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Best Life Brands Ends 2022 Surpassing 550 Open Locations and Earning Several Awards

Multi-brand portfolio continues to expand services to support people to live their best life

Best Life Brands Marks the First Half of 2022 with Double-Digit Territory Expansion and Several Awards

TROY, Mich., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Life Brands, LLC ("Best Life Brands"), a franchised organization that includes Blue Moon Estate Sales, CarePatrol, ComForCare, At Your Side Home...

Best Life Brands Achieves Milestone Of 500 Locations Open Across the U.S. and Canada

Best Life Brands, LLC ("Best Life Brands") has achieved 500 franchise locations across all brands in the US and Canada.

CarePatrol Begins 2022 by Implementing a Brand Refresh

Nation’s Largest Senior Care Solutions Organization Brand Refinement Offers a Softer, More Caring Image for it’s Clients

Best Life Brands Marks 2021 With an Acquisition, 100+ Territory Expansion, and Multiple Awards

Multi-brand franchised healthcare organization continues expanding its services to assist the senior population

Best Life Brands Announces Boost Home Healthcare

Boost is a home health company that provides superior in-home nursing, therapy, and home care services. Franchising will begin immediately.

Best Life Brands Continues Record Franchise Development Growth in First Half of 2021

Best Life Brands, LLC ("Best Life Brands"), a family of companies focused on the well-being of clients along the continuum of senior care, awarded 47 new franchise agreements across all brands in the first half of 2021, continuing to build on record-breaking numbers from 2020. The impressive franchise development underscores the continued and growing needs of seniors.

Jennifer LoBianco Named Senior Vice President of Marketing for Best Life Brands

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Life Brands, LLC ("Best Life Brands") today announced the addition of Jennifer LoBianco as senior vice president of marketing. LoBianco will lead the Best...

Blue Moon Estate Sales Survey Results Shows Older Adults Are Ready to Move

Whether it's an effect of the pandemic, taking advantage of the booming housing market, or time to downsize, people are on the move based on results from a new survey taken by Blue Moon Estate Sales. The leading estate sale franchise in the...

Best Life Brands Acquires New Company in Home Health Space

Best Life Brands, LLC ("Best Life Brands"), a family of companies focused on the well-being of clients along the continuum of senior care, has completed the acquisition of a home health company which provides superior in-home nursing, therapy, and home care services to patients across the greater Los Angeles area.

Franchising With Best Life Brands

This article is a Q and A with J.J. Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands. Best Life Brands is the platform company over ComForCare, the premier franchised provider of home care; CarePatrol, the nation's largest franchised senior placement organization; and Blue Moon Estate Sales, the leading estate sales franchise in the U.S.

New Estate Sale Business Comes to NKY During The Pandemic

A couple in Northern Kentucky understand moving can be stressful, and that is why they started a Blue Moon Estate Sales franchise to make moving more inviting.

Best Life Brands Sets Record Franchise Development Growth in 2020, Signing 71 New Franchise Agreements Across the Brands

Best Life Brands, a family of companies focused on the well-being of clients along the continuum of senior care, awarded a record number of 71 new franchise agreements across all brands in 2020. The milestone underscores the needs of seniors, the most vulnerable population, and growing demand for more businesses that serve them.

Best Life Brands CEO: "When you are significant, you leave behind a legacy that endures long after you've moved on." (Global Franchise Magazine)

J.J. Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands, talks about leading an organization, the beauty of franchising, and his quest to make healthcare convenient. GF: What does success look like to you? JJ: I have tried to help my teams understand that...

Q&A with Lori Vrcan, Franchisee of CarePatrol (Franchise Chatter)

Lori Vrcan, Franchisee of Charlotte, South Carolina, previously worked with a national senior living community as a sales and marketing manager. In that position, she was most impressed with her interactions with CarePatrol. Each client referred was pre-qualified and a good fit for the senior living community in terms of needs, budget and personal interests. After she and her husband Todd did further research, they decided not only would buying a CarePatrol franchise be a great investment, but it was a meaningful change and the opportunity to work together and help seniors.

Best Life Brands Sees Strong Franchise Development Growth Over the Summer (Franchising.com)

Best Life Brands, a family of companies focused on the well-being of clients along the continuum of senior care, awarded 18 new locations in 14 states and Canada across all brands in June, July and August.

With New Franchise Sales on the Rise, ComForCare Revamps Recruitment Process (Home Health Care News)

For home care giant ComForCare, COVID-19 has meant pivoting to new ways of approaching caregiver recruitment and onboarding.

The Cost of Keeping Caregivers and their Clients Safe During a Pandemic

According to the CDC, the risk for severe illness from COVID-19 among adults increases with age, with older adults at highest risk. That makes the health and safety of the caregivers who look after them all the more important. And it is the responsibility of those employing the caregivers to ensure they have the resources to do their job safely.

How COVID-19 Changed Our Business Model for The Better (IFA)

When COVID-19 started to infiltrate the U.S, we were faced with the same questions so many businesses were forced to address: How do we keep our team and our customers safe? And how do we continue operating to meet demand? The answer that was never in our playbook was to change our whole business model. And we had to do it quickly.

Coronavirus-Induced Recession Could Create Home Care Franchise Boom (Home Health Care News)

Despite its many negatives, the global recession induced by the COVID-19 virus could set the stage for home care franchise systems to see a period of strong growth.

Best Life Brands Sets Record Franchise Development Growth in April (Franchising.com)

“We at Best Life Brands have recognized the needs of an aging population long before coronavirus infiltrated our daily lives. And we are watching the demand for our services only continue to grow,” says J.J. Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands. “Even in the midst of a pandemic, we are experiencing a surge in interest from franchisee candidates who recognize this as an immensely high-growth space and that our services will forever be essential.”

Riverside Touts Ability to Fill Gaps During M&A 'Giant Pause' (Franchise Times)

As many M&A deals ground to a halt in the pandemic, private equity firm Riverside took an unusual step: sending an open letter saying they had capital to provide to get deals done.

Marques Jones of ComForCare in Northwest Richmond is Interviewed by CBS News

Marques Jones, President of ComForCare of northwest Richmond, says social distancing is difficult during in-home care, which often requires close contact for things like feeding, bathing and grooming.

Home-based Care Providers Are an Essential Part of Navigating the Nation Back from Pandemic

Janice Pollard writes in Medium.com, "Caregivers showcase compassion every day just by the nature of the job they are in, but their dedication and willingness to continue caring for clients during a pandemic is nothing short of heroic."

Home Health Care News: "Calm Before the Storm: In-Home Care Providers Brace for COVID-19 Surge"

Sean Kajcienski, COO of Best Life Brands, is quoted in Home Health Care News, "We've got to be a little bit more flexible, adaptable and responsive to business demands,” he said. “We’re all just adjusting, but the need is there. It’s such a great need in this country, and I see it continuing to grow.”

Best Life Brands Names J.J. Sorrenti CEO

Sorrenti will oversee the strategic growth plan of Best Life Brands, which includes ComForCare and At Your Side, premier franchised providers of home care; CarePatrol, the nation's largest franchised senior placement organization; and Blue Moon Estate Sales, the leading estate sale franchise in the U.S. Together, they include nearly 400 franchise locations across the U.S. and Canada.

Where Can Seniors Safely Go After Being Discharged from Healthcare Facilities?

CarePatrol, the nation's largest senior placement organization, is partnering with healthcare providers to counsel families on options for moving loved ones to safer environments in order to make room for COVID-19 patients.

ComForCare and CarePatrol Selected as Top 100 Franchises for 2020 by Franchise Gator

Franchise Gator named ComForCare Home Care and CarePatrol Top 100 franchises.

ComForCare and At Your Side Franchises Receive 2020 Best of Home Care Awards

ComForCare Franchise Systems is proud to announce that nine ComForCare and At Your Side Home Care franchise locations received recognition in the 2020 Best of Home Care awards from Home Care Pulse, an independent satisfaction research and quality assurance firm for home care.

CarePatrol of Northeast Ohio Franchise Owners Receive 2019 Franchisee of the Year Award

Kevin and Cilla Buck honored with the prestigious award at CarePatrol’s annual franchise conference.

CarePatrol Secures Top Spot in Alzheimer's Association National Team Fundraiser

On January 16, 2020, CarePatrol hit No. 2 on the Alzheimer’s Association's Top Performers Nationwide List.

ComForCare Ranked a Top Franchise in Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive 41st Annual Franchise 500®

ComForCare Franchise Systems, LLC recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

Columbus, MS ComForCare Franchise Owners Receive 2019 Franchise of the Year Award

Columbus and Clotye Jones honored with prestigious award at ComForCare’s annual franchise conference.

ComForCare Owner Helps Organize Parkinson’s Event

Melissa Morante, who is part of the owner/operator team of three ComForCare Home Care offices in Florida was interviewed for her involvement in helping plan an event for people with Parkinson’s disease and their family members, as well as health and medical professionals.

CarePatrol Inducted Into Franchise Business Review Hall of Fame

CarePatrol, the nation’s largest senior placement franchise, was inducted into the Hall of Fame for Franchise Business Review, a national franchise market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction. The Hall of Fame is reserved for brands that have earned a spot on Franchise Business Review’s annual Top Franchisees list 10 times.

ComForCare of Hendersonville, TN Employee Recognized as 2019 Caregiver of the Year

Beth Trivett honored with the prestigious award at ComForCare's annual franchise conference.

ComForCare and Blue Moon Estate Sales Recognized on Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s Top 100 Game Changers List for 2019

DETROIT (December 12, 2019) – ComForCare Home Care and Blue Moon Estate Sales, two brands under the Best Life Brands umbrella, are ranked in the Top 100 Game Changers for 2019 by Franchise Dictionary Magazine. Game changer brands...

Alzheimer’s Association Renews ComForCare’s DementiaWise® Recognition

DETROIT (October 17, 2019) – The Alzheimer’s Association has renewed its recognition of DementiaWise®, a proprietary curriculum of best practices and activities for home caregivers to help care for clients with Alzheimer’s...

ComForCare Home Care Ranked in Franchise Times 2019 Top 200+

ComForCare Home Care Ranked in Franchise Times 2019 Top 200+ DETROIT (October 15, 2019) – ComForCare Home Care, a premier provider of in-home care, has earned its ranking in the 2019 Franchise Times Top 200+ list. ComForCare makes the...

Best Life Brands Acquires Blue Moon Estate Sales

DETROIT, Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Life Brands, LLC ("Best Life Brands"), a family of companies focused on the well-being of clients at any stage of life, has completed the acquisition of Blue Moon Estate Sales,...

How ComForCare Franchise's Dementiawise Program Changed the In-Home Care Landscape

Proprietary program supports clients and families at different stages of the disease, creative more interactive opportunities along the care continuum When a family member is exploring dementia care services for a loved one, it’s often a...

ComForCare Franchises Offer Customizable In-Home Care

Large and growing roster of services meet needs across the continuum of care One person needs significant, 24-hour help for a few days after returning home from a hospital stay. Another may only want one or two visits a week for help with...

ComForCare Franchise Honors Owners Who are 'Present & Engaged'

Going above and beyond comes naturally for ComForCare franchise owners in North Carolina, who bought an existing franchise and made it their own ComForCare honors its in-home care franchise owners in many ways throughout the year, including a...

ComForCare Sprinter Award Winner Talks About Ramping Up Fast in a Crowded Market

Billable hours are the benchmark for growth, nowhere more so than in the competitive in-home care industry - where it can be hard to gain a foothold. ComForCare in-home care franchise owners are a dedicated and driven group. Their achievements...

Multiple ComForCare Franchises Win 2019 Best of Home Care Awards

Home Care Pulse, a leading quality-assurance firm in-home care, has honored multiple ComForCare in-home care franchise owners and their teams in its 2019 Best of Home Care Awards. The awards are as follows: Leader of Excellence Home Care...

Best Life Brands Strengthens Executive Team with Three New Hires

Best Life Brands, a multi-brand platform company uniting ComForCare, At Your Side, CarePatrol and all future acquisitions to serve individuals along the continuum of care, has announced three new hires to the executive team. Sean Kajcienski has been...

Best Life Brands Builds Franchise Support with New Senior Staff

Best Life Brands, the corporate parent of the ComForCare in-home senior care franchise brand, has strengthened its executive team with three seasoned veterans. As more ComForCare franchise owners come on board, joining Best Life...

Meet Award-Winning ComForCare Franchise Owner, Kelly Brown

When ComForCare Home Care franchise owners meet at their annual convention, the awards are a highlight. Of those, one in particular draws a lot of interest: the Sprinter Award, which was created to honor new franchise owners who achieved significant...