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Malaysian Reserve
6 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
AtWork Group Reports a Strong First Half of 2025
Staffing Franchise Expands with New Locations and Earns Top Industry Honors KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AtWork®, an award-winning leader in the staffing industry, is proud to announce significant growth and recognition in the first half of 2025. Amid a cautiously optimistic outlook for the staffing industry, AtWork continues to outpace expectations with new office openings, strong franchise development, and multiple national awards. 'Despite the headwinds facing the staffing industry, the first two quarters of 2025 have proven to be a period of strength for AtWork,' said Jason Leverant, president and COO of AtWork. 'Our ability to adapt to evolving workforce needs while maintaining our commitment to client and candidate satisfaction continues to set us apart.' New Locations AtWork continues to grow its national footprint in 2025. Arkansas became the latest state to join AtWork's growing list of markets, further expanding the brand's national presence. AtWork opened eight new offices across the country so far in 2025: Virginia: Richmond South Georgia: Cartersville Georgia: West Gwinnett South Carolina: Greenville Washington: Seattle Southwest Arkansas: Bentonville Texas: Austin Northeast Indiana: Indianapolis NW Awards & Recognition AtWork earned several prestigious industry honors in 2025, including: Forbes' List of America's Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms (2025) – Recognized among the top 200 U.S. firms in the temporary staffing category. Staffing Industry Analysts' (SIA) 2025 Largest Staffing Firms in the US-Recognizing AtWork's impact and scale in the staffing industry. ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards (2025) – Awarded to fewer than 1% of staffing firms in the U.S. and Canada. Franchise Business Review's 2025 Top Franchises Satisfaction Award – Based on independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction. FranServe Fran-tastic brand-Honored for exceptional commitment in helping individuals realize their dream of owning a business by providing strong franchise opportunities. A stand-out franchisee, Josephine Suryono, who owns and operates AtWork locations in Sacramento and Roseville, California, has received several accolades for her success this year. Josephine was named the International Franchise Association's Franchisee of the Year as well as a 2025 Franchise Rockstar by Franchise Business Review in the Women's category. Her Roseville office led the AtWork system in revenue and gross profit in 2024 and continues to set a high standard in 2025. Additional Achievements In the first half of 2025, AtWork's leadership remained actively involved in national workforce conversations: COO Jason Leverant published a practical employment AI Guide designed to help job seekers navigate the evolving job market with new technology. Leverant's expertise has been featured in Newsweek, Yahoo! News, The Washington Examiner and other major outlets, covering topics such as Gen Z's fear of layoffs, the transition of federal workers into private sector roles, and the shifting landscape for white-collar employment. With over 30 years in business, AtWork remains committed to supporting entrepreneurs, connecting businesses with high-quality talent, and delivering exceptional staffing solutions nationwide. To learn more about AtWork's franchise opportunities, visit About AtWork Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, AtWork is an award-winning staffing franchise with nearly 100 locations. For more than 30 years, leading companies from across the nation have trusted AtWork to recruit the best talent. Recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Largest and Best Staffing Firms to work for in the U.S. and as an Entrepreneur Verified Franchise, AtWork can staff an entire production facility or provide temporary support that keeps businesses thriving. AtWork's dedication and unparalleled service earned them a spot on Forbes America's Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms and ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® award for client and talent satisfaction. Additionally, the franchise's growth and support for its franchisees have secured them a place on Franchise Business Review's (FBR) Top 200 Franchise ranking for seven years in a row and is in the FBR Hall of Fame for 10+ years of stellar performance. AtWork is also ranked in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, Franchise Times Top 400, and Entrepreneur's Top Franchises for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. To learn more about AtWork's services, visit Media Contact: Lu Dumas919.459.8168ldumas@
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New sandwich shop opens in Howland
HOWLAND, Ohio (WKBN) – A new sandwich shop opened in Howland Tuesday. Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is doing business at 2484 Niles Cortland Road. This is the second location for owner Amber Walley. The other shop is in Canfield, and she plans to open more in Northeast Ohio. Walley is originally from Trumbull County and was recently named Franchisee of the Year with Capriotti's. Brandy Johanntges contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Bahrain News Gazette
25-04-2025
- Business
- Bahrain News Gazette
TGI Fridays Appoints Phil Broad as President of International Franchising
Veteran F&B Leader to Drive Global Growth and Brand Innovation Across 40+ Countries DALLAS, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TGI Fridays , the iconic global brand known for bringing bold food, vibrant energy, and American-style hospitality to over 41 countries, is proud to announce the appointment of Phil Broad as President of TGI Fridays International Franchising . Based in Dubai, Broad will oversee the brand's international operations and franchise partnerships, with a focus on accelerating global growth and delivering exceptional guest experiences worldwide. Broad served as Managing Director of TGI Fridays UK from 1997 to 2000. In addition to his deep understanding of the brand, he has over 30 years of global leadership experience in the food and beverage, hospitality and retail sectors. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated the ability to drive strategic transformation, unlock new markets and deliver high-performance results in culturally diverse and dynamic environments. 'Phil's return to the Fridays family comes at a pivotal time for our global brand,' said Ray Blanchette, TGI Fridays CEO. 'His proven ability to lead brand expansion, strengthen franchisee relationships, and elevate the guest experience makes him the right person to shape the next chapter of our international business.' Before rejoining Fridays, Broad served as Senior Vice President of Food & Beverage at Alghanim Industries, where he led a portfolio of more than 270 restaurants across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). During his tenure, he introduced Slim Chickens to the Middle East, redefined the Costa Coffee brand in Saudi Arabia through a partnership with the Saudi Coffee Company and oversaw the rapid expansion of Wendy's in the region. His leadership earned him multiple honors, including the Growth Mindset Award from Wendy's International and Franchisee of the Year for both Costa Coffee and Wendy's. Earlier in his career, Broad held senior roles at IHG, Jumeirah Restaurants and Starbucks UK & Ireland, where he led operations for hundreds of locations and launched innovative programs, including the Starbucks Card and the brand's first UK drive-thru. While leading TGI Fridays UK, he was named International Operator of the Year. Broad's appointment comes at a time of exciting momentum for TGI Fridays, which is currently in a transformational growth phase with nearly 300 international locations and a robust development pipeline. 'I'm honored to return to where my passion for international growth began,' said Broad. 'Fridays is a truly iconic global brand with untapped potential, and I look forward to working with our incredible franchise partners to take it to new heights around the world.' Broad holds certifications in franchise and hospitality management and has completed multiple executive leadership programs. He will report directly to Ray Blanchette. About TGI Fridays As the world's first casual bar and grill, TGI Fridays is the birthplace of flair, freedom and celebration, bringing people together to socialize and experience 'That Fridays Feeling ,' a sense of celebrating the fun in everyday moments, big and small. For 60 years, Fridays has been lifting spirits around the world, currently with 391 restaurants in 41 countries serving high-quality, classic American food and iconic drinks backed by authentic and genuine service. Visit for more information and join Fridays Rewards.® Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. TGI Fridays Media Contact: Leigh Villegas +1 229-220-9660 Email: [email protected] A photo accompanying this announcement is available at GlobeNewswire Distribution ID 9438858
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sandwich shop looking to stack up team members
CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) — Building a career is just like building a sandwich: it takes good ingredients, but combine that with a good attitude and it can lead to something big. Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has been piling on the meats, cheeses and ingredients at its Canfield location for over a year. It's looking for team members to work there or at a new location opening soon in Trumbull County. 'If you don't have any qualifications, you never worked in the food business, we here at Capriotti's, we'd be more than happy to train you the way we do it here,' said owner Amber Walley. Capriotti's is building something extraordinary, from your sandwich to your experience in the store. It trains workers to handle four stations: making a hot sub on the grill, at the cold bay, wrapping and putting things in the bag and out to customers, or working at the register. It's a fast-paced, team environment. 'A team member, to us, is somebody who is willing to help in, whether you're on that station or not,' said assistant manager Haley Taylor. 'So if you do learn all the stations, or if one station gets backed up on the other, you're able to jump in and help them through it,' Walley said. Walley is the owner of Capriotti's two Mahoning Valley locations. She's also the Franchisee of the Year winner. Capriotti's is expanding and has opportunities for you to grow your career. 'So we are always looking for somebody who is driven that wants to, you know, grow in the position, as far as like a shift leader, an assistant manager, even general manager,' Walley said. Capriotti's thrives on trying to impress you. It wants you to taste the difference and experience the difference. You can also be part of the team creating the environment where you can thrive. 'I actually like coming to work, because I feel like all my friends are here, and we just have a good time, and we make the customers happy,' Taylor said. Capriotti's expects to open the second location in April. You can apply for a position in person at the Canfield location at 6442 S. Raccoon Road or go online. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
10-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Altitude Trampoline Park Launches in West Palm Beach with Grand Opening Celebration
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 / / -- Altitude Trampoline Park, a premier indoor adventure attraction that offers exciting activities, games, programs, and events for all ages, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest location in West Palm Beach. Join the celebration on March 15th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 4340 Okeechobee Blvd K-103 in the Cross County Plaza. The grand opening party will feature a host of exciting activities, free Chick-fil-A to the first 150 memberships purchased, a raffle with the grand prize of a Free One Year Membership, a TV, and a birthday party package, entertainment, and other great giveaways. This new West Palm Beach Park is operated by ATP Florida, the experienced team behind the successful Altitude Trampoline Park locations in Spring Hill, Bradenton, Sanford and Kissimmee. Leading the operations and management is Grady Hinchman, a seasoned professional with over 12 years of experience in franchise development and regional operations. Hinchman, a former professional athlete, brings a wealth of expertise, having previously served as Director of Operations at Planet Fitness and earning numerous accolades within the Altitude Trampoline Park franchise, including recognition as Franchisee of the Year by the IFA. He is also set to receive the Innovation Award at this year's Multi-Unit Franchise Conference. 'The West Palm market is experiencing rapid growth, and we are excited to provide a fantastic destination for families to enjoy,' said Grady Hinchman. 'The strategic location at the intersection of Okeechobee and Military is a prime spot, and we saw a great opportunity to be a part of this vibrant community.' Hinchman also emphasizes the park's focus on creating memorable experiences. 'I love seeing kids and families being active together. We love being the location choice for a child's big day and seeing families come together and celebrate is very rewarding,' he said. 'Our focus is our guests. From the trampolines to the park design, we strive to put ourselves in the socks of our guests and their parents. We have a high bar and want to deliver a best-in-class park.' Altitude West Palm Beach boasts over 35,000 square feet of thrilling attractions, including trampolines, a ropes course, multiple interactive games, and a massive soft play. This park has a one-of-a-kind sports court for basketball and soccer as well as an arcade featuring over 25 games. The park's design prioritizes safety and visibility, with a front-to-back and side-to-side line of sight, ensuring parents can easily monitor their children. The West Palm Beach Park will be open every day from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. with fun programs on Friday and Saturday evenings. For more information about Altitude Trampoline Park, visit About Altitude Trampoline Park Altitude Trampoline Park is a premier indoor adventure attraction that offers exciting activities, games, programs, and events for all ages. Altitude also offers various package options for birthday parties and other special occasions. Altitude Trampoline Park is a proud partner of the American Heart Association, the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all. To learn more, including park locations, visit Kimberly T Miller
