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Z PLUMBERZ of Livingston, owned by Tony Borrelli, was honored as the 2025 Franchise of the Year at BELFOR Franchise Group's annual convention. The award recognizes Borrelli's dedication to providing reliable plumbing services and his team's exceptional customer service.
Z PLUMBERZ of Livingston has been honored as the 2025 Franchise of the Year at BELFOR Franchise Group’s annual convention.
Z PLUMBERZ of Livingston was established in 2024, and is owned and operated by Tony Borrelli. Tony has been in the plumbing industry for over two decades, and was the General Manager of Z PLUMBERZ of North America for five years before starting his own franchise location. He received the Franchise of the Year award in recognition of his dedication to providing reliable residential and commercial plumbing services that customers can turn to during times of need.
“Winning this award is a true honor and a great validation in our overarching ethos that we live by: ‘Do the right thing, even when no one is watching,’” said Tony Borrelli, owner of Z PLUMBERZ of Livingston. “Our business is set apart by our dedication to doing things the right way, even if it’s not the easy way. I would like to shout out my incredible team that has made this recognition possible: my deepest thanks to Nick Clark, my project manager and right hand man; Nathan Fleming, my lead service technician; as well as my outstanding apprentices Landon Wood, Will Borrelli, and Jason King.”
“Tony embodies the core values of the Z PLUMBERZ brand due to his unwavering commitment to raising the bar in the plumbing industry,” said Matt O’Rourke, President of Z PLUMBERZ. “Tony and his team’s dedication to providing exceptional service, which is clearly reflected in their perfect 5-star customer rating, has truly set their business apart. We’re delighted to see him win the Franchise of the Year award and look forward to seeing his continued success and growth as a top-performing franchise owner.”
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on March 16, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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