BrightStar News
Austin American Statesman
May 3, 2009
Nursing’s broad scope offers an array of professional paths...Read More
Spartanburg Herald Journal
April 11, 2009
BrightStar Healthcare Offers In-home Services to County's Elderly...Read More
Atlanta Hospital News
April 1, 2009
Hiring Supplemental Healthcare Staff – Written by Shelly Sun...Read More
SmartMoney
April 1, 2009
Jon McIntosh leaves corporate job in the nick of time to open BrightStar franchise...Read More
Chattanooga Times Free Press
March 29, 2009
BrightStar Healthcare opens in Chattanooga...Read More
Wheaton Leader
March 19, 2009
Wheaton couple strikes out on their own...Read More
Franchise Times Magazine
March 13, 2009
BrightStar Healthcare Named One of 2009's Fastest Growing Franchises
Franchise Times Magazine recently named BrightStar Healthcare as one of the fastest growing franchises in its annual
"Fast 55" list for 2009. BrightStar Healthcare ranked number 21 out of the 55 most rapidly growing, young
companies in the country.
In order to determine which companies should be on this annual list, Franchise Times Magazine uses two main criteria to judge who should be part of the "Fast 55." The first standard requires that the company must a brand that has been franchising for five years or less; the second requires that the company must exhibit positive franchise unit growth for each year during this period.
BrightStar Healthcare has been in business since 2002 and has been franchising since 2005. Currently, BrightStar has 120 independently-owned franchise locations in 30 states, and that number is projected to reach 400 franchises by 2010. BrightStar has experienced 963 percent growth in the number of locations and 811 percent system-wide revenue growth from 2006 to 2008.
Roseville Press Tribune
February 25, 2009
BrightStar Healthcare comes to Roseville...Read More
Gwinnett Herald
January 30, 2009
BrightStar provides healthcare...Read More
Gwinnett Daily Post
January 24, 2009
Around the house: Home healthcare provider opens locations in Gwinnett Read More
Business Journal
January 23, 2009
Longtime banker finds good fit with health franchise Read More
USA Today
January 9, 2009
What do franchisees really want? Franchisor support, frequent communication, ongoing collaboration – oh yes, healthy profits. Read More
Fox Business News
December 15, 2008
BrightStar Healthcare CEO Shelly Sun discusses the impact on the healthcare industry of the economy and a new presidential administration.
Orange County Business Journal
December 15, 2008
BrightStar is a "Healthy Franchise"... Read More
Smart Business Chicago
November 2008
When it comes time for Shelly Sun to hire a new employee at BrightStar Healthcare LLC, she's done plenty of research to help her reach a decision with her team. Read More
Healthline
November 20, 2008
BrightStar Healthcare expands caregiving network to Fort Collins, CO. Read More
Baltimore Examiner
November 19, 2008
New health care franchise provides in-home senior care Read More
San Diego Metropolitan
November 14, 2008
Gene Lin of BrightStar Healthcare in San Diego receives award at conference Read More
White Bear Press
November 5, 2008
Former executive starts in-home care Read More
Grand Rapids Press - On Their Own, But Not Alone
November 2, 2008
As tough economic times squeeze people out of their jobs, thousands are choosing to go into business for themselves but with the support of an established brand. Read More
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
November 1, 2008
In-home care firm expands to Duluth, GA. Read More
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
October 26, 2008
BrightStar Healthcare opens in Lubbock, TX. Read More
OC Metro
October 17, 2008
Newest BrightStar opened in Lake Forest Read More
Deseret News
September 14, 2008
Helping the caregivers: Company provides stopgap care for children and the elderly Read More
Indianapolis Recorder
August 22, 2008
BrightStar Healthcare’s easy transition to home health care Read More
Millionaire Moms
August 12, 2008
A half hour interview of Shelly Sun conducted by Joyce Bone spanning topics from the origins of BrightStar Healthcare to business models and balancing motherhood with professional demands...Listen Here
Naperville Sun
August 11, 2008
Lidia Kolarikova: Franchise owner Read More
Naperville Sun
August 6, 2008
BrightStar Healthcare opens in Naperville, IL. Read More
Advance For Nurses
July 21, 2008
Entrepreneurial endeavor: Combining two passions results in a new career Read More
Entrepreneur
July 2008
Franchise Success "How We Did It"...Read More
Women In Business Radio Show
June 10, 2008
30 minute segment featuring an interview with Shelly Sun by Dr. Gayle Carson exploring the inspiration behind BrightStar Healthcare, Shelly's background, and the future of BrightStar...Listen Here
Brandon News Tribune
June 4, 2008
BrightStar Healthcare opens second franchise location in Tampa, FL. Read More
Crain's Cleveland Business
May 12, 2008
New star in town: BrightStar Healthcare has opened an office in Beachwood, OH. Read More
The Wall Street Journal
March 17, 2008
Taking Care of Business - Why in-home health care is one of the hottest concepts in franchsing today...Read More
The Gazette
March 15, 2008
Home is where the demand is: they’re no doctors, but these locals operate successfully in health care Read More
Southern Arizona Healthcare
February 28, 2008
Emerging Trends in Nursing...Read More
San Diego Business Journal
February 3, 2008
National Health Care Staffing Agency to Open Local Franchise...Read More
Franchise Times
February 2008
Personality...Read More
Entrepreneur 29th Annual Franchise 500
January 2008
Super Sleuthing...Read More
Business Ledger
December 24, 2007
BrightStar opens in Oak Brook, IL. Read More
Suburban Life
December 23, 2007
At-home provider 'bright star' on healthcare horizon...Read More
St.Louis Post-Dispatch
December 19, 2007
Staffing agency plans to expand here...Read More
Novi News
November 1, 2007
A shiny 'BrightStar' comes to Novi Read MoreEntrepreneur
November 2007
Fastest-Growing Women-Led Companies. Read More
Franchising News
October 9, 2007
Wells Fargo and The National Association of Women Business Owners recognize.... Read More
Rossmoor News
October 3, 2007
New BrightStar Healthcare provides compassionate care...Read More
Deseret Morning News
September 2007
BrightStar Healthcare is expanding... Read More
Small Business Resources - Building a Franchise
August 15, 2007
The Upstate Business Journal
August 9, 2007
"Health Care Franchises Prove Popular, Profitable" Read More
(Crain's) Have you hugged your CEO today?
July 5, 2007
(Crain’s) — A word of caution to prospective BrightStar Healthcare franchisees: Those who find the thought of hugging the CEO disagreeable need not apply. Read More
Island Packet
May 1, 2007
BrightStar Healthcare opens Bluffton location Read More
Beaufort Gazette
May 1, 2007
BrightStar Healthcare opens Bluffton location Read More
The Post-Crescent - Health care workers in growing demand
February 25, 2007
Aging population drives industry to adapt to need.
The Tampa Tribune
February 12, 2007
Expansion
Oshkosh Northwestern - Caregiving network expands
February 11, 2007
BRIGHTSTAR: Care for all ages
The Post-Crescent - Home care staffing franchise opens
February 11, 2007
Tucson - Business Edge
February 2007
Expanding services to Tucson
The Business News
December 18, 2006
BrightStar Healthcare expands to Appleton, WI. Read More
Orange County Business Journal
December 11-17, 2006
Staffing Agency Eyes OC
Arizona Daily Star
November 23, 2006
Expansion
Arkansas Business
November 13, 2006
Mike Scott brings BrightStar to Little Rock, AR. Read More
Denver Post
November 9, 2006
Health care staffing agency opens office Read More
The Capital Times - Helping hands: BrightStar offers in-home health care services
October 13, 2006
By Jeff Richgels
When JD Sun's grandmother fell ill with cancer in late 2001, he and his fiance struggled to find health care that would allow her to remain in her home.
"There were a lot of companies who could come and sit with her and make her a meal," said Shelly Sun. "But she was getting to the point where she couldn't bathe herself or get up on her own so she really needed hands-on care. And she was taking pain medication by injection so we needed a nurse to administer those. We had to hire three different agencies." Read More
The Business Journal of Milwaukee - Illinois medical staffing firm plans six Wisconsin locations
October 13, 2006
Complete Woman - Enterprising Women Self-Made Millionaires
October 1, 2006
Many people dream of becoming millionaires. But it’s just that for the majority: a dream. However, a select few make this fantasy a reality—often through hard work, determination and a good business plan or concept. CW found four self-made millionaires who struck it rich in their 30’s after taking financial risks that paid off in a big way. We asked these successful businesswomen to share some of their best “get rich quick secrets with you! Read MoreCRAIN'S - Chicagobusiness.com - It's good to be (franchise) queen
September 11, 2006
Wanted: sales skills and respect for elders
By Dee Gill
How do you take a young, community-based company and turn it into a nationwide franchise? Shelly Sun, 36, founder of Chicago-based BrightStar Healthcare, has a plan. Ms. Sun, a former insurance industry CPA who started BrightStar in 2002 after flying to find in-home help for her husband’s ailing grandmother, started selling franchises two years ago. The business now has four company-owned locations and seven franchisees in seven states with one location each who plan to increase that to a total of 25. Crain’s talked to Ms. Sun, who plans to have 400 offices by 2010.
The Story Buckhead - BrightStar Healthcare expands Georgia network
August 3, 2006
Chicago-based BrightStar Healthcare recently announced it would open four locations throughout Georgia by the end of 2006, targeting Atlanta, Marietta and Savannah for expansion.
"The healthcare industry in Georgia is rapidly growing," said Shelly sun, founder and president of BrightStar Healthcare. "BrightStar is at the forefront of the movement, setting industry standards as a growing national franchise that is providing every level of care for aging adults, as well as anyone else in need of assistance."
A full-service healthcare staffing agency that specializes in providing both medical and non-medical private duty homecare and healthcare staffing to corporate clients, BrightStar Healthcare has six locations operating in the United States, and is targeting Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina and Wisconsin for expansion.
Atlanta INtown
August 2006
www.atlantaintownpaper.com
Chicago-based BrightStar Healthcare will open four locations throughout Georgia by the end of 2006, targeting Atlanta, Marietta and Savannah.
Savannah Morning News - BrightStar Healthcare expanding to Savannah
June 28, 2006
Chicago-based BrightStar Healthcare recently announced it will open four locations throughout Georgia by the end of 2006, targeting Savannah, Atlanta and Marietta for expansion.
The News & Observer - Health-care staffing company coming to N.C.
June 22, 2006
A Chicago-based health-care staffing agency — plans to open six new locations in North Carolina by year’s end.
BrightStar Healthcare will open franchises in Asheville, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, the Triangle and two in Charlotte. The company links medical and nonmedical caregivers to its clients.
I-Parenting - Moms today the Community for Moms and Moms-to-Be
May 24, 2006
If you are a woman, at some point in your life, you will be a caregiver. Care giving happens throughout life, both in expected and unexpected places. Read More
Ashville Citizen Times - Healthcare Staffing Firm Targets North Carolina
May 2, 2006
Asheville – Responding to the growing need for personal care, Chicago-based BrightStar Healthcare has recently announced it will open six locations throughout North Carolina by the end of 2006, targeting Asheville, Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro and Winston-Salem.
Spartanburg Herald Journal - Staffing agency plans to expand into S. Carolina
April 19, 2006
A Chicago-based healthcare staffing agency is expanding into 10 new states, and Spartanburg is one of its target markets.
The company is called BrightStar Healthcare, and it provides both medical and non-medical staffing for home health, hospital and nursing home settings.
Chicago Tribune - Mentors can help steer past pitfalls
April 2006
By Ann Meyer - Special to the Tribune
Chicago - Entrepreneur Shelly Sun would rather learn from someone else's mistakes than make her own on the path to expansion. Read More
Springfield Business Journal - BrightStar plans expansion to Springfield
March 27, 2006
Chicago-based BrightStar Healthcare hopes to open its first Springfield franchise before the end of the summer, providing home-care services to individuals, and staffing services to care facilities.
Chicago-based BrightStar Healthcare Expands Caregiving Network to McHenry County
February 2006
Chicago - BrightStar Healthcare, a Chicago-based, full-service healthcare staffing agency, announces the expansion of its caregiving network with the opening of the company’s newest corporate location, located at 365 Millennium Drive, Suite C in Crystal Lake, Ill. Responding to the population’s growing need for personal care, BrightStar of McHenry County joins three existing locations in the region, serving Chicago, Gurnee, and the North Cook County areas.
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Minorities and Women in Business
February/March 2006
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FranchiseGator.com - BrightStar Healthcare Announces Caregiving Franchise Network Expansion
January 20,2006
Chicago - According to a new federal report,* U.S. health care spending increased to nearly $1.9 trillion in 2004, consuming 16 percent of the nation's economic output and emphasizing the importance of high-quality care for Americans in need. Responding to the population's growing need for personal care, Chicago-based BrightStar Healthcare is embarking on its first large-scale growth initiative since launching the franchise opportunity in August 2005.
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Bison.com - BrightStar Healthcare Announces Caregiving Network Expansion
January 20, 2006
Chicago, Illinois - According to a new federal report,* U.S. health care spending increased to nearly $1.9 trillion in 2004, consuming 16 percent of the nation’s economic output and emphasizing the importance of high-quality care for Americans in need. Responding to the population’s growing need for personal care, Chicago-based BrightStar Healthcare is embarking on its first large-scale growth initiative since launching the franchise opportunity in August 2005.
Chicago Tribune - Optimism depends on type of work
January 16, 2006
By Joyce M. Rosenberg
Associated Press
It's a mistake to try to pin a label like "optimistic" or "pessimistic" on small-business owners as a whole. But those who are feeling upbeat about business in 2006 are likely to be in industries on the rise or in a market niche that ensures their companies will have solid growth.
