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BrightStar Care Ranks Among Top 500 Franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® for 2026

The Brand Earns #159 Ranking After Year of Accelerated Expansion and Strong Franchisee Performance
BANNOCKBURN, Ill. -- BrightStar Care, a leading provider of in-home care and medical staffing, has been recognized, for the 16th year in a row, as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500®, BrightStar Care jumped nearly 30 positions from the previous year, now ranking as #159 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, ...

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58% of US Job Seekers Say Finding Work Will Be Harder in 2026 -- Yet 42% Are Already on the Hunt

New survey reveals rising workloads, shrinking opportunities and growing pressure for better pay and balance as the new year begins.
OKLAHOMA CITY -- With 2026 in full swing, U.S. job seekers are entering the new year with mixed emotions and mounting challenges. While optimism about higher wages persists, the majority believe the road to landing a job will be harder than ever.
According to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey, 58% of job seekers expect it will be ...

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Two Five Star Franchising brands honored on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® list

Five Star Bath Solutions (No. 123) and Mosquito Shield (No. 269) both recognized among top franchises in the country
SPRINGVILLE, Utah -- Two brands from the innovative and rapidly-growing Five Star Franchising platform have been recognized on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® list, denoting them as two of the top franchise opportunities in the country. Five Star Bath Solutions made the list at No. 123 while achieving the No. 1 position within the Kitchen and Bath Remodeling category. Mosquito ...

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ALL 19 NEIGHBORLY® BRANDS EARN SPOTS ON ENTREPRENEUR'S 2026 FRANCHISE 500® FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

Seven Neighborly brands rank No. 1 in their respective categories
WACO, Texas -- Neighborly®, a family of global brands dedicated to delivering remarkable experiences for both consumers and franchise owners, today announced that all 19 of its North American franchise brands have once again been recognized on Entrepreneur's 2026 Franchise 500® ranking. This marks the second consecutive year every eligible Neighborly franchise brand has been recognized on the industry's most comprehensive and ...

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The Designery expands its North Carolina presence with new North Charlotte showroom

Owners Carolina Preciado and Michael Simcox will host a grand opening event on Jan. 7 to introduce the location to area residents
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Designery, an immersive, full-service kitchen, bath and closet design center featuring high-quality cabinets, countertops and flooring, will celebrate the grand opening of its new North Charlotte location on Wednesday, Jan. 7 from noon to 2 p.m. at the showroom located at 19930 W. Catawba Avenue in Cornelius.
The Designery North Charlotte ...

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JETSET Pilates Enters Arizona with Multi-Unit Deal and Eyes Further Expansion


Premium Pilates franchise announces three-unit development deal in Scottsdale, with plans for 8–10 studios across the Greater Phoenix region
MIAMI -- JETSET Pilates, the fast-growing modern Reformer Pilates franchise offering premium, full-body workouts, has officially entered Arizona with a newly signed three-unit franchise agreement in Scottsdale. The deal marks the first phase of the brand's broader expansion strategy for the Phoenix–Scottsdale metro area, where JETSET anticipates ...

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Americans Are Turning Household Clutter Into Cash -- Grasons Shares Insights and Consumer Tips for Identifying Valuable Items

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- A growing national "clutter-to-cash" movement is prompting Americans to take a fresh look at the belongings filling their homes, as rising interest in resale markets continues to surge. As highlighted recently by The Wall Street Journal, families nationwide are exploring ways to convert unused household items into extra income — from furniture and collectibles to toys, tools, and artwork.
Grasons, a leading provider of estate sale and business liquidation services with ...

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STRETCH ZONE NOW OPEN IN SAN ANGELO, TX

New wellness studio introduces practitioner-assisted stretching to support mobility, flexibility, and everyday movement
SAN ANGELO, Texas -- Stretch Zone, the nation's leading brand for practitioner-assisted stretching, officially opens Stretch Zone San Angelo today, bringing a new approach to wellness and mobility to the local community. The studio will be owned and operated by Chris and Carolee Galban, longtime San Angelo residents with deep ties to the area.
What first drew the ...

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AtWork Opens the Door to a New Era of Franchise Ownership with "AtWork Professional"

New fully remote, low-cost franchise model expands franchise ownership opportunities and meets the evolving needs of today's workforce
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- AtWork®, an award-winning staffing agency franchise, is proud to announce the launch of AtWork Professional, a first of its kind franchise category debuting this year that reflects the changing dynamics of the modern workforce and the growing demand for specialized talent. Designed as a low-cost franchise opportunity, AtWork Professional ...

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Pillar To Post Home Inspectors Expands Support Infrastructure with Strategic Appointments

Melanie Amore and Todd Cornic Join Pillar To Post to Enhance Coaching, Sales Systems, and Startup Success
TAMPA, Fla. -- Pillar To Post Home Inspectors (Pillar To Post), North America's largest home inspection company, today announced the appointment of two seasoned franchising leaders to its corporate support team: Melanie Amore as Director of Consultant Success and Todd Cornic as Startup Director – Sales Support. Together, the additions underscore Pillar To Post's continued investment in ...

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Cruise Planners Launches Industry-First "Free Trip" Franchise Promotion to Attract the Next Generation of Travel Entrepreneurs

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. -- As professionals across generations rethink traditional career paths, Cruise Planners, the nation's largest home-based travel franchise, is launching a bold new franchise recruitment promotion designed to introduce travel entrepreneurship for everyday people looking for a change. Beginning January 1, 2026, Cruise Planners will offer a FREE trip with the purchase of a franchise, inspiring qualified prospects to take the leap into entrepreneurship, and immediately equip new ...

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UNITS Moving and Portable Storage CEO Michael McAlhany Presents $5,000 Donation to Wounded Warrior Project at 2025 Leadership Conference

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- UNITS Moving and Portable Storage CEO Michael McAlhany proudly presented a $5,000 donation to the Wounded Warrior Project during the 2025 UNITS Franchising Group Leadership Conference, reinforcing the company's long-standing commitment to supporting injured veterans and their families.
This year's contribution marks more than a decade of continuous support from UNITS Franchising Group to the Wounded Warrior Project, underscoring the organization's dedication to honoring ...

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