FW April 2018 People & News
People
Edible International has appointed Christian Nahas as President of Edible Brands. He was most recently Senior Vice President of Capegemini.
Home Franchise Concepts has hired Adele Nasr to a newly created position of Vice President of Digital Marketing.
Captain D’s has promoted Tim Ward to Chief Operating Officer. He will oversee all company and franchise operations.
Dallas-based BRIX Holdings has named Yvette Martinez Vice President of Operations. She was previously Director of Operations for Souper Salad.
Office Evolution COO William Edmundson has joined the Board of Directors for the Global Workspace Association and will serve as Treasurer.
Franchising Gives Back
Right at Home
Right at Home, an international in-home care franchise with more than 500 locations, recently partnered with Free Wheelchair Mission, to give away more than $129,000 to the organization to help people who don't have access and can't afford a wheelchair. One example is José Leon, 80, of Corralellos de Filedelphia. Five years ago, José suffered from a stroke and lost all control of his lower body. He visits the hospital every week being carried by his 15-year-old grandson. With a new wheelchair, José’s hospital visits and day-to-day activities will be easier due to José's newfound independence.
News
Dwyer Group has chosen Naranga software for its recent acquisition, Window Genie, along with two additional brands in Europe. Dwyer Group will use Naranga’s software to deliver integrated operations management while incorporating day-to-day business processes at locations both domestic and abroad. In a separate development, Dwyer Franchising has completed the add-on acquisition of Property Management Business Solutions, dba Real Property Management, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dwyer Group now has 20 consumer brands, 18 of them franchised, with more than 3,100 franchisees throughout North America, U.K. and Germany.
Sentinel Capital Partners has sold Huddle House, a franchisor of family dining restaurants in the Southeast U.S. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Jersey Mike’s Subs has opened its first restaurant on a military base at Schofield Barracks, with plans to open at two other military installations this year.
In-home care provider ComForCare has acquired CarePatrol. The acquisition represents the first step in fulfilling CEO Steve Greenbaum’s plans involving strategic partnerships, organic growth and investments.
Blink Fitness has signed a development deal for three gyms to open over the next several years across Atlanta. The three locations will be owned and operated by father-and-son entrepreneurial team Daniel and Timothy Barbir. The first location is expected to open in late 2018.
Dunkin’ Donuts is reporting the opening of 86 non-traditional locations nationwide during 2017. Among the openings are two locations in the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, a three-unit deal with grocer Price Chopper in Kansas and the opening of 12 rest stop and travel center restaurants across the country. The company plans to develop up to 20 locations in partnership with Pilot Flying J Travel Centers this year, and continues to add to its teaming with Great Wolf Lodge.
Überrito has inked a Master Franchise Agreement with Ally Lakhpaty and SNL Franchise Development involving locations across Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, Texas. Initial plans call for three corporate locations in the Houston market. The agreement is a family endeavor for the Lakhpatys, including Mehboob Lakhpaty and sons Ally and Aniq. The family has more than 30 years of combined experience as a development agent and franchisee with Subway and Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream.
Wayback Burgers has reached a Master Franchise Agreement with Stefan Boers and Jesse Heinhuis to expand the brand to the Netherlands. The company has also signed a separate Master Franchise Agreement with Mansour Omer Manna for the rights to develop up to seven locations in Sudan. The first location in Sudan opened in December 2017.
Tony Roma’s has opened its first U.S. franchise in six years in West Palm Beach, Fla. The restaurant plans to open another franchise location in Denver, Colo.
Wag N’ Wash Natural Food & Bakery has opened a new location in Redmond, Wash. The new store is owned and operated by Rose Baeza.
Executive Care has signed a development deal in Virginia, with the first location slated to open early 2018. The development deal marks the first Executive Care location in Virginia and is signed with Tim Hayes. Prior to signing a deal with Executive Care, Hayes worked in logistics and supply chain management for nearly 20 years, focusing on people management and operational aspects of the business.