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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (OCTOBER 11, 2023) – Batteries Plus, the world’s leading specialty battery franchise, recently welcomed its latest signed agreement for the development of six new units in Charlotte, North Carolina. This deal will not only expand Batteries Plus’s well-known presence in the state, but it will also further establish the brand’s expertise in the state’s most populous city.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – (September 1, 2023) – Hemsworth Communications, a top-ranked, award-winning public relations and social media agency, today announced it has added 911 Restoration Franchise, Inc. to its roster of leading franchise brands. Effective immediately, as the PR agency-of-record for 911 Restoration, Hemsworth will be responsible for crafting a robust public relations strategy that highlights the brand’s unique approach to customer service as it provides a fresh start to property owners after disaster strikes.

COSTA MESA, CA (AUGUST 17, 2023) – Perspire Sauna Studio, one of the fastest-growing sauna franchise brands specializing in full-spectrum infrared (IR) and red-light therapy (RLT), has been fortifying its footprint in key markets across the country throughout the year, as consumer interest continues to inflate the national conversation. The State of Texas is the latest territory to see significant buildout, with 15 franchise locations currently in development across some of the state’s leading cities.

TROY, Mich. (August 17, 2023) – With sights set on continued development of its leadership team to maintain sales success at its corporate-owned stores, Ziebart International Corporation, the worldwide leader in premium automotive appearance and protection services, is proud to announce the promotion of Thomas Bowler to Director of U.S. Retail Operations.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AUGUST 15, 2023) – Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop (Capriotti’s), the award-winning fast-casual sandwich franchise, announced today that it has been recognized for the second consecutive year on Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list, the most respected ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Since landing on the list for the first-time last year, Capriotti’s climbed nearly 300 spots to come in at No. 4,367 on this year’s list.

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TROY, Mich. (August 3, 2023) – Ziebart, the worldwide leader in premium automotive appearance and protection services, is proud to announce Lansing franchisee Drew Nicholoff has been recognized by Franchise Business Review with a Franchise Rock Star Award in the category of Millennial-Owned franchises. Nicholoff was selected for the award out of more than 250 nominations in eight different categories.

HARTLAND, Wis., (AUGUST 2, 2023) – Batteries Plus, the world’s leading specialty battery franchise retailer, put its recession-resilience to the ultimate test these past few years, weathering one of the most significant economic fallouts in recent history with the onset of the pandemic. And the consumer return to a brick-and-mortar purchasing experience has only benefitted the brand all the more. Their end-of-Q2 performance is a testament to the comeback and resilience of an in-person retail model.

HARTLAND, Wis., (July 26, 2023) – Batteries Plus, the world’s leading specialty battery franchise, recently recognized dozens of franchisees in the system during its annual Sales Achievement Event. In celebrating a year of extraordinary sales, more than 40 ownership groups received the President’s Club award for achieving more than $1.2 million in sales, more than 22 ownership groups were honored with the Platinum Club award for achieving more than $1.5 million in sales, and 13 franchise groups received the Diamond Club award for achieving more than $2 million in sales across 16 stores.