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The Dog Stop Launches Complete Care, an All-in-One Wellness Program for Every Dog

No-Contract Membership Delivers More Than $200 a Month in Grooming, Wellness and 24/7 Vet Care, Starting at $49 a Month
PITTSBURGH -- The Dog Stop, the all-inclusive and award-winning dog care brand, has announced the launch of the Complete Care Program, a monthly wellness subscription available to every customer, not just daycare members. Complete Care combines seven premium benefits into one simple, contract free plan that delivers exceptional value for any dog owner. Those who join now ...

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Black Optix Tint Appoints Franchise Industry Veteran Jeff Stark as New Brand President

Stark brings more than 15 years of executive leadership experience to drive operational performance, support franchise owners and guide the brand's continued expansion
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Black Optix Tint®, a growing franchise specializing in premium window tinting and automotive styling services, has named Jeff Stark as its new brand president. With over 15 years of executive leadership experience in the franchising and automotive industry, Stark brings a proven track record of ...

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The Grounds Guys Brings Its Commitment to Caring for Outdoor Spaces into Communities Through WeCARE Week

From enhancing outdoor spaces to supporting local causes, The Grounds Guys puts its commitment to caring for communities into action.
WACO, Texas -- The Grounds Guys®, a Neighborly® company, is celebrating its Annual WeCARE Week™, a week-long initiative running Monday, November 2 through Friday, November 6, 2026, dedicated to volunteerism, community support, and making a meaningful difference in neighborhoods across North America. The annual tradition brings together franchise owners, team ...

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GYMGUYZ Raises the Bar at Annual Recharge Conference with New Programs and Top Franchisee Honors

The Launch of GYMGUYZ Kidz Puts Youth Fitness in the Spotlight
New AI Initiatives and Profitability Workshops Equip Franchisees for Growth
Josh Grinstead Named Franchisee of the Year as System Celebrates Top Performers
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- GYMGUYZ, the world's largest in-home and on-site personal training franchise, brought franchisees, trainers, corporate team members, and vendor partners together in Naples, Florida, September 23-25 for Recharge 2026. The annual conference paired the official ...

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Celebree School Launches Generation Gratitude Project, Challenging Families to Turn "Thank You" Into Action

Free 30-Day Family Gratitude Challenge makes thankfulness a daily habit
Celebree students pen 10,000 thank-you letters for service members and first responder
Early education leader to parents: gratitude is practiced, not just said
BALTIMORE -- "Thank you" is one of the first phrases children learn but putting it into practice is trickier. That's the idea behind the Generation Gratitude Project, a new national campaign from Celebree School, a leader in early childhood education offering ...

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Second Annual Lightbridge Academy Golf Outing Raises $30,000 for The Lightbridge Foundation

Port St. Lucie brings together golfers in support of the Lightbridge Academy community
ISELIN, N.J. -- The Lightbridge Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Lightbridge Academy, The Solution for Working Families®, raised $30,000 during its second annual Lightbridge Academy Golf Outing in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The event brought together members of the Lightbridge Academy community to support the nonprofit's mission of providing assistance to children, families, educators and franchise ...

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California Homeowner Wins Footprints Floors' $10,000 "Footprints on My Floors" Contest

Roseville resident Joshua Garcia recognized for sharing his home renovation story in the nationwide social media contest
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Footprints Floors, a national flooring installation franchise, has announced Joshua Garcia of Roseville, California, as the grand prize winner of its 2026 "Footprints on My Floors" Contest, awarding him up to $10,000 toward a future flooring or bathroom remodeling project.
The nationwide contest invited Footprints Floors customers to share photos and ...

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JETSET Pilates to Open First Virginia Studio in Tysons, Launching a Statewide Expansion

Multi-unit development company Vertex Fitness Group to open three Virginia studios in three-month span
New studio openings are part of larger, 25-studio JETSET development agreement
TYSONS, Va. -- JETSET Pilates, the fast-growing reformer Pilates franchise, will open its first Virginia studio in Tysons this November, marking the brand's entry into the state. Two additional JETSET studios will open in Midlothian and Ashburn, Virginia in the coming months.
Located at 1640 Boro Place at The ...

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UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage Mobilizes Nationwide Franchise Network to Support Marine Toys for Tots

NASCAR Collaboration and Local Franchise Initiatives Help Toys for Tots Collect, Organize, and Distribute Toys to Children and Families Nationwide
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage kicked off the holiday giving season with a special collaboration to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program ahead of a nationwide campaign. During the Oct. 30 race at Martinsville Speedway, NASCAR driver Timmy Hill took the wheel of the No. 56 Hill Motorsports truck featuring a ...

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ALWAYS BEST CARE STRENGTHENS FRANCHISE SUPPORT WITH TWO LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS

New and expanded roles connect franchise onboarding, education and ongoing development to enhance owner success and system growth
ROCKLIN, Calif. -- Always Best Care Senior Services, a leading provider of non-medical in-home care and senior living referral services, is strengthening its investment in franchisee success with the appointments of Kelly Saunders as Director of Learning & Education and Cheryl Price as Director of Franchise Onboarding. Together, they will connect dedicated ...

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AtWork's Larry Marion Named 2026 ASA Volunteer of the Year

Vice President of Franchise Relations recognized for nearly a decade of service, leadership and commitment to the staffing industry
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- AtWork®, an award-winning staffing franchise with more than three decades of experience connecting businesses with talent, is proud to announce that their own Larry Marion, vice president of franchise relations, has been named the 2026 Volunteer of the Year by the American Staffing Association (ASA). The national award recognizes an ...

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BODYBAR PILATES TO OPEN SECOND STUDIO IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS FALL

Fitness studio coming to Exton, offering exclusive grand opening promotions and hosting community events
EXTON, Pa. -- BODYBAR Pilates, the high energy, reformer-based Pilates studio, today announced it will open its second studio in The Keystone State, located at 232 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 110 in Exton. The grand opening is scheduled for Monday, November 16, pending any construction timelines.
Leading up to the grand opening, a limited number of founding memberships are available, ...

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