Brightway boom continues with state expansion and new stores

The Brightway Insurance boom is showing no signs of slowing. On Friday, the firm announced expansion into a new state and the opening of four new stores.

Consumers in Kansas will now have the opportunity to shop with the national property & casualty insurance retailer. The firm also opened new franchise locations in California and Texas.

“We’re thrilled to partner with an outstanding group of franchise owners to introduce our brand in Kansas and to further expand in California and Texas,” said Brightway president, Talman Howard. “Brightway franchisees enjoy a comprehensive suite of support that frees up their time to focus on growing their own Brightway enterprise.” 

The new franchise locations are as follows:

• Kayla Schabel is opening Brightway, The Schabel Agency in Wichita, Kan.
• Manny Aguilar is opening Brightway, The Aguilar Agency in Redwood City, Calif. 
• Ruben Tamayo is opening Brightway, The Tamayo Family Agency in Houston, Texas.
• Mario Trinidad is the Principal Agent opening Brightway, The Watson Agency in Spring, Texas.

Brightway has also welcomed two new franchisees who became the new owners of existing Brightway stores. Reid Bellanca is the new owner of Brightway, The Reid Bellanca Agency in Fishhawk, Fla; and Vincent Zanfini is the new owner of Brightway, The Vincent Zanfini Family Agency in Stuart, Fla. As agency owners, Bellanca and Zanfini will enjoy comprehensive business support from Brightway including customer service, carrier relationships, marketing, accounting and technology.

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