Five Star Bath Solutions continues its growth in California with Sabik Enayet joining the system and bringing three new territories to the San Francisco market. With more than 20 years of experience in finance, operations, and strategic growth initiatives, Sabik brings a strong operational and leadership background into the system as the brand expands across the Bay Area. Sabik Enayet brings more than 20 years of experience leading finance and operational improvement initiatives across multiple industries. During his time at Ernst & Young, he worked closely with Fortune 100 companies to design and implement large-scale global process improvement strategies. More recently, he has focused on supporting early-stage tech and retail startups by building scalable operational and financial systems designed for long-term growth. His background in operational discipline, strategic planning, and business scalability makes him a strong fit for Five Star Bath Solutions as he launches across the Bay Area market. Five Star Bath Solutions is expanding as a forward-thinking technology company in the home remodeling industry. As part of the Five Star Franchising family, the brand offers comprehensive resources such as training, technological support, and marketing, greatly benefiting our franchisees. The brand's unique selling points include its lead generation and call center, PRONEXIS, and the expert guidance of our brand president, Dean Hartley. Five Star Bath Solutions is poised for significant growth.

Meet Marcello and Rosie Hunter Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More of Potomac Falls, VA We’re excited to announce that Marcello and Rosie Hunter are the newest owners joining the Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More family! Marcello brings more than 30 years of experience in software product management, having led large-scale digital transformation initiatives with organizations including Cisco Systems, Capital One, and ETS. A graduate of Brigham Young University and London Business School, he also brings a global perspective with experience working internationally and speaking five languages. Rosie has dedicated her career to education, community leadership, and volunteer service, serving as a substitute teacher and leading numerous youth and women's organizations within her community. Together, Marcello and Rosie have called Northern Virginia home for nearly three decades with their family of four daughters, three sons-in-law, and three grandchildren. Their shared passion for community involvement, lifelong learning, and supporting local businesses makes them a wonderful addition to the Big Frog family. Please join us in welcoming Marcello & Rosie!

Joshua Tree Experts is excited to welcome Nick Arnold to the franchise system as the brand continues expanding into the Jacksonville, Florida market. Nick brings a strong background in investment management, finance, and business strategy to Joshua Tree Experts. Throughout his career, he has worked across venture capital, corporate finance, and commercial banking, partnering closely with founders and executive teams to drive growth through strategic planning, operational improvement, and disciplined financial execution. Known for his hands on leadership style, strong work ethic, and long term approach to business building, Nick has developed a reputation for helping organizations create sustainable value and execute growth initiatives effectively. His ability to analyze opportunities, build systems, and focus on long term success makes him an excellent fit for franchise ownership. As he explored entrepreneurship, Nick was drawn to Joshua Tree Experts because of its unique service offering, scalable business model, and opportunity to make a meaningful impact within his local community. He is excited to bring the brand's proven approach to tree care, lawn care, and pest control to homeowners throughout the Jacksonville market while building a business of his own. "Joshua Tree Experts provides the opportunity to build a meaningful business while serving homeowners and helping preserve the beauty and health of their landscapes," Nick shared. "I'm excited to bring the brand to Jacksonville and begin this next chapter as an entrepreneur." Joshua Tree Experts delivers a unique and essential home services business model through its "Joshua Tree Three" approach, combining tree care, lawn care, and pest control under one brand. This integrated service model allows homeowners to work with a single trusted provider to maintain and improve the health, beauty, and value of their outdoor environments. Franchisees benefit from multiple revenue streams, recurring service opportunities, strong operational support, and a scalable business model designed for long term growth.

Five Star Bath Solutions continues its expansion across the Southeast with 5 new territories awarded in Western North Carolina Steve and Jennifer Chmielewski are joining the system with a strong background in building products, operations, and business leadership. Steve brings more than 25 years of experience across nationally recognized brands including Baldwin Hardware, Armstrong Floors, Aqua Glass, Liberty Hardware, and Delta Faucet. Throughout his career, he has developed expertise in global sourcing, product marketing, channel management, sales, project management, and business analytics. Together, Steve and Jennifer were drawn to Five Star Bath Solutions because of its strong operational infrastructure, scalable model, and long-term opportunity within the growing home improvement sector. Outside of business, Steve and Jennifer have been married for 22 years and are raising their 14-year-old son, who competes in go-kart racing. Steve is also an avid motorsports enthusiast who restored a 1967 Mustang, actively works on his drag racing car, and has completed three ultramarathons. Five Star Bath Solutions continues to attract strong operators because of its unique combination of sales and marketing support, operational systems, and scalable growth opportunities. As part of the Five Star Franchising platform, franchisees benefit from extensive training, technology, lead generation

Sourdough & Co. Expands into Cherry Hill, NJ Sourdough & Co. continues its growth in Cherry Hill, New Jersey with a new franchisees, Kishore and Priya Palle. They bring decades of leadership experience in technology and digital transformation and are excited to build a business centered around quality, community, and operational excellence. Kishore brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in technology and digital transformation across global financial services. Throughout his career, he has led enterprise-scale initiatives in cloud, data, and AI while managing global teams and overseeing programs valued at more than $200 million dollar. He holds a Master’s in Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, and is known for combining strategic vision with strong operational execution. Together, Kishore and Priya are excited to bring that same leadership mindset into franchising while building a business rooted in quality, consistency, and community engagement.