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 […]
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Our Town America Wins 2013 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards
Our Town America, the nation’s first and fastest growing new mover direct marketing franchise, has been named one of the top winners in the 2013 Franchise Satisfaction Awards. This year, Our Town America ranked #2 of all advertising and sales franchises, #5 in franchises under 50 units and #46 in the Top 50 Best of […]
Marketing to New Residents Pay Dividends For Business Owners Of North Carolina
It is a harsh reality, but the economy is not improving and business owners in Wilmington area are feeling the pressure as businesses and consumers continue to cut costs. What can the small business owner do to survive when things get (and stay) difficult? This information may be surprising, but marketing to new residents is […]
Sisters Find Success Helping Local Businesses
Six years ago, sisters Heather Wahl and Jess Damiani were both unemployed and wondering how they’d make ends meet for themselves and their children. Today, Wahl and Damiani are supporting their families — while helping new families get acquainted with their communities. Wahl and Damiani are franchisees with Our Town America, a nationwide company that […]
Our Town America Rated Top Franchises in 2012
Our Town America Rated in Top Franchises in 2012 by Franchise Business Review. Franchise Business Review created the Franchisee Satisfaction Awards to pay tribute to companies that are “doing it right” – putting their franchisees first and focusing on the things that matter most. This year, a total of 155 franchise brands received our prestigious […]
Our Town America Rated Top Franchises in 2011
Our Town America rated Top Franchises in 2011 in Franchise Business Review. Read More Here… 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. […]
IFA Franchise Congress Members Strengthen SBA, Lawmaker Ties
In Florida’s 10th District, Our Town America owner Michael Plummer Jr. hosted Rep. Bill Young’s (RFla.-10) Legislative Director Brad Stine. With the congressman recovering from recent surgery, Plummer used this recess opportunity to build a productive relationship with Rep. Young’s key staff. After a facility tour and explanation of how Our Town America operates within the […]