn in 2022 is unlikely, but a full recession in 2023 will be tough to avoid. This could mean lost jobs, reduced hours, and a cutback from employers resulting in no raises or bonuses. In times of economic uncertainty, some businesses fare better than others, and commercial cleaning is among them. Earlier this year, Anago Cleaning Systems was named one of the top 100 Best recession-Proof Franchises to Start in 2022 by leading franchise market research firm, Franchise Business review. The rating is based on extensive industry research and surveying that focuses on owner satisfaction and the best chance of success in today’s changing economic landscape. The industry’s performance during previous economic times was a leading factor for Luper and Brittanie Akough from omaha, NE. Both serial entrepreneurs with business interests in insurance, real estate, and final mile logistics, Luper and Brittanie recently became Anago’s Master Franchise operator in Nebraska. As the state’s second largest black-owned employer, the duo plan to use the Anago Master Franchise platform to create small business ownership pathways for people interested in being their own boss, while engaging in an industry that’s been challenged by strained economic times. Last year, Anago reported 20% system-wide growth with continued development in new and existing territories. Most notably were a $1.3M revenue increase from Anago of Greater Philadelphia and a 99% increase in unit franchisee operations from Anago of Austin. Both locations are exemplary of what Anago Master Franchisees and Unit Franchisees experienced coming off the previous years of the CoVID-19 pandemic.
