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Joe Thomas of PuroClean Named IFA Franchisee of the Year

Michigan business owner to be recognized by world's oldest and largest franchising association; Will be honored at the IFA Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C for excellence in business, giving back, and providing opportunities to those around them
WASHINGTON -- The International Franchise Association (IFA), on September 2, named Joe Thomas, co-Franchise Owner of six PuroClean locations across Michigan, Ohio, Georgia, and Florida and leader of the PuroClean National Response Team (NRT), as a ...

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Rebecca Grovenstein of Lightbridge Academy Named IFA Franchisee of the Year

Multi-unit business owner to be recognized by world's oldest and largest franchising association; Will be honored at the IFA Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C for excellence in business, giving back, and providing opportunities to those around them
WASHINGTON -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Rebecca Grovenstein, Lightbridge Academy multi-unit franchisee in Apex & Holly Springs, NC, as a 2026 Franchisee of the Year. Grovenstein will be honored at the IFA26 ...

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ALWAYS BEST CARE FRANCHISEES EXPAND SENIOR CARE SERVICES ACROSS CENTRAL INDIANA

Husband-and-wife team builds on Terre Haute operations to serve more seniors and families in Johnson County
ROSEVILLE, Calif. -- Always Best Care Senior Services franchise owners Ryan and Ashley Mitchell are expanding their Central Indiana operations to serve more seniors and families across the South Side of Indianapolis including Southport, Greenwood, Whiteland, Franklin and Bargersville.
Through Always Best Care, the Mitchells provide personalized in-home care services that help older ...

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WellBiz Brands Announces John Thuringer as Vice President of Franchise Growth

Franchise development veteran brings more than 17 years of experience to accelerate growth across leading beauty, health and wellness franchise portfolio
DENVER -- WellBiz Brands, Inc., the global franchisor of five leading beauty and wellness brands, Drybar®, Elements Massage®, Fitness Together®, Amazing Lash Studio® and Radiant Waxing®, announced today the appointment of John Thuringer as vice president of franchise growth. Bringing nearly two decades of industry experience, Thuringer will ...

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Stratus Clean Reports Record First-Half Growth in Debut Year Under New Branding

Fast-Growing Cleaning Franchise Adds Five New Master Territories, Tops 5,200 Unit Franchisees and Racks Up Industry Honors in First Half of 2026
LOS ANGELES -- Stratus Clean, the leading commercial cleaning company and fastest growing franchise, is reporting strong momentum through the first half of 2026, marking its first six months operating under its new name following an April rebrand. The company posted double-digit sales growth, added five new master franchise territories and continued ...

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HOME HELPERS® HOME CARE BUILDS MOMENTUM WITH 18 FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS IN FIRST HALF OF 2026

National in-home care franchise marks leadership milestones, continued expansion across target U.S. markets
CINCINNATI -- Home Helpers® Home Care, a trusted brand and industry leader in the in-home care franchise space, signed 18 franchise agreements through the second quarter of 2026, demonstrating steady growth as demand rises for trusted care delivered at home. The brand also opened 13 new locations and completed two franchise expansions during the first half of 2026.
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BODYBAR PILATES CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF PILATES & 100TH STUDIO OPENING BY HOSTING WORLD'S LARGEST REFORMER PILATES CLASS

Boutique Pilates franchise attempts first-of-its-kind world record with 100 participants on 100 reformers in its home state
FORT WORTH, Texas -- BODYBAR Pilates, a leading modern Pilates franchise, today announced an attempt to host the largest reformer Pilates class on record. The 50-minute reformer Pilates class will include 100 participants working out on 100 reformers, moving in unison. BODYBAR will also be donating $10,000, $100 per reformer, to the Foundation for Women's Cancer in ...

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Dogtopia Marks Record First Half of 2026 with National Recognition for Innovation and Growth

Leading Pet Wellness Franchise Celebrates Customer Loyalty and Continued Growth
PHOENIX -- Following a record first half of 2026, Dogtopia, the nation's leading pet wellness franchise, has earned two new national honors: a Health-Focused Product of the Year award for DASH by Dogtopia® and a spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies. These recognitions build on a year marked by record customer loyalty, continued franchise growth, and expanded investment in ...

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Camp Bow Wow® Awards Three-Unit Franchise Agreement to Fuel North Texas Growth

Young entrepreneurs will introduce the brand's new reduced-investment prototype to Weatherford, Burleson and Granbury, Texas
WESTMINSTER, Colo. -- Camp Bow Wow®, the nation's leading dog daycare and boarding franchise and part of the Propelled Brands® family, today announced a three-unit franchise agreement that will bring its next generation of pet care facilities to Weatherford, Burleson and Granbury, Texas.
The agreement with Trinity Shields and Abigale (Abby) Freeman, of Fort Worth, ...

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PrideStaff Sacramento (East) Relocates to Better Serve the Community

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- PrideStaff, a nationally franchised staffing organization, announced that its Sacramento (East) office will relocate to a new facility in Roseville effective August 2026, expanding its capacity to support continued growth while providing an enhanced experience for clients, candidates, and team members.
The PrideStaff Sacramento (East) office will relocate to:
114 N. Sunrise Ave., Suite B-4
Roseville, CA
The move positions the office to better serve employers and ...

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86% of Hiring Managers Say Personality Can Overcome Skills Gaps, 99% Say It Can Accelerate Careers

Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey reveals first impressions carry lasting weight as employers connect personality with hiring, performance and advancement.
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Personality may be the new hiring advantage, with 91% of U.S. hiring managers saying it matters as much as skills, and 86% saying it can outweigh a candidate's skills gap, according to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey.
Its influence extends beyond the hiring decision, with ...

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Metal Supermarkets Announces Recipients of 5th Annual Trade School Scholarship

Premier Metal Supplier Awards $20,000 to Trades Students Across North America
TORONTO -- Metal Supermarkets, the world's largest supplier of small-quantity metals, has announced the recipients of its 2026 Trade School Scholarship, awarding $2,500 each to eight trades students at post-secondary schools across the United States and Canada.
This year, Metal Supermarkets doubled its scholarship funding from $10,000 to $20,000 to provide financial support to more young people pursuing valuable ...

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