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title: "Grasons Expands in Arizona With New Gilbert Franchise"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/3589921a-6b94-49e1-9091-e06e2a0c9ce7
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240507_grasons_expands_in_arizona_with_new_gilbert_franchise.html
category: "Senior living"
industry: "Senior Care"
segment: "Senior living"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2024-05-07T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:41.524Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1503387762-592deb58ef4e?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Grasons Expands in Arizona With New Gilbert Franchise

**TL;DR:** Grasons has opened its fifth franchise location in Arizona, in Gilbert, with new owners Angelica Olea and Derrik Roberts. The new franchise will serve several communities in the area, offering services such as professional appraisals and estate sales.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-05-07. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240507_grasons_expands_in_arizona_with_new_gilbert_franchise.html).*

## Story

GILBERT, AZ - Grasons announced today the opening of its newest franchise in Gilbert, AZ. This expansion marks Grasons' fifth franchise location in Arizona, joining existing locations in Scottsdale, Central Phoenix, Surprise, and Tucson.

Grasons of Gilbert will serve the communities of Gilbert, Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Queen Creek, and Chandler Heights. The new franchise owners, Angelica Olea and Derrik Roberts, are bringing a wealth of operational and production expertise to Grasons of Gilbert.

Angelica Olea also serves as the SVP of Strategic Growth & Development for Assisted Living Locators, another member of the Evive Brands family. She has over a decade of experience guiding franchisees in assisting seniors nationwide. Olea was instrumental in expanding Assisted Living Locators. In her new role, Olea is excited to apply her extensive skills to the estate sale sector, focusing on providing exceptional services to the community.

Derrik Roberts, an accomplished Production Coordinator with several years of experience at Boeing, joins the team with a strong background in managing production processes and material movement. His expertise in strategic problem-solving and system accuracy will enhance the operational efficiency of Grasons of Gilbert.

Reflecting on their new venture, Olea shared, "Taking the helm at Grasons of Gilbert with Derrik is an exciting opportunity to bring our professional touch to every family and business we connect with. We are committed to delivering the compassionate and professional service Grasons is known for."

Grasons of Gilbert offers a comprehensive range of services, including professional appraisals, estate sales, complete cleanouts, and business liquidations. Under the leadership of Olea and Roberts, the team is dedicated to upholding the company's reputation for excellence, transparency, and compassionate service.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- franchise growth (topic)
- Home Services (sector)
- new location (topic)
- Assisted Living Locators (company)
- Grasons (company)
- Evive Brands (company)
- Gilbert (location)
- Boeing (company)
- Angelica Olea (person)
- Derrik Roberts (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240507_grasons_expands_in_arizona_with_new_gilbert_franchise.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/3589921a-6b94-49e1-9091-e06e2a0c9ce7).