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AtWork's Larry Marion Named 2026 ASA Volunteer of the Year

Vice President of Franchise Relations recognized for nearly a decade of service, leadership and commitment to the staffing industry
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- AtWork®, an award-winning staffing franchise with more than three decades of experience connecting businesses with talent, is proud to announce that their own Larry Marion, vice president of franchise relations, has been named the 2026 Volunteer of the Year by the American Staffing Association (ASA). The national award recognizes an ...

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BODYBAR PILATES TO OPEN SECOND STUDIO IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS FALL

Fitness studio coming to Exton, offering exclusive grand opening promotions and hosting community events
EXTON, Pa. -- BODYBAR Pilates, the high energy, reformer-based Pilates studio, today announced it will open its second studio in The Keystone State, located at 232 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 110 in Exton. The grand opening is scheduled for Monday, November 16, pending any construction timelines.
Leading up to the grand opening, a limited number of founding memberships are available, ...

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Grasons urges families to start downsizing before the holiday rush

A simple fall plan can reduce stress, uncover value and make future transitions easier
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- As families prepare for holiday gatherings and year-end travel, Grasons, a leading estate sales and business liquidation service, is encouraging homeowners to use the quieter weeks of fall to begin downsizing before the season becomes busy.
Downsizing does not have to mean clearing an entire home at once. Starting with one room, one category or one weekly goal can make the process ...

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Pillar To Post Appoints Stephan Taub as Franchise Development Director

Proven Franchise Development Veteran, With Rich Investment Banking Background, Joins to Further Growth Efforts
TAMPA, Fla. -- Pillar To Post Home Inspectors (Pillar To Post), North America's largest home inspection company is honored to announce the appointment of Stephan Taub as its new Franchise Development Director. Taub brings six years of franchise experience and will have a key role in the brand's overall development strategy and execution.
Before Taub started his career in ...

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PIRTEK USA Continues Strong 2026 Growth with 12 New Territories, Five New Locations in Q3

National Hydraulic and Industrial Hose Service Franchise Strengthens Leadership Team, Earns Continued Industry Recognition
ROCKLEDGE, Fla. -- PIRTEK USA, the nation's leading provider of mobile and retail hydraulic and industrial hose services, continued its strong growth trajectory during the third quarter of 2026, awarding 12 additional territories and opening five new locations across key markets throughout the United States.
The quarter's development activity included seven new ...

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Ariel Clay Named President of Woodhouse Spa

Former Chief Operating Officer to lead the luxury spa franchise brand into a new era of growth and innovation
DENVER -- Woodhouse Spa, a leading luxury spa franchise known for transformative wellness and self-care experiences, announced the promotion of Ariel Clay from Chief Operating Officer to President. A franchise executive with a proven record of driving growth, Clay will now lead the brand's overall vision, operational standards across its locations, financial performance, and ...

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Siding Pros Say the Scariest Part of Any Home Isn't the Attic, It's Behind the Walls

The Damage Homeowners Fear Most Tends to Hide Where No One Looks, Experts Share What They Find Once the Siding Comes Off
VANCOUVER, BC -- Every October, homeowners worry about creaks in the attic and shadows in the basement. The crews at Ideal Siding, North America's largest siding renovation company, say the real frights are somewhere else entirely, in the few inches of wall most people never think about.
Across over 100 locations in the U.S. and Canada, Ideal Siding teams spend the fall ...

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STRETCH ZONE ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING IN CYPRESS, TEXAS

Local Owner Steven Morrison Brings Practitioner-Assisted Stretching to Cole's Crossing After Experiencing Its Benefits Firsthand
CYPRESS, Texas -- Stretch Zone, the nation's premier assisted stretching brand with a patented strapping system on proprietary tables, announces the grand opening of Stretch Zone Cypress Cole's Crossing in Cypress, Texas. The studio is owned and operated by Steven Morrison, who was inspired to become a franchise owner after experiencing the benefits of ...

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PuroClean Recognized in Entrepreneur's 2026 Top Brands for Multi-unit Owners and Top Global Franchises Lists

Multi-unit Franchise Owners continue expanding their portfolios within PuroClean's premier international property restoration network
TAMARAC, Fla. -- PuroClean, a leading international property restoration and remediation franchise, has been named to two of Entrepreneur's 2026 franchise rankings. The brand placed number 79 on the Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners list and number 148 on the Top Global Franchises list.
"There is no greater compliment to a franchise system than a Franchise ...

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Award-Winning Early Education Brand Celebree School to Open First Charlotte-Area School in Matthews

Local parent entrepreneurs welcome families in December; enrollment is now open for children six weeks through pre-K
MATTHEWS, N.C. -- Celebree School, a leader in early childhood education for more than 30 years, is coming to the Charlotte area for the first time. Celebree School of Matthews will open in December at 1816 Galleria Blvd, Suite H, offering curriculum-based programs for children six weeks through pre-K. Enrollment is now open, and families are invited to schedule a tour and ...

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Celebree School Rises on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 for a Third Straight Year

Third consecutive year moving up the Franchise Times Top 400, with an 84-spot rise since 2023
School count grew by one-third in 2025, with 16 new franchise agreements and 15 school openings
BALTIMORE -- Celebree School, a leader in early childhood education offering infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs, has once again moved up the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400. The annual ranking measures the largest U.S. franchise systems by global systemwide ...

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AtWork Names Franchise Industry Veteran Sarah Goehring Vice President of Franchise Development

Seasoned franchise executive brings 25 years of experience to accelerate growth and expand AtWork's national footprint
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- AtWork®, an award-winning staffing franchise with more than three decades of experience connecting businesses with talent, has named Sarah Goehring, Vice President of Franchise Development, strengthening its leadership team as the company looks to accelerate franchise growth and introduce more entrepreneurs to opportunities within the staffing industry. ...

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