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Hammer & Nails Grooming for Guys Ranked Among the Top Franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Highly Competitive Franchise 500®

Hammer & Nails

Hammer & Nails was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking. For 45 years, the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® has been a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry and recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees. The 2024 Franchise 500® ranks Hammer & Nails as 368 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power. “Every brand on the Franchise 500 has its own unique story, but they all collectively make the same statement: Franchising is strong and resilient, is full of innovation and opportunity, and provides a powerful entrepreneurial path for many people,” says Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine. “Our 45th annual ranking is full of companies with fresh ideas, exciting business models, cultural sway, and the kind of business sophistication that will define the next 45 years and beyond.” In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors, including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is then given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranked order. Over its 45 years in existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. Hammer & Nails’s position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity. To view Hammer & Nails in the full ranking, visit http://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500 or pick up a copy of the January/February 2024 issue of Entrepreneur on newsstands now. Hammer & Nails is a distinguished grooming destination dedicated to providing men with an exceptional grooming experience in an upscale environment. With a focus on quality, relaxation, and rejuvenation, Hammer & Nails has become synonymous with luxury in the grooming industry. Visit https://hammerandnailsgrooming.com/ to learn more. Contact Details Madison Baber +1 210-213-2426 madison@rprfirm.com Company Website https://hammerandnailsgrooming.com/

February 08, 2024 02:44 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Hammer & Nails Celebrates 2023 Achievements and Unveils Ambitious Plans for 2024 Expansion

Hammer & Nails

Hammer & Nails Grooming for Guys, a leading name in the men's grooming sector, is excited to highlight its significant accomplishments in 2023 and unveil ambitious plans for further expansion in 2024. During the last decade, there’s been a pivotal shift in how self-care for men is prioritized. According to data gathered by market insight company Statista this year, the global male grooming market is estimated to be worth about 115 billion dollars by 2028. Aaron Meyers, CEO of Hammer & Nails, states, "The modern man is craving a place that is just for them. A place that treats them with respect and helps them look and feel their best. They are tired of impersonal take-a-number chop shops. Hammer & Nails addresses this underserved market by offering flexible, budget-friendly membership options while delivering a luxury experience.” In September, Hammer & Nails achieved a significant milestone by opening its second shop in Connecticut. This strategic move placed the brand in the heart of the popular Darien Commons/Noroton Heights area, solidifying its regional presence. Florida also became a focal point for Hammer & Nails with the signing of strategic multi-unit expansion plans. This visionary move aims to establish new Hammer & Nails establishments in key Floridian markets, including Miami, Orlando, and Tampa, showcasing the brand's commitment to growth and excellence. The Lone Star State witnessed the debut of Hammer & Nails in San Antonio, Texas, as well, with the opening of its 29th U.S. location in December 2023. Elsewhere in the state is a significant strategic statewide expansion plan led by seasoned area developer Frank Muller. The plan includes enhancing the brand's presence in all major Texas cities. Rounding out the 2023 openings included new locations in South Reno, Nevada, and Lewis Center, Ohio. These remarkable achievements underscore the robust demand within the men's grooming sector, propelling Hammer & Nails into a rapid expansion phase. With over 70 licenses actively in development and 31 existing thriving locations nationwide, the brand continues to be a trendsetter in the industry. Looking ahead to 2024, Hammer & Nails is poised for further growth. New locations are set to open across the country and the brand expects to double in size again in 2024. Hammer & Nails is recognized for its commitment to excellence by industry publications. It has received recent accolades as a franchise business in the grooming sector by Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 and Franchise Business Review's Top 200 Franchises. Hammer & Nails is a distinguished grooming destination dedicated to providing men with an exceptional grooming experience in an upscale environment. With a focus on quality, relaxation, and rejuvenation, Hammer & Nails has become synonymous with luxury in the grooming industry. Visit https://hammerandnailsgrooming.com/ to learn more. Contact Details Madison Baber +1 210-213-2426 madison@rprfirm.com Company Website https://hammerandnailsgrooming.com/

February 08, 2024 12:10 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Pegasus Resources secures expert in Uranium with addition of Mike Magrum to Board of Directors

Pegasus Resources Inc.

Pegasus Resources' CEO, Chris Timmins, joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the company has secured a key expert in Uranium exploration with the addition of Mike Magrum to its Board. Magrum is a highly experienced expert in uranium exploration with nearly 50 years of professional experience. He is a graduate of the Haileybury School of Mines and the University of Alaska, with a degree in Geological Engineering. Throughout his career, Magrum has worked extensively in various commodities, particularly uranium, and has conducted exploration and mining activities across North America, Central America, South America, and southern African countries. Timmins highlighted Magrum's significant contributions to the uranium exploration industry. He mentioned that Magrum was part of the team that made the discovery of the Roughrider uranium deposit in the Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan, which was later acquired by Rio Tinto and subsequently Uranium Energy Corp. Magrum also served as the Chief Operating Officer of Xemplar Energy, a notable uranium explorer in Namibia, with a market cap exceeding $1 billion at its peak. The addition of Mike Magrum to Pegasus Resources' board is expected to bring valuable expertise and insights to the company's uranium exploration efforts, further strengthening its position in the industry. Contact Details Proactive Canada +1 604-688-8158 action@proactiveinvestors.com

February 08, 2024 11:45 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Standard Uranium adds to portfolio staking new ground in the Athabasca Basin

Standard Uranium Ltd

Standard Uranium CEO President Sean Hillacre joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has announce the acquisition of 3 new 100% owned uranium exploration properties in the Athabasca Basin region, northern Saskatchewan. These newly acquired properties are Cable Bay Southwest, Ox Lake, and Brown Lake, bringing the total number of projects owned by Standard Uranium to ten, covering over 196,300 acres within the uranium-rich Athabasca Basin. The company believes that these newly acquired projects have strong potential for the discovery of high-grade basement-hosted and unconformity-related uranium mineralization. Standard Uranium is open to exploring option deals for these non-core projects as part of its strategic approach to increase its landholdings in the infrastructure-rich eastern Athabasca Basin of Saskatchewan, Canada. This acquisition further strengthens Standard Uranium's position in the uranium exploration sector, aligning with its commitment to expanding its presence in a region known for its significant uranium resources. Contact Details Proactive Canada +1 604-688-8158 action@proactiveinvestors.com

February 08, 2024 11:45 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Toggle3D.ai reports new Toggle3D platform increasing artist productivity by 100%

Toggle3D.ai Inc

Toggle3D.ai CEO Evan Gappelberg joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss how Toggle3D.ai's platform is revolutionizing the 3D modeling and texturing process, increasing artists' productivity by 100% and providing substantial cost and time savings. Gappelberg explained that Toggle3D.ai's internal artists have been testing the platform, comparing it to other 3D painting applications. They found that what typically takes 30-45 minutes to texture in other applications can be completed in just 15 minutes with Toggle3D, showcasing a remarkable increase in speed and productivity. This increased speed is attributed to Toggle3D's web-based platform, intuitive user interface, and an extensive library of textures and materials. The application features a pre-built material library with over 1000 4K PBR materials, including metals, woods, plastics, marble, and more. This vast collection empowers users to create rich, photorealistic 3D product experiences quickly and effortlessly. Contact Details Proactive Canada Proactive Canada +1 604-688-8158 action@proactiveinvestors.com

February 08, 2024 10:19 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Sintana Energy CEO confirms 2nd significant light oil discovery at Mopane-1X

Sintana Energy Inc

Sintana Energy CEO Robert Bose shared significant developments regarding the Mopane-1X well during an interview with Steve Darling from Proactive. According to Bose, Sintana Energy, in partnership with Galp through the AVO-2 consortium, has successfully and safely drilled, cored, and logged a deeper target in the Mopane-1X well, located on block 2813 governed by PEL83 in Namibia. Bose also revealed that Galp has made another noteworthy discovery within the Mopane-1X well. A second substantial column of light oil has been identified in reservoir-bearing sands of high quality. Following these discoveries, the drilling rig is expected to be relocated to the Mopane-2X well location to further evaluate the extent of the Mopane discoveries. Subsequently, a Drill Stem Test will be conducted in Mopane-1X to assess commercial viability. Bose highlighted the strategic importance of the Multani 1x location, emphasizing its position as the first well drilled beyond Shell and Total's concentrated efforts. The discoveries, announced on January 10th and 26th, showcased the basin's extensive resources, estimating up to 10 billion barrels of original oil in place. Sintana Energy maintains an indirect 49% interest in Custos Energy, which holds a 10% working interest in PEL 83. The National Petroleum Company of Namibia (NAMCOR) also maintains a 10% working interest in the project. The consortium partners, including Sintana Energy and Galp, will continue to analyze the acquired data to determine the commercial potential of these discoveries. Contact Details Proactive Canada Proactive Canada +1 604-688-8158 action@proactiveinvestors.com

February 08, 2024 10:12 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Breaking Ground in 2024: Standard Uranium's CEO Unveils Bold Plan for Exploration in Athabasca Basin

Standard Uranium Ltd

Standard Uranium CEO Jon Bey joined Steve Darling from Proactive to to unveil the company's ambitious exploration plans for 2024. These plans encompass multiple targeted exploration programs aimed at advancing Standard Uranium's uranium projects in the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, Canada. Standard Uranium intends to execute a minimum of three drill programs on three different projects within the Athabasca Basin, with two of these programs being partner-funded, providing operator fees to the company. One of the highlights of the exploration plan is the flagship Davidson River project, where drilling is scheduled to take place in H2 2024. This campaign will entail a follow-up on Davidson River's most prospective basement structures and alteration zones identified to date, as well as testing new target areas within recently staked claim blocks. Additionally, drilling is slated for the Sun Dog Project, with Angold planning H1 2024 drilling to meet the year-one expenditure requirements. Mamba, a partner of Standard Uranium, is also preparing a drill program at the Canary Project on the east side of the Basin in the first half of 2024. Furthermore, an inaugural drill program at the Ascent projects is in the works for 2024, funded by Summit Fusion. This program is set to launch in H1 2024 on the east side of the Basin. Standard Uranium's exploration activities for 2024 are poised to be the most ambitious in the company's history, with multiple drill campaigns and reconnaissance exploration efforts planned across various projects, including Rocas and Corvo. Contact Details Proactive Canada +1 604-688-8158 action@proactiveinvestors.com

February 08, 2024 10:03 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Downtown Music expands partnership with Verifi Rights Data Alliance

Downtown Music Holdings

Verifi Media, a global leader in modern media rights data management services, has announced the expansion of its partnership between Downtown Music and the Verifi Rights Data Alliance (VRDA). Songtrust will be the first of Downtown Music’s publishing services to join the alliance, following Downtown Music company, FUGA in 2022. Members of the VRDA have access to a unique set of collaborative tools for metadata exchange across music’s digital value chain while allowing each entity to maintain its own proprietary database. The new partnership will initially see composition data from Songtrust matched thoroughly across Downtown Music’s recording catalogs and other VRDA member data. These matches will include verification of ISRC/work pairs, validation of writers, and enhancement of product and recording data to help unlock new opportunities. The move to data verification and enrichment will allow VRDA partners to better identify and tackle fraud, to settle and make royalty claims faster and easier than before, and to ultimately bring better licensing and monetization options for all parties within Downtown Music. “This is the first time we’ve seen cross-party data matching within a single organization connected in our VRDA engine, and the initial matching and enrichment results have been remarkable. Our long-time partnership with FUGA and its clients has been growing steadily since our launch in 2020, and we are delighted to welcome Downtown Music into the VRDA to achieve even greater heights in the years to come,” says Chloe Johnson, Verifi’s Chief Client Officer. Harmen Hemminga, Vice President of Product and Services Strategy at Downtown Music also comments, “After the successful integration of FUGA and Verifi Media I am very excited to see more Downtown Music companies join the VRDA and continue to further our group’s mission to create better metadata and rights pictures across our clients’ extensive catalogs. Our combined technologies will allow us to help our clients monetize their music - both recordings and now works - more optimally and significantly speed up time-to-value and revenue recognition. We’re really looking forward to working together on creating a more efficient industry as a whole with Verifi Media and the VRDA members.” Ken Umezaki, CEO of Verifi Media noted: “As the number of digital assets in the music industry continues to expand every day at record-breaking rates, Verifi’s mission to interconnect authoritative datasets, and to provide comprehensive and enhanced metadata for our clients continues to prove vital for the growth of the digital music markets. Downtown Music’s expanded commitment to our partnership and the Verifi Rights Data Alliance strongly indicates the importance and sincerity of our client’s commitment to better data practices. We are truly grateful for Downtown’s continued partnership with us.” Companies that would like to join the VRDA can contact info@verifi.media. For more information on Verifi, visit www.verifi.media. About Verifi Media With offices in London, New York, and Amsterdam, Verifi Media is a global leader in modern media rights data management services focused on empowering media creators through digital data innovation. Using modern tools like graph computing and artificial intelligence, Verifi revolutionizes how media ownership and metadata is enhanced, corrected, shared and tracked across the supply chain, resulting in significantly better business decisions while enabling creators to be paid properly for their work. For more information, visit www.verifi.media. About Downtown Music & Songtrust Downtown Music is the business and professional services division under Downtown Music Holdings, the world’s leading music services company with over 2 million clients in over 145 countries with a catalog of over 38 million music assets in a wide variety of genres and languages. Downtown’s service offerings support creators and businesses in all facets of the music industry including music creation, publishing distribution, marketing, royalty collection, financing, accounting and payment services. Songtrust - a part of Downtown Music’s publishing administration services alongside Downtown Music Publishing and Sheer Publishing Africa - is the world’s largest global royalty collection platform for songwriters and music publishers. Contact Details Kite Hill PR Holly Rust downtownmusic@kitehillpr.com Company Website https://www.downtownmusic.com/

February 08, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Pegasus Resources announces industry veteran Derrick Strickland has joined company’s board

Pegasus Resources Inc.

Pegasus Resources' CEO, Chris Timmins, joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the company has appointed Mr. Derrick Strickland, a seasoned industry professional with over 35 years of experience in the exploration sector. Strickland has been actively involved in various aspects of the exploration industry and has a background as both a geological and corporate advisor. With more than two decades of self-employment in the industry, Strickland has served as a leader, founder, director, CEO, and Vice President for over 20 publicly traded companies. His extensive experience spans six continents, and he specializes in working in remote and diverse locations. Strickland's expertise encompasses a wide range of commodities, including base metals, gold, uranium, diamonds, potash, copper, and more. He has been involved in numerous deposit types and settings, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in the exploration sector. Timmins emphasized Strickland's international exposure and his ability to navigate various mineral opportunities, including specialty minerals and unique prospects. Contact Details Proactive Canada +1 604-688-8158 action@proactiveinvestors.com

February 08, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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