NBC WRAL News – Since the pandemic started, thousands of restaurants — many of them local, have shut their doors permanently across the United States. 23,981 Restaurants are out of business 27,663 Retail Stores are closed forever 15,384 Salons and spas are permanently closed 5,589 Fitness Centers and gyms will never open again But Our Town America […]
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Current Housing Market and Coronavirus Moving Survey Findings | NBC Raleigh
NBC WRAL News | Raleigh, NC (June 2020) – As the United States begins reopening amidst the busy summer moving season, Our Town America of The Triangle franchise owner, Sally Hanson, joins WRAL to discuss the current housing market. A recent survey commissioned by the Our Town America franchise shows that many people are considering […]
Sacramentans Looking to Move, Says Recent Survey | ABC News
ABC News (June 2020) – Coronavirus shocked the United States, and for a lot of Americans, it made them rethink where they want to live. As the country starts to reopen in time for the busy summer moving season, David Frisch of Our Town America of Greater Sacramento states that residents who may have never […]
New Mover Marketing Program is Key to Drive Summer Traffic
If you want to tap into the new mover market this summer, it’s important to rely on an established new mover marketing program to get results. The summer months are a busy time for movers. Nearly 60 percent of moves in the United States take place between May and August, according to MoveBuddha, an online […]
Moving Trends due to Coronavirus: An Infographic
All statistics drawn from survey commissioned by Our Town America. For more information, please visit: As U.S. Reopens, Coronavirus Concerns Could Lead to Mass Exodus Survey Says: Will People Move Homes during the Coronavirus Pandemic? Survey Says: Moving Trends due to Covid-19. Top Takeaways from a National Survey commissioned by Our Town America. More […]
As U.S. Reopens, Coronavirus Concerns Could Lead to Mass Exodus
Franchising.com (May 2020) – Call it the Epicenter Exodus. As the U.S. starts reopening in time for May’s National Moving Month and the busy summer moving season, a just released survey reveals a good chunk of residents from coronavirus hot spot states would voluntarily pack up and move out to areas not as crippled by […]
North Carolina Local Businesses Begin to Safely Reopen
Spectrum News (May 2020) – Bassam Safi of Our Town America shares how local businesses in North Carolina are preparing to reopen since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic. Local businesses have been largely impacted by the Coronavirus, and need support now more than ever. Safi’s partnered local businesses continue to take precautions in order to […]
New Mover Welcome Package Offers Benefits for Local Businesses and New Residents
Our Town America’s New Mover Welcome Package is a great opportunity for businesses to help reduce stress facing new residents who are busy unpacking boxes, starting new jobs, and navigating their way around an unfamiliar neighborhood. Moving ranks up with divorce and death as one of the most stressful life events for Americans, according to […]
Get the Word Out about Your Pizzeria
PMQ Pizza Magazine — The past few months have thrown a curveball at restaurant owners. While your restaurant may still be open for business—feeding locals, healthcare workers and others on the frontlines—the way you’re running your restaurant right now is probably not “business as usual.” Dine-in has taken a back seat to delivery and curbside […]
Local Businesses Meet Consumer Needs During Coronavirus | KTVU San Francisco
KTVU San Francisco Live — Our Town America of San Francisco owner, Suzi Dupries, says that local businesses are open and ready to serve their community during the Coronavirus pandemic. Small businesses continue to meet consumer’s shopping needs by implementing new ways of delivering goods and services. Dupries’ partnered local businesses have also transitioned during this […]