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Authenticus Inc Announces New Augmented Reality App

By: Devon Walls

Updated: Mar 18, 2023

(Franchise Clique) - Houston-based Authenticus Inc. has announced the launch of its innovative Augmented Reality (AR) App for Apple and Android devices that brings Houses, Commercial Buildings, Developments, Real Estate Listings, basically any object that can be designed in 3D, to life. Authenticus is a firm that specializes in immersive visualization technology. Anyone with a smartphone or tablet can use their app to physically walk the true-to-life scaled 3D model from any location.

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Picklemans ditches antibiotics in chicken

By: Dana Cone

Updated: Nov 7, 2022

(Franchise Clique) - St. Louis-based Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe has announced a "No Antibiotics Ever" policy for the chicken it serves in its 24 locations across the Midwest.

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Juice It Up! Named One of the Nations Leading 20 Brands On Fast Casuals Top 100 Movers & Shakers List

By: Dana Cone

Updated: Sep 15, 2022

(Franchise Clique) - Newport Beach, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Juice It Up!, one of the nations leading handcrafted smoothie, aa bowl and raw juice chains, has been named to Fast Casuals 2022 Top 100 Movers & Shakers list. The leading smoothie and juice chain ranked #17 overall, jumping nine spots from its 2021 position.

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Juice It Up! To Open Two New Franchise Locations in Arizona

By: Cindi Choi

Updated: Sep 15, 2022

(Franchise Clique) - Juice It Up!, one of the nations leading handcrafted smoothie, aa bowl and raw juice chains, is excited to announce its coming to Arizona! As it ramps up expansion efforts and store count in 2022, the popular chain has signed two new development deals to bring its nutritious smoothies, bowls and juices to the Grand Canyon State. The first of two new locations will open in the late summer in Ehrenberg, just east of the California border and a popular rest, refuel and dining spot.

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Why These Three Franchisees Continue to Invest in Wings and Rings

By: Cindi Choi

Updated: May 24, 2022

(Franchise Clique) - Wings and Rings is having a big year. Not only has the brand expanded itsinternal leadership team with several recent hires but the brand hassuccessfully continued to expand despite a difficult economy. Much of thatgrowth and success, it turns out, is a product of happy franchisees and theirdrive to grow with the brand.

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Sticks Kebob Shop Fires Up New Franchising Opportunities

By: Reeves Simmons

Updated: Apr 22, 2022

(Franchise Clique) - Charlottesville-based Sticks Kebob Shop, a Mediterranean-stylerestaurant offering quick, healthy and affordable alternatives to fast food, is expanding throughfranchising opportunities. The highly popular, fast-casual eatery has been approved for franchiseexpansion in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.

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HomeVestors Donates $20,000 to Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando Osceola County in Honor of Orlandos The Ugliest House Of The Year National Winner

By: Samantha Herron

Updated: Apr 19, 2022

(Franchise Clique) - DALLAS, TX. (MARCH 2022) HomeVestors, the original We Buy Ugly Houses company, presented $20,000 to Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County in honor of Bernardo Mazzucco, an Orlando real estate investor who recently won The Ugliest House Of The Year contest. Highlighting the most incredible befores and afters from the nearly 10,000 houses the companys independently owned and operated franchises purchased in 2021, this years contest was won by Mazzuccos

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HomeVestors Earns Accolades as it Marks 25 Years of Buying Ugly Houses

By: Georgio Salas

Updated: Apr 19, 2022

(Franchise Clique) - HomeVestors has been ranked third in the first-ever list of Top Part-Time Franchises from Entrepreneur, marking the companys significant impact on the franchise industry over 25 years of buying ugly houses. One of the early pioneers in the professional real estate investor industry, the We Buy Ugly Houses company today drives local revitalization in 176 markets nationwide. The companys more than 1,150 independently owned and operated HomeVestors franchises

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HomeVestors Names The Ugliest House Of The Year 2021

By: Erin Cahill

Updated: Apr 19, 2022

(Franchise Clique) - HomeVestors, the original We Buy Ugly Houses company, has named a dramatic Orlando home makeover as The Ugliest House Of The Year 2021 after a tight national vote. Highlighting the most incredible befores and afters from the nearly 10,000 houses the companys independently owned and operated franchises purchased in 2021, this years winner came courtesy of Bernardo Mazzucco, and includes a donation of $20,000 from HomeVestors of America, Inc.

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As iBuyers Struggle with Too Much Inventory HomeVestors Franchisees Continue Buying and Selling Houses Nationwide at Record Clip

By: Dana Cone

Updated: Apr 19, 2022

(Franchise Clique) - Continuing a 25-year streak, the original and only We Buy Ugly Houses company is purchasing and selling homes nationwide at a record pace, even as some iBuyers have struggled or stopped altogether. HomeVestors independently owned and operated franchises in 176 markets nationwide, who live and buy on Main Street, are still buying based on a proven model honed over a quarter century, even as some Wall Street backed buyers have hit stop after less than three years

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Black Bear Diner Embraces Post-Pandemic Growth

By: Samantha Herron

Updated: Jan 6, 2022

(Franchise Clique) - The 25-year-old brand is targeting coast-to-coast expansion in the wake of covid-19. Black Bear Diner is looking to move east as it implements a growth strategy into 2022.

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Heyday Names Sean Bock President of Franchising

By: David Lemon

Updated: Nov 17, 2021

(Franchise Clique) - The former Drybar franchising executive will lead the fast-growing skincare brands growth strategy.

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How Much Can I Make as a Heyday Franchisee?

By: Cindi Choi

Updated: Nov 17, 2021

(Franchise Clique) - As the emerging skincare franchise begins to expand across the U.S., investors are flocking to the brand because of its huge income potential.

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Austinites to Bring First Heyday, a Personalized Facial Franchise

By: Dana Cone

Updated: Nov 17, 2021

(Franchise Clique) - Adam and Lynn Bonsky will open Austins first Heyday in 2022.

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How Emerging Skincare Franchise Heyday Is Attracting Millennial Franchise Owners

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Updated: Nov 17, 2021

(Franchise Clique) - The quickly developing skincare company has found success with young owners looking to capitalize on long-term career opportunities in a booming industry.

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300 Stores in 5 Years: Heyday CEO Adam Ross Shares His Vision for Franchise Growth

By: Carl Norcott

Updated: Nov 17, 2021

(Franchise Clique) - The co-founder of the emerging skincare franchise explains how the brand plans to achieve its aggressive development goals.

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Goldfish Swim School Partners with Four-Time Olympic Swimming Medalist

By: Justin Johnson

Updated: Nov 8, 2021

(Franchise Clique) - Partnership Aims to Raise Awareness on the Importance of Learning to Swim, Bridging the Minority Swim Gap & Providing a Role Model for Young Children

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Pure Barre Kicks Off Pure Give in November with Free Week of Classes

By: Cindi Choi

Updated: Nov 8, 2021

(Franchise Clique) - Campaign for National Gratitude Month Involves 30 Days of Giving Including In-Studio Events and a Referral Giveaway

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Buff City Soap Brings Plant-Based Products to Southlake

By: Justin Johnson

Updated: Nov 8, 2021

(Franchise Clique) - Customizable Soap Makery to Continue Expansion in The Lone Star State

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Dogtopia to Be Featured on Dig App

By: Carl Norcott

Updated: Nov 8, 2021

(Franchise Clique) - The nations fastest-growing dog daycare is partnering with the dating app that puts dogs first

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