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Our Town America Rated Top Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity

Our Town America Top Multi-Unit Franchise

Franchise Business Review (April 2015) – Franchise Business Review released their 2015 Top Multi-Unit Franchises Report rating Our Town America a Top 25 Service Opportunity. This report narrows down the vast array of franchise opportunities by highlighting the franchise companies rated highest in franchisee satisfaction by those who were surveyed. Franchise Business Review’s research looked at survey feedback from over 6,000 multi-unit operators with at least three units. The national study included more than 300 leading brands. As the President/CEO of a franchise brand offering multi-unit ownership to current and prospective franchisees, Michael Plummer Jr. provides insight on the Our Town America franchise brand – the only Marketing/Advertising franchise featured on the Top 50 list. Franchise Business Review is a national franchise market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction and franchise buyer experiences. The firm’s services include commissioned franchise research projects and industry-wide studies of franchisee satisfaction. Access and download full FREE Top Multi-Unit Report. Complete an application to franchise with Our Town America or contact us for more information. Source: Franchise Business Review Brittany N. JohnsonBrittany is the head of Our Town America’s corporate marketing department. She specializes in digital and print media, social media, and public relations. […]

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Our Town America named Franchise Business Review all-time Top Company

Our Town America Top Company

Franchise Business Review (Feb 2015) – Consistent annual placement as a top franchise in Franchise Business Review’s Top Franchises list, demonstrates reliable performance. This year, ten franchise companies earned the honor of being featured on it for 10 consecutive years! To acknowledge their achievement, Franchise Business Review created the FBR Hall of Fame of which ActionCOACH, FASTSIGNS, Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning, HomeVestors, JumpBunch, Miracle Method, Our Town America, Pop-A-Lock, Two Men and a Truck and Wild Birds Unlimited are the first members. Franchise Business Review held a People’s Choice contest inviting people to choose which of the 10 new Hall of Fame inductees should be crowned the “best”. Our Town America won! “We work hard to excel in every aspect of our business,” says Michael Plummer Jr., President of Our Town America. “While we’ve been around for over 40 years, we’re constantly evolving. Our franchise family, our system and our unique new mover program have come a long ways since our first FBR Top Franchise award in 2005.” Plummer was crowned “People’s Choice” and given a crown and scepter by Franchise Business Review during the International Franchise Association’s recent annual conference. “It has been a pleasure to work with the corporate teams of the Hall of Famers over the past decade. They are focused on the success and happiness of their franchisees and constantly look for ways to be better each year they participate,” says Michelle Rowan, President of Franchise Business Review. “Their consistent placement on our Top Franchises list is proof that their franchisees are among the most satisfied in the country.” Our Town America has had the same two-fold mission for over 43 years: 1) to help new movers adjust and feel welcomed into their community by recommending local reputable businesses, and 2) to help local business sponsors reach a new audience of new movers every month, resulting in new loyal and long-term customers every month. For more information on Our Town America franchising, visit our Contact page here.  If interested in opening a franchise, complete our franchise application here. Read article on the Franchise Business Review website. Brittany N. JohnsonBrittany is the head of Our Town America’s corporate marketing department. She specializes in digital and print media, social media, and public relations. […]

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Our Town America CEO on Owning a Franchise

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biz-opp.biz (Nov. 2014) – For 43 years, Our Town America has been providing new movers with traditional hospitality by mailing warm gifts from neighborhood businesses in a premium gift package. And, thirteen years ago this Friday, when I wrote my first blog post on this website about a franchise, it was about Our Town America. That original post is now long gone, but Our Town America is still around. And this week, I finally got a chance to speak with the CEO Michael Plummer Jr. Hi Michael, thanks for doing this interview. Glad we finally got the chance. So, where did the idea for Our Town America come from? My father started the company in 1972. He discovered the power of welcoming new movers when he was running a pizza shop. He started with sending physical welcoming baskets as a one-time gift welcoming people to the neighborhood. He started to see new faces that would soon become loyal customers and bring in hundreds of dollars a year. How did you bring it to life? My father was the one who brought the company to life. Growing up, I helped where I could. In 2009, when my father passed away unexpectedly, I decided that carrying on his dream was the only choice there was. He did an incredible job running this establishment; I can only hope I do half as great a job as he did. Where do you see Our Town America in five years? Expanding with new relative offerings. Still remaining true to our special niche but expanding into other frontiers. Can’t say much more without spilling the beans. If you were to start again, what would you do differently? Not sure much of anything. After being in the industry as long as we have, our pitfalls, bumps, and bruises along the way were lessons learned that helped build us to whom we are today. While hiccups may not be pleasant, they are valuable learning experiences. Not to mention, what you do during the more difficult times really helps define who you are in getting through them. Read full interview here. Source: Business-opportunities.biz   Brittany N. JohnsonBrittany is the head of Our Town America’s corporate marketing department. She specializes in digital and print media, social media, and public relations. […]

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New Mover Direct Mail Marketing Franchise Experiencing Growth

Our Town America New Franchisees | November 2014

PRWeb (Nov. 2014) – Our Town America, the nation’s premiere new mover marketing franchise, continues to experience nationwide growth in the direct mail marketing industry by assisting businesses who are interested in acquiring new customers. Since the company started franchising in 2005, Our Town America has consistently been placed in the Franchise Business Review Top 50 list. Today, Our Town America officially announces two unique Minnesota-based franchise owners signed in the past 30 days. Kristen Lundgren of Eden Prairie, Minnesota purchased territory in the Western Suburbs of Minneapolis/St. Paul after working in sales for 32 years. “I was driven out of the corporate world by politics and the frustration of capped commissions,” says Lundgren. “I love the idea of face-to-face contact with local business owners and am so excited to be a part of the Our Town America family.” Bill Hanson, a seven-year resident of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota opened his Our Town America franchise in South Eastern Minnesota this past month as well. Hanson had been searching for a franchise that would fit his lifestyle for several years. “I feel fortunate to be able to facilitate a quality service to my community,” says Hanson. Read full story here. Source: PRWeb Brittany N. JohnsonBrittany is the head of Our Town America’s corporate marketing department. She specializes in digital and print media, social media, and public relations. […]

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Our Town America Top 100 Veteran Franchise

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Franchise Business Review (November 2014) – Franchise Business Review released the Top Veterans & Franchising Report for 2014 and Our Town America is one of the best of the best named coming in at #31. This report narrows down the vast array of franchise opportunities available to military veterans by highlighting the 100 franchise companies rated highest in franchisee satisfaction by military veterans who were surveyed. Franchise Business Review’s research looked at survey feedback from over 3,500 military veterans who are current franchise owners. The national study included over 350 leading franchise companies, and the resulting list of Top 100 franchises was based exclusively on franchisee satisfaction among veteran franchise owners. Franchise Business Review is a national franchise market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction and franchise buyer experiences. The firm’s services include commissioned franchise research projects and industry-wide studies of franchisee satisfaction. Access the full Veterans & Franchising 2014 Report. Source: Franchise Business Review Brittany N. JohnsonBrittany is the head of Our Town America’s corporate marketing department. She specializes in digital and print media, social media, and public relations. […]

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Our Town America Franchise Ideal Investment

Our Town America 100k Investment Money Magazine

Money Magazine (August 2014) – Oh, if only six figures landed in your lap tomorrow. Hey, you never know. In case it does – or in the case you’re lucky enough to have 100 grand put away already- you’ll want to have these smart moves in your back pocket. Find out why Money Magazine and Eric Stites, CEO of Franchise Business Review, put buying an Our Town America franchise in the top 5 on the list of 13 Things to Do with $100,000 Now. Read full article HERE.   Sources: Money Magazine; Franchise Business Review       Brittany N. JohnsonBrittany is the head of Our Town America’s corporate marketing department. She specializes in digital and print media, social media, and public relations. […]

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Our Town America on Fox and Friends – Career Opportunities

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Fox News (August 2014) – CEO Michael Plummer Jr. and Marketing Executive Brittany Johnson on Fox News’ Fox and Friends Sunday, August 17th. Plummer and Johnson discuss Our Town America’s desire for continuous growth and various career opportunities. Interested in working for Our Town America? Check out our Careers section or open your own franchise.   View the Fox and Friends segment with CEO Michael Plummer Jr. discussing Our Town America career opportunities. Brittany N. JohnsonBrittany is the head of Our Town America’s corporate marketing department. She specializes in digital and print media, social media, and public relations. […]

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Our Town America and New Mover Winner on WFLA TV

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WFLA TV (July 2014) – Channel 8’s Gayle Guyardo sits down with Our Town America of Tampa franchise owner, Mike Fisher, and first winner of 2014 Quarterly New Mover Survey Contest on July 10, 2014 segment. Five times each year, Our Town America randomly selects a winner from the thousands of new movers who take time out of their busy schedules to provide feedback on their moving experience by completing our New Mover Survey. This year, Tampa’s very own David and Wendalyn Cooper were selected as the first winner of our 2014 Quarterly New Mover Survey Contest, resulting in their recent prize of a $250 prepaid gift card from Our Town America. The Cooper’s, who provided positive feedback on their experience with the program, were originally welcomed into their new Tampa-area neighborhood by the Our Town America Welcome Package. “We felt extremely blessed because each certificate represented a current need of our family.” With approximately 20,000 moves in the Tampa Bay market area per month, Penske Truck Rental named the Tampa/Sarasota area number two of the top 10 cities people are moving to in the United States 1. Mike Fisher, the Our Town America – Tampa franchise owner, is responsible for filling each Welcome Package with valuable offers and information from each of his Tampa-area’s sponsor businesses. A matchmaker if you will, Fisher’s goal is identical to Our Town America’s 40+ year company mission to connect seeking new movers with local businesses who welcome new residents with open arms. Watch full WFLA TV story here! Read WFLA News story here.. Source: Penske Truck Rental 2013 Top Moving Destinations List Brittany N. JohnsonBrittany is the head of Our Town America’s corporate marketing department. She specializes in digital and print media, social media, and public relations. […]

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Mother-Daughter Duo Teams Up as New Mover Marketing Franchisees

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Entrepreneur (June 2014) – When the company that Su Hartung had worked at for 30 years laid off a number of its workers, Hartung wasn’t sure what to do. At age 61, she didn’t think anyone would hire her and worried she was too old to start her own business. However, when she teamed up with her daughter, she realized that the two had the perfect set of skills for franchising. Here’s how the duo sharpened their marketing skills and opened an Our Town America direct-mail marketing franchise. Read More Here… Source: Entrepreneur – Franchise Players Brittany N. JohnsonBrittany is the head of Our Town America’s corporate marketing department. She specializes in digital and print media, social media, and public relations. […]

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Retail Businesses Thriving with New Mover Direct Mail Programs

New Mover Direct Mail Programs Our Town America

Successful Business News: Featured Top Story (Jan. 2014) – The most recent Census reported that 40 million Americans move each year, forcing millions of folks to find brand new “go-to” retail options. After moving to a new area, potential clients are actively seeking replacements for their favorite pizza shop, neighborhood hardware store, and family pet store they trusted in their former town. They need help locating reliable retail business owners who can help them get on track.  What tools exist to help small businesses make a lasting impact on these impressionable movers? Read More Here… Source: Successful Business News Steven SgroiSteven is Our Town America’s corporate sales manager and oversees the national sales team. www.ourtownamerica.com […]

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