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Your Senior Care Franchise General Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in senior care franchising general announcement news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the senior care franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Senior Care Franchise General Announcement NewsBrightStar Names JD Sun Executive Vice President of Franchise DevelopmentBrightStar Franchising, LLC, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides medical and non-medical homecare to private clients within their homes, as well as supplemental healthcare staff to corporate clients, announces the appointment of JD Sun BrightStar Franchise Becomes First Approved Franchise System to Receive Credit Facility from New SBA Guaranteed Lending ProgramBrightStar(R), the first franchising company in the United States to specialize in both medical and non-medical care and healthcare staffing, announced today that it has become the first franchisor to receive a credit facility from a new SBA guaranteed le BrightStar Franchise Announces International Expansion Into CanadaAfter nearly six years of exponential franchise growth in the United States, BrightStar, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides both medical and non-medical homecare, announces its expansion into Canada with the awarding of a Master Franc Michael Newman Discusses The Advantages Of Opening A Always Best Care Senior Services FranchiseMichael Newman saw a hole in the complex web of senior care services. In-Home Care Franchise, Always Best Care Senior Services, honored with Lifeline Outstanding Leadership AwardAlways Best Care Senior Services, was honored with the 2007 Philips Lifeline Outstanding Leadership Award. WELLS FARGO AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS® RECOGNIZE CHICAGO'S SHELLY SUN WITH NATIONAL AWARDBrightStar Healthcare Franchise president recognized as a "trailblazer" for women business owners ANY LAB TEST NOW(R) Franchise Partners with s5health to Fight DiabetesANY LAB TEST NOW®, the first direct-access lab testing [franchise company] with over 117 locations nationwide, announced today its partnership with s5health, an online management tool designed specifically for diabetics to help manage this chronic con Massaging the Masses: Massage Heights on Track to Open 18+ Units throughout Inland Orange County and Riverside CountyLocal business developers Ron and Donna Lang Stoffel just announced plans to open 18+ Massage Heights locations in Inland Orange County and Riverside County over the next five years, treating tense, stressed-out consumers to a luxury spa massage... Comfort Keepers Targets the Portland and Lewiston Areas for GrowthComfort Keepers Franchising, Inc.(CKFI), a growing national franchise offering companionship and other in-home care services for aging adults is targeting the Portland and Lewiston areas for expansion. Company plans call for four new franchises to open... Comfort Keepers Received 2006 STAR Award in Franchise RecruitmentDAYTON, Ohio (April 02, 2007) â€" Comfort Keepers, an international franchise that offers companionship and other non-medical services for aging adults, recently received a 2006 STAR Award as an online winner. BrightStar Franchise Announces International Expansion Into CanadaAfter nearly six years of exponential franchise growth in the United States, BrightStar, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides both medical and non-medical homecare, announces its expansion into Canada with the award of a Master Franchis Hidden Gift from Congress Families Don't Know AboutIt made few headlines, caused precious little debate and most families don't even know about it. But, hidden in the health care overhaul, Congress gave America a little gift that could save families big in the end. It's called the CLASS Act... Senior Care Experts Promote Importance of Active Lifestyle for American Heart MonthIt's a fact – heart disease is the single biggest health risk for seniors across the United States. It is the leading annual cause of death and hospitalizations among all older Americans, but one local company is showing local seniors that simple nu BrightStar Announces National Partnership with Mr. Handyman InternationalBrightStar, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides medical and non-medical home care, announces its national partnership with Mr. Handyman, the nation's largest full-service home repair and maintenance franchise and the number one... Synergy HomeCare Franchise, one of the nation's leading home care providers, today announced the opening of its new location at 5501 4th Avenue SouthSynergy HomeCare, one of the nation's leading home care providers, today announced the opening of its new location at 5501 4th Avenue South in Seattle, WA. Nurse Next Door Named #1 Employer in BCAmid turbulent economic times, Nurse Next Door, Canada's fastest growing home care franchise system, is proud to announce that it has been ranked as the top employer in British Columbia by BCBusiness Magazine. Home Helpers Senior Care Franchise Joins the Fight Against Alzheimer's DiseaseTo help raise awareness and join the fight against Alzheimer's disease, Home Helpers, the nation's leading senior care franchise specializing in non-medical and personal care and companionship, has formed a team to participate in the 2010 Memory Walk in C Seniors Helping Seniors(R) in-home services announces its 100th partnerThe franchise partners of Seniors Helping Seniors in-home services know that you can do good and make money® while helping older adults live independently with joy. That's why many of them have joined and have become successful at building their busin Home Helpers Ranked No. 1 Senior Care Franchise in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500(R) for Fifth Straight YearHome Helpers, the nation's leading senior care franchise specializing in non-medical and personal care and companionship, has been named the No. 1 Senior Care Franchise in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500(R) for the fifth straight year... Seniors Helping Seniors(R) In-Home Services Franchise Establishes Latest Franchise in Larimer County, Colorado serving Fort Collins, Loveland, and EstTo help meet the growing demand of older adults in Colorado who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self- sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors(R) in-home services has established a franchise, the second in the state of... BrightStar names JD Sun Executive Vice President of Franchise DevelopmentBrightStar Franchising, LLC, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides medical and non-medical homecare to private clients within their homes, as well as supplemental healthcare staff to corporate clients, announces the appointment of JD Sun Leading Senior Care Company Reveals Record Growth Amid Tough Economic TimesThrough the brutal economic climate of 2009, most businesses found it tough to grow and prosper – but Senior Helpers, the nation's fastest growing provider of in-home care for seniors, is a remarkable exception. Nurse Next Door Launches U.S. Franchise OperationsNurse Next Door Home Healthcare Services, one of North America's fastest growing franchise systems, is taking a major step towards achieving its long-term vision. The leading senior home care franchise system in Canada is now launching its much anticipate Comfortkeepers.com Offers More Functionality and Resources for Seniors and FranchiseesUpdated web site provides new features and information specific to in-home care New In-Home Solutions Help Local Elderly Live with Alzheimer'sHalf of all Americans know someone who has Alzheimer's disease. For one third of us, that person is a family member. The growing prevalence of Alzheimer's disease among seniors is an increasing national concern, particularly now as we sit on the cusp of a America's No. 1 Extended Family: Home Helpers Thrives in Down EconomyPromoting independence, longevity and quality of life for America's rapidly growing senior population is an honorable mission – not to mention a business opportunity with enormous potential for growth in one of the country's fastest... 5 Ways Therapeutic Massages can help Fight off the FluScheduling a regular massage can have more than just relaxation benefits. In fact, massage therapy has many physical and emotional health benefits as well. Studies have shown that including massage therapy in your daily wellness routine can have many... Senior Helpers Franchise Receives Top Scores from Franchisees According to a New Study Performed by Franchise Research Institute for the Third Year inSenior Helpers, the nation's fastest growing provider of in-home senior care, has received top scores from their franchisees in a study performed by the Franchise Research Institute(R) for the third consecutive year. Right at Home, National In-Home Care Service, Responds to Growing Senior Population with Nationwide Franchise ExpansionRight at Home Expands Franchise Opportunity Always Best Care Senior Services Announces Franchise Opportunities Available throughout the U.S. and CanadaAlways Best Care Senior Services, a national leading provider of in-home care and assisted living placement services has announced it will now franchise its proven senior care and senior placement service business throughout the U.S. and Canada. Massage Heights Opens Cornerstone Retreat in Mission ViejoLocal business developers Ron and Donna Lang Stoffel, long-time residents and active members of the Mission Viejo community, are opening the doors to Mission Viejo's first affordable, upscale massage retreat, Massage Heights. This will be the first of 18 Massage Heights Franchise to Open Cornerstone Retreat in Mission ViejoLocal business developers Ron and Donna Lang Stoffel just announced plans for an October 2010 launch of Mission Viejo's premier Massage Heights, located at 26032 Marguerite Parkway, treating tense, stressed-out consumers to a luxury spa massage experience BRIGHTSTAR FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT JOINS RANKS OF CERTIFIED FRANCHISE PROFESSIONALSShelly Sun, founder and president of Chicago-based BrightStar Healthcare, was recognized as a Certified Franchise Executive by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives after completing a comprehensive course of study in franchise management. Comfort Keepers(R) Asks Families to Watch for Signs of Senior MalnutritionComfort Keepers(R) franchisees across the nation are educating families to WATCH to detect the signs of malnutrition in the growing population of older Americans. WATCH is a mnemonic that makes it easier to remember the five steps families should remember Nurse Next Door Named Most Innovative Workplace by YWCA VancouverSince 1984 The Women of Distinction Awards have honored workplaces that continue to demonstrate their diversity and creativity in supporting the needs of their employees. Having been nominated as a finalist in 2009, Nurse Next Door was again honored... Comfort Keepers(R) Ranked One of the Nation's Top Senior Care Franchises by Entrepreneur MagazineThe population is aging at a rapid pace which is spurring a growing industry – in-home care. With double-digit growth, senior care franchisor Comfort Keepers is proving that doing good for others translates into great business. Life After Stroke: Emotional HealingLife after a stroke is inevitably full of challenges and adjustments. These challenges range from healing physically and re-learning the motions of everyday life to coping with such a life-altering event. While in the recovery period, it's important to ke Always Best Care Senior Services springs into 2008 with major growthAmerica's premier In-Home Care, Assisted Living Community Placement Service, and Personal Response Company, is proud to announce seniors in... Families Urged to Keep Alert for Signs Seniors Need HelpWatching your once active parents or other relative decline into someone who needs constant care is heartbreaking and overwhelming. Any Lab Test Now Offering Tests Geared to Women in Honor of National Women's Health WeekMay 9th this year is not only Mother's Day, it is also the first day of the 11th annual National Women's Health Week, which begins on May 9th and runs until May 15th. This week long health observance was coordinated by the Department of Health and... Massage Heights Newport Beach Franchise Set to Open Its 1st Orange County Retail Location in Newport Beach, CA on August 20th, 2010Soothing music, relaxing aromatic candles, a clean and calming environment, and experienced massage therapists. All these are available at Massage Heights Newport Beach's newest location in The Bluffs Shopping Center at 1334 Bison Ave, Newport Beach, CA 9 Nurse Next Door Launches First Saskatchewan FranchiseWith Saskatchewan seniors currently accounting for more than 15% of the provincial population, the needs of this group are becoming increasingly important. With the demographics demanding it, Vancouver-based Nurse Next Door Home Healthcare Services... Homewell Senior Care Franchise Anounces A Solid Foundation Paves The Way For An Exciting FutureEvery 24 hours in the United States, 10,000 people turn 60 years old and many more in their 70s, 80s and 90s celebrate birthdays, too. These days it might seem like almost as many entrepreneurs and franchisors are trying to enter the non-medical... Mississauga Awarded 2010 Nurse Next Door Franchise Partner of the Year AwardDavid and Lucie Shaw, owners of Nurse Next Door's Mississauga franchise smiled a little bigger recently when they were awarded the company's 2010 Franchise Partner of the Year award. In front of their fellow franchise partners along with the team from the Taking Tranquility to New Heights: Massage Heights Opens Baltimore Franchise LocationSoothing music, relaxing aromatic candles, a clean and calming environment, and experienced massage therapists. All these are available at Massage Heights, the new, luxurious therapeutic massage retreat located at 2544 Quarry Lake Dr. in Quarry Lake... Home Helpers Lends a 'Helping Hand' With Rebate Incentive ProgramAt a time when many franchise concepts are putting a halt on expansion, Home Helpers, the nation's leading senior care franchise specializing in non-medical and personal care and companionship, is implementing a new development rebate incentive program... More news from Always Best Care Senior ServicesForty-two-year-old Michael Newman saw a hole in the complex web of senior care services. He filled that void and in doing so created a business model that has no match in the industry for both the services it provides seniors and their families and the op BrightStar of DuPage County Acquires Always There Resources Home Care ClientsBrightStar of DuPage County, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides medical and non-medical home care, announced that as of October 5, 2009 it has acquired the home care clients and caregiver employees of Always There Resources... Home Care Services Growing Amidst Slow EconomyGreenwood Village, CO - If you thought every industry was down due to a sluggish economy, think again. At least one company in the home care segment based in Denver, Colorado is on the rise. Always Best Care Senior Services is pleased to announce that Territory Developer, Master Franchise Opportunities available throughout the USA and CanaSo whether you interested in a Single Territory or a dozen, we have you covered. |
Features & Special ReportsQuick on the Draw: Today's franchise system response must be quick and conciseLinda Shaub is CMO of Interim Healthcare, a network of 332 franchise locations providing medical staffing and in-home care services in 43 states. Anatomy of a Turnaround: Bennigan's Reclaims The Integrity of An IconEveryone loves a good comeback story, and I am honored and humbled to be at the helm of a classic turnaround tale. Growth Machine: Anil Yadav Shows No Signs Of Slowing DownAnil Yadav has graced the pages (and one cover) of Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine twice before. 5 Key Mobile Marketing Strategies for FranchisesFor franchise marketers, mobile marketing is now paramount to a successful online strategy. MarketingSherpa: Marketing Wisdom for 2012In case you missed it (and when it comes to marketing and social media there's plenty to keep up on), MarketingSherpa published its Wisdom Report, "Marketing Wisdom for 2012" earlier this year. Time For Benchmarking: All That's Needed Is The WillI am convinced that someday the franchising community will finally get around to unleashing its biggest competitive strength: unit predictability. Improving the Speed and Effectiveness of Your Responses to ProspectsWe asked two franchise marketing pros what they're doing to provide more timely - and relevant - responses to prospect inquiries. Social Media Roundup - May 2012Here are four reasons local business marketers should continue to use the Yellow Pages. Health-Scare Reform: "There's Still More That We Don't Know Than We Do."Since national health care reform was signed into law in March 2010, it has generated strong reaction from multi-unit franchisees and small-business owners across the nation. The Customer Within: Provide Coworkers With The Best Service PossibleWhen we talk about customer service, we usually think about how we deal with the people who walk through our doors--both physical and virtual--to purchase our products and services. 
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