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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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Stretch Zone Opens First Rockland County Location in New City, New York

New wellness studio brings practitioner-assisted stretching to New City and surrounding Rockland County communities
NEW CITY, N.Y. -- Stretch Zone, the nation's leading practitioner-assisted stretching brand, has opened its newest studio in New City, New York, marking the brand's first location in Rockland County. The new studio provides personalized, one-on-one practitioner-assisted stretching designed to help individuals improve their mobility and maintain the ability to move comfortably ...

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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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HOME HELPERS® HOME CARE RANKS ON THE 2026 INC. 5000 LIST

National in-home care franchise recognized among fastest-growing U.S. private companies based on 2022–2025 revenue growth as Home Helpers® Home Care expands in markets nationwide
CINCINNATI -- Home Helpers® Home Care, a trusted brand and industry leader in the in-home care franchise space, ranked on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies.
The recognition highlights Home Helpers Home Care's growth as demand rises nationwide for non-medical in-home care for ...

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ComForCare Debuts "A Wrinkle Tells A Thousand Words" Video Series Celebrating the People Who Spent a Lifetime Caring for All of Us

New marketing support program to help franchisees connect more families with compassionate in-home care.
TROY, Mich. -- ComForCare, a leading franchisor of in-home caregiving services, today announced the launch of "A Wrinkle Tells A Thousand Words," a new emotionally driven marketing campaign that honors the lives, sacrifices and love of aging seniors while reminding families that they deserve compassionate in-home care.
Created in partnership with Cronin, a marketing and advertising ...

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Chem-Dry® shares back-to-school cleaning tips for a fresh start at home

Leading carpet and upholstery cleaning leader offers practical advice to help families clean high-traffic areas
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- As summer winds down and families prepare for school routines, now is an ideal time to reset the home. Chem-Dry®, the carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise leader, shares professional tips for creating a cleaner environment before busy mornings begin.
"Back-to-school season brings a welcome return to routine, making it a great time for families to refresh ...

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Stretch Zone Expands in Central Pennsylvania with New Mechanicsburg Studio Opening August 20

Experienced Multi-Unit Franchisee Neil Vaswani Brings Ninth Stretch Zone Location to Mechanicsburg, Expanding Access to Practitioner-Assisted Stretching
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. -- Stretch Zone, the nation's premier practitioner-assisted stretching brand featuring a patented strapping stabilization system, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest studio in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on August 20, 2026. The new location is owned by experienced Stretch Zone franchisees Neil Vaswani ...

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Stretch Zone Brings Practitioner-Assisted Stretching to Joplin with Grand Opening on August 20

First-Time Franchise Owners Loretta Bailey and Nikole Culbertson Introduce Stretch Zone's Proven Mobility and Wellness Experience to the Four-State Region
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Stretch Zone, the nation's premier practitioner-assisted stretching brand featuring a patented strapping stabilization system, is proud to announce the grand opening of Stretch Zone Joplin on August 20, 2026. The new studio is locally owned and operated by Loretta Bailey and Nikole Culbertson, marking their first Stretch ...

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VIO Med Spa Signs Agreement to Enter Richmond with First Location Planned for Midlothian


New Agreement Builds on the Brand's Expansion Across Key Growth Markets
Multi-Brand Gen Z Operators Add Medical Aesthetics to Growing Franchise Portfolio
RICHMOND, Va. -- VIO Med Spa, a nationally recognized, physician-guided medical spa franchise specializing in advanced, non-invasive aesthetic and wellness treatments, has signed a franchise agreement to open its first location in the Richmond market.
Planned for 1058 Steam Ave. in Midlothian, the location will mark the brand's entry ...

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Ideal Siding Surpasses 100 Locations Across North America

Exterior renovation franchise marks the milestone with expansion into key new markets
Ideal Siding signs development deals to expand into Knoxville, Tennessee and Southwest Washington
Franchise Business Review recognizes Ideal Siding as a Top Franchise, Most Profitable Franchise
VANCOUVER, BC -- Ideal Siding, North America's largest siding renovation franchise, announced it has surpassed 100 locations, a milestone that reflects steady, quality-focused growth across the United States and ...

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Pillar To Post Home Inspectors' Becky Beyer and Stephanie Bowling Recognized Among 2026 Franchise Marketing Leaders

Franchise Assembly Honors Two Pillar To Post Marketing Leaders for their Impact on Franchise Owner Growth, Innovation, and Brand Development
TAMPA, Fla. -- Pillar To Post Home Inspectors (Pillar To Post), North America's leading home inspection company, is celebrating two members of its marketing leadership team after Vice President of Marketing Becky Beyer was named a 2026 Franchise Marketing Trailblazer and Senior Director of Marketing Stephanie Bowling was recognized as a 2026 Franchise ...

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Hand & Stone Invites America to "Just Relax" with Refreshed Brand Identity

Nation's No. 1 Spa Franchise Brings Renewed Purpose to Life Through a Refreshed Brand Identity and Major Motion Picture Partnership with Black Bear Film Spa Weekend – in theaters nationwide August 21, 2026.
Spa franchise chain, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, is debuting a refreshed brand identity, including a new logo, color palette and visual system.
To amplify this brand refresh, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is partnering with Black Bear's Spa Weekend film as its Official ...

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