Veterans franchising news

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oxI fREsH caRPET clEanIng recenTLY ranKeD in TWo of EntrEprEnEur magazine’s fasTesTgroWing franchise LisTs

The rankings are one of the most respected resources used by entrepreneurs and potential franchisees looking to invest in a franchise. In the 2021 Fastest-Growing Franchises (Worldwide) and 2021 Fastest-Growing Franchises (U.S. and Canada), Oxi Fresh ranked #79 and #65, respectively.

“2020 was a challenging year for everyone, but it was also a year that further demonstrated that our franchise system and organization are on the right track,” says CEO and Founder Jonathan Barnett. “Oxi Fresh was able to meet and exceed the needs of our customers and our franchisees, and we are very proud of that fact.”

In 2020, the carpet cleaning franchise company added 40+ new locations as demand grew for home service businesses and consumers turned to brands they knew and trusted. In 2021, the carpet cleaning franchise company plans to leverage this strong demand by adding 70 new locations and expanding its services and products even deeper into communities across the country. “We want everyone to have access to high quality, eco-friendly carpet cleaning, and we love helping people realize their dreams of owning their own business,” said Matt Kline, the carpet cleaning franchise company’s Director of Franchise Development. “We’re eager to surpass the 500-unit mark in 2021 and create even more value for our franchisees and customers.”

Over its 42 years in existence, Entrepreneur’s rankings have become both a dominant, competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. Oxi Fresh’s continued leadership in the industry is a testament to the carpet cleaning franchise company’s commitment to its core values and overall value proposition. Oxi Fresh was also named a Top Franchise for Veterans and a Top Franchise for Less than $50,000. To view all of Oxi Fresh’s rankings, visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/ oxifreshfranchisingco/329409 www.oxifresh.com

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auxo mEDIcal Launches franchise oPPorTuniTY To meeT DemanD for groWTh in meDicaL suPPLies

Auxo Medical, LLC, a leader in the medical supply and equipment service industry, announced the launch of a new franchise opportunity, providing aspiring entrepreneurs with a chance to open a business driven by a unique and indemand service offering.

Auxo Medical provides repair and preventative maintenance service, and refurbished and new medical equipment solutions for clients including hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, universities, laboratories, and physician offices. Over the past three years, the brand expanded with affiliated company operations based in Michigan, Kentucky, and Florida to help meet the critical demand for medical supply and equipment service.

“The global medical supplies market is predicted to increase from $139 billion in 2020 to $175 billion by 2025,” said Jay Crabtree, CEO of Auxo Medical. “The industry demand combined with Auxo Medical’s strong infrastructure and turnkey training process makes this a prime, sustainable business model and quick new business startup opportunity for franchisees today.”

Franchise ownership opportunities are now available in more than 25 states, and Auxo Medical expects to sign up to five new franchises this year. The current range of investment is from $108,475 to $133,130, which includes the $50,000 initial franchise fee for one territory along with pre-opening certified training programs for both Auxo Medical owners and technicians that include sterile processing, biomedical equipment, and anesthesia equipment. Most franchise owners will hire a lead technician to manage repairs and service and two to four employees depending on service call volume. The typical franchise startup time is four to six months.

https://auxomedical.com/franchising/

WETzEl’s PRETzEls suPPorTs miLiTarY VeTerans WiTh from force To franchise

Innovative snack category leader, Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s), announced that it has launched a military veteran’s franchise program. Titled From Force to Franchise, the initiative is a way for Wetzel’s to say thank you to military veterans for their service to our nation, while also providing a platform for veterans to advance their personal and professional goals. “We have so much gratitude for what veterans have done for our country and for several months we’ve been working on a thoughtful program to enable veterans to pursue business ownership. A key to the program’s development has been the involvement of military veterans already in our company,” said Jennifer Schuler, CEO at Wetzel’s Pretzels. on the initial Wetzel’s franchise fee for traditional mall and shopping center locations. In addition to the discount on

opening in traditional locations, Wetzel’s is providing veterans a discount of $5,000 on the initial franchise fee for non-traditional locations with an initial franchise fee between $15,000 and $20,000.

For more information about the Wetzel’s veteran incentive, visit https://www. wetzelsfranchising.com/veterans-firstresponders