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Young Gun: 25-year-old Opens 10 Red Mango's In Under Three Years
It only took Samantha Goldsmith less than three years to open 10 Red Mango locations on her native Long Island. That makes her the system's youngest franchisee, largest multi-unit owner, and Long Island the single largest market for the brand. That's quite an accomplishment, even for a veteran franchisee. But Goldsmith is just 25 and has been in the business for only three years.
Her list of accomplishments, punched up by multiple Facebook, Twitter, and Foursquare accounts, is the reason Goldsmith is something of a rock star at her store grand openings and the recipient of Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine's 2103 MVP Influencer Award. "It's great when young people come to the manager and ask if I'm there because they want to talk to me about being successful in business," she says.
Goldsmith spent her childhood on her father Harvey's heels. "I've wanted to be like my dad since I was five years old. He had an inventory business, renting out scanners to companies to use when taking inventory. I'd sit in the back of his office, making boxes and watching him do business," she says. At 16, she started work at Bed Bath & Beyond and was promoted twice in less than four years. "I liked managing and being part of a team," she says. But she couldn't see spending four years in college when she already knew what she wanted to do.
When she and her father came across Red Mango at a franchise expo, she liked the brand's "delicious and healthy" products. She approached the franchisor, who didn't seem taken aback by her age, she says, and opened her first unit early in the chain's national development.
"Red Mango appealed to me because I'm health-conscious like most people between 24 and 50. We're all concerned about calories, fat-free, and gluten-free. I thought our products would be popular and the stores would thrive right now," she says.
Her instincts were good, and Goldsmith has kept up a rapid growth rate, opening her other nine stores within three years. Her husband, Tim Gatto, is COO, and the pair closely mentor their 10 store managers.
Red Mango founder Dan Kim has described Goldsmith as an "inspiration." But her father is her biggest fan. Says Goldsmith, "He tells me how proud he is all the time."
Name: Samantha Goldsmith
Title: Founder
Company: Goldsmith Companies
No. of units: Red Mango, 10
Age: 25
Family: Husband Tim Gatto, company operations manager, and three stepchildren
Years in franchising: 3
Years in current position: 3
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Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Opens In Richmond, VA
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park will celebrate the official grand opening of their new Richmond location on Saturday, Feb. 8. Specializing in Active Fun, the creator of the world’s first indoor trampoline park will offer giveaways and a variety of gravity defying activities for everyone to enjoy. Franchise Partners, Will Phillips and Luke Phillips welcome residents to check out the wildly popular activity that has the whole country bouncing off the walls.
For the grand opening, the innovative trampoline park will offer a mixture of fun events including SkyRobics fitness classes at 7:45 a.m. and 9 a.m., which combines advanced calisthenics with a three-dimensional cardio and strength training. Open Jump and Foam Pit, allowing guests to leap, bound and soar will be available from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and SkyJam for guests 16 and older from 10 p.m. to midnight. Other fun activities include a photo booth, a prize wheel provided by Sweet Frog frozen yogurt and fun packages for guests to jump with a group of four or more.
“We are beyond thrilled to kick-off our official grand opening and look forward to Richmond residents experiencing Sky Zone for the first time,” said Will Phillips, Sky Zone franchise partner. “Our new park will bring a one-of-a-kind experience for all ages and is the ideal venue for groups seeking unforgettable events such as birthday parties, corporate team building, field trips and much more.”
The new Sky Zone Richmond is located at 1345 Carmia Way, Richmond, VA. 23235. Operation hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday from 3 to 11 p.m., Sky Mania from 9 to 11 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to midnight and SkyJam from 10 p.m. to midnight, Sunday from 12 to 8 p.m. For more information on Sky Zone Richmond and ticket prices, please visit www.skyzone.com/Richmond or call (804)-379-2500.
About Sky Zone, LLC
Since 2004, Sky Zone, LLC has created and built the world’s first all-trampoline, walled playing court – a concept so unique it was awarded United States Patent No. 5,624,122. Sky Zone, LLC operates three affiliate-owned indoor trampoline parks, with franchises open across the United States, in Canada in 23 states and two provinces and coming to 10 locations in Australia. Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Parks feature a wide array of fun, fit and low-impact activities ranging from Open Jump, Ultimate Dodgeball and SkyRobics fitness classes to birthday parties, corporate events and other group outings. The franchise has been awarded various accolades, including being ranked 180 on the 2013 Inc.’s 500/5000 List, “Best Gym Alternative” by Vegas Seven Magazine, “2012 Locals Choice for Kid’s Birthday Party” by Southbay Magazine and one of Entrepreneur’s 2013 “Fresh Concepts Livening Up Franchising.” For more information on the company or franchising opportunities, please visit www.skyzone.com.
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Family Financial Franchise Centers Open
Family Financial Centers, LLC, is pleased to announce its newest location in Atlanta, GA. This is the third location in Georgia for the franchise and a new business venture for owner Curtis Fields. “Curtis is a highly qualified professional and is excited about this current opportunity to grow his Family Financial Center in Atlanta,” observed Paul Eckert, President and CEO of Family Financial Centers. The new center is located at 2740 Greenbriar Parkway, Suite #B17, Atlanta, GA 30331. The phone number is (404) 346-9568.
About Family Financial Centers
Family Financial Centers is the "Quantum Leap" forward in the evolution of the alternative financial service center. Located in attractive suburban centers, Family Financial Centers have the systems, ambience and professionalism of a traditional bank. FFC offers a full array of financial services including check cashing, money orders, wire transfer, tax preparation services and short-term consumer loans.
Family Financial Centers is committed to raising the standard for alternative financial service providers both for product offerings and the way they are delivered to the market. Our centers are conveniently located to our customer's home or work. We are fully automated with systems that keep the average transaction time to just a few minutes. This allows our customer to have all of their financial needs taken care of conveniently and efficiently, in an environment that is upbeat, professional and friendly. Family Financial Centers is rapidly expanding through the acquisition and conversion of existing financial centers to the Family brand.
New IZON Global Media Franchise Opens in Irvine
IZON Global Media, a media agency specializing in outdoor advertising, announces a new franchise in Orange County, under the ownership of local resident Dave Clayton. Clayton has also partnered with an advertising firm specializing in other media such as radio, internet or cable TV, for clients interested in those additional forms of media.
"Discovering IZON Global Media came at a perfect time in my life because after working at large ad agencies, I saw the franchise opportunity with IZON to help clients build their enterprises through innovative out-of-home advertising as too good to pass up,” says Clayton. "I am especially excited to be working with clients who want to grow their businesses effectively, not by the ‘run an ad’ approach, but through sound strategic planning and execution, by asking the right marketing questions that lead to the maximum return on their advertising investment.”
Prior to becoming a franchisee, Clayton was an area developer with the United Franchise Group (UFG) for the past year, which he says allowed him to see what a great opportunity IZON is from the inside. UFG is the largest business-to-business franchisor in the world, with multiple brands in 52 countries. Clayton has also started and sold two other successful advertising-related franchises – one in Southern California and one in the mid-Atlantic region.
"With IZON, there are over 100 out-of-home media options – from billboards to buses, gas pumps to golf courses, malls to movie theaters, and much more. We serve as a one-stop solution," says Clayton.
IZON Global Media is an advertising agency specializing in Out-of-home Advertising. Out-of-home Advertising includes billboards, bus shelters, transit, taxis, cinema, mall kiosks, mobile billboards, airport displays, sports stadiums and more. IZON acts as a consultant to their clients, in order to determine the best media campaign to fit each client’s goals and budget. IZON works with all of the outdoor media companies to obtain the best value and exposure for its clients and provides them with everything necessary to run a successful outdoor advertising campaign, including the graphic design and production of each advertisement.
For more information about IZON Global Media in Irvine, visit ooh-advertising.com or contact Clayton at 714-747-7029 or dclayton@izonglobalmedia.com. For franchising information, please call 866-257-6025 or visit izonglobalmedia.com.
About UNITED FRANCHISE GROUP: The Global Leader for Entrepreneurs.
United Franchise Group (http://www.unitedfranchisegroup.com) is a $500-million franchising expert with 30 years of experience and 1,400 franchise locations in over 50 countries. Brands include SIGNARAMA, EmbroidMe, IZON Global Media, SuperGreen Solutions, Plan Ahead Events, and Transworld Business Advisors. Information on franchising opportunities is available at 800-286-8671 (U.S.) or 001-561-640-5570 (international).
New SuperGreen Solutions Franchise Opens in Wantagh
SuperGreen Solutions, a premium one-stop shop for all your energy-efficient needs, announces a new store at 3443 Merrick Road, under the ownership of local resident Brian Metz. The store features new energy-saving opportunities to the businesses and homeowners in the local area.
Before becoming a SuperGreen Solutions franchisee, Metz worked for 22 years on Wall Street as the Managing Director at the NYSE and Head Trader at Morgan Stanley Investment Management.
“Discovering SuperGreen Solutions came at a perfect time in my life because I felt it was time for a new perspective and going green seemed to be the perfect way to change my legacy,” says Metz.
The new SuperGreen Solutions will be open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and on Saturdays by appointment only. Free energy assessments are available. A grand opening will be held on June 27. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 1:00 p.m. and a reception will start at 5:30 p.m.
SuperGreen Solutions provides energy-efficient solutions including insulation, ventilation, skylights, solar power, solar hot water and wind power. SuperGreen Solutions also provides businesses and homeowners with simple tools to understand and control energy usage that can result in increased energy savings. This holistic approach provides effective options to help reduce power bills and environmental impact.
For more information on SuperGreen Solutions in Wantagh, contact Brian Metz at (516)869-4955, or online at www.supergreensolutions.com. For franchising information, please call (866) 899-2001 or visit www.unitedfranchisegroup.com/supergreen-solutions.
About UNITED FRANCHISE GROUP: The Global Leader for Entrepreneurs.
United Franchise Group (http://www.unitedfranchisegroup.com) is a $500-million franchising expert with 30 years of experience and 1,400 franchise locations in over 50 countries. Brands include SIGNARAMA, EmbroidMe, IZON Global Media, SuperGreen Solutions, Plan Ahead Events, and Transworld Business Advisors. Information on franchising opportunities is available at 800-286-8671 (U.S.) or 001-561-640-5570 (international).
UviaUS Folding Cube Opens Doors for World-Renowned Real Estate Closers
Century 21 is the world’s largest residential real estate sales organization, with over 7000 franchises and offices in 73 countries around the world. For over 35 years they’ve been building an empire by providing comprehensive sales, administrative and marketing support to real estate brokers and franchise owners around the globe.
Having recently developed a new, modern design concept for their office franchises, Century 21 needed a high impact, multipurpose marketing tool to showcase their new design and attract potential franchisors. The marketing piece would be used to launch their new design at an upcoming international real estate convention, and serve as a product guide for existing franchisors, and be used as a direct mail marketing piece for a subsequent mail campaign targeting the top 500 companies in the US. A tall order to be sure, but one that Century 21 Director of Franchise Transitions, Kathryn Carr, says UviaUs executed with exceptional service, quality, and record turnover!
To accommodate their needs, UviaUs designed a direct marketing piece that lay flat when unopened (snail mail friendly!) and transformed into a 3D pop-up cube when opened. The multiple folding panels of the cube granted onlookers a full spectrum view of the layout of Century 21’s new design concept, while extra panels provided space for promotional print.
How did it go over? Kathryn Carr reports the response as ‘fantastic!’ At the convention the piece impressed the delegates, drawing large crowds to the Century 21 booth. Kathryn goes on to relate that at least 3 dozen new brokers expressed their interest in becoming potential Century 21 franchise owners, reaching out to Century 21 as a direct result of viewing the fold out cube.
Kathryn enthusiastically states her experience working with UviaUs as superb: “they really held our hand through the entire process and, despite delays on our end, were 100% accommodating of our needs, both meeting and exceeding our tight deadline”.
UviaUs, founded in 2006, provides marketing solutions that are aimed at elevating client’s message above the clutter and making a memorable impression. Among its innovative products and services are Uvideo, embedding video within tactile experiences, Pop Up mailers and cards, 3D products, Flip, Bursts and other paper engineered offerings.
For more information, visit http://www.uviaus.com
Wahoo’s Fish Taco Opens Restaurant in Woodland Hills, California
Celebrating 25 years of serving its signature fish taco, Wahoo’s Fish Taco (http://www.wahoos.com/), a community mainstay and worldwide pop culture phenomenon since 1988, announces the opening of its newest location in Woodland Hills, Calif. Located at 19960 Ventura Boulevard, the new restaurant offers all of Wahoo’s distinct signature flavors including charbroiled or spicy marinated fish, chicken, steak, and tofu fillings in a variety of items such as tacos, burritos, bowls, salads, and the original fish taco. This Southern California location is scheduled to open on Thursday, June 20.
“Ever since day one, 25 years ago, we set out to offer great food at an affordable price in a fun, relaxed atmosphere,” said Wing Lam, co-founder of Wahoo’s. “We look forward to earning loyal fans from the valley and are stoked to join the Woodland Hills community.”
The restaurant features an eclectic Mexican/Brazilian/Asian menu with a Hawaiian North Shore vibe that has made Wahoo’s a popular choice. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Wahoo’s recently introduced a new “Citrus Slaw Taco” that offers a choice of fillings (chicken breast, carnitas, fish or carne asada) with the slaw ingredients of cabbage, cilantro, onions and carrots tossed in lime juice and olive oil.
As a San Fernando Valley native, I know that Wahoo’s will serve the valley well. With its unique concept, exceptional food and demand for quality ingredients, it really is a natural fit,” said Jane Casey, co-owner of the Woodland Hills location. “As an avid fan of Wahoo’s and experiencing the cult-like following the company has gained through the years, I aspired to be a part of bringing this delicious food and eclectic ambiance closer to home.”
The new franchise location serves as a testament to Wahoo’s growing success as the company continues to reach new markets and gain more devoted fans. The Woodland Hills location will represent the philosophies, recipes, and business model of all Wahoo’s restaurants throughout the United States.
For more information about Wahoo’s or its franchise program, e-mail my.wahoos@wahoos.com.
About Wahoo’s Fish Taco:
Founded by brothers Wing Lam, Ed Lee and Mingo Lee, Wahoo’s Fish Taco, a community mainstay and worldwide pop culture phenomenon, has been serving up its eclectic Mexican-Brazilian-Asian menu since 1988. Celebrated for its fresh food, pro-athlete support and charity involvement, Wahoo’s is recognized across multiple states for its sticker-covered walls. During the past two decades, the restaurant chain has grown to include more than 67 locations throughout California, Colorado, Texas and Hawaii. To learn more about Wahoo’s Fish Taco, please visit www.Wahoos.com.
New EmbroidMe Franchise Opens in Gulfport
EmbroidMe, the world’s largest embroidery franchise, announces a new store at 11010 Hwy 49, Suite 9, under the ownership of local residents Ted Kreger and Chelsi Canhoto. Before becoming EmbroidMe franchisees, Kreger worked as a fireman for 26 years for the New Orleans Fire Department. “I chose to explore the EmbroidMe opportunity now that I am preparing for retirement from the fire department,” said Kreger. “I was looking for a business I could start with my daughter, Chelsi, and EmbroidMe really was the best fit for us. We look forward to being a part of this thriving community!”
The new EmbroidMe is a member of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber and the Orange Grove Lyman Chamber of Commerce. All chamber members will receive 10% off their orders. Store hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. With nearly 400 retail locations, EmbroidMe provides full-service custom embroidery and screen-printing for apparel, as well as promotional products and gifts to both the private and commercial segments of the business community.
For more information on EmbroidMe in Gulfport, contact Kreger and Canhoto at 985-788-3092. For franchising information, please call (800)727-6720 or visit www.embroidme.com.
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