Our Town America is structured as a relatively low cost franchise business that is an excellent fit for self-motivated entrepreneurs who are interested in sparking long-term, loyal relationships between local businesses and new movers. “Most of our franchisees have been with us for over 10 years,” reports Michael. In addition, they love the flexible business […]
Brittany is the head of Our Town America’s corporate marketing department. She specializes in digital and print media, social media, and public relations.
Articles by Brittany N. Johnson:
Fifteen years ago, Michael Plummer left college and joined the Army. “It grew me up,” he says. In Plummer’s words, four years of training and working as a medic at Walter Reed Hospital in DC and in Korea “taught me real responsibility, depending on myself, leadership and how it affects those around you.” Michael says […]
Since 1972, Our Town has been providing new movers with traditional hospitality by mailing warm gifts from neighborhood businesses in a premium gift package. Thousands of satisfied business owners throughout the United States attest to the success and effectiveness of our program, while dozens of locally owned Our Town offices validate our success as a […]
John Gant and Michael Plummer Jr. were featured on Fox and Friends on Fox News this morning. John opened an Our Town America Franchise after watching an “On the Job Hunt” segment on Fox News. Michael and John discuss the Our Town program, veterans, and career and franchise opportunities. Watch the video here Brittany N. JohnsonBrittany […]
Years ago, I came to America with very little I could call my own. I had few, if any, job-ready skills, no college degree, and a very minimal understanding of American culture and the English language. What I did (and still do) have, however, was a tireless work ethic and endless opportunities at my fingertips. […]
Our Town America is family-oriented and offers a high level of support and training for owners. They’ve been around for 41 years and had a high Better Business Bureau rating. Their program and mission are very attractive to the small businesses we assist and new families in a community.” Click HERE to read what Our […]
One local business is building on its success in connecting new residents with area services and businesses. After 12 years as a stay-at-home mom, Jane McElhaney and her husband, Tom, bought an Our Town America franchise in 2007 that served most of Charlotte. She had a sales background and liked that the company was family-owned […]
In 2007, after 12 years as a stay-at-home mom, Jane McElhaney was looking to re-enter the job market. But she didn’t want to go back to the corporate world. So she turned to her big brother, Mike Fisher, for some advice. He was operating a successful Our Town America direct-mail franchise that markets services to […]
In the 30 years Su Hartung spent working in corporate America, she occasionally felt the itch to leave it all behind, but as a single mom, she didn’t feel she could afford to give up the perceived security of a full-time salary. When she was 60 years old, however, Hartung was laid off after a […]
Lauren Tatum was born and bred in Milwaukee, but she recently moved to West Allis with her little one. Her new neighbors are a friendly bunch, but it’s not like the old days when you might be welcomed with warm cookies. She did get a welcome package though. It came in the mail from an […]