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The Brothers That Just Do Gutters has opened a new location in Apex, North Carolina, owned by Nick and Aly. The couple left their corporate careers to pursue business ownership and chose the franchise for its emphasis on employee development, customer satisfaction, and transparency.
Nick spent his career in the technology industry, working for companies including Lexmark, NetApp and Nutanix after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science from Marquette University. Aly built her career in corporate banking with PNC Bank and First National Bank of Pennsylvania. After years in the corporate world, the couple saw business ownership as an opportunity to take greater control of their future while building something their family could grow together.
“After experiencing corporate restructuring from every angle, I knew I wanted the opportunity to control my own destiny and build something lasting,” Nick said. “We also wanted to create a business that could provide opportunities for our sons in the future and allow us to give back to the community we’ve called home for more than 25 years.”
Nick began exploring franchise ownership after leaving the technology industry in December 2025. While he and Aly had previously associated franchising primarily with the restaurant industry, they quickly discovered the range of opportunities available and the advantages of an established business model, training and ongoing support.
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters has a business model described as emphasizing employee development, customer satisfaction and a culture of transparency.
“What connected with us was the culture and the people,” Aly said. “There is a genuine commitment to developing employees, taking care of customers and supporting franchise owners. Those values aligned with the kind of company we wanted to build in Apex.”
The Apex location provides residential and commercial gutter installation, repair and cleaning services, along with gutter guard solutions designed to help protect properties from water damage and reduce ongoing maintenance.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on August 14, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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