Posts by Paul Matlock
Secondhand Shopping Trend Drives More Customers to Just Between Friends Franchise Consignment Sales
Millennials are most likely to shop with JBF now and in the future As more big name retailers announce bankruptcy filings and close their doors, shoppers continue to shift their buying habits away from traditional purchases in brick-and-mortar stores. Today’s consumers are dollar-savvy and eco-conscious; they naturally gravitate to the secondhand and resale market. Among…
Read MoreEnjoy Small Business Ownership With a Just Between Friends Franchise
JBF franchise ownership is ideal for entrepreneurs who want to own a small business One of the most attractive aspects of being a Just Between Friends (JBF) franchisee is the appeal of small business ownership. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy, almost 29 million small businesses operate in our country today.…
Read MoreJust Between Friends Consignment Franchisees Give Back
Company’s mission to serve others trickles down to franchisees and their local communities Many of our franchisees join Just Between Friends (JBF) because our corporate mission and commitment to helping others are inspiring to them. From our first sale in CEO and co-founder Shannon Wilburn’s Tulsa living room in 1997, we have focused on assisting…
Read MoreJust Between Friends’ Franchise Stands Out with Commitment to Safety
JBF is the only consignment sale event franchise to employ a full-time safety and recall specialist Peace of mind is priceless, especially when it comes to children’s safety, but it’s one of the incredible benefits Just Between Friends (JBF) offers our franchisees, consignors and shoppers. JBF is the only consignment sale event franchise that employs…
Read MoreJust Between Friends Gives Franchisees a Voice With Advisory Council
Franchise Advisory Council bridges the gap between franchisees and corporate leaders Just Between Friends’ corporate team takes communication with our franchise owners seriously. To maintain a healthy stream of ongoing dialogue, we created the Franchise Advisory Council (FAC). The FAC includes leaders from regions all over the United States. The council is a liaison between…
Read MoreJust Between Friends Named One of the Top 50 Innovative Franchises for 2017 by Franchise Business Review
Independent research data reveals that Just Between Friends franchisees are happy with the brand’s creativity and innovative approach Just Between Friends is one of the Top 50 Innovative Franchises, according to Franchise Business Review’s independent research data. More than 30,000 franchisees representing 335 companies were surveyed, and the data shows that Just Between Friends is…
Read MoreJust Between Friends Franchisees Enjoy Work-Life Balance
Just Between Friends franchise allows Melissa Cook the freedom to be an entrepreneur, wife and mom—all at the same time Michigan resident Melissa Cook came across Just Between Friends (JBF) like many franchisees do; she was a JBF shopper first. Right from the start, Melissa knew that JBF was something in which she could invest.…
Read More‘Franchise Business Review’ Names Just Between Friends CEO Shannon Wilburn as Top Franchise Leader of 2017
Top-notch leadership will push Just Between Friends to increase annual revenue by more than $2 million As Just Between Friends consignment sale franchise continues to grow, we are honored to announce that our CEO, Shannon Wilburn, has been named as a Top Franchise Leader for 2017 by the research firm Franchise Business Review. Of the…
Read MoreJust Between Friends Franchisees Help Others While Working From Home
Multi-unit owner Kelly Robie experiences the joy of changing families’ lives with the flexibility to stay home with her young children Franchise ownership was something Kelly Robie stumbled into. She first heard about Just Between Friends in 2009 through her MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group, and she soon tested the waters as a shopper, consignor…
Read MoreJust Between Friends Franchise Provides Flexibility to Spend Time With Children, While Building Business
Air Force retiree enjoys flexible schedule that comes with business ownership in New Hampshire After retiring from the U.S. Air Force, Carinae Samsel found herself living in Colorado Springs with little certainty about her next career steps. When looking to consign her kids’ gently used items, Carinae’s neighbor introduced her to the Just Between Friends…
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