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A-Z Franchise & Services Directory
PET SUPPlIES PlUS ACQUIRES WAG N’ WASH NATURAl PET FOOD & GROOMING
Pet Supplies Plus, (“PSP” or the “Company”) the largest independent pet retailer in north America with over 600 stores in 39 states, announced today it has acquired Wag n’ Wash, an emerging natural pet food, self-wash, and grooming franchise with over 15 locations.
Each brand will continue to operate as separate entities, providing pet product knowledge, personalized service and a distinct playful, local shopping experience in their respective communities. All Wag N’ Wash corporate team members will remain at Wag Central and continue to be instrumental in growing the business. Pet Supplies Plus offers a convenient selection of services, prescription fulfillment, and a full assortment of pet products for all types of furry, scaly and feathery friends, including live animals, while Wag N’ Wash is mainly centered on self-wash, grooming services, and natural food options primarily for dogs and select cat items. Both franchise systems have healthy unit economics as demand for pet products and services continues to grow and pet parents remain loyal to shopping local.
“The acquisition presents mutual benefits for franchisees, neighbors and guests of both brands,” said Pet Supplies Plus CEO Chris Rowland. “Pet Supplies Plus neighbors will see no change and will continue to receive the same neighborly service and access to all the same products for all types of pets. Wag N’ Wash guests will continue to enjoy this fun and passionate brand’s specialty offerings, but now will have access to an even greater assortment of products.” Rowland noted that new and existing franchise owners will have the opportunity
to open a store under the Wag N’ Wash or Pet Supplies Plus name, depending on what makes most sense for the market.
“Being under the Pet Supplies Plus umbrella company allows Wag N’ Wash to unlock a new level of purchasing power, funding to advance expansion and collective negotiation for strategic placement in territories that may not make sense for a Pet Supplies Plus store,” he said. “Because Wag N’ Wash’s specialty products and services are focused mainly on dogs, Pet Supplies Plus can further develop its presence in current and new markets without interfering with the neighbor’s expectations of our brand.” Wag N’ Wash Vice President Kristen Risby said the acquisition adds value to all parties involved. “Our owners find joy in serving their communities and pets well,” she said. “Now, they can do this with enhanced resources, such as best-in-class fulfillment and assortment though a collective supply chain, back-office functionality and technology, pricing and cost support and more. It’s a win for everyone from the franchise owners to the guests and their pets.” Wag N’ Wash original founders Jef Strauss and Dan Remus will remain on for a minimum of two years. “As the pet landscape evolves, this will allow the brand to reach its full potential by reaching more guests at a better pace,” Remus said. Strauss added, “Culture was very important to us when looking for a partner. Both Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash believes in community, local retail and a fun experience in our stores. This was the right fit. With strong infrastructure behind them, passionate owners can build local relationships and deliver the ultimate experiential retail experience.” The acquisition supports PSP’s commitment to grow the independent pet specialty channel, while equipping franchisees with best-in-class support to focus on what they love most – fostering relationships at the local level with guests and their pets.
pet supplies plus offers discounts for Veterans.
For more information on Pet Supplies Plus franchise opportunities, visit www.petsuppliesplusfranchising.com
First started in 1963 by anthony Martino as a transmission repair shop, the company now has nearly 700 locations throughout north america and about 12 years ago expanded into total car care. aaMco franchisees benefit from joining a brand that has been in business for over 50 years. our iconic, Double a, Beep Beep, M-c-o mnemonic brings instant recognition and trust from the american consumer. in addition to automatic brand recognition, aaMco franchisees benefit from an Executive Leadership Team who established themselves by servicing the automotive aftermarket as franchisees.
With this franchisee focus in mind, aaMco provides the brand, tools, guidance and education necessary for new franchisees. This includes financing support, real estate support and training through the entire opening process. http://www.aamcofranchises.com
Bloomin’ Blinds
Founded the morning of 9/11...our incorporation papers received their approval stamps within minutes of the towers being struck...Bloomin’ Blinds is a family company. karen Mcguffin founded the company in Dallas and was joined by her three sons within a handful of years. Together they created Bloomin’ Blinds over the next 16 years before the franchise was formed. now karen is retired and the boys are still running the show. Bloomin’ Blinds has always been a “repair company that happens to sell a ton of blinds”. Early on we realized that retailers were primarily sales only and Bloomin’ Blinds had a significant differentiator in the addition of the repair concept. The business model has weathered the economic storms that followed 9/11 and the housing bubble pop in 2008. Bloomin’ Blinds is a technology based, fresh, new approach to an industry otherwise resisting modernization. For more information contact kelsey stuart at: Ph: 1-214-995-1062 Email: kelsey.stuart@bloominblinds.com https://www.bloominblinds.com/
BUsiness Finance depot
Business Finance Depot specializes in packaging equipment leases and sBa Express Working capital loans for start-up and existing businesses. our main clients are franchisors seeking financing for their new franchisees and manufacturers seeking financing for their equipment purchases. our company also works with sBa 7(a) lenders, alternate financing sources, crowd funding financing sources and companies that specialize in using retirement funds to capitalize a new business. Please visit our website for more information. Website: www.businessfinancedepot.com Email: paul@businessfinancedepot.com Phone: (800) 788-3884 contact: Paul Bosley
caRing tRansitions
caring Transitions is a solution-oriented company, and we accomplish this by bringing three services under one roof that are normally all accomplished by separate companies. The three services we combine to provide unique solutions for our customers are: • Senior Relocation • Estate Sales • Downsizing & Decluttering one final thing – we are noT a medical service company. as a franchisee, you will not be dealing with the hassles or laws that involve elderly medical care, though you might want to invest in knowing the companies that do supply such services in your area. Many times our services are needed in order to fulfill the lifestyle changes recommended by healthcare professionals, so putting your leads into contact with upstanding medical professionals can create a favorable impression that causes them to return to you for help with non-medical side of their changing circumstances. Phone: 1-800-647-0766 Email: caringTransitionsFranchising@gmail.com Website: https://caringtransitionsfranchise.com
clayton kendall
clayton kendall provides a simple, easy to use e-store platform that connects your franchisees to our integrated front-to-back inventory management system. our system controls the creation, production, fulfillment, distribution and shipping of all your marketing and sales materials including uniforms, signage, branded merchandise and print collateral. clayton kendal is the single source marketing solution for dozens of national franchises. contact: Dan Broudy, cEo Email: dan@claytonkendall.com Phone: 412-798-7120 (1-888-799-4757) Website: claytonkendall.com
The owners of a family oriented business Dough & arrows aim to expand their business through nationwide franchising opportunities. Dough & arrows is well known for their famous Edible cookie Dough, gourmet ice cream, delicious homemade desserts, and family atmosphere. Based in hanover, Pa, Dough & arrows is currently looking for potential franchisees all across the United states. For potential franchisees who are family oriented and who wish to spread joy to the community while being at the forefront of a burgeoning food trend, Dough & arrows might just be the business family you are looking to join. Ph: 717-969-8481 E-mail: info@doughandarrows.com www.doughandarrows.com
Fastsigns®
now more than ever, businesses look to FasTsigns® for innovative ways to connect with customers in a highly competitive marketplace. our high standards for quality and customer service have made FasTsigns the most recognized brand in the industry, driving significantly more traffic to the web than any other sign company. We also lead in these important areas: • #1 Ranked Sign Franchise in Entrepreneur Magazine
Franchise 500 three years in a row • Franchise Business Review FBR50 Franchisee Satisfaction award 2006-2015 • Franchise Research Institute World Class Franchise 20112015 • Franchise Research Institute #1 Rated Sign & Graphics
Franchise 2014-2015 • CFA Franchisees’ Choice Designation 2004-2015 • FASTSIGNS is one of only a handful of franchises approved for $21 million in sBa financing for approved franchise candidates FasTsigns has over 400 markets approved for development in the Us and canada and is also seeking Master or area Developer expansion in markets worldwide. For more information: Phone: 1-214-346-5679 Email: mark.jameson@fastsigns.com or visit our Website: www.fastsigns.com
FiRstlight home caRe
FirstLight home care offers comprehensive, in-home, non-medical and personal care services to seniors, new mothers, disabled adults and others needing assistance. FirstLight’s team brings more than 170 years of collaborative experience in health care, franchising and senior services, creating FirstLight’s culture of care foundation. The last 10 years, we’ve received numerous awards, most recently including ranking among Entrepreneur Top 500 Franchises, Forbes’ Best Franchises to Buy, & Franchise Business review’s Top 200 Franchises for franchisee satisfaction. in the $80 billion home care, demand for our services already exceeds market supply in many areas. in 2015, the baby-boomers turning age 65 in the U.s. reached 10,000 per day! By 2025, it will grow to nearly 72 million. We’re looking for people who are passionate and strive to provide exceptional service. if you want to make a difference in people’s lives while building a powerful business, This is this franchise for you. Phone: 866-985-4031 Email: jdavis@firstlighthomecare.com Website: Firstlightfranchise.com
image one Usa
image one Usa is a commercial cleaning services business. The image one franchising model was formed on the principles of transparency, training, and top-notch financial and customer service support. it is regularly recognized as a top franchise by third-party franchise and business publications, including cnBc.com, Entrepreneur. com and Franchise Business review. image one franchisees work for themselves in a unique relationship with the franchise company. image one provides them with customer support for their business, ongoing training, along with assistance with billing, equipment and sales training. image one provides necessary training, tools and support to help franchise affiliates build their business, including teaching franchisees the latest cleaning techniques and empowering them with insights on best-in-class equipment and technology. ongoing training is delivered both at image one’s corporate headquarters and onsite at existing client locations to ensure that franchisees continue to grow their own businesses. image one has commercial cleaning franchise locations covering chicago, cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Fort Myers, nashville and orlando. Franchise territories are available nationwide. For information on the franchise, visit http://imageoneUsa.com
fraNcHisiNg usa
a-Z Listings are a great way to promote your business, giving you a presence within our publication and also the Franchising Usa website. Each detailed, full colour a-Z listing comes with a 150 word write up and your logo. Excellent for branding and recognition. choose a 12 or 6 month package or simply add the a-Z directory onto your Focus, Profile or ad! To learn about the a-Z directory or any other products please contact Vikki Bradbury: advertising@cgbpublishing.com or 778-426-2446
high school math teacher Toru kumon developed the kumon Method of learning more than 60 years ago in Japan, when his son was struggling with second-grade arithmetic. realizing that a strong foundation in the basics-addition, subtraction, multiplication and division-was essential for higher-level math, kumon created a series of math worksheets for his son to work on after school. With daily practice, kumon’s son gradually expanded his mastery of mathematical skills and by sixth grade was able to solve differential equations and integral calculus problems. Today, at locations throughout north america, kumon franchisees apply this method of daily practice and self-paced advancement to children’s math and reading skills. Phone: 201-928-0444 Website: kumonfranchise.com
qc FRanchise gRoUp (dBa qc kinetix)
Qc kinetix is a charlotte, north carolina-based franchise company leading the way in helping people maintain an active lifestyle using comprehensive regenerative medicine treatments to address musculoskeletal conditions and joint pain. Qc kinetix is the place to go when you’ve been told invasive surgery is your best option, or after you’ve tried everything to eliminate the pain and immobility of your condition without success. We provide comprehensive regenerative medicine injection treatments, including stem cell therapy with BMac, regenerative cell therapy with amniotic membrane tissue, a2M therapy and PrP therapy. With such a wide array of regenerative medicine treatments available, we make sure to discuss all the therapeutic options with each of our patients. While not all patients may be candidates for all therapies, we will help guide you to make the most appropriate decisions for your particular condition. We treat everyone from weekend warriors and professional athletes to active aging patients who want to stay active. Qc kinetix clinics are dedicated to maximizing the body’s ability to help heal and repair itself from the inside out for vastly improved function and overall quality of life. https://qcfranchise.com/
fraNcHisiNg usa
a-Z Listings are a great way to promote your business, giving you a presence within our publication and also the Franchising Usa website. Each detailed, full colour a-Z listing comes with a 150 word write up and your logo. Excellent for branding and recognition. choose a 12 or 6 month package or simply add the a-Z directory onto your Focus, Profile or ad! To learn about the a-Z directory or any other products please contact Vikki Bradbury: advertising@cgbpublishing.com or 778-426-2446
Remedy spa & salon sUites
remedy spa & salon suites first opened its doors in atlanta, georgia in 2018. as an attempt to enter the highly profitable health and beauty industries, remedy spa & salon suites came equipped with 22 fully leased salon suites. To date, they have opened three locations through Metro-atlanta. amenities and perks to leasing include: 24/7 access, private upscale studios, spacious single/double suites, private parking, valet parking and premium fixtures, finishes and appliances. Franchisees will obtain access to the brand, tested and proven processes and support, purchasing power and distribution chains, cooperative marketing, new product research, development and roll-out, experienced training staff, and continuing training and education. Franchising opportunities are available to entrepreneurs and investors in all industries but will be particularly appealing to health and beauty enthusiasts. remedy spa & salon suites already has an established market presence and substantial market penetration in atlanta. From this successful platform, the company is looking to expand the brand in select key areas domestically. www.remedysalonsuites.com/franchise remedysalonsuites@gmail.com
the Red chickZ
We’ve Done the heavy Lifting for You We know the restaurant business and have done our homework. From the homestyle kitchens of nashville to The red chickz restaurants that will be popping up everywhere, we’ve created something really special in an untapped, sizzling market. We make it simple. our team has worked our tails off to create a superior business model that is streamlined and simple to operate. We designed this with systems and growth in mind, so you can become the next proud owner of a The red chickz restaurant franchise with ease. an investment in a restaurant franchise like The red chickz is an excellent way to break into the foodservice business or expand your already existing restaurant portfolio. We seek qualified business owners who understand or appreciate the restaurant industry and are fired up about our brand. www.theredchickz.com
sheenco Travel began trading in 2012 under the name shamrock Vacations. nowadays sheenco is the leading name in luxury travel to ireland and the Uk and has just launched a brand new Travel Franchise in the Usa. our focus on luxury helps us to stand out as we only use 4* and 5* properties and have a special focus on the wonderful castle accommodations available throughout ireland and the Uk. But more than anything it’s the level of service we offer, from the first point of contact until after your reluctant arrival home. our friendly and close knit team go beyond your expectations with ease. Despite the difficulties of the global Pandemic, genevieve continued with the companies plans (albeit on a delayed timescale) to expand their operation in the Us and the sheenco Travel Franchise was launched in June 2021. When asked about the timing of the expansion genevieve laughingly asks “having started a business in a recession when else would you expand but in a Pandemic?!” Thanks to a solid team and great communication with guests and team members alike, sheenco Travel have come out the other side of the Pandemic relatively unscathed and the future looks bright for this progressive and innovative company. opportunities@sheencotravel.com www.sheencotravelfranchise.com
slim chickens
slim chickens, a leading fast casual franchise which features dine-in and drive-through in the better-chicken segment, opened in 2003 in Fayetteville, arkansas. offering high-quality food with a focus on fresh, delicious ingredients, the brand prides itself on its southern flair and commitment to hospitality, all in a fast-casual setting. Food is cooked to order, and the differentiated menu features chicken tenders, fresh salads, sandwiches, chicken and waffles, chicken wings and unique side items, alongside 17 house-made dipping sauces. Today, there are more than 145 slim chickens locations open and 700 restaurants in development. The brand, which recently launched a strategic multi-unit franchise growth initiative to reach 700 units in 10 years, is targeting qualified and experienced multi-unit groups to develop in dynamic markets across the country. The brand prides itself on its cooked-to-order fresh food and strong devoted fanbase, also known as “slimthusiasts.” Fans also resonate with the southern contemporary look and feel and open and inviting layout of slim chickens restaurants, which speak to the hospitality mindset that anchors the brand. The slim chickens franchise opportunity differentiates itself with prime markets available for multi-unit development, a passionate leadership team and world-class franchisee support system. as slim chickens expands, it is awarding franchise opportunities to qualified, experienced and passionate multi-unit groups looking to add a dynamic segment to their portfolio. For more information on the slim chickens franchise opportunity, visit slimchickensfranchise.com
VeteraN serVice braNDs
Veteran service Brands (VsB) is the umbrella organization for four distinct, but affiliated service brands - all of which are exclusive to military veterans. capitalizing on our success with g-ForcE (the first franchise brand exclusive to veterans), we are adding Mach onE Epoxy Floors, FiELD oPs athletic Field Markings, and PainT corPs (like Marine “corps”) franchise systems to the VsB family of veteran-only franchises. initial investment starts as low as $20,000 for FiELD oPs (assuming possession of a suitable pickup truck) and runs as high as $150,000 depending upon which brand, size of territory, truck choice, and equipment package. Franchise Fees are deeply discounted for the first five franchise partners of our new brands (some are already spoken for). Mach onE and PainT corPs normally have a $25,000 Franchise Fee (some of the lowest in their industries), but offer the first five a steep $15,000 discount.
FiELD oPs, already a low $10,000 Fee, offers a 50% discount for the first five takers.
Veterans joining the Veteran service Brands family enjoy instant camaraderie, proven systems in high demand businesses, group discounts, and more.
VsB is actively recruiting qualified veterans across the country to join our team.
VsB is already the largest veteran-only franchise system and expects to triple its size in the next 12-18 months.
For more information, visit www.VeteranserviceBrands.com
Vfpnext
VFPnext - so much more than just a crM. VFPnext delivers complete marketing automation that provides a 360° view of prospects and members. speed to Lead is the winning formula in 2021 and VFPnext connects staff to leads in less than 60 seconds with our innovative hot Lead notification. increase speed to member conversion with a complete member tour. Enroll members faster with our seamless, branded digital enrollment, and provide a compelling member orientation to increase personal training sales - all on a single platform. The VFPnext platform collects more data on your prospects and members and is built “aPi first” for seamless data integration and leverage across your softwares. Join in the excitement of the fastest growing marketing automation system (crM) in the fitness industry and switch to an enterprise solution used by the best clubs. Email: info@vfp.us Website: getvfpnext.com
fraNcHisiNg usa
a-Z Listings are a great way to promote your business, giving you a presence within our publication and also the Franchising Usa website. Each detailed, full colour a-Z listing comes with a 150 word write up and your logo. Excellent for branding and recognition. choose a 12 or 6 month package or simply add the a-Z directory onto your Focus, Profile or ad! To learn about the a-Z directory or any other products please contact Vikki Bradbury: advertising@cgbpublishing.com or 778-426-2446
making an appearance every month in Franchising uSA magazine. Each detailed, 4 color A-Z listing comes with a 150 word write up and your logo. Excellent for branding and recognition. choose a 12 or 6 month package or simply add the a-Z directory onto your fOcus, prOfile or aD! to learn about the a-Z directory or any other products, please contact Vikki bradbury: vikki@cgbpublishing.com
