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Smokin Oak Wood-Fired Pizza & Taproom Selected as a Top Brand in the Fast Casual 2022 Movers & Shakers List

FASt-cASUAL reStAUrAnt And tAprooM concept receiveS indUStry-wide recognition

Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza & Taproom – the fast-casual franchise famous for its oak wood-fired pizza creations and self-serve Taproom - is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2022 Top 100 Movers & Shakers list presented by Fast Casual. the brand currently has five locations open and operating throughout the U.s. and is primed to shake up the fastcasual pizza industry by opening 95 new locations in the next 5 years. smokin’ oak Wood-Fired Pizza & taproom was ranked 49 out of the 100 brands selected. Fast casual’s top 100 Movers & shakers list is an annual honor awarded to the brands leading the way in the fastcasual restaurant industry. this award recognizes not only the growth and sales accomplishments of brands named in the list, but also their efforts to enhance the overall guest experience and set new industry trends.

“receiving this type of recognition is extremely exciting for our team and everyone who has been involved in shaping smokin’ oak to be the brand it is today,” said Matt Mongoven, cEo of smokin’ oak Wood-Fired Pizza & taproom.

Being named in Fast casual’s top 100 Movers & shakers list marks a significant milestone for smokin’ oak Wood-Fired Pizza & taproom as it looks to take over the fast-casual pizza space.

For more information, or if interested in a franchise opportunity, please visit www.smokinoakpizza.com.

ARoMA Joe’s NOW OPEN IN BRISTOL, Connecticut

LocALLy-owned And operAted hAndcrAFted beverAge Shop bringS SpeciALty coFFee drinkS, SignAtUre AJ’S rUSh energy drink, UpbeAt Service And SignAtUre StyLe

Aroma Joe’s, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted beverage chains, announces their new location in Bristol, Connecticut, at 1235 Farmington Avenue. this 800 square foot drive-thru location features handcrafted coffee and espresso drinks, unique flavor infusions, signature aJ’s rUsh® Energy drinks and all-day food options. this new location is owned and operated by Mark Macgregor, henry Laughlin and clayton Prugh. “i grew up in rochester, n.h., and was a frequent visitor of the first aroma Joe’s location there in 2001,” said aroma Joe’s franchisee Mark Macgregor. “More than 20 years later, this is an incredible opportunity to help build the brand that i love, right in the city in which i reside, and in one of our busiest neighborhoods. We are excited for the future of aroma Joe’s in connecticut.” this is aroma Joe’s first location in connecticut, and it has already been tremendously popular with record breaking first week sales. Building off this momentum, the local franchisees plan to continue to grow the coffee shop’s footprint throughout the state in the coming year.

Dallas-Based Early Learning School Reflects on the Past and Looks Towards Future Growth

national Leader in Staffing and recruiting honors Franchisees, employees and corporate Staff at 2022 Meeting in Las vegas

The Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) franchise community had the sweet opportunity to gather and celebrate achievements experienced in 2021 during the company’s annual meeting at the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas from March 24-26. themed how sweet it is!, the 2022 national meeting was the first time in two years that franchisees, colleagues and corporate team members had the chance to meet face-to-face and reconnect while gaining insights about the status of the staffing industry as well as the brand. the three-day conference gave franchisees the opportunity to attend general sessions, keynote speeches and participate in breakout sessions. during the conference, attendees donated $17,300 to spherion’ssandy Mazur scholarship fund for a chance to win a neon spherion sign. in total, $17,800 was raised for the scholarship fund and franchisee tom Pentenburg took home the sign to his offices in central and northeast indiana.

aside from celebrating the company’s accomplishments, spherion also recognized the dedicated franchisees who drive the company’s growth during its glitz and glam gala. this tradition honors top-performing individuals and offices. a total of 32 franchisees won awards in several categories Each spherion franchisee enriches their community by connecting and facilitating employment opportunities every day. When businesses and job seekers are successful together, their investments in each other flow back into the neighborhoods where they live and work. To learn more about Spherion’s services, visit https://www.spherion.com.

Children’s Lighthouse Early Learning Schools™, the nation’s leading provider of high-quality early childhood education, has had a lot to celebrate this year, but most noteworthy is its silver anniversary. the premier early learning school was founded 25 years ago in 1997 by brothers Mike and Pat Brown. as fathers themselves, the Browns chose to start children’s Lighthouse because they saw a need for a quality childcare provider that offered more than just playtime for kids. When children’s Lighthouse first opened, it was one of the first early learning schools that made promoting character values like passion, integrity and excellence a cornerstone in its curriculum.

25 years later, these core values still guide the brand, helping it to remain one of the nation’s top childcare and early education providers. to honor the Browns’ legacy, children’s Lighthouse also recently created and presented the Founders award at its annual conference. the Founders award, which was presented for the first time this year, recognizes a franchisee in the children’s Lighthouse system who embody the same positive attitudes and values of the children’s Lighthouse Founders. this franchisee follows systems, demonstrates the Browns’ values of integrity, passion and excellence, and contributes positively to the children’s Lighthouse franchise partnership. this year, the Founder’s award was presented to Varun and navi sharma, owners of children’s Lighthouse of arlington-Viridian and Little Elm in the dallas-Fort Worth area.

To learn more about Children’s Lighthouse, visit https:// childrenslighthouse.com/

UPgRAde LAbs Set to Make Its Entrance into Boise

Upgrade Labs, the world’s first Human Upgrade™ Center and brainchild of Bulletproof Coffee founder Dave Asprey, is continuing its expansion with its newly announced plan to enter Boise, Idaho.

the brand, looking to upgrade humanity, is excited to be partnering with hailey smith and Becky granden to bring the franchise to idaho for the first time. this news comes as the brand is witnessing exponential growth and disrupting the fitness and wellness space. Both smith and granden bring a wealth of knowledge in the finance and operations categories, looking to utilize their experience to make Upgrade Lab’s entry into Boise seamless. Both idaho natives and fitness enthusiasts, they are eager to bring the future of health and wellness to their home state.

Upgrade Labs, the premier biohacking center, helps members reach their highest level of physical, cognitive and cellular performance through proprietary technologies. Each location offers services that help members become smarter, faster & stronger, resulting in a more rejuvenated & resilient version of themselves. the services offered help members spend less time exercising, decrease recovery times, and retain higher levels of concentration and tranquility. Equipped with cuttingedge technology and expert Biohacker technicians, Upgrade Labs helps its members live their lives to the fullest potential.

Upgrade Labs is looking for single and multi-unit franchise partners that are passionate about upgrading humanity and want to introduce biohacking into new communities. including the franchise fee, the initial investment for an Upgrade Labs location ranges from $663,000 to $1,070,000.

For more information about Upgrade Labs franchise opportunity, please visit https://ownanupgradelabs.com/

1-800 WAteR dAMAge is Supporting the Twin Cities When Emergencies and Disasters Strike

1-800 WATER DAMAGE provides those who have been impacted by home and property damage with what they truly need: an experienced and certified restoration team they can rely on to safely restore not only their property, but their lives. the company’s services include water and flood damage mitigation, mold remediation, sewage, fire and smoke cleanup along with critical cleaning and sanitizing. the brand has opened its newest location in Burnsville and serves the entire twin cities metro area.

Locally owned and operated by Mark and Patti herll and son-inlaw Michael Matovich, 1-800 WatEr daMagE of the twin cities provides home and business owners with top-quality work and unmatched customer care.

“We aim to be the local, family-owned property restoration experts who make a difficult situation better. our goal is to match the needs of our customer with high quality, effective solutions and outstanding customer care. We are proud to be able to help our neighbors through a very stressful time in their lives,” said Mark herll.

We have a phenomenal network of dedicated franchise owners and we’re proud of the work they do every day. We’re confident that Mark, Patti and Michael will serve an important role in the twin cities community in the days, months and years ahead.” For more info about 1-800 WATER DAMAGE of Rogers and Bentonville, visit https://www.1800waterdamage.com/rogersbentonville/

ALWAYs best cARe Achieves Double-Digit Sales Growth Amid Launch Of Telehealth Capabilities

Leading Senior care Franchise continues commitment to caregiver recruitment and expansion with new territories Across the country

Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, achieved over 10% sales growth in 2021, launching 16 new territories throughout the country and welcoming nine new franchise owners. Most notably, the brand introduced a new telehealth tool with Remote Patient Monitoring and continued its aggressive nationwide caregiver recruitment campaign. “as we celebrated always Best care’s 25-year history last year, we also paved the way for the future by investing in caregiver recruitment and technological tools that answer the challenges of our growing senior population,” said Jake Brown, President & cEo of always Best care. “We are fortunate to have a best-inclass franchise opportunity and more room for development with many untapped markets available across the country. it’s an honor to share our success and potential with our dedicated team members and franchisees.”

always Best care grew its brand presence in existing states like texas, north carolina, california and georgia. new owners took over territories in chicago, new Jersey and california, while established operators seized opportunities to expand or renew, serving as a true testament to the brand’s sustainable positioning and long-term viability in the rapidly evolving senior care landscape. Franchise opportunities are now available in many new territories for individuals interested in leveraging always Best care’s clear strategy and proven track record for delivering affordable, dependable service to seniors in their local areas. For more information on available territories and franchising with Always Best Care, visit home-care-franchise. alwaysbestcare.com.

Local Family to Open New RUsh boWLs Location in DFW

rush bowls brings All-natural and healthy blended Fruit bowls to Southlake

Rush Bowls – the Colorado-based fast-casual concept known for its fresh and healthy meals-in-a-bowl – is happy to announce the late-May opening of its newest location in the DFW area. This new restaurant will be opened by local husband-and-wife duo, Mike and April Fuchs, and will be located in Park Village at 1151 E. Southlake Blvd. this will be the fourth location the couple has opened in the area, adding to their growing family business. the new restaurant will feature both indoor and outdoor seating as well as delivery and carryout options. the Fuchs family is looking forward to using their new business to further involve themselves in the local community and is currently exploring partnerships with schools and other community organizations. “it’s been wonderful having a business that we can operate and grow together as a family,” said Mike Fuchs. “We have three children that work with us in support of our local rush Bowls restaurants and are now aiming to make them standout businesses in the dFW area.”

the opening of rush Bowls’ fourth dFW location marks another milestone in the brand’s continued expansion throughout the Lone star state. For more information, please visit www.rushbowls.com