Top 5 People on the Move</h2>

Terry Stewart </strong></p>

FlannelJax’s appointed Terry Stewart as Vice President of Franchise Services and Operations. Stewart previously worked for International Dairy Queen, Inc.</p>

Carey Malloy </strong></p>

Edible Brands has named Carey Malloy as their new Vice President of Finance. Malloy previously served as the Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis for the brand. </p>

Jim Hood </strong></p>

Home Instead, Inc. appointed Jim Hood as President. Hood previously served as the franchise’s Global Chief Information Officer. </p>

Michael Miller </strong></p>

Brightway Insurance named Michael Miller as their new President and CEO. Miller is a co-founder of the brand. </p>

Clay McKee </strong></p>

Handyman Connection named Clay McKee as their Executive Director of Franchise Development. McKee previously worked for Home Helpers Senior Care and PuroClean.</p>

News</h2>

2020 Vision</strong></u></p>

9Round Franchising, LLC, </strong>entered 2020 with a major expansion of their global presence totaling to 20 countries. The opening of a Spain location at the end of 2019 was cause for celebration, as the franchise gains even more momentum going into the new year. 9Round Founder and CEO, Shannon Hudson, stated: “9Round’s successful opening in Barcelona last month was the ‘cherry on top’ to an incredibly impressive year overall for our brand.”</p>

Franchising in France</strong></u></p>

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. </strong>signed a franchise agreement that will open 12 centers over the next three years throughout France and Monaco. The brand is set to open over 30 locations this year.</p>

Going Strong </strong></u></p>

Blink Fitness</strong> opened its 100th gym in less than a decade. The franchise opened back in 2011, with their first location in Manhattan. The brand’s continued goal is to open 300 gyms in the next three years.</p>

Partner Up </strong></u></p>

Massage Envy </strong>has partnered with Atticus Franchise Group, a leading provider of skin care and therapeutic massage services in the U.S. The private equity firm is already a multi-unit franchisee of Massage Envy locations spanning the South, Midwest and Mountain states. The goal of the partnership is to strengthen existing locations and grow new ones across the nation.</p>

A Bright Future</strong></u></p>

Brightway Insurance</strong> opened four new agencies in Colorado, Arkansas, New York and Florida. The Arkansas location is the first in the state. </p>

Congrats! </strong></u></p>

Young Rembrandts</strong> was awarded the “Most Unique Afterschool Art Class Throughout Midwest USA” as part of Corporate Vision Magazine’s</em> annual Franchise Awards. The brand was awarded based on expertise in each field, on-going excellence and outstanding customer satisfaction.</p>

The Wild, Welcoming West</strong></u></p>

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop</strong> is headed west! The franchise signed agreements for 40 new units to kick start major western expansion for the business in the U.S. The brand signed 100 franchise agreements back in 2019, and is looking forward to continuing to grow. New locations will be in Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Montana and Washington. </p>

2,000th Location</strong></u></p>

Planet Fitness, Inc.</strong> has opened its 2,000th location in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The franchise was named one of the “100 Fastest-Growing Companies” by Fortune </em>magazine in 2019. “This milestone wouldn’t be possible without the passion and determination of our experienced franchisees who are bullish on aggressive, thoughtful expansion in both new and existing markets,” said Planet Fitness CEO, Chris Rondeau. </p>

Fitness in Florida</strong></u></p>

Mayweather Boxing + Fitness </strong>opened a new location in St. Petersburg, Florida. The new franchise location opened on January 11, 2020 and is being operated by Dan Page, a franchisee who will head another franchise location in Largo, Florida, this coming April. Legendary boxer and founder of the franchise, Floyd Mayweather, commented on the opening, saying, “I’m incredibly excited for our opening in St. Petersburg, as it’s our second studio opening in the area in the past four months, and shows the speed at which we are building Mayweather Boxing + Fitness locations across the country. Soon we’re going to have our fitness studios in every major market, so that people everywhere can train like me — together with a great community of people — to get fitter, healthier and happier.” </p>

Jumping to the Top</strong></u></p>

Rockin’ Jump,</strong> an interactive indoor recreation and trampoline park franchise, recently opened a new location in Dublin, Ohio. The new location is more than 29,000 square feet and offers many of the franchise’s famous attractions, included the Warped Wall, Ninja Course, Slam Dunk Zone and more. The Dublin franchise has the most attractions of any Rockin’ Jump Franchise to date. </p>

Hall of Famer </strong></u></p>

CarePatrol Franchise Systems,</strong> a leading senior placement franchise, was inducted into Franchise Business Review’s Hall of Fame. This honor is reserved for brands that have appeared on FBR’s annual “Top Franchisees” list 10 times. Franchisees of CarePatrol Franchise Systems have consistently shown strength in areas of training, leadership and core values. Becky Bongiovanni, President of CarePatrol Franchise Systems stated, “Our franchisees are the heart of this business and we will continue to work alongside them with the goal of helping families find safer care options for their loved ones.”</p>

Franchising Gives Back</h2>