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LAS VEGAS, March 1, 2023 – The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Nicholas Brand, founder of Men In Kilts, as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year. Brand was honored at the 63rd IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.“Franchisee of the Year recipients represent the best in franchising,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewhaller/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=nicholas-brand-of-men-in-kilts-awarded-franchisee-of-the-year-by-international-franchise-association-2721965" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Matthew Haller</a>, president and CEO of the International Franchise Association. “This is the highest honor IFA awards to individual franchisees, and local business owners like Nicholas exemplify the power of franchising and its positive contributions to communities around the world.”&nbsp;The Franchisee of the Year Award, sponsored by IFA’s partner Paychex, recognizes leading franchise owners from IFA member brands whose outstanding performance and contributions help protect, enhance and promote the franchise business model. Nominated by their parent company, individuals are selected for their service to their communities, fostering a strong and vibrant workforce, opening the doors for career growth and entrepreneurship, and supporting their fellow franchisees.&nbsp;A Scotsman based in Vancouver, Brand first donned a hand-sewn kilt in 2002 as a way to put a fun and unique visual on his local window cleaning company. His approach proved successful and, in Men In Kilts’ seventh year of operation, the brand crossed more than $1 million in annual revenue and began franchising in 2019, filling a void in the franchise industry in window and exterior cleaning services.&nbsp;In 2021, Men In Kilts joined&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thresholdbrands.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=nicholas-brand-of-men-in-kilts-awarded-franchisee-of-the-year-by-international-franchise-association-2721965" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Threshold Brands</a>’ growing portfolio of home service-focused companies that currently includes FlyFoe, PestMaster, MaidPro, USA Insulation, Sir Grout, Plumbing Paramedics and Heating + Air Paramedics. Soon after joining forces, Brand jumped on board with complementary franchise opportunities within the Threshold Brands umbrella. Now, in addition to owning five Men In Kilts locations of his own, Brand has added two MaidPro Canada locations to his growing portfolio.&nbsp;There are approximately 800,000 franchised businesses across the U.S., providing over 8.4 million direct jobs and generating over $800 billion in economic output. According to&nbsp;<a href="https://openforopportunity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IFA-Franchising-Report-Executive-Summary_092121.pdf?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=nicholas-brand-of-men-in-kilts-awarded-franchisee-of-the-year-by-international-franchise-association-2721965" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Oxford Economics</a>, franchising on average provides higher wages and better benefits than non-franchised businesses, as well as greater entrepreneurial opportunities to minorities, women, veterans and other underrepresented communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;To find out more information on costs to buy Men In Kilts, please visit <a href="https://1851franchise.com/meninkilts/info">https://1851franchise.com/meninkilts/info</a>&nbsp;# # #&nbsp;About the International Franchise Association:Celebrating over 60 years of excellence, education, and advocacy, the International Franchise Association (IFA) is the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide. IFA works through its government relations and public policy, media relations and educational programs to protect, enhance and promote franchising and the approximately 790,492 franchise establishments that support nearly 8.4 million direct jobs, $825.4 billion of economic output for the U.S. economy, and almost 3 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). IFA members include franchise companies in over 300 different business format categories, individual franchisees, and companies that support the industry in marketing, law, technology, and business development.

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