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The Advocate: Miracle Method Looking to Break into Louisiana Market

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Miracle Method is looking to break into the Louisiana market. The brand has expressed interest in the Baton Rouge market for a new store opening in the next couple of years.

“Louisiana has been a tough market for us, we have demand and no franchise in the market yet which is why it’s a target market for development for us in 2016.” ,” Miracle Method’s Vice President of Franchise Sales and Development John Tubiolo told The Advocate.

The Advocate: Miracle Method Looking to Break into Louisiana Market

Miracle Method stretches across the U.S. and Canada with 135 franchisees. Although they haven’t broken into the Louisiana market, crews from out of state have done work at Louisiana State University.

Ideally, Tubiolo would like to see two Miracle Method franchisees in New Orleans, with Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Alexandria, and Shreveport to follow.

“That would give us a full range of coverage in the state,” Tubiolo said. “We have proven success, proven systems, and proven sales. We just need to find the right person to open a franchise in this market who can hit the ground running.”

Miracle Method is the largest bath and kitchen refinishing company in the US. Powered by a rapidly growing community of 135+ franchisees, the company specializes in repairing and restoring all types of tubs, ceramic tile and countertops, helping homeowners save tens of thousands of dollars in replacement costs. All Miracle Method franchisees live in the markets they serve, working as independent small business owners who deliver quality work and superior service in both the residential and commercial markets.

The demand for refinishing continues to grow as it offers a viable, time and cost savings alternative to replacement. To learn more about the company or explore franchise opportunities, please click here or call 855-212-7337.

Former Home Builder finds success with Miracle Method Franchise

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With over 35 years’ experience in the home building industry, Mike Simmons is running a Miracle Method Surface Refinishing franchise that tackles arguably the most important rooms of the home – kitchens and bathrooms. Mike and his wife Kay were recently highlighted in the Marietta Daily Journal for their success in running a Miracle Method franchise.

Former Home Builder finds success with Miracle Method Franchise

“I’m a second-generation builder. My dad was the old-type home builder where he taught me how to do everything. People would call my dad about building a house, and we would go and frame it, do the shingles, siding, trimmed it out,” said Simmons.

Mr. Simmons was raised in Indiana, and moved to Georgia and started out remodeling homes, then moved into building houses including a number of them in Cobb.

Since 2012, together with his wife Kay, Mike has been the proud owner of a Miracle Method franchise, the largest kitchen and bath refinishing company in North America. Miracle Method specializes in repairing and restoring bathtubs, showers, ceramic tile, countertops and more.

“We were looking for something different, something you could grow a company in a downturn market,” Simmons said, adding that a former employee had introduced him to the company during the economic downturn, around 2008.

Since the beginning, the Simmons’ Marietta-based franchise has done a number of jobs across the North Metro Atlanta area, spanning from Paulding to Gwinnett counties. Outside of residential work, much of their works has been has been for hospitals, schools, universities and hotels.

The Simmons’ franchise employs 11 people and up to 16 during the busiest times of the year, generating over 1 million in revenues in 2015.

Their franchise is preparing to begin one of their biggest projects in their 4 year history – refurbishing an estimated 340 bathrooms and floors at a university campus, mostly dorm bathrooms but also other areas including a tiled foyer. They will begin the work during the school’s Spring break while the students are off campus. Any work that is not completed during Spring break will be finished during the summer.

Mike and Kay just celebrated 32 years of marriage. Working together presents its challenges, but they create a good balance with one another. Mike is a very driven entrepreneur and Kay is more focused on the numbers and she keeps them grounded.

Miracle Method Surface Refinishing is looking to add 15-20 new franchise locations throughout the US and Canada in 2016 to keep up with their record growth. For more information visit on Miracle Method, click here or call us at 855-212-7337.

Colorado Springs Gazette: Miracle Method Plans to Add 15 New Franchisees in 2016

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The refinishing industry is booming, in part due to the turnaround the housing market has seen over the last few years, and Colorado Springs-based franchise Miracle Method is coming off one of their most successful in the brand’s 35 year history. Sales across the franchise system have more than doubled since 2010, according to a recent story in the Colorado Springs Gazette. That trend should continue as the brand continues to expand, with a plan of adding 150 new locations over the next 5 years across the country, into Canada, and increasing presence in major markets.

Colorado Springs Gazette: Miracle Method Plans to Add 15 New Franchisees in 2016

“People have many franchise opportunities, and we have to compete in that world. If you look at McDonald’s, you need at least $1.5 million to get a franchise, and the margins are so thin – 5 to 6 percent – that you need 6 or 7 to be successful,” Pistor told the Colorado Springs Gazette. “When you look at our business concept, you have a low upfront cost – about $100,000 – and fast growth. We have some franchisees who are selling $2 million a year, and some of our franchises have hit $1 million in three to five years. For Miracle Method, it is determining how people can find out about us.”

The brand’s origins go back to 1979 in San Francisco when Bob Gray developed a new coating formula and launched the concept, but without the ability to keep the brand growing, Pistor took over in the mid 90’s, retooling the company through the first 5 years to be a more attractive investment for prospective franchisees and increasing the efficiency, operations, and support for existing owners. Once changes were made and processes were improved, the brand has grown steadily since the early 2000’s and Pistor believes that will continue – but with intelligent growth at the center of their expansion plans.

“I have been asked why we only have 135 franchises. I tell people that we have high standards; we want to be the Nordstrom of the refinishing business. We don’t sell franchises, we grant them,” Pistor told the Gazette. “For example, we don’t allow our franchises to hire subcontractors because we want to maintain the quality and protect our trade secrets. Our niche is in the bath(room) and kitchen. We specialize, we are very good at it and we are profitable. Anywhere where it is cheaper to refinish than replace is a place where Miracle Method can be successful.”

Miracle Method plans to add 15 new franchisees in 2016, and expand to 270 franchises in the next five years.

Click here to read the full article.

For more information about becoming an independent franchise business owner with Miracle Method, please click here or call 855-212-7337.

Miracle Method is Offering Business Opportunities in Arizona

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Vision is what drives a successful business, but true success comes when it’s combined with a proven product. That’s the story behind Miracle Method.

Since 1979, Miracle Method has provided a unique niche service with proprietary technology, and it’s helped us emerge as the leader in the refinishing industry. Now, with a strong network of 137 territories throughout the United States and Canada that generate more than $50 million in annual sales, we are looking to partner with 15 new franchisees in 2016—starting in Arizona.

With one location already in Tempe and another in West Phoenix, we are currently eyeing two open markets—Phoenix and Tucson.

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With a population of 1.5 million and one million in Phoenix and Tucson respectively, John Tubiolo, Vice President of Franchise Development for Miracle Method believes these two cities have immense opportunity thanks to their sprawling, multicity metropolitan areas. In additional to thousands of residential properties, Phoenix also boasts high-end resorts due to its popular golfing community. Meanwhile, in Tucson, the University of Phoenix offers another lucrative business opportunity.

“The demand for refinishing is booming. We need more franchisees in territories like Phoenix and Tucson so we can better serve these markets and our national accounts. We think 2016 will be a big growth year for Miracle Method, and establishing a strong footprint in Arizona is a big step in continuing that momentum,” Tubiolo said.

Miracle Method’s customers include not only millions of homeowners, but also hotels, hospitals, property managers, colleges and universities, making the business very attractive to potential franchise owners. Our robust business plan gives franchisees access to corporate support and ongoing technical and administrative training opportunities. We are looking to attract owner-managers who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty, but can also scale the mobile business and focus more on development while trained technicians handle the resurfacing projects. Potential owners only need capital of, or access to, about $60,000 to $80,000 to get started, in addition to the $40,000 franchise fee. Franchisees start with two technicians and two vehicles, with the potential to grow to a multi-million dollar business.

“We are the leader in our industry and we strive to have the best systems in place for our franchisees so that they can experience success and growth in their business,” Tubiolo said. “I believe our greatest growth period is still ahead of us as more residential and commercial customers discover the benefits of refinishing.”

For more information about business opportunities in Arizona, visit www.miraclemethod.com/franchise

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KRIS 6 TV: Miracle Method Offers Special Services to Improve Home Safety

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Miracle Method Franchisee, Eddie Naro, in Corpus Christi TX, was interviewed by KRIS TV discussing Miracle Method’s Easy Step® and services they provide for improving safety in the home. Mr. Naro suggested that installing items like grab bars near bathtubs can often help with mobility issues. Along with that, Miracle Method’s slip-resistant- surface option in a tub or shower can go a long way toward helping to prevent slips and falls that can be common for the elderly and mobility impaired.

KRIS 6 TV: Miracle Method Offers Special Services to Improve Home Safety

Click here to watch the full segment.

With the approaching “silver tsunami” where about one-fifth of the US population will be 65 or older by the year 2030, Miracle Method has found a real niche in serving this demographic. Eddie Naro says, ” We started out focusing on just tubs and tile, but over the years we have diversified our services to include refinishing of countertops, showers, bathing safety, multiple commercial applications and more. It’s incredible the growth in demand we have seen for our services.”

Miracle Method’s customers not only include millions of homeowners, but also hotels, hospitals, property managers, colleges and universities, making the business very attractive to potential franchise owners. Our robust business plan gives franchisees access to corporate support and ongoing technical and administrative training opportunities. Potential owners only need capital, or access to, about $60,000 to $80,000 to get started in addition to the $40,000 franchise fee. Franchisees start with two technicians and two vehicles, with the potential to grow a multi-million dollar business like Mr. Naro’s.

For more information on a franchise opportunity with Miracle Method, click here.

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