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When&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryanne-murray-69024b9?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-this-mother-passed-on-her-deep-love-of-griswold-to-her-daughter-2718974" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Maryanne Murray</a> first joined the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-this-mother-passed-on-her-deep-love-of-griswold-to-her-daughter-2718974" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Griswold Home Care</a> family over 20 years ago under the leadership of&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswoldhomecare/remembering-home-health-care-pioneer-dr-jean-griswold-on-world-ms-day-may-30th-2715866">Dr. Jean Griswold</a> herself, she quickly learned a valuable lesson: "If you care about the people&nbsp;— the caregivers and clients — you will be a success." This caring attitude was repeated daily by Jean, and by leading with love, Murray says she quickly found her calling in helping seniors stay safely in their homes.&nbsp;That calling led to a life full of “<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswoldhomecare/griswoldness-what-griswold-home-care-targets-in-prospective-franchisees-2716505">Griswoldness</a>” for Murray, including ownership of two offices in Delaware and recognition as "Franchise of the Year" from the IFA (International Franchise Association) and the SBA (Small Business Association). Now, although Murray may be retired from franchise ownership, she certainly has no plans of leaving her Griswold legacy behind. Not only is Murray currently the chair of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jeangriswoldfoundation.org/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-this-mother-passed-on-her-deep-love-of-griswold-to-her-daughter-2718974" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jean Griswold Foundation</a> — the brand’s non-profit organization dedicated to lifting up those who help others — but she is also helping pass down Griswold ownership to the next generation by partnering with her daughter,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinmpickrell?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-this-mother-passed-on-her-deep-love-of-griswold-to-her-daughter-2718974" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Erin Pickrell</a>, in the purchase of the Bethesda/Chevy Chase territory.“Griswold Home Care ownership was so fulfilling for me — it truly changed my life,” said Murray. “I want everyone to feel that way about their career, and the fact that my daughter is following that path makes me so proud.”&nbsp;Pickrell says she really grew up in the Griswold Home Care business and was inspired every day by watching her mother thrive as an independent and empowered business owner. After graduating from college, Pickrell worked in Costa Rica for three years, and then moved to D.C. to help with operations for nonprofits and schools. When it came time for a change,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswoldhomecare/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-griswold-home-care-franchisee-2717283#featured">Griswold ownership</a> immediately sounded like the right path.&nbsp;“I have learned a lot throughout my career about the type of work environment I want to create and spend my time in,” said Pickrell. “Seeing my mom own her own business growing up really motivated me to do the same. I am so proud of her and the person that she is, and as I became an adult, I realized I wanted to follow in her footsteps. I also had met Jean Griswold when I was young, and I knew that the brand put care first in everything that it does, so I was happy to work with Griswold as a franchisee.”Founded in 1982 as the first non-medical home care franchise in the United States, Griswold Home Care is backed by&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswoldhomecare/as-the-demand-for-in-home-senior-care-increases-griswold-home-care-leads-the-pack-2715667">40 years of experience</a> providing quality home care to the elderly, disabled adults and individuals recovering from illnesses. Griswold Home Care gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to provide an essential and meaningful service as the growing senior population creates a steadily increasing need for quality home care. Today, the brand has expanded into 30 states across the country, thanks to the dedication of its franchisees.Pickrell became one of those franchisees after receiving her home care license in early 2020 and starting her Griswold Home Care business right before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Despite those challenges, Murray says she has been blown away by the determination and hard work of her daughter.&nbsp;“When I started in 1999, I was the only game in town, so it was a lot easier,” said Murray. “Now, there are many more obstacles, but Erin is doing an amazing job. I try to coach her on ways to approach problems or how to work with caregivers, but she’s really got it covered. I’m so proud of her.”Just like Jean Griswold taught Murray about the importance of care back in the day, Pickrell says that lesson was also passed down to her by her mother. “We answer the phone whether it is Sunday at 10 am or Friday at 8 pm,” she said. “We want to answer all questions and be there for our clients. That is the niche that we fill in our area. We have really wonderful caregivers that really care about their clients, and we are proud to provide that higher level of non-medical home care.”In terms of following in her mother’s footsteps, Pickrell says she is also excited to work with the Jean Griswold Foundation to further give back to her community. “Not many other agencies have a non-profit foundation,” she said. “We already gave a grant to an Alzheimer’s group here that had to move online and needed to get funding for Zoom and training. In our community, we want to have fundraising events for the foundation and spread awareness about what we are doing for caregivers and clients.”<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-slupecki-08b2288?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-this-mother-passed-on-her-deep-love-of-griswold-to-her-daughter-2718974" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mike Slupecki</a>, CEO of Griswold Home Care, says the mother-and-daughter team is the epitome of Griswoldness. “Not only is Maryanne Murray an essential part of the Griswold story, but bringing her daughter Erin into the business and passing along that mission to the next generation has been so inspiring to see,” he said. “This brand has been around for&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswoldhomecare/griswold-home-care-celebrates-40th-birthday-launches-national-caregiver-scholarship-program-2718502#featured">40 years</a>, and watching Griswold Home Care grow from generation to generation really solidifies the importance of our mission and the strength of our concept.”Franchise opportunities range from $95,850 to $174,100 including a $49,500 franchise fee. For more information about franchising with Griswold, please visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/franchising/investment-info/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-this-mother-passed-on-her-deep-love-of-griswold-to-her-daughter-2718974" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/franchising/investment-info/.</a>

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Maryanne Murray, a long-time Griswold franchisee who recently retired and is now the chairwoman of the Jean Griswold Foundation, is proud to see her daughter Erin Pickrell follow in her footsteps and usher in a new generation of Griswoldness.

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BLUE BELL, Pa.&nbsp;—&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/">Griswold</a> is kicking off 2026 with recognition from two well-known names in franchising: Entrepreneur and Franchise Business Review. The non-medical in-home care brand with more than 40 years of experience supporting families across the United States was named to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500">Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500</a> and also earned several honors from&nbsp;<a href="https://franchisebusinessreview.com/">Franchise Business Review</a>.<a href="https://griswoldhomecarefranchise.com/">Griswold’s</a> placement on the 2026 Franchise 500 reflects the brand’s continued momentum over the past several years. Published annually by Entrepreneur, the ranking evaluates franchise systems across areas such as growth, financial strength, and overall performance.“We’d like to thank everyone who has contributed, from the Home Office team to our entire nationwide franchise network and everyone in between,” the company said in a statement announcing the recognition.In addition to the Entrepreneur ranking,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold/info">Griswold</a> has also been named a 2026 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review, an honor based entirely on feedback from franchise owners. The award recognizes franchisors that deliver strong support, effective leadership, and meaningful financial opportunities for their franchisees.Franchise Business Review also recognized Griswold with five additional awards based on feedback from more than 30,000 franchise owners nationwide, further reinforcing the strength of its system and franchisee experience. These honors include:<ul><li>Most Profitable Franchise</li><li>Top Recession-Resistant Franchise</li><li>Top Franchise</li><li>Top Franchise for Veterans</li><li>Top Franchise Culture</li></ul>“As we reflect on our growth, we are proud to celebrate Griswold being recognized with five awards from Franchise Business Review,” COO Steven Turner said. “Each award reflects the hard work, passion and commitment of our owners and staff that make Griswold stand out. We are grateful for our network and excited for what’s ahead in 2026.”The awards underscore what has helped Griswold keep growing: a support structure for franchisees, a culture rooted in care, and owners who are deeply connected to the communities they serve.ABOUT GRISWOLD:With over 200 locations across 31 states, Griswold is one of the country’s top home care companies, providing and referring professional, compassionate Caregivers around the clock. Griswold’s “Live Assured” promise gives both clients and their loved ones peace of mind, so they can live without the weight of worry. Griswold helps adults maintain quality of life despite advanced age, onset of illness or post-surgery recovery through services including companion care, home services, personal care and respite care. Founded by the late Jean Griswold in 1982, the company has maintained its founder’s profound sense of empathy for older and disabled adults and those living with chronic conditions. Griswold has been recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500® and named a 2023, 2024 and 2025 Best of Home Care® Endorsed National Provider. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.griswoldcare.com">www.GriswoldCare.com</a> or call 215.402.0200.

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Caregiver Rachel Chai, a lifelong Hawaii resident and mother of two, is pursuing a master’s degree in social work while continuing to serve clients through&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/">Griswold</a>, the leading non-medical in-home care franchise. After nearly a decade working as a Caregiver, Chai was recently named a recipient of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jeangriswoldfoundation.org/">Jean Griswold Foundation</a> Scholarship Program, becoming the only awardee from Hawaii during the most recent cycle.Chai began caregiving in 2014 and developed an early passion for geriatrics while working in a nursing home. “I loved building relationships with our patients and we became really close,” she told&nbsp;<a href="https://alohastatedaily.com/2026/02/19/honolulus-rachel-chai-talks-caregiving/">Aloha State Daily</a>.She credits Griswold’s scholarship support with helping ease the financial burden of continuing her education and allowing her to focus more fully on her long-term goal of serving families through social work.“Being a divorced mom of two young children, I didn’t know how I was going to pay for school and living expenses, so finding out I got the scholarship really took a weight off my shoulders,” Chai said.Her dedication shows up in everyday moments, from staying with a client during a tsunami warning to creating meaningful experiences like a “girls’ night in” for those in her care.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jeangriswoldfoundation.org/">Jean Griswold Foundation</a> Scholarship Program awarded 32 scholarships totaling more than $73,000 to Caregivers nationwide this year.Read the full article&nbsp;<a href="https://alohastatedaily.com/2026/02/19/honolulus-rachel-chai-talks-caregiving/">here</a>.&nbsp;To find out more information on Griswold or The Jean Griswold Foundation, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/">https://www.GriswoldCare.com/</a> or <a href="https://www.JeanGriswoldFoundation.org/.">https://www.JeanGriswoldFoundation.org/.</a>&nbsp;

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BLUE BELL, PA. —&nbsp;<a href="https://www.griswoldcare.com/">Griswold</a>, one of the nation’s leading in-home care franchises with a 43-year legacy, is closing out 2025 on a high note after achieving record growth across franchise development, systemwide performance and brand recognition. The milestone year positions the brand for even greater momentum in 2026 as&nbsp;<a href="https://griswoldhomecarefranchise.com/">Griswold</a> continues to expand thoughtfully while investing in innovation that helps older adults safely age in place.“This year was spectacular for Griswold — we hit every goal across the board,” said CEO&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-slupecki-08b2288">Michael Slupecki</a>. “Our franchisee royalty growth was right there at double digits. We signed 21 franchise agreements and opened 16 locations, and our five company-owned locations all delivered spectacular year-over-year growth. It’s been a great year.”Throughout 2025, Griswold expanded into 13 states. North Carolina led the way with four new franchise awards, while additional openings across secondary and tertiary markets reinforced Griswold’s belief that the right owners can thrive anywhere.“The aging population is really happening everywhere,” Slupecki said. “Because this is a people business, it’s about finding the right partners with the right mission and values. When you do that, they can be successful wherever they are, and we’re seeing tremendous performance across the system.”In addition to expansion, Griswold earned more external recognition in 2025 than any year in its history, including three top honors from&nbsp;<a href="https://franchisebusinessreview.com/top-franchises/griswold-home-care/#brand_awards_module">Franchise Business Review: Top Franchise, Top Recession-Resistant Franchise and Top Franchise Culture</a>. The home office team was also recognized for the fourth consecutive year by&nbsp;<a href="https://sponsored.inquirer.com/top-workplaces-2025-ranked/">the Philadelphia Inquirer as a Top Workplace</a>.“We’re not just hitting our internal goals; we’re being recognized externally,” Slupecki said. “Prospective franchisees come into Discovery Day already having done their validation. They’ve spoken to existing owners about our culture, our mission and our support. It’s a great blend of culture and being able to make money, and that gives people confidence to step away from a 9-to-5 and invest in a Griswold franchise.”A key driver of Griswold’s long-term growth strategy in 2025 was continued investment in tech. While not a health care provider, the brand increasingly operates with a health care mindset — using technology tools that help monitor client well-being, identify early signs of decline and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations.“We think like a health care company,” Slupecki said. “By leveraging technology and data, we’re raising our game and differentiating ourselves. Our goal is to become the provider of choice for families by keeping clients safe, healthy and in their homes longer.”Looking ahead to 2026, Griswold aims to sign approximately 23 new franchise locations, with target markets including Utah, Wisconsin and Alabama.“We don’t want to sell a lot of locations and do it poorly,” Slupecki said. “We want 100% of the people who trust their investment with us to succeed. Holding ourselves to higher standards allows us to provide the support franchisees need to win. We’re in a great position to take the success of 2025 and do it even better. If we can grow faster, open more successful locations and roll out technology that truly differentiates our franchisees, that’s a win across the board.”ABOUT GRISWOLDWith over 200 locations across 30 states, Griswold is one of the country’s top home care companies, providing and referring professional, compassionate Caregivers around the clock. Griswold’s “Live Assured” promise gives both clients and their loved ones peace of mind, so they can live without the weight of worry. Griswold helps adults maintain quality of life despite advanced age, onset of illness, or post-surgery recovery through services including companion care, home services, personal care, and respite care. Founded by the late Jean Griswold in 1982, the company has maintained its founder’s profound sense of empathy for older and disabled adults and those living with chronic conditions. Griswold has been recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500® and named a 2023, 2024 and 2025 Best of Home Care® Endorsed National Provider. For more information, visit<a href="http://www.griswoldcare.com">&nbsp;www.GriswoldCare.com</a> or call 215.402.0200.

With 21 franchise agreements signed, 16 new locations opened and expansion across 13 states, Griswold strengthens its national footprint while doubling down on tech, culture and franchisee success.

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