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WEST PALM BEACH, FL. – Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes around every October and companies are always looking for new ways to help make a difference. Fully Promoted, the global franchise brand known for its promotional products, embroidered apparel, and marketing services, encourages businesses to go pink with these unique, yet practical items.

“Fully Promoted is known around the world for helping companies take their business growth to the next level,” says Mike Brugger, President of Fully Promoted, a brand of the United Franchise Group. “This month, we are focusing on linking businesses to a nation-wide cause”

Fully Promoted franchisees, like Kim Roberts of Fully Promoted Magnolia, Texas, are increasing awareness with their own promotional products. Kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Magnolia location is featuring customized pink pens for October. Spotlighting the pink pens is a way of bringing awareness while demonstrating one of the endless product options available to businesses when they source from Fully Promoted.

“Our pink pens, with pink ink, are the perfect attention grabbers to bring awareness to October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” said Roberts. “Pens themselves are very effective as a promotional item because they’re cost-effective, get used repeatedly, and the design options are so versatile.”

For businesses that are not sure of the best-fit strategy, Fully Promoted Bethesda, Maryland, has created a custom infographic to help generate ways of bringing awareness and reminding Fully Promoted customers how they can contribute. In this graphic, there are five detailed ways your workplace can act for the cause:

1. Provide pink ribbons for your staff and encourage wearing them daily.
2. Invite friends and family to a fashion show run by employees all hitting the runway in pink clothing.
3. Build office camaraderie by organizing a group to participate in a local breast cancer walk or run.
4. Take up a collection of new scarves and hats to deliver to a local chemo center.
5. Allow employees to pick their own style of fundraising – individually or as a team.

“Our thought process behind designing this themed flyer was to communicate simple, actionable steps that any office or company can integrate into their own best practices,” said Tom Foust, franchisee of Fully Promoted Bethesda. “It could serve to create new annual traditions within businesses where everyone on the team can feel included and get involved.”

“We’re pleased to see Fully Promoted franchisees be of service to this cause by showcasing the originality and helpful spirit that speaks to our brand,” said Brugger.

About Fully Promoted

Fully Promoted has more than 300 locations across the globe and plans to have 400 by the end of 2019. Fully Promoted operates a full-service branded products and marketing services business and is the place to go to get customers. From promotional products and embroidery to expert printing services, we can help take your business to the next level. Most recently, Fully Promoted introduced an office-based model that will allow you to operate your business using a developed network of resources. To find the Fully Promoted nearest you, visit www.FullyPromoted.com.

About United Franchise Group

Led by Founder and CEO Ray Titus, United Franchise Group is home to a variety of affiliated companies and brands, including Signarama, Fully Promoted, Experimax, Jon Smith Subs, Venture X, SuperGreen Solutions, Transworld Business Advisors, Accurate Franchising, Network Lead Exchange, and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. With more than three decades in the franchising industry, and 1,600 franchisees in 80 countries throughout the world, United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.

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WACO, TX – Chris and Juanita Draaistra, owners of The Grounds Guys of Abbotsford, a Neighbourly® company, received the Franchisee of the Year, Recruiter of the Year, and Top Gun Awards from The Grounds Guys corporate during the annual Neighborly International Conference held Aug. 1-7 in San Antonio, Texas.
The Franchisee of the Year Award is the highest honour that can be bestowed upon a franchisee. The award is presented to the franchisee who has consistently grown through proper training and management of their organization and has had a consistently high level of sales through quality, professional service.
“The Grounds Guys team is thrilled Chris and Juanita won the Franchisee of the Year award,” said Joshua Sevick, president of The Grounds Guys. “They have high standards and achieve a level of excellence that sets the standard for The Grounds Guys franchises.”
The Recruiter of the Year Award is the highest honour that can be bestowed upon a franchisee for their efforts in building a multi-truck operation. This award is presented to the franchisee who has demonstrated superior recruiting skills by attracting quality people to their franchise, providing an effective training program for their people, and has created opportunity within their franchise to which their people can grow.
The Top Gun Award goes to franchise owners who achieve top sales and reach operation benchmarks. The Top Gun recipients represent the top 10 percent of The Grounds Guys franchise owners across North America.
“The idea of ‘Top Gun’ was established by the Navy in the 1960s as a way to give training and credit to elite fighter pilots,” said Sevick. “Taking a page from the Naval Top Gun Program, each year we recognize our franchise leaders for their accomplishments and dedication to the trade. It takes dedication, hard work, expertise and commitment to reach the Top Gun goal and we are honoured to have these winners on our team.”
“We are honoured to receive these awards,” Chris Draaistra said. “We are committed to working hard every day to provide timely, courteous and professional lawn care and landscape solutions to commercial and residential clients that meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.”
About The Grounds Guys®
The Grounds Guys®, a Neighbourly® company, is a full-service grounds care company offering commercial and residential landscape management services. Founded in 1987 under the name Sunshine Grounds Care, The Grounds Guys currently operates more than 200 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Acquired by Neighbourly® in 2010, The Grounds Guys is part of Neighbourly, a community of home experts, leveraging nearly 3,700 professional home service experts worldwide with a unique direct service function that provides consumers assistance with nearly all aspects of their home care needs. Neighbourly brands are found at www.GetNeighbourly.ca. For more information about The Grounds Guys, visit www.GroundsGuys.ca.
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CHINO HILLS, CA – The Camp Transformation Center, a national brand featuring fitness centers that focus on inspiring powerful physical and emotional transformations, announced today that it has hired Terri Bornhauser as its new franchise sales and development manager.
Bornhauser will play an integral role in growing The Camp’s franchise footprint in the upcoming years through strategic franchise sales initiatives involving direct sales and marketing efforts.
“We are thrilled to welcome Terri to The Camp family. Her proven passion for growing brands through integrated efforts makes her the perfect fit as we continue to expand nationally,” said Alejandra Font, co-founder of The Camp Transformation Center. “Her impressive background in franchising makes her a strong asset to our team.”
Bornhauser brings extensive franchising experience to the Southern California-based fitness franchise. Prior to joining The Camp, she worked in franchise sales for a national restaurant franchise. Notably, she has been a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) for several years. It was through this pivotal role that she learned to effectively generate franchise leads and close multi-unit deals, a skill set she will bring to The Camp as it grows its franchise footprint.
“The Camp is growing at an astonishing rate, making this the perfect time to join the corporate team,” said Bornhauser. “The concept is taking the fitness industry by storm, and I’m eager to make an impact and take an active role in bringing The Camp to new markets and transform more lives across the nation.”
The Camp blends a positive group training setting with dynamic interval workouts, nutrition and supplement plans and highly qualified trainers. Franchisees drive membership through seven annual challenges. Successful challengers most often endear themselves to The Camp and become long-term members.
To learn more about The Camp Transformation Center, visit www.thecamptc.com.
About The Camp Transformation Center
Founded in 2010, The Camp Transformation Center has over 100 locations open or in development across 13 states and Mexico. Each gym employs the company’s signature Challenge, a six-week initial entry point for members, which aims to be a transformative moment in the lives of those who join and a launching pad for long-term membership. The Camp Transformation Center is known for its enthusiastic staff members; a clean environment, an open, spacious, and colorful design; nutrition and supplement plans; and fitness training that is motivating and affordable.
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Jenna Giragosian
All Points PR
Office: 847-897-7474
jgiragosian@allpointspr.com
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CARROLLTON, TX –   The Dallas Business Journal recently named Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International, Inc. as a 2019 Most Admired CEO. The 20 North Texas CEO honorees this year come from a range of industries including architecture, manufacturing, finance, healthcare, real estate, technology and transportation.
The Dallas Business Journal created The Most Admired CEO Awards in 2018 to recognize executives not only for impressive stewardship of their companies, but also for cultivating an inclusive, collaborative culture. Honorees hold their employees, products and services in the highest regard, run their companies with integrity and efficiency, and inspire those around them.
Selected from hundreds of nominees, the 2019 honorees will be recognized at an Awards Dinner on September 25 at the Belo Mansion in Dallas. Dallas Business Journal readers will be given an opportunity to select their favorite CEOs in a Readers Choice Survey. The survey will be conducted digitally prior to the awards event, and winners of the readers’ survey will be revealed during the celebratory evening.
“I am honored to be named one of the Dallas Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs,” said Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International, Inc. “I am truly thankful to get to work with an incredible corporate team and our amazing franchisees who dedicate their time and energy to growing and promoting the FASTSIGNS brand by providing outstanding comprehensive visual communications solutions to their customers.”

About Catherine Monson
Catherine became CEO of FASTSIGNS International, Inc. in 2009, bringing over 25 years of franchising and management experience. In 2009, she received the International Franchise Association (IFA) Bonny LeVine Award in recognition of her contributions to the growth of the franchising industry and in 2010, the Dallas Business Journal named her a top Women Industry Leader in the Dallas Metroplex. In 2012, Catherine appeared on the Emmy Award-winning series Undercover Boss to learn new ways to advance the FASTSIGNS® brand. In 2013, she was named an “Innovator and Influencer” by Sign and Digital Graphics Magazine. In 2015, she received the IFA’s first Franchise Action Network “FAN of the Year” award for her advocacy work on behalf of the franchising community. In 2016, she was selected as a Soderstrom Society Inductee for her contributions to the printing and graphic communications industry and was also honored with the 2016 Leadership Award from the Women That Soar organization. Under Monson’s leadership, FASTSIGNS International, Inc. received the 2016 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest recognition presented by the Department of Defense to employers for their exemplary support of National Guard and Reserve members. In 2017, Monson received the Distinguished Women Award presented by Northwood University in Midland, Michigan. In 2018, she was honored by the Sales and Marketing Executives International (SMEI) with their Ambassador of Free Enterprise Award. Catherine has served on the Board of Directors of the IFA since 2008 and is currently Vice Chair and will become Chairwoman in February 2020. Additionally, she serves on the Board of Directors of Brain Balance, a franchise company with a non-drug alternative for children with behavioral challenges, and on the Board of Directors of the franchisor Big Blue Swim School, one of the nation’s fastest growing swim schools. She is a keynote speaker at many franchise industry events, as well as at many sign and visual graphics industry events.
For more videos on Catherine Monson, visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7qJckb26TTPGWl9wQJNjKA. Visit the section, “Get to Know the FASTSIGNS CEO Catherine Monson,” and click to the right.

About FASTSIGNS®
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 FASTSIGNS® 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 SIGNWAVE®). 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).

Contact:
Leah Edwards
FASTSIGNS Corporate Communications
(214) 246-5792
leah.edwards@fastsigns.com

Las Vegas, NV – Rachel’s Kitchen – a Las Vegas-based fresh casual restaurant concept that offers a carefully crafted menu, from the healthy to the indulgent – is partnering with Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada in a fundraising drive to fight hunger in Las Vegas.
From September 16-30 at all eight Rachel’s Kitchen locations throughout the area, guests can join in the initiative by rounding up their bill or making a set donation at checkout. The proceeds will go to Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, which provides food and nutrition services to vulnerable men, women and children through its free community meal served daily at the St. Vincent Lied Dining Facility; Hands of Hope Community Food Pantry; and Meals on Wheels food delivery for homebound seniors.
“We couldn’t be more excited to be leading this fundraiser and partnering with Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada,” said Rachel’s Kitchen Founder and CEO Debbie Roxarzade. “They do incredible work in the community, and it was an obvious partnership for us. Giving back to the community is one of our core values, and we are always looking for new ways to make a positive impact.”
The Rachel’s Kitchen team is also donating time with a company-wide volunteer day Saturday, October 19, where employees and patrons will spend the day serving with Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada.

“Rachel’s Kitchen is doing a great service in helping the hungry this month,” said Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada President and CEO Deacon Tom Roberts. “Our hope is that their customers will consider generously rounding up their bill, or contributing a small extra donation so we can continue to provide food and nutrition to individuals and families in need.”
Coming right after Rachel’s Kitchen’s 13th anniversary, the brand continues to focus on helping the community through its main platform for giving back, Friends of Rachel’s. The platform works with many different local nonprofits and charitable organizations. In doing so, the restaurant not only helps raise necessary funds, but also raises awareness for a variety of causes, ranging from education and animal causes to health advocacy and child care services.
“Giving back is a large part of the DNA of Rachel’s Kitchen and will continue to be one of our top priorities as we move forward,” Roxarzade added.
About Rachel’s Kitchen
Launched in 2006 and franchising since 2008, Rachel’s Kitchen fulfills a niche segment in the restaurant space, transforming fast casual into fresh casual by focusing on wholesome food, with fresh ingredients, often locally sourced. With menu items ranging from healthy to indulgent, Rachel’s Kitchen is for everyone. Today there are eight restaurants open and operating in the Las Vegas Valley. For more information, visit www.rachelskitchen.com.
About Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada
Since 1941, the mission of Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada has been to serve those in need — the most vulnerable – regardless of race, religion or creed. This leading community resource offers help and hope with dignity as it strives to meet the diverse needs of men, women and children in Southern Nevada. Through the generosity of foundations, grants, organizations and individual donors, Catholic Charities operates 16 programs providing support to more than 4,200 people daily and encompassing four core areas: Family Services, Food Services, Immigration and Refugee Services and Homeless and Housing Services. Catholic Charities also operates the largest Meals on Wheels program and Emergency Shelter Services in Southern Nevada. For additional information, please visit CatholicCharities.com.
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Blo Blow Dry Bar, the original blow dry bar and the world’s largest blow dry bar franchise, is running its Blo for a Cause initiative to raise money for pediatric cancer treatment and research. Throughout the month of September, Blo locations across the U.S. will be accepting donations for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. On Saturday, September 28, Blo Blow Dry Bar will also donate $2 from each blow out to the lifesaving mission of St. Jude.
“As a survivor of childhood Hodgkin’s lymphoma, this cause is very near and dear to my heart and as a company, we’re proud to advocate for pediatric cancer treatment and research,” said Vanessa Yakobson, CEO and partner of Blo Blow Dry Bar. “St. Jude has made significant strides in increasing the childhood cancer survival rate and we hope that our contributions will help support their continued efforts to end childhood cancer.”
In addition to its fundraising efforts for St. Jude, Blo locations in Canada will also be accepting donations throughout September for its Canadian charity partners, Sick Kids Foundation and BC Children’s Hospital. Blo Blow Dry Bar first launched Blo for a Cause in 2016 and over the past three years, the company has raised more than $39,000 for pediatric cancer treatment and research. For more information or to make a donation online, please visit www.blomedry.com/donate.
Recognized as the original blow dry bar, Blo Blow Dry Bar believes in creating an inclusive space where people of all ages, ethnicities and orientations can feel welcomed, represented and gorgeous. Combining a chic and modern design with a fun and lively environment, Blo creates a seamless and enjoyable experience for guests from start to finish. Expertly trained bloers are available for consultation seven days a week to meet the needs of all customers. Blo’s main hair menu includes seven signature styles to choose from, ranging from a sleek ponytail to flirty and bouncy curls.
For more information on Blo Blow Dry Bar, visit www.blomedry.com, or stay up to date on latest news on Facebook or Instagram.

About Blo Blow Dry Bar
Blo Blow Dry Bar is the original blow dry bar and the world’s largest blow dry bar franchise. The company transformed beauty norms and reinvented the salon industry when it launched the “no cuts, no color” concept: only blow outs. Since opening its first location in Canada in 2007, Blo has grown to over 130 locations across the U.S., Canada and the Philippines and continues to expand rapidly. With a mission to enhance the lives of those in the community through the power of flawless blow outs and beauty services, Blo Blow Dry Bar offers perfectly styled hair and exceptional customer experiences seven days a week. For more information visit www.blomedry.com.
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Natalia Rodrigues
Fish Consulting
NRodrigues@fish-consulting.com
954-893-9150
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San Francisco, CA – Junk King, the nation’s top-rated junk removal and hauling company, announced today it has appointed Lisa Merry, franchise industry veteran, to Chief Operating Officer.
Merry joins the Junk King corporate team with extensive franchise leadership knowledge and more than 20 years of experience in leading and working with franchisees. As Chief Operating Officer, she will be managing operations as well as the call center, marketing and finance departments.
“In Junk King’s nine years of franchising, it has experienced tremendous growth and established itself as a key player in the growing junk removal industry,” said Merry. “I’m ready to jump right in and assist the leadership team in preserving the legacy the brand has created while continuing to innovate and find ways to push Junk King to the next level.”
Most recently, Merry was the Chief Operating Officer of Huntington Learning Centers where she led a team of five departmental heads. In her two years there, she spearheaded the award of 49 new locations and expansion of its call center, digital marketing and franchisee training. Before her role at Huntington, Merry was the Chief Operating Officer of 186-unit franchise, School of Rock. Through her work with Huntington and School of Rock, she has established herself as a leader in franchise growth and management.
“When we began our journey in finding a Chief Operating Officer, we were looking for someone who is a strong leader and is passionate about the work they do,” said Michael Andreacchi, founder and CEO of Junk King. “Lisa has proven in her past leadership roles that she has the knowledge and expertise to help elevate successful franchise brands. We’re excited to have her join the team and know she will be instrumental in our next phase of growth.”
In addition to the company’s professionalism, eco-friendly recycling and award-winning customer service, businesses and residents alike choose Junk King because of the brand’s state-of-the-art technology systems that allow customers to schedule a pick-up in real time. With the online booking system all it takes is a few clicks and within a matter of minutes Junk King can be scheduled and the job can be completed. In fact, Junk King maintains the highest Net Promoter Score (NPS) for any service business in North America, a clear indication of the importance the company places on customer satisfaction.

About Junk King
Junk King is a white collar business management franchise in a blue collar industry with company operations showing more than ten years of sustainable growth. The company is firmly entrenched as the 2nd largest and fastest growing player in the still young junk removal industry. Junk King launched its franchise in October 2009 and has awarded more than 110 new franchises, representing nearly 400 units including a Master License for Central America, and two Master licenses in Canada. Junk King’s model is adaptable as an owner operator model (not working on truck), transitional model from another career, or straight ROI model with general manager in place running day to day. The company also expands into the mini-bin sector, offering additional services to small market territories.
To learn more about Junk King, please visit https://www.junk-king.com.

Media Contact:
Rachel Nehring
All Points PR
Office: 847-897-7491
rnehring@allpointspr.com
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