TL;DR
Showhomes is listed as one of the top companies hiring in the US, with a focus on providing meaningful work and decent wages. Several companies, including Jan-pro, Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, Showhomes, and Wing Zone, are hiring for various positions across the US.
The theme of looking for a job in 2015 is not just getting a job but finding work that can pay a decent wage.
The theme of looking for a job in 2015 is not just getting “a” job but finding work that can pay a decent wage. We’ve seen lower paying jobs come to the forefront of this job recovery (if you can call it that). My challenge for myself to serve you best is to help you find meaningful work that will give you a better financial future, not just rent money.
Currently hiring for 138 positions in the U.S.
Just broke ground on a new automotive hq outside Detroit. Currently 79 jobs available there, and plans to add another 150 in next 3 years
Top Jobs: Engineers (majority of openings), HR, Manufacturing, Sales
Engineers’ salary range can be anywhere from $65k to $140k.
Benefits include 50%-70% product discounts off audio gear, biometric health screenings & incentives (i.e. gift cards) encouraging healthy lifestyles choices
Jan-pro: The fastest growing franchised cleaning services on earth, specializing in low-cost, high-quality commercial cleaning
Looking to add 800-1,000 local franchise owners, particularly in WI, TX, ID, IA, NY and MI.
This could create 1,000 new jobs. Also has many job openings in regional office + at franchises.
Top Jobs: Franchise Owners, Unit Operators, Cleaning Crews, Sales, Office Managers
Offers vet-connection program with special bonuses for veterans, and has been named a top franchise for vets by world franchising network
Regional staff salaries can vary from $40k to $60k per year
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream: Ice cream franchise that was ranked #1 by National Geographic
They plan to open 50 franchises in 2015, created 200 new jobs
Top Jobs: Shift Manager, ($30,000/year), Ice Cream Scooper (min wage), Franchise Owner
Hiring in Nevada, California, Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
One California franchise generated over $1 million in sales in 2014
Flavors include cherry cordial, peppermint stick and chocolate peanut butter brownie
Showhomes: A company that transforms high-end vacant houses into elaborate showrooms with the help of expert real estate professionals and interior designers
Currently has 75 openings, but expects to have 200 by end of year
Top Jobs: Sales Associate, Marketing Manager, Stager/Designer
Over 60 offices nationwide and expanding to Florida, California, Illinois and North Carolina
Specializes in home staging, redesign and even home sales
Has helped to sell over 25,000 residential properties
Wing Zone: An Atlanta-based American restaurant chain that specializes in deep-fried food products; especially buffalo wings
Expecting to open 20-30 new locations, creating about 520-600 new jobs.
Top Jobs: Cooks, Cashiers/Greeters, Delivery, General & Assistant Managers
Created about 364 jobs in 2014 with 14 store openings
Was started by 2 University of Florida students in their fraternity kitchen
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This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on March 17, 2015. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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