Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Former Zookeeper's Pet Franchise Gets Accolades at TopNewFranchises.com

Best New Franchises -  A national talent search for the best new franchise opportunities has unleashed a flurry of furry praise for Bellerose, NY franchisor In Home Pet Services and its founder, Robyn Elman.

Franchise industry trendwatcher Sean Kelly launched the interactive TopNewFranchises.com site to identify promising new and emerging franchise opportunities across the nation.  The site invites readers to nominate new franchise opportunities for a free listing, and to vote on their favorite new businesses by leaving a message of support.

"We had never heard of In Home Pet Services or Ms. Elman when we posted the listing," said Kelly.  "The outpouring of praise and support for the In Home Pet Services was immediate and amazing.  More than three dozen heartfelt testimonials came in virtually overnight, moving Elman's franchise to the #1 spot nationally."

In Home Pet Services is a home-based dog walking and pet sitting company founded by entrepreneur Robyn Elman after she left her former career as a zookeeper at the Bronx Zoo.  In addition to Elman's company-owned location, there are currently four In Home Pet Services locations operated by franchise owners in Northeast Queens and Great Neck, Clinton Hill, Marine Park and Forest Hills.  

Each location offers dog walking, in-home boarding, pet first aid/CPR classes, pet sitting, bird clipping and other services.  Each franchise owner is trained in pet first aid & pet CPR, and lives in the community he or she serves.
The outpouring of support by customers, employees and franchisees seems to be generated by In Home Pet Service's systemwide devotion to the needs of both pets and pet owners.

In casting his vote, In Home Pet Services client Timothy wrote:  "I was initially referred to IHPS through a friend. I normally get pretty uptight about the care of my "little girls" (a beautiful Bichon and Beagle)… I just wanted to spread the word re their superb care since they've been so great to me!"

Dana Malatino wrote:  "…my chocolate lab and I have tried out a variety of businesses and I have never been as satisfied with the overall care, passion and professionalism from any of the businesses I have tried out in the past as I am with In-Home Pet Services... I would recommend In-Home Pet Services, Inc to everyone."

In Home Pet Services client Andrea wrote:  "I have an 11-1/2 year old yorkie with clinical separation anxiety, and if it weren't for Robyn and her staff, I don't know what I would have done all these years! …it has been a pleasure to see the business succeed and grow over the past several years!"

Franchise owners also posted votes of confidence in the franchise opportunity which can be started for as little as $7,000 and operated from home.

"I just have to say that the day I found In Home Pet Services and of course Robyn, my entire life changed," wrote franchise owner Diana Hurtado. "I learned what the true purpose of my life was and Robyn helped achieve my dream"

Helping others achieve their dreams of owning a business working with the pets they love has provided rewards to the young franchisor as well.  According to Robyn Elman, who was interviewed on the site after gaining the lead in the Top New Franchises competition:  "I LOVE being able to have taken people who wanted to have their own business and work with animals, and help them be the successful business owner they always dreamed of being. This may sound a little corny but it's the absolute truth. This opportunity has changed their lives… and mine."

Read the accolades for the In Home Pet Care franchise here:  http://topnewfranchises.com/in-home-pet-services-franchise/

Read Robyn Elman's interview with TopNewFranchises.com here:  http://topnewfranchises.com/in-home-pet-services-robyn-e ...

About In Home Pet Services: In Home Pet Services is a low investment, home-based pet sitting & dog walking franchise for animal lovers that's received high praise from franchisees and customers (both human and furry).   Founded by former zookeeper Robyn Elman, In Home Pet Services enables individuals to enter the booming pet services industry with complete in-depth training, unparalleled support, an exclusive territory and more.  For more information, visit http://www.inhomepetservices.com or email Robyn Elman at franchise@inhomepetservices.com

About TopNewFranchises.com:  TopNewFranchises.Com is a reader-powered interactive website that enables new and emerging franchise companies to compete for recognition.  Anyone can nominate their pick for the Top New Franchise, and all nominees are able to receive "votes," in the form of customer, franchisee and employee endorsements, free of charge.  It is the only franchise recognition program that allows franchise owners and customers to share their enthusiasm for their favorite franchise.  For more information, visit http://www.TopNewFranchises.com or email publisher Sean Kelly at TopNewFranchises@gmail.com
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Tuesday, June 24, 2008

15 Fresh New Franchise Opportunities

(TopNewFranchises.com The franchise blog) Franchise industry scouting report TopNewFranchises.com reports the sighting of 15 new franchise opportunities. They range from mobile video game franchises for hot dog and pizza franchises to flip-flop shop franchises to tax preparation franchise to pet care franchises and everything in-between. Check them out:

New Entertainment Franchise

New Food Franchise


New Wine Bar Franchise


New Staffing Franchise


NEW FOOTWEAR FRANCHISE


New Senior Care Franchise


New Organic Spa Franchise


New Sports Training Franchise


New College Sandwich Franchise


New Pet Care Franchise


New Senior Care Franchise


New Tax Preparation Franchise


New Bookkeeping Franchise


New Salon Franchise


New Pizza Franchise



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Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Area Developer Multi-unit Franchising Conference 2008

(Pigasys.Com)  Here's info on the multi-unit franchising conference coming up in Scottsdale this April:

 

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Time is running out for you to save $220 off registration for the 7th annual Multi-Unit Franchising Conference, April 23-25, in Scottsdale. Register by this Friday, 2/29, to take advantage of the early bird registration rates.

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Monday, January 14, 2008

Find TheHomeMag's Next Franchisee, Get a $5000 Fee

clip_image002(FranBest.Com) TheHomeMag is an upscale magazine that showcases local companies offering products and services for the home. TheHomeMag franchise is an opportunity for sales-oriented professionals to establish and build advertising-based local editions of TheHomeMag in their markets… and to benefit TheHomeMag_Collier_County_Advantage1 from a system designed to let them focus on what they do best: Sell.

TheHomeMag is looking for top quality sales professionals to join their growing franchise network, and they’re offering a $5000 referral fee to anyone who helps find them. According to TheHomeMag franchise website:
If you have a great candidate you would like to refer to TheHomeMag, please call us at 866.859.1996. Provide us with their contact information and let them know we will be contacting them soon. Your candidate must go through the proper franchisee selection process and if they are elected to be awarded a franchise, executed the franchise agreement, and have paid the appropriate franchise fee, you will then receive the $5,000 referral fee. We appreciate your cooperation and your referral. All State and Federal Tax laws apply.

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Tuesday, September 25, 2007

60 Franchisees File Petition Against Women's Fitness Franchise

According to a report on franchise discussion site FranchisePick.Com, hey have filed a petition for damages in the Circuit Court of St. Louis County against AABB FITNESS HOLDINGS, INC. (formerly known as CONTOURS EXPRESS, INC.), CONTOURS EXPRESS, LLC, and franchise broker JAMES E. HOGG (dba Franchise Visions), alleging fraud and breach of contract.

Among the numerous complaints, each of the plaintiffs allege that the Contours Express UFOC dramatically understated the cost of building out and operating a location, that the owners of Contours Express and their representatives also made “earnings claims” or verbal pitches regarding profitability, and that the typical franchisee’s working capital was exhausted soon after they opened their location and most could not service a debt load of 50 to 100 percent greater than they had been led to believe. The suit also alleges that Contours Express provided little or no support to the franchisees and once the stores were opened, very few of the franchisees were ever visited by representatives of the franchisor.

READ THE ARTICLE HERE: Franchise Dreams Becoming Nightmares for Many Fitness Club Owners

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Monday, September 10, 2007

New blog targets returning war vets

Franchise industry blogger Joel Libava has started a new blog, The Franchise Blog 4 Vets. 


According to Joel Libava, a Cleveland, Ohio franchise expert/consultant, this is the first ever blog on franchising that will be focused on war veteran’s returning home from Iraq, Afghanistan, and other areas. 


Joel has real world experience helping veterans get into franchise/business ownership, including assistance in gaining discounts and advantages available to veterans through the VetFran program administered by several US Government agencies.   Joel also has been involved with the non-profit group, Disabled Veteran’s Associations, as an expert speaker for the past several years.
According to Libava:


“When veterans return from combat duty, they are given so many options; they need help sorting through them. In addition to traditional employment resources, this blog will help educate and inform veterans about franchising, and the opportunities that exist. Traditionally, veterans make excellent franchise owners, because of their intense process and procedural training designed to help them follow a plan. After all, the franchise model is all about following a plan.”


Libava hopes to help veterans around the country investigate the right franchise opportunities, and interested veterans can call Joel toll-free at 1-800-460-4299 to learn about this FREE franchise matchmaking service.


In addition to this new franchise blog, Joel also owns The Franchise King Blog, The Ohio Franchise Center Blog, and a franchise website, State Franchise Centers.com®.

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

College Hunks Sell California Franchise

The innovative junk removal company announces the sale of its first West Coast franchise. founderscrop.jpg

(FranBest.com) Washington, DC – August 27, 2007 – College Hunks Hauling Junk (www.1800JunkUSA.com), the Washington, DC based junk removal company with franchises located in Orlando and Tampa, FL, recently sold its first West Coast franchise, an eight zone area development in San Francisco, CA. “With the completion of our proprietary software and centralized call center for our national number ‘1-800-Junk-USA,’ having a West Coast operation positions College Hunks Hauling Junk for expansion into every major metropolitan market in the country,” states Nick Friedman, College Hunks Hauling Junk President. College Hunks Hauling Junk recognizes the fact that they are not the first junk removal company to successfully franchise their concept. Vancouver based “Got Junk” has over 300 franchise locations.

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