BlueGrace Logistics plans New York expansion

   BlueGrace Logistics, which operates on a franchise model, is making a push to expand in the New York market.
   The process for obtaining a franchise with the company consists of several in-depth interviews, a face-to-face visit with the corporate team in Tampa, Fla., and one-on-one consulting with an existing franchise owner in the BlueGrace franchise network.
   “Being a culture fit, and going through an interview process, allows us to assess traits that will foster success with our business model and support system,” said Bobby Harris, president and chief executive officer of BlueGrace Logistics, in a statement.
   After receiving a franchise, new partners receive a week of initial training and support, ongoing and advanced training, a BlueGrace executive mentor, and a dedicated support specialist/manager as a point of contact, the company said.
   The company will continue its franchisee search in the New York market through July.
   Founded in 2009, BlueGrace Logistics is based in Riverview, Fla., and has satellite offices in Chicago, Baltimore and Salt Lake City. The logistics services provider started its franchise program in early 2011 and currently has 42 franchisees in 44 locations across the United States.