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title: "Tom and Debi Taube of Kitchen Tune-Up Awarded Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/29f3db83-ac70-41e0-837c-98d92e88d395
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20230327_tom_and_debi_taube_of_kitchen_tuneup_awarded_franchisee_of_the_year_by_inte.html
category: "Remodel & surfaces"
industry: "Home Services"
segment: "Remodel & surfaces"
published: 2023-03-27T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:35:01.144Z
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# Tom and Debi Taube of Kitchen Tune-Up Awarded Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association

**TL;DR:** Tom and Debi Taube, owners of Kitchen Tune-Up and Bath Tune-Up in Charlotte, have been awarded Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association. The award recognizes their outstanding performance and contributions to the franchise business model.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-03-27. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20230327_tom_and_debi_taube_of_kitchen_tuneup_awarded_franchisee_of_the_year_by_inte.html).*

## Story

“Franchisee of the Year recipients represent the best in franchising,” said Matthew Haller, president and CEO of the International Franchise Association. “This is the highest honor IFA awards to individual franchisees, and local business owners like Tom and Debi exemplify the power of franchising and its positive contributions to communities around the world.”

The Franchisee of the Year Award, sponsored by IFA’s partner Paychex, recognizes leading franchise owners from IFA member brands whose outstanding performance and contributions help protect, enhance, and promote the franchise business model. Nominated by their parent company, individuals are selected for their service to their communities, fostering a strong and vibrant workforce, opening the doors for career growth and entrepreneurship, and supporting their fellow franchisees.

“It’s such an honor for us both to be recognized as a Franchisee of the Year,” said Debi, co-owner of Kitchen Tune-Up Charlotte. “Our team has worked incredibly hard to get us to where we are now. We take pride in our quality remodels and look forward to helping even more homeowners in Charlotte and surrounding communities update their homes.”

Founded in 1988, Kitchen Tune-Up specializes in five ways to update kitchens and cabinetry. Services include cabinet refacing, redooring, new cabinets, the Original Tune-Up, and cabinet painting. Kitchen Tune-Up offers personalized service and incredible results that are structured around customer service Trustpoints to ensure a hassle-free experience from start to finish.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Home Services (sector)
- home services (topic)
- Matt Haller (person)
- International Franchise Association (IFA) (regulator)
- franchisee award (topic)
- franchise business model (topic)
- Kitchen Tune-Up (company)
- Paychex (company)
- Tom Taube (person)
- Debi Taube (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20230327_tom_and_debi_taube_of_kitchen_tuneup_awarded_franchisee_of_the_year_by_inte.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/29f3db83-ac70-41e0-837c-98d92e88d395).