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Five Star Franchising ranked No. 2 on Utah Business Fast 50 list for 2025


The trusted home service franchising platform makes its fourth appearance on the prestigious list, cementing its status as a staple of the state's business community
SPRINGVILLE, Utah -- For the fourth straight year, Five Star Franchising, a growing platform of home services franchise opportunities, has been named to the Utah Business Fast 50 list, signifying continued growth and market leadership. The company ranks at No. 2 in this year's edition of the list.
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Executive Home Care's

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Executive Home Care, a leading provider of in-home care services and member of Evive Brands family, today announced the second annual "Roses for Resilience" initiative. Building on last year's successful launch, caregivers across the company's franchise network will deliver hundreds of long-stemmed roses to senior clients, symbolizing appreciation, respect and human connection.
"As we enter year two of 'Roses for Resilience,' I'm continually inspired by the difference a ...

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Frank Torre Named One of the Most Powerful Business Leaders

PuroClean Leader Honored by dBusiness for Advancing Michigan's Business Environment
DETROIT -- Frank Torre, Vice Chairman of PuroClean and Co-CEO of Signal Restoration Services, has been named to dBusiness Magazine's "500 Most Powerful Business Leaders in Michigan" list for the eighth consecutive year. This annual distinction honors executives who are shaping the future of Michigan's business environment, recognizing factors such as company size, growth rate, geographic reach, and the ...

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Pillar To Post Celebrates 10 Consecutive Quarters of Market Share Growth Fueled by Innovation

North America's Leading Home Inspection Franchise Eyes New Markets, Launches Industry-Changing Tech, and Earns National Recognition in 2025
TAMPA, Fla. -- Pillar To Post continues to lead the home services industry with another milestone quarter, marking 10 consecutive quarters of market share growth and a standout first half of the year. North America's leading home inspection franchise was fueled by strategic franchise expansion, new proprietary technology, and industry-wide recognition, ...

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HOME HELPERS® HOME CARE AWARDS 19 FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS IN FIRST HALF OF 2025

Leading in-home care provider continues rapid expansion, driving growth across key U.S. markets
CINCINNATI -- Home Helpers® Home Care, a nationwide leader in non-medical, in-home companionship and personal care services, awarded 19 franchise development agreements throughout the first half of 2025, including two with existing franchisees who expanded their services in Napa, California and Indianapolis.
"Our momentum throughout 2025 has been truly compelling as we continue introducing our ...

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Tint World Ranks No. 4,836 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies

With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 57.55 Percent, This Marks Tint World's 10th Time on the List
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ is No.4836 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy's ...

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CertaPro Painters® Welcomes Josh Painter as Chief Financial Officer


AUDUBON, Pa. -- CertaPro Painters®, North America's Most Referred Painting Company®, today announced the appointment of Josh Painter as Chief Financial Officer. Painter has strong leadership experience in corporate finance and accounting within the residential services franchising industry.
"We're excited to welcome Josh to our leadership team," said Mike Stone, president and CEO of CertaPro Painters. "His proven expertise in driving financial performance and operational efficiencies will ...

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FASTSIGNS International, Inc. Presents Record Number of Awards at 15th Annual Outside Sales Summit


Franchisor Celebrates Landmark Year, Recognizing Over 400 Sales Professionals
CARROLLTON, Texas -- FASTSIGNS International, Inc., the world's leading custom sign and visual solutions franchisor with more than 780 FASTSIGNS® centers worldwide, hosted its 15th annual Outside Sales Summit August 7-9 in St. Louis, Missouri. The event hosted over 640 participants, including franchisees, sales professionals, corporate staff and exhibitors.
"Our 15th Outside Sales Summit in St. Louis was a ...

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Cruise Planners Hosts 2025 Luxury Forum at Secrets Playa Esmeralda, Empowering Advisors in High-End Travel Sales


CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. -- Cruise Planners, the nation's leading home-based travel advisor franchise network, recently wrapped its annual Luxury Forum at the stunning Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa in the Dominican Republic. Held August 4–8, 2025, this immersive, invitation-only event brought together over 120 Cruise Planners travel advisors and 70+ luxury travel partners for a week of elevated networking, hands-on training and inspiration tailored exclusively to the luxury market.
As ...

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Empower Brands Strengthens Growth Engine with Two Strategic Franchise Development Leaders


RICHMOND, Va. -- Empower Brands, a franchisor of award-winning brands in the home and business services categories, announced today the expansion of its Franchise Development Center of Excellence leadership team. R. Scott Sutton, Empower's chief development officer, made the announcement in connection with its Empower Day event, where prospective new owners meet the Empower Brands team to learn about the company's culture, support and strategy.
Stephen Schiller has joined Empower Brands as ...

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Stretch Zone Ranks on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies

With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 74 Percent, This Marks Stretch Zone's Fifth Time on the List
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla -- Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced that Stretch Zone has ranked on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic ...

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Recession Fears Drive 83% of Employers to Streamline, Cross-Train and Cut Costs


61% Say Recession Prep Is Pulling Focus from Company's Long-Term Future
OKLAHOMA CITY -- With 80% of U.S. hiring managers bracing for a recession, nearly half expecting it within the next year, businesses aren't waiting to feel the impact. They're already shifting gears, scaling back hiring, rewriting long-term plans and making tough choices between protecting today and investing in tomorrow.
This is according to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey.
The data ...

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