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Grand Welcome was recognized as one of the Top New and Emerging Franchises for 2024 in the May/June issue of Entrepreneur magazine. The ranking highlights some of the most promising companies that have begun offering franchise opportunities in the last five years. Grand Welcome was ranked #76.  

Grand Welcome recently ranked number #94 in Entrepreneur’s list of top franchises that can be started for less than $50,000, published in the Spring issue of Entrepreneur Media’s StartUps magazine and on Entrepreneur.com. 

PHOENIX, Feb. 18, 2024 – The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Aaron Carpenter and Joanne Oh, owners of Grand Welcome Bend & Central Oregon in Bend, OR as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year. Carpenter and Oh were honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, Ariz., for being outstanding franchise establishment owner-operators.

Grand Welcome, a leading hospitality and vacation rental management company, is thrilled to announce its recent accolade as a Top Brand of 2023 by Franchise Journal. This esteemed recognition is a testament to Grand Welcome’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and outstanding service in the ever-evolving hospitality industry. 

Grand Welcome, a leading player in the hospitality industry, is thrilled to announce its inclusion as a 2024 Verified Franchise in Entrepreneur Magazine’s highly anticipated Franchise 500 Issue. This accolade marks a significant achievement for Grand Welcome and underscores the company’s commitment to excellence and innovation in the franchise sector.

“There’s long-term business available for anyone who wants to get started,” Drudge said. “The biggest thing is the growth potential that we offer. You’re talking a very modest investment and having an opportunity to generate a seven-figure net income.”