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Gotcha Covered Named a Top 100 Most Innovative Franchise by Franchise Business Review

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

DENVER, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gotcha Covered, the leader in custom window treatment across the U.S. and Canada, continues to earn recognition from Franchise Business Review with placement on the independent research firm's 2023 list of Most Innovative Franchises.

Key Points: 
  • Gotcha Covered has also been named to Franchise Business Review's lists of Top 200 Franchises, Top Low-Cost Franchises, Top Recession-Proof Franchises, and Top Franchise Cultures.
  • "We're especially proud of this recognition, which directly reflects the success of Gotcha Covered franchise owners," said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered.
  • To identify the companies on the list of this year's Most Innovative Franchises , Franchise Business Review analyzed 18 months' worth of data from nearly 38,000 franchisees representing more than 385 brands.
  • "For prospective franchisees, understanding which brands are the most innovative can help you make a confident and smart investment," said Michelle Rowan, president & COO of Franchise Business Review.

Five Star Franchising ranks #39 on MWCN Utah 100 list of the state's fastest-growing companies

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Monday, October 16, 2023

SPRINGVILLE, Utah , Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Five Star Franchising, an innovative, growing platform of home service brands, has been named to the 2023 MountainWest Capital Network Utah 100 list of the state's fastest-growing companies for the second consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • Five Star Franchising ranks #39 on the prestigious annual list, up from #61 in 2022.
  • The Utah 100 recognizes Utah-based businesses according to a weighted average of percentage and dollar growth.
  • "It's an honor to appear alongside the top-performing companies from a competitive region," said Scott Abbott, CEO and co-founder of Five Star Franchising.
  • In addition to the Utah 100 ranking, Five Star Franchising ranks #11 in the 2023 Utah Valley BusinessQ UV50 and #12 in the Utah Business Fast 50 lists of fast-growing companies.

Five Star Franchising ranks 11th on Utah Valley BusinessQ UV50 list of fastest-growing companies

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

SPRINGVILLE, Utah, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Five Star Franchising, an innovative, growing platform of home service brands, is among the most dynamic companies in Utah for the second consecutive year, according to the 2023 Utah Valley BusinessQ UV50.

Key Points: 
  • SPRINGVILLE, Utah, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Five Star Franchising , an innovative, growing platform of home service brands, is among the most dynamic companies in Utah for the second consecutive year, according to the 2023 Utah Valley BusinessQ UV50 .
  • Five Star Franchising ranks 11th on the prestigious annual list of the fastest-growing companies in the area.
  • Five Star Franchising offers industry-leading tools and support to empower and inspire franchise owners throughout North America.
  • Every year, the magazine's UV50 list ranks the area's 30 fastest-growing companies as well as the 10 leading large businesses and 10 startups to watch.

Five Star Franchising named to Utah Business's Fast 50 list of fastest-growing companies for second year in a row

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

SPRINGVILLE, Utah, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second consecutive year, Five Star Franchising, an innovative, growing platform of home service brands, has been recognized by Utah Business magazine as one of the 50 fastest-growing companies in the state.

Key Points: 
  • SPRINGVILLE, Utah, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second consecutive year, Five Star Franchising , an innovative, growing platform of home service brands, has been recognized by Utah Business magazine as one of the 50 fastest-growing companies in the state.
  • Five Star Franchising ranks 12th on the 2023 Fast 50 list, up three spots from 15th in 2022.
  • Fast 50 companies are ranked according to their total five-year revenue and compound annual growth rate.
  • Five Star Franchising offers industry-leading tools and support to empower and inspire franchise owners throughout North America.

Mike Miller joins Five Star Franchising as Vice President of Franchise Development

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

SPRINGVILLE, Utah, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Five Star Franchising, an innovative, growing platform of home service brands, named Mike Miller vice president of franchise development. Miller will help lead franchise development efforts for the Five Star brands Bio-One®, 1-800-Packouts® and 1-800-Textiles®.

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  • SPRINGVILLE, Utah, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Five Star Franchising , an innovative, growing platform of home service brands, named Mike Miller vice president of franchise development.
  • Miller will help lead franchise development efforts for the Five Star brands Bio-One®, 1-800-Packouts® and 1-800-Textiles®.
  • "Mike has a proven track record of helping great franchise systems drive growth," said J. Andrew Mengason, chief growth officer for Five Star Franchising.
  • Miller brings 15 years of franchise development management and leadership experience to his new role.

Bio-One® names Danessa Itaya president

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

DENVER, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bio-One®, the most trusted crime and trauma scene cleaning franchise in the United States and part of the Five Star Franchising platform of brands, has named prominent franchise industry leader Danessa Itaya as the company's new president.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bio-One® , the most trusted crime and trauma scene cleaning franchise in the United States and part of the Five Star Franchising platform of brands, has named prominent franchise industry leader Danessa Itaya as the company's new president.
  • "Bio-One's business model is based on the idea of service — to franchise owners, customers and the hundreds of communities where we live and work," Itaya said.
  • With nearly 30 years of unique experience and insight, Itaya is leading Bio-One's continuing evolution as the premium provider of decontamination and biohazard cleanup services.
  • In addition to serving on the International Franchise Association's Women in Franchising Committee, Itaya is the second female president of Bio-One.

Mosquito Shield Named Ninth-Fastest-Growing Franchise by Entrepreneur

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mosquito Shield, the trusted leader in mosquito and tick control services, ranks ninth on Entrepreneur's 2023 list of the fastest-growing franchises in the United States and Canada. 

Key Points: 
  • Established in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, in 2001, Mosquito Shield has offered franchises since 2013.
  • Mosquito Shield is part of the growing Five Star Franchising platform of brands.
  • "The explosive growth Mosquito Shield has witnessed over the last 30 months is the result of our commitment to service and continuing dedication to helping our franchise owners grow their business," said Michael Moorhouse, president of Mosquito Shield.
  • Mosquito Shield ranks #1 among pest control franchises , #14 among Top Franchises for Less Than $100K , and #144 overall on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list of top franchises.

Five Star Bath Solutions Just One of 100 Companies Named a 2023 Top Low-Cost Franchise by Franchise Business Review

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

SPRINGVILLE, Utah, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Five Star Bath Solutions, one of the fastest-growing bath remodeling franchises in the world and part of the Five Star Franchising platform of home service brands, was identified by independent franchise research firm Franchise Business Review as a 2023 Top Low-Cost Franchise.

Key Points: 
  • Five Star Bath Solutions provides premier bath solutions for everyone and every need, with a mission to design and build dream bathrooms through expertise and trust.
  • Five Star Bath Solutions is advancing the bathroom renovation industry through innovative technology, custom products, and attention to customer service.
  • "At Five Star Bath Solutions, we're committed to giving our franchise owners proven tools and processes to help them succeed in their market," said Dean Hartley, president of Five Star Bath Solutions.
  • "Five Star Bath Solutions is raising the bar for bath remodeling franchises," said J. Andrew Mengason, chief growth officer for Five Star Franchising.

Gotcha Covered named a Top Low-Cost Franchise and Top Recession-Proof Business for 2023 by Franchise Business Review

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

DENVER, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gotcha Covered, the leader in custom window treatment across the U.S. and Canada, was recently named a Top Low-Cost Franchise and Top Recession-Proof Franchise for 2023 by independent franchise research firm Franchise Business Review.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gotcha Covered , the leader in custom window treatment across the U.S. and Canada, was recently named a Top Low-Cost Franchise and Top Recession-Proof Franchise for 2023 by independent franchise research firm Franchise Business Review.
  • "We're committed to helping Gotcha Covered franchise owners thrive while serving their customers and their communities," said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered.
  • Gotcha Covered was one of just 100 franchise brands to be identified as a Top Recession-Proof Franchise award winner.
  • "While no business is 100% recession-proof, these franchise businesses have demonstrated that they are highly recession-resistant based on historical performance," said Eric Stites, CEO of Franchise Business Review.

Five Star Franchising Named to MountainWest Capital Network's 2022 Utah 100

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

SPRINGVILLE, Utah, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Five Star Franchising announced it was named to the 2022 Utah 100, MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN)'s annual list of the fastest-growing companies in Utah. Five Star Franchising ranked No. 61 out of 100 companies and was honored at the 28th annual Utah 100 Awards program, held at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City.

Key Points: 
  • Five Star Franchising announced it was named to the 2022 Utah 100, MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN)'s annual list of the fastest-growing companies in Utah.
  • 61 out of 100 companies and was honored at the 28th annual Utah 100 Awards program, held at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City.
  • SPRINGVILLE, Utah, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Five Star Franchising announced it was named to the 2022 Utah 100, MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN)'s annual list of the fastest-growing companies in Utah.
  • "We congratulate all of this year's Utah 100 companies for building outstanding businesses and making strong contributions to Utah's economy," said Jason Roberts, Chairman of the MWCN Utah 100 committee.