Mainland

09/02/2026

Franchise brands spend heavily to generate awareness, attract website visitors, and produce leads. But one of the most important parts of the franchise development funnel happens before a prospect ever fills out a form. ​ A prospective franchisee sees a brand, begins researching the opportunity an...

08/27/2026

McKnight’s Home Care provided insightful coverage of how Rhea Jones, vice president of strategic partnerships for Comfort Keepers Home Office, advances consistent, evidence-based guidance to improve their home-care model.

The update of the LeadingAge Clinical Procedure Manual provides an essential framework for non-medical in-home care agencies working alongside healthcare professionals to deliver seamless, person-centered support, supporting Comfort Keepers to elevate client outcomes.

“Quality home-based care is increasingly collaborative. Clinical and non-clinical providers have distinct responsibilities, but both contribute to safe, coordinated, and person-centered care.”

Read the whole article here: https://www.mcknightshomecare.com/news/in-an-era-of-scrutiny-updated-clinical-manual-gives-home-care-and-ltc-leaders-a-compliance-edge/

Quality home- and community-based care is best delivered when caregivers operate with consistent guidelines. That has led many home care professionals and others to the LeadingAge Clinical Procedure Manual for continuity of care.

08/25/2026

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Ever since we put Big Ron on display, he's been getting more and more looks! Our big guy is friendly, so snap a picture with him and tag us with !

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

The Phoenix Business Journal provided a great profile on how Brandon Gawthorp and Chantel Fiaschetti took Urban Bird Hot Chicken from its initial launch in 2020 to a thriving 24-location brand now targeted for major expansion in Arizona.

Building on deep multi-unit restaurant experience, Brandon Gawthorp and Chantel Fiaschetti crafted a delivery-optimized menu that fit their goals to maximize profitability for incoming multi-unit operators.

"Over six months of cooking chicken and trying it and testing it – we ate a lot of chicken for a very long time – we figured it out. Then we started working on flavors."

Read the coverage here: https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2026/07/27/texas-based-urban-bird-hot-chicken-grow-in-arizona.html?utm_source=sy&utm_medum=ptr&utm_campaign=knxv

The restaurant chain crafted its menu for delivery and takeout, which now accounts for 70% of revenue.

08/18/2026

Sometimes, in life and work, it is important to humble yourself. To not take everything so seriously. To laugh at yourself.

We recommend hiring a caricature artist to come do it for you.

08/13/2026

Happy Hour Espresso Martinis 🍸

A simple and elegant way to celebrate a fruitful week at Mainland...delicious too. We also got a new espresso machine, so that might have something to do with it as well...

08/12/2026

Merry Maids of Pasadena owners Iveth and Lance Rivera, along with their daughter Jasmine, made the cover of Pasadena Weekly for their people-first philosophy when it comes to their customers and employees.

The Rivera family understands that entering someone’s home is an act of service that requires genuine care.

“Our success is the impact we’re making. It’s our family, our employees, our community and being able to serve others. The profit is just the cherry on top.” - Lance Rivera

Read the whole article here: https://bit.ly/3RWPrBX

08/11/2026

We have a new friend in our window!

Ronald McDonald became a symbol of the franchising boom of the 1960s, helping give McDonald’s a recognizable face wherever you went. His image was simple, memorable, and easy to reproduce, becoming one of the most successful mascots in advertising history and a perfect example of how a franchise could turn a brand into a shared cultural experience.

If you see Ronald on display right across the river from the merchandise mart, feel free to snap a picture and tag us on all socials and use the hashtag

08/06/2026

Check out the full interview for some fun summer games to fill those last few weeks before school starts!

Children's Lighthouse just opened a new school in Mt. Juliet! They are teaching Heather interactive brain games you can play with the kids at home!