Essentials to engage your Franchise Team

Blo Blow Dry Bar Continues National Development, Secures Deal to Bring First Location to Idaho

Postnet Honors Franchisees at 28th Annual Convention

North America’s Original Blow Dry Bar Franchise Enters New State, Propels National Expansion Forward

Blo Blow dry Bar, north america’s original blow dry bar and blow dry bar franchise, announced today its expansion into idaho with the signing of a franchise agreement in Meridian. idaho is the 31st state Blo Blow dry Bar has entered since being founded in 2007, and the company has aggressive expansion plans to continue to grow across north america.

The franchisee behind Blo Blow dry Bar’s entry into idaho is angela Yates, a school counselor and children’s Life coach at innovate academy and preparatory school, a finance and business private school located in Eagle, idaho. With Yates past experience in starting small businesses combined with the school’s philosophy to embrace the “entrepreneurial spirit,” Yates was inspired to look for her next entrepreneurial opportunity. “When i first learned about Blo Blow dry Bar i felt that the people of idaho would love it,” said Yates. “Everyone deserves an affordable way to treat themselves and feel beautiful, and i knew there was a need for this type of service in our community. i am really excited for this new opportunity and honored to bring the first Blo Blow dry Bar to idaho.”

This agreement will continue the significant franchise development momentum Blo Blow dry Bar saw in 2021, as the brand now boasts more than 140 locations opening and operating across the United states.

For more information about franchise opportunities visit https://franchise. blomedry.com/.

Postnet, a global leader in high-quality printing and shipping solutions, celebrated franchise owners, welcomed vendors and discussed future endeavors at ThRiVE 2022, Postnet’s annual convention held recently at the Flamingo hotel in Las Vegas. “Thrive isn’t just a conference theme for postnet and its franchise owners, it’s a mindset,” said Bill Mcpherson, vice president of franchise development. “To say that the last few years have been challenging is an understatement, yet postnet not only faced these challenges head-on, it overcame them and continued to grow. it feels good to be able to come together and celebrate the franchise owners and corporate staff responsible for this success.” several awards were given out at the conference, including: • Franchisee of the Year: David Petty, Austin, Texas • Community Involvement Award: Caty Witt, Bakersfield, California • Community Vitality Award: Shawna Hicks-Cranston, Lakewood ranch, Florida

• Top Performer: David Petty, Austin, Texas; Todd Seidle, Village on the creeks in rogers, arkansas, and craig garries, Lakewood, colorado • Core Value Award: Ron Fehr, Wichita, Kansas; Allen Elks,

Lumberton, North Carolina; Gary Good, Flower Mound, Texas/

Northlake, Texas; Felice Parker, Dresher, Pennsylvania; William

Martindale, Sturgis, Michigan; and Jerry Kahn, Lake Forest, Illinois • Team Member of the Year Award: Morgan Bernard, Lakewood ranch, Florida. “The annual conference gives us an opportunity to honor the hardworking men and women that make postnet excel, and it also gives us a chance to network and deepen bonds within the organization,” Mcpherson said. For more information, visit https://www.postnet.com/

caPrIottI’s oPens wInG Zone FlaGsHIP store in North Las Vegas, Nevada

Wing Zone, one of the nation’s leading quick service brands serving made-to-order, flavor-packed chicken wings, announces the opening of its new flagship store in north Las Vegas, nevada, located at 1513 W Craig Rd, north Las Vegas.

The new store marks a milestone in Wing Zone’s expansion, bringing the chain’s total footprint to 63 locations. in 2021, Las Vegas’ own capriotti’s, spearheaded by cEO ashley Morris and president Jason smylie, purchased the Wing Zone chain, and since that time have reimaged the concept to deliver wings faster than the rest of the industry. Wing Zone’s new ownership brings cutting edge automation to the popular chain, and a new process to prepare, cook, and deliver wings fast while also improving the taste and quality of the core products. as long-time Las Vegas residents, the business partners have their fingers on the pulse of Las Vegas food fans’ desire for quality and have created a powerful formula for delivering fast, delicious restaurant food, accessible in residential neighborhoods and business areas across town.

“Wing Zone has built their success on great wings and awardwinning flavors,” said capriotti’s cEO ashley Morris. “Founded in 1991, the chain has grown from a dream at the University of Florida to a much-loved brand with more than 60 locations throughout the United states and abroad. “Our new shop design has been developed over the past 18 months to feature a fresh new vibe,” Morris said. “Wings and sports go great together. in the game of life, it’s a win to enjoy wings as often as we can.” For more information, visit www.wingzone.com.

BeyonD JuIcery + eatery Ignites Florida Expansion with Multi-Unit Agreement in Naples

award-Winning, health-Focused Concept Continues national Growth strategy, signing agreement to Open First Two Florida Locations

napLEs, Fla. – Beyond Juicery + Eatery is expanding beyond its Midwest roots, inking a multi-unit agreement to develop two locations in southeast Florida.

Quickly establishing itself as one of the top emerging franchise brands redefining the health food industry, Beyond Juicery + Eatery is continuing to attract esteemed entrepreneurs. Experienced business leader steve LaFontaine will open the brand’s first Florida location in naples. LaFontaine was instantly impressed by the brand’s intense fanbase, multidimensional menu and highly-established business model, all of which catapulted Beyond Juicery + Eatery to be one of america’s fastest and hottest growing fast casual brands. after 30 years on Wall street and sizable knowledge in finance, LaFontaine knew that now was the perfect time to bring Beyond Juicery + Eatery to Florida. Beyond Juicery + Eatery has fresh food that tastes beyond good. Offering a wide variety of made-to-order juices, smoothies, wraps, sorbet bowls and salads, its commitment to fresh ingredients are what set it apart from other restaurant concepts in the industry. rated number one among its customer-base for smoothie brands in the Midwest, Beyond Juicery + Eatery restaurants continue to meet the increased demand for healthy, quick service dining. Maintaining its neighborhood feel and Michigan made roots, Beyond Juicery + Eatery now has nearly 40 locations open and is growing nationwide. https://beyondjuiceryeatery.com/

BuFF cIty soaP Named Best Hand Soap in Westchester

Buff City soap – a locally-owned retail franchise known for its handmade, plant-based soap and body products made in-store daily – has been awarded the title Best hand soap in Westchester by Westchester Magazine. The recently opened, family-run store is located at 134 s. Ridge st. in the Rye Ridge shopping and owned by husband-and-wife duo, spencer and nancy hart. To celebrate this occasion, all customers visiting the store in rye Brook starting July 1 will receive one free foaming hand soap with any purchase of $20 or more. The promotion can be redeemed by mentioning it to staff upon checkout and is valid through July 31. “receiving this kind of recognition from within our local community makes us immensely proud in what we do and the products we create,” said spencer hart. “We want to thank Westchester Magazine and all of the local customers who have stopped by our new store to help make this happen.” Buff city soap’s award-winning foaming hand soap is offered in a variety of exclusive scents including: the brand’s signature narcissist scent, island nectar, Magnolia, Lemongrass rosemary, good Morning sunshine, Love potion and more. Foaming hand soap is made fresh with castile soap, phthalate and paraben-free fragrances, and mica. “Our customers seem to really appreciate the scents, look and non-greasy feel of our high-quality foaming hand soap products and are happy they made the switch to Buff city soap,” said nancy hart. “We’re excited in announcing our celebratory Best of Westchester hand soap promotion and we’re very pleased to be able to offer all of our great products to our community.” For more information visit www.buffcitysoap.com.

MIke BIDwell naMeD as an entrePreneur oF tHe year® 2022 central PlaIns awarD wInner

neighborly®, the world’s largest franchisor of home service brands, announced its president and CEO, Mike Bidwell, has been recognized as a Central Plains Entrepreneur Of The Year® by Ernst & Young, one of the preeminent competitive business awards program for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. an independent panel of judges selected Mike Bidwell based on his entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact among other core attributes. Entrepreneur Of The Year® is the world’s most prestigious business awards program for entrepreneurs, recognizing visionary leaders who deliver innovation, growth and prosperity to their companies through regional and national awards programs in more than 145 cities in over 60 countries.

“it is an incredible honor to be recognized alongside my peers as an Entrepreneur of the Year, and i am grateful for the resilient team and empowering culture we’ve cultivated at neighborly that has stretched me to evolve as a leader,” said Mike Bidwell, president and cEO of neighborly®. as one of the central plains award winners, Mike Bidwell will now be considered for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 national awards. national finalists and winners, as well as the Entrepreneur Of The Year® national Overall award winner, will be announced in november. The Entrepreneur Of The Year® national Overall award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ award in June 2023. To learn about franchising opportunities with neighborly®, click here.