International Franchise Association Names Anytime Fitness Founders 'entrepreneurs Of The Year'
CEO Chuck Runyon and President Dave Mortensen, co-founders of Self Esteem Brands – parent company to Anytime Fitness, Waxing the City, Basecamp Fitness, and The Bar Method – have been selected by the International Franchise Association (IFA) as the 2019 IFA Entrepreneurs of the Year. The formal presentation took place on Feb. 9 during the IFA's annual Convention at the Orlando World Center Marriott. First presented in 1982, The IFA Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognizes leaders within the franchise industry who have the vision to see what might be, are willing to take risks that traditi...
Sola Salon Studios Signs Multi Unit Franchise Agreement With Seasoned Foodservice Operator Mitch Cohen
Sola Salon Studios, the world's largest and fastest growing salon studios franchise, announced today the signing of a multi-unit franchise agreement with distinguished foodservice operator and franchising industry veteran, Mitch Cohen. As part of the agreement, Cohen, along with business partners Marvin Goldfarb, Al Goldstein and Seth Goldstein of SAMM Property MGMT, will develop six units over the next five years across Nassau and Queens counties in New York, with the first projected to open before the end of this year. Mitch Cohen is the newest foodservice franchisee to diversify with Sol...
Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa Opens New Store In Chuluota, Florida
Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa, the nation's largest swimming pool retail, service, and repair franchise, announced today the opening of its newest franchised location in Chuluota, Florida. Located at 329 West County Road 419, Suite 1103 in the Shoppes at Sterling Creek, the new store is owned and operated by Bill and Nancy Kerkmann and comes on the heels of the opening in North Englewood, Florida just last month. Now with 231 locations open across the state, Pinch A Penny's back-to-back openings showcase the sustained demand the brand is experiencing in its home state of Florida, with ongoin...
Tint World® Expands Houston Reach With New Humble Location
Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, announced today the opening of its 15th Texas location and second under the ownership of local entrepreneurs Chad and Rene Bailey. The store will provide full-service auto styling for the Harris County and Lake Houston community. Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ has announced the opening of its 15th Texas location, which will provide full-service auto styling for the Harris County and Lake Houston community. "Tint World® offers great franchisee support, and it's the bes...
Primrose Schools® Propels Franchise Development Through Nationwide Expansion In 2019
Primrose Schools, a leading high-quality early education and care franchise, announced today the brand's significant achievements in 2019, propelling nationwide growth and experiencing a surge in franchise development with: 28 new openings, including Primrose's milestone 400th location. More than $861 million generated in system-wide-revenue. The signing of 38 new awards with existing and new Franchise Owners. Pre-Kindergarten Primrose School of Brookhaven Primrose School of Mansfield Primrose's 400th school ribbon cutting Primrose School ...
Lunchbox Wax Opens Fourth Arizona Salon
LunchboxWax, known for its expertly trained waxologists, chic vibe and cheeky brand, is now open at SanTan Village in Gilbert, AZ. SanTan Village is a premier outdoor shopping destination with a distinctive lifestyle that offers its customers rich and varied activities, discoveries and experiences, according to the SanTan Village website. LunchboxWax lobby. "We are thrilled to expand LunchboxWax in the state of Arizona," said owner Heather Dixon. "SanTan Village is the perfect fit for our salon and even more so, the Gilbert community." LunchboxWax is a full-service, ...