Sharp Sheets

MAY 16, 2025

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the brand began franchising in 2009 as part of the BELFOR Franchise Group. HOODZ is a leading commercial kitchen cleaning franchise known for its expertise in maintaining kitchen exhaust systems and ensuring safety compliance.

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Franchise Journal

JANUARY 1, 2024

Frank Samson Senior Care Authority CEO www.seniorcareauthority.com Senior Care Authority® was founded in 2009 and began franchising in 2014. This is a low-cost, low-risk, work from home office concept with 97% franchisee satisfaction for seven years in a row.* (*Top 200 Satisfied Franchise Award- Franchise Business Review).

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FranBest

APRIL 24, 2010

Sources: American Spa Industry Insider, August 2009; Massage Magazine Buyer’s Guide 2009 – AMTA Study; Spa Finder Survey 2009; 2009 U.S. The skin care industry achieved $18.7 billion in revenue in 2007 and is projected to grow 40% by 2012.

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Franchise Journal

MARCH 1, 2024

Janae Nezerka CertaPro Painters ® of Shawnee Mission, KS Owner / President www.certapro.com/shawnee-mission Janae has been part of CertaPro since 2005, taking the reins as a woman owner in 2009. A mother, grandmother, and Air Force Veteran, she embodies the company's values, fostering a culture of growth.

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FranServe

JUNE 28, 2025

A proud Essex County resident since 1999, Nelson moved with his family to Newark before settling in Orange , where he began serving as a firefighter in 2009. .” Nelson Rivera’s story is one of service, resilience, and deep community roots. Today, he continues to serve his community as the Deputy Fire Chief.

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Acceler8Success Cafe

JUNE 16, 2025

This article was first published in 2009 and later reposted on Acceler8Success Cafe a few years ago. Since then, I’ve shared it with many people who’ve told me it … Continue reading Life is Like a Cup of Coffee [Revisited]

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FranServe

JUNE 22, 2025

Flying under their Gotcha Covered flag since 2009, they offer custom window treatments including blinds, draperies, shutters and much more. For more information on franchising with Gotcha Covered, visit gotchacoveredfranchising.com. and Canada. They offer end-to-end consultation with the customer’s specific needs and goals in mind.

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Franchise Journal

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

He opened his first Sport Clips location in 2009 and rapidly expanded, becoming a multi-unit franchisee. Greg’s experience in the Navy instilled the discipline and leadership needed to navigate the highly competitive franchise landscape.

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FranBest

MAY 28, 2010

In 2009 the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants joined as an award sponsor. The purpose of the award is to raise the standards for business ethics in Minnesota and to honor companies that exhibit the highest standards of ethical performance. MBEA recipients are selected based on company size.

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Franchise Journal

APRIL 1, 2023

In 2009 he bought 2 more convenient stores. But Anand was ambitious. He bought his first convenient store in Dec 2004, using $27,000 of savings and some borrowed capital. He worked long and hard hours. 11am – 11pm. By 2013 his portfolio consisted of 3 convenient stores and a gas station. He bought struggling businesses and turned them around.

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Franchise Insights

AUGUST 2, 2023

In the chart of search engine market share below, covering January 2009 to June 2023, you can see that the late 2022 and early 2023 “bobble” in Google share and “mini peak” in Bing share are over, and both have resumed their long term trends. Microsoft sought to differentiate Bing search and increase its share by launching first.

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Franchise Journal

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

However, when the 2009 economic downturn forced him to close his sign-painting business, he didn’t give up. From Marine to Balloon Royalty: Gene Nifenecker’s Journey Gene Nifenecker II is no stranger to hard work. After serving in the **Marine Corps**, he returned to become a third-generation sign painter. Instead, he reinvented himself.

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Franchise Journal

APRIL 1, 2023

It was a home inspector – during an extended stay at Ronak’s hotel in 2019 – who first triggered his curiosity and interest in the profession.

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FranBest

APRIL 24, 2010

In 2009, Hand & Stone announced the addition of Tara Kelly as Director of HSM Advertising, the in-house advertising agency exclusively serving Hand and Stone franchisees. Debbi oversees implementation of the “Spa in a Box” development program that enables turnkey spa development typically in 4-6 months.

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MSA Worldwide

JANUARY 13, 2018

In 2009, Burger King became embroiled in a “price setting” squabble with its National Franchisee Association over its decision to require franchisees to sell its double cheeseburger for no more than $1.00. Does the franchisor have the knowledge and capability to do so?

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Big Sky Franchise Team

JUNE 23, 2025

Peter Murphy Lewis: 20:38 I’ll give you a trivial, embarrassing myth going back to, I want to say, 2009, Two years after I started my first travel company in South America and I sent an email to my business partner letting him know that it was time for us to let our head receptionist go. I have a couple of myths.

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International Franchise Association

JUNE 9, 2025

The franchise has been operating under the Gotcha Covered name since 2009. Flying under their Gotcha Covered flag since 2009, they offer custom window treatments including blinds, draperies, shutters and much more. To schedule an appointment with Gotcha Covered of Los Feliz visit [link] or call them at (323) 553-4931. and Canada.

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Franchise Dictionary

JUNE 11, 2025

Founded in 1993, CarePatrol began franchising in 2009 and is now part of the Best Life Brands family, with private equity backing by The Riverside Company.

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International Franchise Association

JUNE 24, 2025

Since opening its first franchised location in 2009, the brand has grown to more than 190 schools in over 35 states and Canada, with an additional 150-plus in development. Classes are led by specially trained instructors in a safe, child-friendly environment using a research-based philosophy called The Science of SwimPlay®.

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International Franchise Association

JUNE 13, 2025

Since opening its first franchised location in 2009, the brand has grown to more than 190 schools in over 35 states and Canada, with an additional 150-plus in development. Classes are led by specially trained instructors in a safe, child-friendly environment using a research-based philosophy called The Science of SwimPlay®.

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FranServe

JUNE 11, 2025

Founded in 1993, CarePatrol began franchising in 2009 and is now part of the Best Life Brands family, with private equity backing by The Riverside Company.

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Succeed As Your Own Boss

JUNE 2, 2025

” Economic Uncertainty Makes Action Urgent The two most recent recessions—the Great Recession (December 2007-June 2009) and the COVID-19 Recession (March 2020-Sept 2021)—demonstrated how quickly traditional funding sources can evaporate during economic downturns.

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