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BODYBAR Pilates Caps Off Landmark Year of Expansion, Performance, Brand Momentum

Fast-growing boutique Pilates franchise achieves record studio growth, sales and franchise demand in 2025
FORT WORTH, Texas -- BODYBAR Pilates, a leading modern Pilates franchise, is celebrating a landmark year of expansion and performance in 2025, further cementing its position as one of the fastest-growing boutique fitness brands in the country. Fueled by strong franchise demand, operational excellence and an engaged member community, BODYBAR closed 2025 with 73 open studios nationwide and ...

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From Record Milestones to Next-Gen Solutions: Inside the 2026 FASTSIGNS® Convention

CARROLLTON, Texas -- FASTSIGNS®, the leader in the custom signs and visual solutions industry, recently held its 2026 FASTSIGNS International Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. With the carefully selected theme, "Focus Forward," the event hosted over 700 attendees and 150 vendors to celebrate record network growth in sales, profitability and location count.
"2026 marked a year of exceptional growth with record sales exceeding $900M as we expanded to 790 locations in eight countries," ...

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86% of US Hiring Managers Say AI Makes It Too Easy to Exaggerate Skills on Resumes

From "Excel experts" who freeze at a simple formula to "chefs" who can't chop onions, employers say exaggerated skills are showing up more than ever.
OKLAHOMA CITY -- A new Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll reveals a startling truth about today's hiring landscape: job seekers may be stretching the truth on their resumes far more than they admit — and employers say they can spot the exaggerations a mile away.
According to U.S. hiring managers, 80% say candidates' resumes don't ...

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WHAT'S YOUR DOG'S LOVE LANGUAGE?

Camp Bow Wow behavior expert reveals the 4 surprising ways dogs experience love (and the importance of this one thing) for 'Love Your Pet Day'
WESTMINSTER, Colo. -- Before you buy that heart-shaped dog bed or splurge on gourmet treats for Love Your Pet Day (Feb. 20), here's what your dog actually wants you to know: They have zero clue what holidays mean, but they definitely know when you're showing love in their language.
Just like humans have different love languages, dogs have their own ...

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STRETCH ZONE OPENS TODAY IN MORGANTOWN, WV

New wellness studio introduces practitioner-assisted stretching to support mobility, recovery, and active lifestyles
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Stretch Zone, the nation's leading brand for practitioner-assisted stretching, is opening Stretch Zone Morgantown, bringing a new approach to health and wellness to the local community. The studio is owned and operated by Jack Spatafore, making this his second Stretch Zone location.
Jack, a physical therapist with more than 20 years of experience in ...

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UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of Indianapolis Achieves Major B2B Growth Milestone Through Year-Long Customer Testimonial Video Strategy

INDIANAPOLIS -- Over the course of 2025, the team at UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of Indianapolis set out to accomplish an ambitious and highly disciplined business development goal: secure 50+ new commercial clients in a single year, while simultaneously producing 50+ original B2B customer testimonial videos to spotlight each partnership.
Testimonial Videos as a Growth Strategy
Led by franchise owner Mike Simek and General Manager Brian Petersson, the UNITS of Indianapolis team ...

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AtWork Wins the 2026 Best of Staffing Client and Talent 5 Year Diamond Awards

National Staffing Agency Recognized for Excellence in Client and Talent Satisfaction for 5 Consecutive Years
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- AtWork®, an award-winning leader in the staffing industry, is proud to announce that they have won ClearlyRated's prestigious Best of Staffing Client and Talent 5 Year Diamond Awards for providing superior service to their clients and candidates for at least five (5) consecutive years. This honor places AtWork among fewer than 1% of staffing companies in the U.S. ...

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Express' People‑First Approach Earns 2026 Best of Staffing® Honors and 5‑Year Gold Achievement


OKLAHOMA CITY -- Express Employment Professionals has once again demonstrated its leadership in staffing excellence, earning ClearlyRated's 2026 Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards. In addition, the company received the esteemed Best of Staffing® Client 5‑Year Gold Award, recognizing consistent, top‑tier client satisfaction ratings.
Based entirely on client and candidate ratings, fewer than 1% of staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada earn both the Client and Talent ...

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Five Star Franchising celebrates growth and excellence at Home Services Summit 2026

Annual conference brings together nearly 1,000 franchise owners and team members for awards, education and leadership development
SPRINGVILLE, Utah -- Five Star Franchising, a growing platform of home service franchise brands, convened its annual Home Services Summit (HSS), held Jan. 14–17 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The event brought together nearly 1,000 franchise owners, corporate team members, partners and industry leaders for four days of education, collaboration and recognition ...

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BODYBAR PILATES TO OPEN FIRST OREGON STUDIO IN TANASBOURNE THIS JUNE

Fitness concept to offer exclusive grand opening promotions and host community events
TANASBOURNE, Ore. -- BODYBAR Pilates, the high energy, reformer based Pilates studio, announced it will open its first Oregon location in the Tanasbourne area of Hillsboro. Located at 9261 Northeast Windsor Street, BODYBAR Pilates Tanasbourne is slated to open in June, pending construction timelines.
Ahead of the grand opening, a limited number of founding memberships are available, offering early ...

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PrideStaff Minneapolis (North) Wins 2026 Readers' Choice Award for Best Employment Services in the North Metro Area

FRESNO, Calif. -- PrideStaff, a nationally franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce that its Minneapolis (North) office has been awarded the 2026 Readers' Choice Award for Best Employment Services by SUN Newspapers. The recognition celebrates the office's commitment to delivering outstanding staffing and job search support to employers and job seekers throughout the North Metro area.
Under Tim and Molly Radaich's leadership, the Minneapolis (North) office has grown its ...

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HOW DO YOU KEEP DOGS SAFE DURING A WINTER STORM? ANIMAL EXPERT SHARES 5 CRITICAL TIPS

Camp Bow Wow offers timely cold-weather safety tips as severe winter weather sweeps across the U.S.
WESTMINSTER, Colo. -- As a major winter storm is forecast to blanket large portions of the United States at the end of this week, Camp Bow Wow, the nation's leading doggy day care and boarding franchise, is urging pet owners to take precautions to protect their dogs from life-threatening cold-weather hazards.
While most people know not to leave dogs outdoors in the cold, Camp Bow Wow's ...

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