Regis Corporation Appoints Kersten Zupfer as Executive Vice President and CFO

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – (BUSINESS WIRE) –Ā  Regis Corporation (NYSE: RGS), a leader in the haircare industry, whose primary business is franchising, owning and operating technology enabled hair salons, announced today the appointment of Kersten D. Zupfer as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 11, 2019. Ms. Zupfer previously served as the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Ms. Zupfer will replace Andrew H. Lacko, who is leaving the Company for another opportunity. Mr. Lacko will remain employed through the end of November to facilitate a smooth transition of responsibilities and key initiatives.
Ms. Zupfer has served in accounting and finance roles of increasing leadership at Regis for more than 12 years. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer since November 2017, prior to which she served as Vice President, Corporate Controller, Chief Accounting Officer since December 2014.
Hugh Sawyer, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Kersten is a highly respected leader and business partner within Regis, and I am confident she has the right experience to serve as our next CFO. She has played a key role leading many of our initiatives related to the strategic transformation underway at Regis. Kersten has been integrally involved with our executive leadership and Board over the last several years and I expect this transition will be seamless for our organization.” Mr. Sawyer added, “Moreover, Kersten’s deep knowledge of the Company will prove to be meaningful as we accelerate the removal of non-strategic, non-contributory G&A expense”.
Mr. Sawyer added, “On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Andrew for his many contributions to Regis. He has been instrumental in laying the groundwork for the strategies we are pursuing. I wish Andrew continued success in this next chapter of his career.”
Ms. Zupfer holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of North Dakota and is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive). She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants. Ms. Zupfer started her career at Arthur Andersen LLP and is a graduate of the Center for Creative Leadership.

About Regis Corporation

Regis Corporation (NYSE:RGS) is a leader in beauty salons and cosmetology education. As of September 30, 2019, the Company franchised, owned or held ownership interests in 7,092 worldwide locations. Regis’ franchised and corporate locations operate under concepts such as SupercutsĀ®, SmartStyleĀ®, Cost CuttersĀ®, RoostersĀ® and First Choice HaircuttersĀ®. Regis maintains an ownership interest in Empire Education Group in the U.S. For additional information about the Company, including a reconciliation of certain non-GAAP financial information and certain supplemental financial information, please visit the Investor Information section of the corporate website at www.regiscorp.com.

Contact:Kersten Zupfer
Regis Corporation
investorrelations@regiscorp.com
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EdibleĀ® Brands Announces Organizational Changes to Spearhead Brand Initiatives

ATLANTA – In advance of major new brand initiatives planned for 2020, EdibleĀ® Brands CEO Tariq Farid today announced an organizational restructuring that consolidates the various retail, eCommerce, technology and supply chain operations under a single umbrella in order to take full advantage of all subsidiaries. Included are a number of leadership appointments as the world’s largest franchisor of all-natural fruit snacks, dipped treats and fresh fruit arrangements prepares for the next phase of its evolution.

In making the announcement, Farid said that EdibleĀ® is preparing to significantly ramp up its physical retail operations, creating a whole new Edible ArrangementsĀ® and treats experience. This focus will include traditional Edible ArrangementsĀ® stores as well as the newly-branded Gifts & Treats EdibleĀ® stores that will feature an exciting new range of snacks and treats, including its Incredible EdiblesĀ® hemp CBD line of products being introduced this year.

Also planned for 2020 is the introduction of the first Incredible EdiblesĀ® store, which will be focused on extending the benefits of natural health and wellness to help its customers live better and treat themselves well by leveraging the ancient benefits of super foods. The inaugural product is a proprietary, full spectrum hemp-based, non-psychoactive CBD powder which is being introduced into Edible stores. In addition, Farid said the company will have a renewed focus on increasing its presence online.

As part of the restructuring, Farid announced that he will be re-assuming the role of CEO of all his companies and Cheikh Mboup has been named Chief Operating Officer. Mboup returns to EdibleĀ®, where he previously served as Vice President of Operations, Real Estate and Construction. In his new role as COO, Mboup will be responsible for helping lead strategic initiatives for EdibleĀ® Brands.

Other leadership appointments include:

  • Laura Rueckel,Ā Vice President of Retail Activation Marketing, who joins EdibleĀ® with over 20 years in consumer brand marketing with a focus in the food & beverage and retail industries. Rueckel has worked with several brands and retailers with The Coca-Cola Company as well as restaurants such as SUBWAY, The Honey Baked Ham Company and Schlotzsky’s Deli.
  • Somia Farid Silber, named Vice President of eCommerce, after having served as Vice President and General Manager of Netsolace, the IT arm of EdibleĀ® that manages the eCommerce platform and retail technology systems.
  • Bill Sluben, Senior Director, Brand and Marketing, for Incredible EdiblesĀ®, who joins EdibleĀ® from Surterra Wellness where he was Director of Brand Marketing.

ā€œThe opportunities for our current franchisees and the new franchisees that are coming into the system have never been greater,ā€ Farid said. ā€œOver the next year we will be completing the evolution of the EdibleĀ® brand that has been in process over the past few years and is designed to help us capture the largest market share of gifts and treats business in company history. We will be introducing new programs that will significantly drive new business both at the physical retail level and through eCommerce.”

More information on Incredible EdiblesĀ® is available at IncredibleEdibles.com.

About EdibleĀ® Brands

EdibleĀ® Brands is the parent company of EdibleĀ®, LLC, 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. EdibleĀ® fresh fruit arrangements, chocolate Dipped Fruitā„¢, fresh fruit smoothies, can be ordered online through any local EdibleĀ® store or online at edible.com.

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

 

H&R Block announces addition of Anu Gupta to its Board of Directors

H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) announced today the appointment of Anuradha (Anu) Gupta, Chief Operating Officer of Jyve Corp., to its Board of Directors effective immediately, increasing its Board of Directors to 11.

ā€œI am pleased to welcome Anu to H&R Block’s Board of Directors,ā€ said Robert A. Gerard, Chairman of the Board. ā€œHer wealth of experience leading innovation, operational excellence and growth makes her the perfect addition to the Board as we guide the long-term strategy of the company and build enduring success. I look forward to her contributions as we serve the financial needs of consumers and small business owners.ā€

Since 2018, Gupta has served as the Chief Operating Officer of Jyve Corp., a San Francisco-based software company focused on the emerging skill-based economy, connecting brands and retailers with certified talent for in-store merchandising and execution. Previously, she was the Senior Vice President – Operational Excellence at Target Corporation and has also held senior-level operational roles at private equity firm Hellman & Friedman LLC, The Michaels Companies, Inc., Safeway, Inc. and global technology firm HCL Technologies.

ā€œI am excited to join the H&R Block Board of Directors. It is a highly respected and trusted brand that is innovative and very focused on living out its purpose to help millions of consumers every year,ā€ said Gupta.

Gupta has been honored as a member of ā€œFortune’s Most Powerful Women 2019.ā€ She holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Delhi.

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About H&R Block
H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) is a global consumer tax and small business services provider.Ā Tax return preparationĀ services are provided by professional tax preparers in approximately 11,000 company-owned and franchiseĀ retail tax officesĀ worldwide, as well as through virtual channels and H&R BlockĀ tax software productsĀ for the DIY consumer. H&R Block offers small business financial solutions through its retail locations and online throughĀ Wave. In fiscal 2019, H&R Block had revenues of $3.1 billion with over 23 million tax returns prepared worldwide.

Brenda Lee Szlachta Named 2020 President of the Women’s Council of NAREB

IRVINE, CAĀ – The National Association of Women’s Council of RealtorsĀ® named Brenda Lee Szlachta, vice president of Agent Development for Real Living Kee Realty in Clinton Township, MI, as the organization’s 2020 president. She will be inaugurated Nov. 8 at a ceremony held in conjunction with the National Association of REALTORS National Conference in San Francisco.

ā€œI am humbled and honored to serve as the 2020 National Association of Women’s Council of RealtorsĀ® president,ā€ said Szlachta. ā€œThere is not a single day that passes where I am not grateful for the opportunities, direction and friendships the Women’s Council has blessed me with. I am looking forward to continuing the work to evolve the Women’s Council and ensure each entity and role contributes to the fulfillment of the Council mission.ā€

In her new role, Szlachta will lead the 12,000-member organization whose mission is to advance women business leaders in the industry and communities they serve. The 2020 leadership team will continue to broaden the scope of Women’s Council leadership development with programs to develop members’ leadership skills and experience.

Allan Dalton, CEO of Real Living Real Estate, applauded Szlachta’s appointment. ā€œBrenda Lee epitomizes the leadership qualities that make her a significant asset to the Real Living network,ā€ Dalton said. ā€œShe undoubtedly will bring enthusiasm and experience to her new role at the Women’s Council of REALTORSĀ®.ā€

ā€œBrenda Lee is a highly valued team member at Real Living Kee Realty with wonderful leadership skills and experience,ā€ said John Meesseman, broker, Real Living Kee Realty. ā€œWe’re proud she will assume this influential role and help the Women’s Council in its mission to advance women as business leaders in the real estate industry.ā€

Szlachta is a real estate veteran who joined the Women’s council in 2005 and was elected to the governing board in 2008. She is also a past recipient of the Women’s Council of REALTORSĀ® REALTORĀ® of the Year Award. She served The Women’s Council of REALTORSĀ® as a local president in 2012 and 2013 and as the organization’s Michigan president in 2016.

Szlachta’s real estate designations and certifications include Graduate REALTORĀ® Institute (GRI); Short Sale Foreclosure Resource (SFR); Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES); and Performance Management Network (PMN). She is a Trustee for the REALTORĀ® Scholarship Fund and has attended every National Association of REALTORSĀ® legislative meeting in Washington, D.C. and national meetings since 2008.

Szlachta is equally committed to her community. ā€œWhether it’s shaving my head to raise money with my Real Living team for St. Baldricks Foundation for childhood cancer research, participating as a volunteer in the Thanksgiving Day parade or contributing time to a women’s build with Habitat for Humanity, I believe that giving back to the community is an important part of a balanced life,ā€ she said.

About Real Living Real Estate

Real Living Real Estate is a full-service real estate brokerage franchise company with a comprehensive and integrated suite of resources for franchisees and their sales professionals, as well as for consumers who work with them. Real Living Real Estate earned a record 98% customer satisfaction rating for 2018, according to independent ratings service Quality Service Certification, Inc. Additionally, the Real Living brand and its innovative concepts were recognized by Entrepreneur magazine as well as by Inman News with several Inman Innovator Awards. Real Living Real Estate is a network brand of HSF Affiliates LLC, which is owned by HomeServices of America, Inc.ā„¢, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Visit www.RealLiving.com.

Media Contact:Eva Finn
949-565-3200
evafinn@hsfranchise.com

 

Elizabeth Denham on Let’s Break Franchising podcast

Let's Break Franchising

What’s been missing in franchising? Women leaders to take the businesses to the next level!

Elizabeth Denham, publisher for The Franchise Woman magazine, joins Bob Griffin on Let’s Break Franchising podcast just as she is ready to publish the premier issue of the magazine. She discusses the leaders who pack the magazine full of information, tips, and guidance for women and men in franchising. Yes, men should read the magazine too! Many franchises are stuck in an old, men-only mindset with a few women who join their husbands or partner in a male-dominated franchise. The next phase of franchise growth is centered on women leading the charge and changing the business model in amazing ways that wrap the community into the profitability of each location.

Pittsburgh Woman Receives National Caregiver Honor For Providing Unparalleled Care

GURNEE, IL – Caring for her clients like they are her family, Heather Bailey exemplifies what it means to go above and beyond. Heather Bailey, HHA with BrightStar Care North Hills / Pittsburgh, one of the nation’s leading private duty home care and medical staffing franchises that provides one-of-a-kind care, has shown deep compassion for each and every one of her clients by being attentive to their everyday needs.
Each year BrightStar CareĀ® recognizes its caregivers for putting forth unparalleled empathy and patience by honoring one employee with the Caregiver of the Year award. This award honors the hard work, person-centered care and dedication of an exceptional caregiver who is part of our one-of-a-kind care team. Each year, families and clients nominate their BrightStar Care caregiver by submitting a testimonial letter that outlines the incomparable care they provide. Heather Bailey is a two-time regional nominee and first-time national winner.
Heather’s commitment to providing extraordinary care to her clients was recognized earlier this month by BrightStar Care. She was first selected as the Northeast Regional finalist and was invited to join the three other finalists in Milwaukee at the brand’s annual franchisee conference, where BrightStar Care CEO and founder, Shelly Sun presented the 2019 Caregiver of the Year award to Heather Bailey. She received a heartfelt nomination letter from the client’s wife, Rose.
Rose highlighted how the minute Heather walked into their home she fit into their family. The first day she was home with Rose’s husband, who had a perioperative stroke during a high-risk surgery and was in and out of hospitals, she made sure she was providing exactly what the family needed and wanted. She was able to get him into his favorite armchair in his favorite room to simply watch TV, because it was the very first time he had a moment of normalcy outside of the hospital. Heather continued to showcase her compassion by helping him attend his daughter’s graduation in another state. Rose’s heartfelt nomination highlights how important Heather is to their family. ā€œThese little milestones are tremendous markers during what has been an incredibly difficult journey. My husband was told at various times that he would die…Not only is he alive, he is thriving and getting stronger every day! Heather has made this possible.ā€
ā€œHeather’s extremely moving nomination letter is one of the many reasons our clients continue to choose BrightStar Care time and time again,ā€ said Shelly Sun, CEO and Founder of BrightStar Care. ā€œAt BrightStar Care we believe that providing care to your loved ones should be one-of-a-kind, and we are honored to recognize Heather Bailey as this year’s Caregiver of the Year as she is the core example of what it means to put your clients first.ā€
To read Heather Bailey’s full testimonial letter, visit https://www.brightstarcare.com/about-us/our-care-team/caregiver-of-the-year/heather-bailey-caregiver-award-2019.
For more information on BrightStar Care please visit www.brightstarcare.com.

About BrightStar Care
Based in Chicago, BrightStar Care is a national private duty home care and medical staffing franchise with more than 330 locations which provide medical and non-medical services to clients within their homes, as well as supplemental care staff to corporate clients. BrightStar Care franchise locations across the country employ over 2,500 registered nurses who play a unique role in overseeing the care for each individual client. In addition, BrightStar Care is the only national home care franchise to receive The Joint Commission’s Enterprise Champion for Quality award every year since the award’s inception. The company has earned more ā€˜Best of Home Care’ Awards than any other U.S. agency. In 2018 BrightStar Care was ranked No. 7 in the low investment section of Best Franchises to Buy on Forbes and in 2019, was ranked No. 184 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 list.
SOURCE BrightStar Care

Jennifer Herskind is Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer at FASTSIGNSĀ® International, Inc.

CARROLLTON, TX – FASTSIGNS International, Inc., the franchisor of more than 700 FASTSIGNSĀ® locations in nine countries worldwide, has welcomed Jennifer Herskind as the company’s new Chief Marketing Officer.
With over 20 years of experience in marketing, her background includes all marketing disciplines and strong cross-functional knowledge of all business fundamentals. Herskind has a successful track record of transforming brands and driving business results in multiple fast-paced industries with diverse environments.
She most recently held the role of Chief Marketing Officer for Smoothie King where she directed all brand, marketing and R&D strategy to build the brand and drive business results in the fulfillment of its mission to inspire people to live a healthy and active lifestyle for over 1,000 locations.
Before joining Smoothie King, Herskind held senior leadership positions in a wide variety of franchise and company brands including Gold’s Gym, Dave & Buster’s, Nestle Waters North America and Pizza Hut. She began her career with The UPS Store where she worked in several roles as the primary driver of new product development and customer services in support of over 2,000 franchisees.
ā€œWe are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Herskind as our new Chief Marketing Officer. She has a strong background working with various franchisors making her the perfect addition to support our franchisees,ā€ said Catherine Monson, CEO at FASTSIGNS International, Inc. ā€œWe look forward to expanding the FASTSIGNS brand with her expertise as we continue to scale for growth.ā€
Herskind is a goal-oriented leader with a demonstrated capacity to solve problems with fresh, insight-driven strategic solutions and scale for growth. Herskind was named one of Dallas’ Rising Brand Stars by AdWeek in December 2018. A Dallas native, she belongs to a family of business entrepreneurs she enjoys assisting in her spare time.

About FASTSIGNSĀ®
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is the leading sign and visual communications franchisor in North America, and is the worldwide franchisor of more than 700 independently owned and operated FASTSIGNSĀ® centers in nine countries including the United States, Canada, Chile, England, Grand Cayman, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Australia (where centers operate as SIGNWAVEĀ®). Locations are slated to open in two additional countries – Malta and Spain – in 2019.
FASTSIGNS locations provide comprehensive signage and visual graphic solutions to help companies of all sizes and across all industries attract more attention, communicate their message, promote their products, help visitors find their way and extend their branding across all of their customer touch points.
FASTSIGNS centers provide architectural and interior decor graphics, fleet vehicle graphics, digital signs and digital signage content, event graphics, displays, banners, posters, ADA signage, safety and identification signs and much more, as well as handle everything from design to project management to installation.
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is a recipient of many awards, including being ranked the #1 franchise opportunity in its category in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 for the past three years, and Best-in-Category in the business services sector on Franchise Business Review’s list of the top 200 franchises for multiple years.
Learn more about sign and visual graphic solutions or find a location at fastsigns.com.
Follow the brand on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/fastsigns, Twitter @FASTSIGNS or Facebook at facebook.com/FASTSIGNS. For information about the FASTSIGNS franchise opportunity, contact Mark Jameson (mark.jameson@fastsigns.com or call 214.346.5679).

Media Contact:Chelsea Bear
Fish Consulting, LLC
Office (954) 893-9150
cbear@fish-consulting.com
SOURCE FASTSIGNS International, Inc.

European Wax Center Takes Revealing Beautiful Skin To The Next Level With The Introduction Of Cirefusion ThĆ©rapie 135°™

DALLAS, TX – PRNewswireĀ  – European Wax Center (EWC), a leading beauty lifestyle brand franchise, announced it will expand its services beyond hair removal, to include wax-powered skincare treatments. The innovative treatment Cirefusion ThĆ©rapie 135°™ (C 135°) is exclusively available at European Wax Center locations in select markets beginning today, with plans to expand nationally. These markets include Los Angeles, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Francisco, Baton Rouge, Oklahoma City and Tulsa. This first-of-its-kind treatment, powered by heat and wax, is EWC’s first foray into services outside of traditional out of home waxing services.
“To amplify our ‘Revealing Beautiful Skin’ brand message, as well as meet the need of today’s consumers to lower time commitments, provide financial accessibility and skincare efficacy, EWC has created a skincare treatment for the face unlike anything currently offered in the market,” says Chris Kobus, EWC Chief Experience Officer. “We have combined EWC’s unmatched expertise in the science of wax with high-performance skincare. This unique pairing will allow women and men to reveal beautiful skin like never before.”
Cirefusion ThĆ©rapie 135° is a 30-minute, heat-amplified skin revitalizing treatment. Because heat helps amplify skincare results by boosting applied actives deeper into the skin, Cirefusion ThĆ©rapie 135° introduces a ground-breaking wax-powered heat treatment that delivers a striking improvement in the look of the skin immediately and over time. At the core of this treatment is EWC’s proprietary Thermaceutical Wax formula, which brings heat to the skin.
Cirefusion ThĆ©rapie 135° offers three distinct treatments to target our guests’ skincare needs:
Youth – Infused with powerful pro-collagen peptides this treatment will help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, diminish spots and uneven tone, and boost skin’s firmness
Brightening – Infused with powerful Vitamin C and papaya extract this treatment will help brighten dull, lifeless skin, and smooth and visibly improve skin tone and the appearance of spots
Clarifying – Infused with fine-milled rice powder this treatment decreases oil and shine, minimizes the appearance of pores, and helps calm, soothe, and balance the skin
All three formulations plump with hydration.
Each treatment begins with cleansing the skin, then toning and prepping with the application of a Cireceutical Strengthā„¢ Serum-Elixir booster targeted to the specific treatment and a Cireceutical Strengthā„¢ lock cream. Our Thermaceutical Wax is then applied and left on for five minutes, allowing the active ingredients to penetrate the skin. Once the wax is removed, the skin is toned again, and a targeted serum-elixir is applied. Guests have the option to add-on an undereye treatment.
To help extend and enhance results beyond in-center treatments, each EWC location offering Cirefusion Thérapie 135° treatments will also carry Cirefusion Thérapie 135° skincare products for at-home use between visits. The Cirefusion Thérapie 135° product lineup includes five at-home skincare therapy extenders, including a Purifying Gel-Lotion Cleanser, Mineral Micro-Mist Toner, a Youth Serum-Elixir, Brightening Serum-Elixir, and Clarifying Serum-Elixir.
“If used as recommended, overall benefits from the treatment combined with our at-home products should help improve skin hydration, texture and radiance, tone and evenness, as well as decrease pore size and oil content,” says Debra Baum, EWC Senior Director of Product.
The clinical testing results were strong across the portfolio, generally ranging from 65% to 100% for clinicals and 74% to 100% for consumer perception (the industry substantiates claims at 51% and considers claims “strong” at 60%)*.
For a complete list of participating EWC locations and to learn more about these revolutionary Cirefusion ThĆ©rapie 135° treatments and products, please visit www.waxcenter.com. Prices for treatments vary by location starting at $65.00 – $70.00. Retail products range from $16.50 – $39.00.
*The clinical results were based on a combination of three and six-week independent studies of participants who received the treatment once (or twice during the six-week study) and used the at-home products on a daily basis.

About European Wax Center
European Wax Center (EWC), a leading beauty lifestyle brand franchise founded in 2004 by the Coba brothers, offers guests a full suite of waxing services, as well as a proprietary line of beauty products in the skincare, body, and brow categories. EWC provides guests with a modern environment for a comfortable and luxurious experiences, which is focused on EWC’s vision of Revealing Beautiful SkinĀ®, through exceptional services by professionally trained and certified waxing experts. www.waxcenter.com

Media Contact:Laura Henson
HvM Communications
laura@h-vm.com
(917) 539-7812

Venture X Names Paula Mercer Vice President of Operations

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Venture X – a global, shared workspace franchise backed by United Franchise Group (UFG) – announced Tuesday UFG veteran Paula Mercer has been appointed to vice president of operations for the brand. Mercer is coming off a five-year stint as UFG’s vice president of shared services.

In her new role, Mercer’s focus will shift solely toward the Venture X brand, where she will oversee all aspects related to operations and new building openings for current and future franchise owners. Additionally, she is charged with evaluating and implementing innovative brand initiatives that reinforce the operational processes, structure and success at Venture X.

“Having [Paula] on our team in this capacity is a game changer for us,” said Venture X President Jason Anderson. “Not only is she an incredibly-talented and knowledgeable operations professional, but she has also been deeply entrenched in and passionate about our brand. In growing with Venture X from the beginning, she’s played an integral part in the development of the franchise both domestically and internationally. As we continue to experience this rapid expansion across the globe, Mercer and her efforts will be crucial keys to our future success.”

As Anderson referenced, Mercer has been closely involved with Venture X as UFG’s vice president of shared services. In that role, the 12-year UFG veteran managed the operational support mechanisms for all of the organization’s brands. This responsibility encompassed both the business-launch side – recruiting and leading a team that assisted franchisees from the time they signed their agreements to opening – and from an internal support perspective – working with each brand’s teams to help increase operational structure and efficiency.

Mercer anticipates her tenure and experience working with UFG’s diverse portfolio of franchise brands, along with her enthusiasm for Venture X, will set her up for even greater success in her newest position.

“I see it as an advantage for us to take the information I’ve learned across our entire system and apply the best, most-proven operations and processes to strengthen what we do with Venture X,” Mercer said. “Our franchise opportunity is a unique one, especially considering the current market and what we offer. Coworking is growing and developing at a fast rate, and what we bring is a fresh perspective for professionals and growing businesses.”

Mercer added, “It’s exciting to see how we’ve grown so far, and I’m looking forward to helping create an even greater footprint for this brand in this industry – whether it be in the United States or around the globe.”

About Venture X

Venture X is a membership-based, shared workspace and community that is a blend of boutique hotel and modern office styles with a high level of design that feels professional and welcoming. It is designing beautiful spaces and developing an environment and community that people love coming to work to every day. Venture X is a member of United Franchise Group, a group of affiliated companies and brands, and has been recognized by Inc. as one of the best coworking spaces in the United States. The brand anticipates being the third largest coworking space in the word by the end of 2022. For more information about locations, visit venturex.com.

About UFG

Led by Founder and CEO Ray Titus, United Franchise Group is home to a variety of brands, including: Signarama, Fully Promoted, Experimax, Jon Smith Subs, SuperGreen Solutions, Transworld Business Advisors, Accurate Franchising, Venture X and the Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. With over three decades in the franchising industry and more than 1,600 franchisees throughout the world, United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.

Media Contact: Brian Campbell Jr.
Fishman Public Relations
bcampbell@fishmanpr.com
(847) 945-1300 x226

 

Jobsite Image Awards a New Territory in Columbia, South Carolina

Princeton, NJ. – Jobsite Image, a Construction Photo Documentation (CPD) franchise business, is proud to welcome Ms. Shivaun Buggeln to the team as owner of the Columbia, South Carolina region.

A new franchise opportunity, Jobsite Image documents and archives every pipe, electrical wire, duct, and MEP in the walls of newly-constructed or renovated homes and buildings. With the click of a mouse, customers can access the detailed photos with corresponding floor plans from a customized, web-based page anytime from any device. Although the franchise offering is new, Construction Photo Documentation has become big business today, and is sought after by builders and developers. The company is using the latest in technology to offer the service to both industry professionals and homeowners. “This niche service is in demand and is a win-win for all parties,ā€ says Leo Goldberger, Co-Founder and President of Jobsite Image.

ā€œI am so excited to be on the ground floor of this opportunity and provide a great service to new homeowners and builders in my area,ā€ said Buggeln. ā€œI love the flexibility and the fact that there is virtually no overhead,ā€ she continued.

ā€œShivaun is a true entrepreneur and has tremendous drive,ā€ said Jill Abrahamsen, Co-Founder and CEO of Jobsite Image. ā€œShe has a great presence and we are thrilled to have her representing our brand.ā€

About Jobsite Image

What’s in your walls? Jobsite Image customers know! An innovative service, Jobsite Image photographs what’s behind the walls of newly-constructed and renovated homes and catalogs the images with a unique system that includes a web-based page and login for each client. Every pipe, duct and MEP element can be accessed with one click. Customers love the service since it can save them money and aggravation down the road. For investors, Jobsite Image offers an easy-to-run, home-based business with low startup costs and very little overhead or competition.

For more information about Jobsite Image of Columbia, South Carolina, please visit jobsiteimage.com or call 803-414-3440.