Irvine, Calif. (June 25, 2024) — Home Franchise Concepts, a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, announced today that its Budget Blinds and Kitchen Tune Up brand’s franchisees Michelle Maryatt and Hardika and Sushma Soni were identified by franchise research firm, Franchise Business Review, as 2024 Franchise Rock Stars.  

“There are so many stories of inspiring franchise owners who are living their dreams of successful business ownership. Each franchisee brings unique abilities, values, and skills to their franchise brand,” said Eric Stites, founder & CEO of Franchise Business Review. “We’ve seen that most successful franchise owners demonstrate an incredibly strong work ethic, a deep passion for their businesses, and a real commitment to their communities. Our Rock Star Awards are for those who truly go above and beyond in some special way. These individuals are truly assets to their company—and their passion resonates throughout the entire brand.”

Michelle, Hardika, and Sushma were selected from hundreds of nominations from brands that participated in Franchise Business Review’s franchisee satisfaction research. This group of female franchisees have had impressive impacts on their teams and paved the way for the next generation. 

At Budget Blinds, Michelle was able to utilize her background in sales to grow her business and expand commercially, transforming three territories into consistent top performers. In addition to her business success, Michelle upholds the vision of Home Franchise Concepts by giving back to the community and supporting other women in the industry as a member of the Professional Women in Building council of the Home Builders Association (HBA) which provides scholarships to women entering and advancing the industry. 

Similarly, at Kitchen Tune-Up, Hardika and Sushma Soni have been a driving force for women-owned businesses and completing stunning kitchen remodels across the communities they service. As a dynamic mother-daughter team with a passion for taking kitchens to new heights and making their customers feel comfortable throughout the process, the pair has received multiple accolades for outstanding remodeling projects and community efforts such as for their dedication to ongoing education in the home improvement industry. 

“We are so proud to honor these powerful representatives of two Home Franchise Concepts brands that embody the values of community, outstanding service, and entrepreneurship,” said Andrew Skehan, CEO of Home Franchise Concepts. “These women have thoughtfully navigated challenges, encouraged impactful women to enter the home franchising field, and built an inclusive, successful, and empowered workforce. We look forward to continuing to see their growth and impact on both the brands and community.”

The Franchise Rock Stars were nominated by their franchise brand’s leadership in one of eight categories as franchisees who set admirable examples when it comes to leadership, business acumen, financial and professional success, and contributing to their community. Categories included: Giving Back, Women, Millennials, Veterans, Family-Owned, “Freshmen”, Top-Performers, and Multi-Unit Owners.

Visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com to see the full list of 2024 Franchise Rock Stars.

About Budget Blinds

Budget Blinds® is the largest window covering franchise in North America, offering custom blinds, shutters, shades, drapery, and more for residential and commercial consumers in more than 10,000 communities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Budget Blinds’ over 900 business owners, and 1,400 locations, have dressed more than 25 million windows since the brand’s founding in 1992. Budget Blinds is part of the Home Franchise Concepts family of home improvement goods and services brands. 

About Kitchen Tune-Up

Celebrating 36 years in business in 2024, Kitchen Tune-Up specializes in creating an exceptional customer experience while offering five ways to update kitchens and cabinetry. Services include cabinet refacing, redooring, new cabinets, the Original Tune-Up, and cabinet painting. With more than 270 franchised territories across North America, Kitchen Tune-Up was ranked on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list in 2023 and has been ranked for 34 consecutive years. Kitchen Tune-Up offers personalized service and incredible results that are structured around customer service Trustpoints to create kitchens that inspire and uplift.

For more information about Kitchen Tune-Up, please visit www.kitchentuneup.com. To inquire about franchise opportunities, visit https://franchise.kitchentuneup.com/.

About Home Franchise Concepts 

Home Franchise Concepts® , is one of the world’s largest franchising systems in the home improvement goods and services space, among the world’s largest franchise businesses and a recognized leader in franchisee-franchisor relationships. Home Franchise Concepts’ brands including Budget Blinds®, The Tailored Closet®, PremierGarage®, Concrete Craft®, AdvantaClean®, Lightspeed Restoration™, Kitchen Tune-Up®, Bath Tune-Up®, Two Maids® and Aussie Pet Mobile®, are supported by more than 2,600 franchise territories in the U.S., and Canada. For information on franchise opportunities, please visit homefranciseconcepts.com.

About Franchise Business Review

Franchise Business Review (FBR) is a leading market research firm serving the franchise sector. FBR measures satisfaction and engagement of franchisees and franchise employees and publishes various guides and reports for entrepreneurs considering an investment in a franchise business. Since 2005, FBR has surveyed hundreds of thousands of franchise owners and over 1,200 leading franchise companies. To read our publications, visit https://franchisebusinessreview.com/page/digital-guides/. To learn more about FBR’s research, please visit www.FranchiseBusinessReview.com 

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