Quantum Business Briefs

In this episode of Quantum Business Briefs we explore a business opportunity in the food and beverage industry. You'll meet founder and CEO Ken Lineberger at Water's Edge Winery. Waters Edge Wineries is a unique concept allowing our owners to open a micro-winery and bistro in their community. Waters Edge Wineries® is an urban winery system that brings the very best of wine culture to communities across the country. Combining elements of the traditional winemaking experience with the emerging wine bar concept, Waters Edge creates a diverse selection of wines and offers guests an opportunity to engage intimately with a historically exclusive lifestyle. As it seeks to bring the winery experience to the people, Waters Edge Wineries® presents an innovative, versatile concept that treats guests to quality wines, a relaxing atmosphere, and a cultural experience like no other. Our franchise helps people start up complete wineries in a retail space that ranges from 3,500 – 4,000 square feet. Each winery offers exclusive wines with many popular varietals, Bistro-style appetizers & desserts, custom labeling and more. The difference between a Waters Edge Winery and a traditional winery is that we do not grow or crush the grapes – we outsource those functions to a global network of vineyards and growers. This lowers the cost of ownership, and removes the biggest risk associated with most wineries. Actual wine production is done onsite. A Waters Edge Winery® makes several wines that are exclusive to our winery locations. We make many of the popular varietals, including Merlots, Cabs and Chardonnays. We also make some harder-to-find wines such as Barolos, Gewurztraminers, Pinotages, Petit Verdot and Ports. We source grapes globally that will allow you to make over 50 different kinds of wine using grapes from the best grape growing regions in the world. Places such as California, Italy, France, New Zealand, Chile and Germany. We also offer a lineup of wines that are found nowhere else and add to the spectrum of tastes for our guests. These include fun wines such as our popular Peach Apricot Sangria and Cranberry Sangria. These wines are easy for nearly everyone to enjoy – low in alcohol and slightly off-dry. If you'd like to learn more about Water's Edge, connect with us here and be sure to specify Cabinet IQ as the company you're interested in: https://www.quantumfranchisegroup.com/find-franchise-match/

In this episode of Quantum Business Briefs we explore a franchise business opportunity in the home care industry. You'll meet Dan Durney and Deanna Keppel.

Assisting Hands Home Care is one of the leading in-home care franchises, emphasizing exceptional customer service and personalized care, providing our franchisees with a proven and scalable business model, and a leadership team that is second to none in the industry.

According to an October 2015 report on CNBC.com, “the so-called longevity economy, which serves the needs of Americans over 50, is currently a $7.1 trillion market.”  A few of the differentiating factors between Assisting Hands and other in-home caregiving franchises are:

1. Expanded business model includes medical equipment, skilled nursing, temporary staffing, home healthcare, and personal care.
2. “A” markets available. We currently have a total of 171 franchises sold, 17 Area Representatives, and 80 offices dispersed around the country.
3. Our Family of Franchise Owners (FOFO) is truly a family, and we know how to have fun.
4. We provide tools to help you be successful, and the support our owners receive is fanatical.

As a member of the International Franchise Association, we are able to gain knowledge of franchising used by 75 different industries, gain insights into new ideas that can be used to improve businesses, build relationships through networking with other members, and have opportunities for advice, help, and problem-solving.

IFA represents its members on a wide range of small business issues, such as health care, litigation reform, minimum wage, and tax issues. Each year we participate in the Franchise Action Network and communicate directly with members of Congress on legislative issues.

Assisting Hands Home Care® couples proven marketing strategies with quality care to generate customer referrals.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, beginning in 2010 and continuing over the next 20 years, an average of 10,000 people per day on average turning will turn age 65 per day. And according to the AARP, 67% of them will need some type of long-term care in the future. Only five percent (5%) reside or will reside in nursing homes. Some live in assisted living facilities or in hospice, but the majority of America’s aging population will age remain at home and will need in-home care.

One in three Americans voluntarily provides unpaid, informal care each year to one or more ill or disabled family members or friends. The need for Senior Care Franchises is significant, and will only continue to rise as the Baby Boomers generation reach their senior years.

By building strong relationships with referral sources and understanding how to communicate successfully with them, our franchisees continue to grow their business with a high rate of satisfied customers.

The opportunities in the in-home caregiving industry are strong.

In this episode of Quantum Business Briefs we explore a franchise business opportunity in the home improvement industry. You'll meet Albert Hermans, Vice President of Franchise Development for Floor Coverings International.

The floor coverings market is a $60+ billion industry and continues to experience significant growth as more and more people decide to invest in the comfort, style. and value of their homes. The Floor Coverings International shop-at-home business model caters to today’s busy consumers who are looking for convenience and expertise – a combination not readily found in retail flooring. Also, consumers are making an increasing percentage of purchases from the comfort of home; the popularity of Internet, catalog, and TV shopping networks is greater than ever.

Answering this demand, the Floor Coverings International shop-at-home model supported by a boutique design showroom, offers unique benefits to both customers and franchisees.

Floor Coverings International strongly believes in providing its franchisees with the tools for success – and information on how to use them. Ongoing training and support represent our genuine commitment to our franchisees, and programs are continually updated to ensure their relevance.