Emediawire:
Firestorm Franchising LLC announced that it has been approved to begin accepting applications for business continuity planning and consulting franchises in Connecticut and Maine, making Firestorm franchises available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Franchisees are able to utilize all capabilities and services of Firestorm® — which provided the on-site crisis management support at Virginia Tech — including the Firestorm name and trademark; operational methodology including plans, policies, procedures and training; and access to its staff, Expert Council and Online Resource Center.
Franchises have been awarded and are operational in Georgia, Alabama, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Requirements include demonstrated senior leadership expertise, problem-solving skills, a commitment to help others and a desire to build a business based on a “Culture of Preparedness.”
“We are extremely gratified at the early response to Firestorm franchise opportunities,” Firestorm Franchising President/CEO James W. Satterfield said. “Our unique concept has generated tremendous interest, and a group of initial franchisees that we believe will be highly successful.”