Author: Rebecca

CARLSBAD, CA – Jenny Craig, a leader in science-based weight loss, announced today the launch of its all new Jenny30 and Simple60 programs, which includes its innovative and science-driven DNA Decoder Plan. The company is also unveiling a new 2020 ad campaign, set to launch digitally and on TV this week, showcasing their new, ultra-customizable offerings.

Leading into the new year, Jenny Craig is creating a more personalized experience for its members with the national roll-out of the DNA Decoder Plan. With a simple cheek swab, the DNA kit analyzes 15 different markers to provide insight into a member’s individual genetic traits, particularly those that impact weight loss. With the DNA test, members can gain critical information about how their body processes nutrients, which allows the company to customize meal plans to fit their members’ needs. The test provides insight into an individual’s metabolism, sleep quality, eating behaviors, their body’s response to exercise and more. This high level of customization empowers each member to help find the weight loss and health plan that works best with their genetic profile, with the full support of a trained consultant throughout their journey.

The launch of Jenny30 and Simple60 offers members options tailored to their goals and lifestyles alongside the brand’s signature one-on-one support and expansive selection of delicious chef-crafted food. Jenny30 gives members the tools to lose up to 16 pounds in 30 days † with the Rapid Results program, which utilizes Nobel Prize-winning research on the body’s circadian rhythm to help optimize metabolism and accelerate weight loss. Simple60 is a 60-day option that takes the Rapid Results program a step further, as the brand’s most customized offering yet. With the Simple60 plan, members get the DNA Decoder Plan for free, which personalizes the member’s menu and activity plan based on their DNA test results. To support each member and their unique genetic profile, Jenny Craig has developed tailored menus that align with their DNA results, including more than 20 lower-carb menu items for members who are more responsive to a lower-carb diet.

†Typical weight loss on the Rapid Results program is 11.6 pounds in the first four weeks and 1-2 pounds per week thereafter.

“Jenny Craig is proud to offer customized solutions that take the guesswork out of weight loss and fit the individual needs of our members, down to the genetic level, so that they can find a plan that works with their unique makeup and lifestyle,” said Jenny Craig CEO and President, Monty Sharma. “We know that in a recent survey, nearly half of the weight loss consumers we polled want to utilize their DNA to create a customized weight loss plan. In order to help our members improve weight loss outcomes, we are offering our DNA Decoder Plan for free in our Simple60 offering.”

In addition to growing the brand’s customized program offerings, Jenny Craig is expanding their footprint nationally, deepening its commitment to connecting with members in ways that fit into their everyday lives – in-person, online and at home. In early 2020, Jenny Craig and Walgreens will open 100 Jenny Craig at Walgreens locations nationwide in markets including Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, and Phoenix, among others.

Building on the company’s longtime success helping to transform members’ lives, Jenny Craig is also launching its 2020 ad campaign featuring real members who have found success on the program. The digital and TV ads launching this week feature 14 members from across the country, who were flown to Los Angeles for a week to take part in a professional photoshoot, and receive cash and prizes totaling up to $10,000 each. Throughout the week the members shared their experiences, were celebrated for their achievements and offered inspiration to help others struggling with their health.

Jenny Craig’s 2020 campaign features real members, including (not a complete list):

Tenisha N., Valley Stream, NY
Tenisha N. lost 62 lbs.* on Jenny Craig. Busy with family and her career as a retail district manager, Tenisha knew she was overweight, but did not think much about it. A health scare with a family member prompted her to get a check-up with her doctor. After learning that her weight was putting her health in jeopardy, Tenisha joined Jenny Craig to get the support and education she needed.

“I wanted to learn how to eat healthy instead of just eating less and feeling deprived. I now enjoy nutritious food, in the right amount, and have developed the healthy eating habits to help keep my weight off.”

*Results may vary. Weight lost on Classic Program. Members following our program, on average, lose 1-2lbs per week. Received promotional consideration.

Jennifer T., Austin, TX
Jennifer T. lost 55 lbs.*on Jenny Craig. Jennifer left a toxic relationship where her needs and health came second and joined Jenny Craig to start a new chapter of self-love and care. Her weight loss empowered and inspired her to find herself again.

“My consultant was so supportive during my weight loss journey. Jenny Craig is not just prepared meals. It is a menu plan and a support system that guided me to make consistent healthy choices.”

*Typical weight loss on the Rapid Results program is 11.6 pounds in the first four weeks and 1-2 pounds per week thereafter. Jennifer lost 55 pounds on Rapid Results in 21 weeks. Received promotional consideration.

Sam S., Seal Beach, CA.
Sam S. lost 19 lbs.* on Jenny Craig. Sam’s wife joined Jenny Craig after the holidays and asked him to do the program with her. Sam’s clothes were tight, and his energy and self-confidence had declined, so he readily agreed. Taking their weight loss journey together made weight loss easier and more enjoyable for the couple.

“I loved the convenience of the easy to follow menu plan. My consultant held me accountable each week, but I never felt judged.”

*Results may vary. Typical weight loss on the Rapid Results program is 11.6 pounds in the first four weeks and 1-2 pounds per week thereafter. Sam lost 19 pounds on Rapid Results in 13 weeks. Received promotional consideration.

To learn more about Jenny Craig visit www.jennycraig.com.

†Typical weight loss on the Rapid Results program is 11.6 pounds in the first four weeks and 1-2 pounds per week thereafter.

About Jenny Craig

The Jenny Craig program is designed to provide structure and support to help members lose weight and learn how to keep it off. Jenny Craig’s program provides nutritionally-balanced menus, which include over 100 delicious entrees, desserts and snacks developed by dietitians, nutritionists, and professional chefs. One-on-one consultations provide personal support and education on portion control and strategies such as Fresh and Free Additions, which helps with satiety. Jenny Craig consultants work with each member individually to identify their strengths, challenges and personal goals to create unique weekly meal and activity plans that fit individual needs. Consultants also help members implement behavioral strategies to support their success. Jenny Craig’s comprehensive approach to weight loss is available to members either in person, in centers or by phone. The program is backed by hard science as demonstrated by a 2010 independent two-year clinical trial published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showing that participants on the Jenny Craig Classic program lost three times more weight than dieting on their own. Jenny Craig, based in?Carlsbad, California, is one of the world’s largest weight loss and weight management companies, with more than 500 company-owned and franchised locations in local neighborhoods in?the United States?and?Canada, with approximately 600 centers worldwide. In early 2020, Jenny Craig will expand their neighborhood footprint by opening 100 Jenny Craig at Walgreens locations nationwide, providing their clinically proven program to customers in select Walgreens locations across the U.S.

Media Contact: Marissa Buntz
(760) 696-4545
PR@jennycraig.com

 

ATLANTA, GA – Edible®, the world’s largest franchisor of fresh fruit arrangements and all-natural fruit snacks and dipped treats, has named Cindy Mockler Vice President of Innovation. Mockler has been with the brand since its first store opening in 1999.

In her new role, Mockler will spearhead new product development, studying trends to identify how the brand can introduce new products and packaging to strengthen store locations and increase revenue.

“For the last 20 years, Cindy has worked endlessly to bring unique innovation to Edible,” said Tariq Farid, Founder and CEO of Edible. “From running several corporate store locations, to becoming a full-time product developer and then managing product development and food styling, there truly is no better person to take on this leadership role. With Cindy’s exceptional talent and expertise, I am confident in her abilities to help bring Edible to the next level as we continue to innovate and mold the brand for the future.”

In her most recent position with Edible, Mockler served as the Manager of Product Development and Food Styling. In this position, she worked to create new products and arrangements as well as processes, equipment and styled food for brand commercials.

“In my two decades of experience with Edible, I have realized how rewarding it is to be able to create and bring to life an assortment of products that first began as mere ideas,” said Mockler. “I’m honored to have been a part of such an iconic brand for so many years, and I look forward to leading continued innovation of the brand for the future in my new position.”

About Edible Brands®

Edible Brands is the parent company of Edible, the world’s largest franchisor of stores offering all-natural fruit snacks, dipped treats and fresh fruit arrangements with more than 1,100 locations worldwide. Since its founding in 1999, the company has been recognized as an industry leader, ranking first in its category in Entrepreneur magazine’s annual “Franchise 500,” Entrepreneur’s Top 40 of “Fastest Growing Franchises” and “America’s Top Global Franchises” as well as being included among the “Inc. 5000” list of the fastest growing privately-held companies. Edible fresh fruit arrangements, chocolate Dipped Fruit™ and fresh fruit smoothies can be ordered through any local Edible store or online at edible.com. Edible has franchise opportunities available in a number of key markets in the United States and Canada.

Media Contact:Lauren Caracciolo
lauren@bizcompr.com
815-207-1446

FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY – Originally from Indonesia, Amelia Wicaksono left her home country to pursue a master’s degree in public administration in the United States. After meeting her husband and settling down, the new mother-of-two opted to stay at home with her kids full-time. She was deeply involved in the education of both of her children, and in her spare time, taught piano lessons around the neighborhood – an experience that helped her realize her passion for helping students develop new concepts. When Amelia reached a point where she was ready to re-enter the work force, she decided to look into owning her own business. She originally learned about the Kumon Program while in Indonesia, as she saw countless children benefit from it. Her interests in education and becoming a small business owner merged, and today, Amelia is the proud Instructor of Kumon Math and Reading Center of Franklin Square.

“I truly believe in the Kumon Method – especially the way the worksheets are designed to optimize self-learning,” said Amelia Wicksono, Instructor of Kumon Math and Reading Center of Franklin Square. “Through repetition, practice, and perseverance, I have no doubt that my students will master each new concept they come across in my center.”

When Amelia decided to take the leap into becoming a Kumon franchisee, she was met with an extensive network of support. It’s an attractive business opportunity for many aspiring entrepreneurs with a passion for education, as up to $36,000 in startup cost assistance is available, along with guidance through each step of the way. Kumon is a supplemental education program that aims to unlock students’ full potential by increasing academic independence, confidence, and study skills. Through daily worksheet study, students that are enrolled in Kumon often end up mastering material far beyond grade level. Learn more about the Kumon Method today.

“I am looking forward to helping children in this community realize their potential and do better in school,” said Wicaksono. “Through education, we can create a brighter future for all of us, and I am confident that the Kumon Math and Reading Program will only help in that mission.”

About Kumon Math & Reading Centers

Kumon is an after-school math and reading enrichment program that unlocks the potential of children, so they can achieve more on their own. As a comprehensive program, Kumon serves children in preschool through high school. The learning method uses an individualized approach that helps children develop a solid command of math and reading skills. Through daily practice and mastery of materials, students increase confidence, improve concentration, and develop better study skills.

About the Kumon Franchise Business

Kumon is an ideal small business for professionals. Kumon Franchisees must have a four-year college degree, be proficient in math and reading, have investment capital of $70,000 and a net worth of at least $150,000. Founded in 1958, Kumon has over four million students enrolled at nearly 25,000 learning centers in 55 countries and regions.

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MEMPHIS, TN – ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SERV), a leading provider of essential services to residential and commercial customers in the termite, pest control, cleaning and restoration markets, today announced Kim Scott has joined as president of Terminix Residential.

“While we have made significant strides in our residential pest control business, much remains to be accomplished to consistently deliver unparalleled customer experiences,” said Nik Varty, ServiceMaster chief executive officer. “We have systematically improved our NPS scores, customer retention and are steadily gaining traction in driving organic growth. We have embarked on a bold journey to implement a powerful Salesforce information systems platform, are rolling out our cleansheet initiatives and transforming our organization toward a servant-led leadership culture. To deliver on consistency in our operational excellence path, we are happy to announce that Kim Scott will be joining us as the Terminix Residential president. Our organization will benefit greatly from Kim’s leadership and experience in driving a customer-first culture change, enhancing productivity and increasing our focus on growing recurring high-margin product lines.”

Scott joins the company from Rubicon Global, a venture-backed technology company that provides waste, recycling and smart cities solutions to businesses and governments worldwide. After serving on the board of directors for three years, Scott stepped in to the role of president to support the company in advancing its mission to end waste.

Prior to Rubicon, Scott was president of CHEP North America, a division of Brambles Limited, for four years, where she was responsible for the $2.3 billion supply chain logistics company providing reusable unit load equipment to some of the world’s largest manufacturing and retail companies. During her time leading CHEP, she delivered improved business performance and increased shareholder value through cultural transformation that drove employee engagement, safety and customer loyalty, a go-to-market strategy that delivered top line growth, and operational execution that yielded cost out and margin improvement. In her 11 years with Brambles, she held several leadership roles including, president CHEP USA, group vice president global acquisition integration, and vice president of operations.

Scott began her career as an environmental engineer for the General Electric Company and U.S. Steel, and holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from Auburn University. She served on the Board of Directors of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce from 2013-2017 and the Advisory Board at the Wharton School’s Initiative for Global Environmental Leadership from 2015-2018.

The company also announced the recent promotion of Lance Martin to vice president of Field Operations, reporting to Scott. In this role, Martin is responsible for driving the operational transformation underway. He has been with Terminix for more than 25 years, beginning as a branch manager in Oklahoma and taking on successive roles of increasing responsibility, serving as Southwest division vice president since 2012. Martin has been a key leader in the company’s transformation efforts over the past year and brings with him significant experience and strong capabilities to the Terminix leadership team.

About ServiceMaster

ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. is a leading provider of termite and pest control, cleaning and restoration services in both the residential and commercial markets, operating through an extensive service network of more than 8,000 company-owned locations and franchise and license agreements. The company’s portfolio of well-recognized brands includes AmeriSpec (home inspections), Copesan (commercial national accounts pest management), Furniture Medic (cabinet and furniture repair), Merry Maids (residential cleaning), Nomor (European pest control), ServiceMaster Clean (commercial cleaning), ServiceMaster Restore (restoration and reconstruction), Terminix (termite and pest control), and Terminix Commercial (commercial termite and pest control). The company is headquartered in Memphis, Tenn. Go to servicemaster.com for more information or follow the company at twitter.com/ServiceMaster or facebook.com/ServiceMaster.

Media Contact: James Robinson
901.597.7521
James.robinson@servicemaster.com

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DALLAS, Nov. 22, 2019 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // – Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) today announced the appointment of Christina Clarke as Chief Marketing Officer, previously interim Chief Marketing Officer of Wingstop, and Donnie Upshaw as Senior Vice President of People, previously Vice President of Human Resources.
“Cultivating and promoting talent within our organization is a cornerstone of the path toward long-term growth and success at Wingstop,” said Charlie Morrison, Wingstop Chairman and CEO. “Christina has contributed tremendously to our marketing strategy, and Donnie’s extensive expertise in talent management has already proved fruitful to our growing talent base. Both Christina and Donnie embody the leadership qualities that will continue to help us execute against our growth strategy.”
Since joining Wingstop in 2018, Christina has made significant contributions to Wingstop’s national advertising strategy. In Feb. 2019, Christina helped spearhead the brand’s new campaign, Where Flavor Gets Its Wings. This campaign, coupled with the increased rollout of delivery and the expansion of digital sales mix, has contributed to domestic same store sales growth of 10.7% through the first three quarters of 2019.
Donnie joined Wingstop in 2018 and has made a tremendous impact on the organization by refining the talent management framework and helping build a culture and organization that positions Wingstop for its next phase of industry-leading growth. As SVP of People, Donnie will continue building the company’s talent and culture by anchoring the people strategy to the organization’s goal of becoming a top 10 global restaurant brand.
About Wingstop
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Dallas, TX, Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) operates and franchises more than 1,300 locations worldwide. The Wing Experts are dedicated to Serving the World Flavor through an unparalleled guest experience and offering of classic wings, boneless wings and tenders, always cooked to order and hand-sauced-and-tossed in fans’ choice of 11 bold, distinctive flavors. Wingstop’s menu also features signature sides including fresh-cut, seasoned fries and freshly-made ranch and bleu cheese dips.
In 2018, Wingstop’s system-wide sales increased 16% year-over-year to $1.3 billion, marking the 15th consecutive year of same store sales growth as well as 290% shareholder return since its 2015 initial public offering. With a vision of becoming a Top 10 Global Restaurant Brand, its system is comprised of independent brand partners who account for more than 98% of Wingstop’s total restaurant count of 1,340 as of September 28, 2019. In February 2019, the Company launched its new tagline and creative campaign “Where Flavor Gets Its Wings” and continued the rollout of national delivery. Wingstop generates more than 35% of sales via digital channels including Wingstop.com, the Wingstop app, and Wingbot™, Wingstop’s social ordering platform available on Facebook Messenger, Twitter, SMS text and Amazon Alexa. The Company has been ranked on Franchise Business Review’s “Top 30 Food and Beverage Franchises” (2019), Fast Casual’s “Movers & Shakers” (2019), QSR Magazine’s “The Industry’s 9 Best Franchise Deals” (2019) and “The QSR Top 50” (2019) for limited-service restaurants in the U.S.
For more information visit www.wingstop.com and follow @Wingstop on Twitter and Instagram and at Facebook.com/Wingstop. Learn more about Wingstop’s involvement in its local communities at www.wingstopcharities.org.

Contacts:
Megan SpragueMedia Relations972-331-9155
MSprague@wingstop.com
Ted McHugh and Lauren Tarola
Investor Relations
917-530-7792
WingstopFinComm@edible-inc.com

December 03, 2019 – Franny Tacy, Co-CEO of Franny’s Farmacy, is the first female hemp farmer in North Carolina in over 75 years. Franny is one of the preeminent experts of all things hemp, participates in the hemp Research Trials with North Carolina State University, has a TEDx speech on hemp, and is a founder of the non-profit Women in Hemp.
Located only 10 miles from downtown Asheville, North Carolina, the hardworking farmers at Franny’s Farm use sustainable, regenerative agricultural practices to cultivate its naturally grown hemp. Franny’s Farmacy provides safe access to high-quality, locally grown, sown, and produced hemp straight from Franny’s Farm in Leicester, North Carolina to customers in all 50 states. All products are tested and traceable from seed to shelf.
Because of Franny’s Farmacy’s transparent, vertically integrated seed-to-sale product line, the company has grown to be one of the most distinguished hemp and CBD brands in the U.S. and continues to expand with multiple franchises. By January of 2020, Franny’s Farmacy will have seven dispensaries throughout North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, with plans set in motion to have 20 to 25 dispensaries by the end of 2020 across the Southeast.
Franny’s customers routinely describe the benefits of their high-quality CBD & hemp consumption, such as replacement of harmful prescription drugs to benefit their health and wellness. All locations of Franny’s Farmacy provide tinctures, edibles, topicals, smokables, vape hardware, pet products, and more.
“We are here to help people. Hemp is the only plant that can feed, clothe, shelter, and provide medicine. Our woman-owned, vertically integrated company is setting the standard for hemp quality, from seed to shelf – and people are noticing.”
– Franny Tacy, Co-CEO of Franny’s Farmacy
For more information on Franny Tacy and Franny’s Farmacy, please visit www.FrannysFarmacy.com.

About Franny’s Farmacy
Franny’s Farmacy is committed to providing living wages for the farmers of WNC for their hemp crops. Besides being the first female to grow hemp in NC in over 75 years, Franny is committed to ensuring all the farms under her growing permit are able to put food on their tables. Given this mission, Jeff and Franny decided to franchise their successful dispensary model to ensure that more farmers were able to provide for their families.

Media Contact:
Mike Mejer – Mike@GreenLaneCommuncation.com
631-671-4778

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: HTZ) announced that Angela Brav has joined the company as President of Hertz’s International division.
Brav, a respected spokesperson for the travel industry, brings 25 years of executive experience with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) in multiple operational and strategic roles in the U.S. and Europe. Most recently as CEO of IHG’s European Region, she led the successful turnaround of that business by elevating and leveraging brand, distribution, franchise and technology opportunities. She is based at the car rental company’s international headquarters near London, UK., and will report to Hertz President & CEO, Kathryn Marinello.
“Angela brings a proven track record of shaping growth strategy, demonstrating multi-brand capabilities, developing franchise portfolios and exhibiting innovative thought leadership all of which are central to our continued success,” said Marinello. “She shares our passion for elevating the customer experience and investing in and developing her teams. She is a strong addition to our leadership team with a focus on strategic, long-term planning for the international business.”

About Hertz
Hertz, one of the most recognized brands in the world and currently ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power, has a long-standing legacy of providing a fast and easy experience designed to make every journey special. It starts with top-rated vehicles to fit every traveler’s needs, delivered with a caring touch and personalized services including its award-winning Hertz Gold Plus Rewards loyalty program, Ultimate Choice, Hertz Fast Lane powered by CLEAR, Mobile Wi-Fi, and more. Beyond car rental, Hertz is one of the top 10 sellers of pre-owned vehicles in the U.S. with more than 80 Hertz Car Sales retail locations nationwide. Wherever and whenever you need to go, at Hertz, we’re here to get you there. To learn more or reserve a vehicle, visit Hertz.com.
Hertz pioneered the car rental industry more than 100 years ago and today is owned by Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. which includes Dollar and Thrifty vehicle rental brands and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation.
For further information: For more media information: Hertz Media Relations, mediarelations@hertz.com

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Costa Coffee has announced that Dominic Paul will step down from his position as CEO of the company, as of 30 November. Paul will be succeeded by Jill McDonald, who will begin her role as of 2 December.
During his time at Costa, Paul led the coffeehouse chain through its sale to The Coca-Cola Company in January 2019, its separation from Whitbread and the development of its growth strategy which focused on expanding into vending and ready-to-drink products.
“Dominic led a significant reshaping of Costa’s international footprint, the expansion of the brand across multiple new platforms and a wide-ranging reset of the core UK business strategy,” said Jennifer Mann, president of global ventures at The Coca-Cola Company, parent of Costa.
Most recently, Paul’s successor McDonald served as managing director of clothing and home at Marks & Spencer. Prior to this, she was CEO of Halfords Group, a UK retailer of bikes, car parts and leisure products.
McDonald held three positions during her time at McDonald’s Corporation from 2006 to 2015, including CEO of its UK division and president of its North Europe division.
From 1990 to 2006, McDonald worked for British Airways, eventually serving as global head of marketing. She currently serves on the board of InterContinental Hotels Group.
“I have long been a fan of Costa and have watched the company grow in the UK and far beyond,” McDonald said.
She added: “I look forward to joining the Costa leadership team and building on the great foundation and growth potential in the business.”
McDonald will report to Jennifer Mann, president of global ventures at The Coca-Cola Company.
Mann commented on McDonald’s appointment: “I am excited to welcome Jill to the Costa family. Her track record, depth of international experience and excitement about joining our business makes her an ideal leader to build on the great work of Dominic and the rest of the Costa team.”

America’s Favorite Neighborhood Pet Store Signs 81 Agreements in 2019
LIVONIA, MI – Pet Supplies Plus – the largest independent pet retailer in the United States – announced Wednesday it continues to experience tremendous growth, receiving a total of 81 signed franchise agreements in 2019 to date.
The ‘Minus the hassle’ pet retailer welcomed 32 new franchisees to its system this year, accounting for 53 of the 81 new units sold. Additionally, 11 existing Pet Supplies Plus franchisees reinvested in the business and agreed to build 27 more stores across the country.
States where agreements were signed in 2019 include Texas, New York, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota and California. In fact, the South Dakota and Nevada agreements are brand milestones as the stores will be the first Pet Supplies Plus locations in those states.
“It’s incredibly gratifying to see new franchisees and existing owners continue to invest in our brand,” said Pet Supplies Plus CEO Chris Rowland. “Coming into the year, we thought we set a lofty-but-attainable unit-growth goal for our system, and we surpassed that number by 30 stores. It’s validation that our candidates and current franchisees believe in the value we provide neighbors and their pets.”
A key driver in surpassing the franchise’s projected growth is the ongoing success of converting independent pet store retailers into independently-owned and operated Pet Supplies Plus franchise owners. America’s favorite neighborhood pet store signed two conversions in Florida this year with one already opened. Additionally, the franchise is in the process of converting six stores, all under the same ownership, in upper New York State.
Independent pet retailers know more than anyone in the industry about the pressures of e-commerce and the negative affect it’s having on their purchasing power. This reality has resulted in once-exclusive pet products no longer being available to them and the consolidation of brands within the pet retail industry. That’s why Pet Supplies Plus focuses on helping existing, independent pet retailers and small pet retail chains stay competitive by partnering with them.
These retailers make great franchisees because they’re already passionate about the neighbors and their pets, and they’re accustomed to providing high-touch, convenient service. This combined with the purchasing power, merchandising, marketing, supply chain logistics and other ‘back room’ duties provided by Pet Supplies Plus makes for a winning combination.
Additionally, Pet Supplies Plus offers You Click. We Fetch™, an order-online and pickup in-store program that combines its personal-neighbor experience with the convenience of e-commerce. This omni-channel service allows neighbors to shop with their neighborhood Pet Supplies Plus how and when they want. Pet Supplies Plus is also developing You Click. We Fetch, a buy online and deliver-from-store program for 2020.
Independent pet retailers, existing franchisees and first-time business owners see there is an identifiable path to success with Pet Supplies Plus, given its best-in-class corporate support, competitive AUV average and nation-wide recognition. Most importantly, franchisees are able to focus on doing what they love and loving what they do.
“We’re leaders in this space because we created a neighbor-centric culture around people with an unparalleled passion for pets. Prospects are excited to join our franchise because they understand we ‘Minus the hassle’ for them. We take care of the labor-intensive, back-room duties which gives them the opportunity to interact with neighbors and their pets, build strong sales teams and connect with their local community. That’s why they got into the pet business in the first place, and we’re excited and proud to give them that experience.”

About Pet Supplies Plus
Headquartered in Livonia, Mich., Pet Supplies Plus is committed to providing pet owners across the country with the best products and services for their pets while also creating a one-of-a-kind, neighborly environment in store and online. With over 460 locations in 34 states, each store has an efficient, easily-navigable layout to minus the hassle of shopping while providing neighbors a wide assortment of high-quality pet foods and supplies.
Most recently, Pet Supplies Plus was named one of America’s Best Customer Service brands by Newsweek Magazine, earning the No. 2 ranking in the “Pet Care” category as determined by an independent survey of more than 20,000 U.S. customers. Additionally, Pet Supplies Plus garnered recognition from Entrepreneur Magazine earlier in 2019, earning multiple rankings on the publication’s prestigious, 40th-annual Franchise 500® list – including No. 1 in the pet-store category for the fifth-straight year and No. 46 overall among all franchise concepts.
More information on the Pet Supplies Plus franchise opportunity can be found at www.petsuppliesplusfranchising.com or by contacting Christine Schultz at (734) 793-6656 or cschultz@petsuppliesplus.com.