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Boise Welcomes Pilates Addiction: Founding Memberships Now Open at the City's New Boutique Studio

Local entrepreneur Taylor Call brings high-energy, results-driven Pilates classes to Apple Street, offering early access, VIP events, and the exclusive WundaFormer experience.
BOISE, Idaho -- Boise residents are about to experience a new kind of boutique fitness. Pilates Addiction, the nation's fastest growing Pilates franchise known for transforming workouts with its signature WundaFormer, is set to open this spring at 2351 S Apple Street. Founding Members will enjoy VIP pre-opening events, ...

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PrideStaff Asheville Owners Expand with Acquisition of Charlotte (North) Office

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- PrideStaff, a nationally franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce that its Charlotte (North) office has been acquired by Owners/Strategic-Partners Chad and Allison Austin, effective February 9, 2026. The Austins currently own and operate the highly successful PrideStaff Asheville office and will now lead both locations as part of their expanding regional footprint.
This transition marks a strategic investment in the Charlotte market and reflects the ...

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PrideStaff Brings Corporate Strength to Denver (Northwest) Location

DENVER -- PrideStaff, a nationally franchised staffing organization, is proud to announce that its Denver (Northwest) office has transitioned into a corporate-led location within the PrideStaff system. This move reflects PrideStaff's continued investment in the Denver market and underscores the local team's strength, performance, and leadership.
The Denver (Northwest) office will continue operating under the guidance of its experienced leadership team, ensuring continuity, consistency, and ...

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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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Youth Performance Drives the Next Phase of Fitness Franchising, New D1 Training Data Shows

Proprietary Data Reveals Sustained Growth in Youth Athletic Training, High Parental Confidence, And Measurable Long-Term Development Outcomes.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- As families continue to prioritize youth sports and long-term athletic development, new proprietary data from D1 Training, a leading fitness and enrichment concept that utilizes the five core tenets of athletic-based training to help people of all ages, from youth athletes to fitness-minded adults, shows that youth performance ...

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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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Five Star Franchising expands leadership team to support next phase of growth

New executive roles were unveiled at the franchise platform's Home Services Summit 2026
SPRINGVILLE, Utah -- Five Star Franchising, a growing platform of home service franchise brands, has announced an expansion of its leadership team, designed to accelerate growth and strengthen performance systemwide. New executive roles were unveiled during the Home Services Summit 2026, Five Star Franchising's annual systemwide convention for franchise owners, corporate team members and partners, held 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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