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title: "76 FENCE Greater Des Moines Celebrates Grand Opening as First Iowa Franchise with Ribbon Cutting at West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/a392b8e2-3ab0-4129-9212-d9ba74818d4b
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260223_76_fence_greater_des_moines_celebrates_grand_opening_as_first_iowa_franchis.html
category: "Remodel & surfaces"
industry: "Home Services"
segment: "Remodel & surfaces"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-02-23T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T17:04:55.816Z
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# 76 FENCE Greater Des Moines Celebrates Grand Opening as First Iowa Franchise with Ribbon Cutting at West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce

**TL;DR:** 76 FENCE Greater Des Moines, owned by Edwin Njoroge, celebrates its grand opening as the first Iowa franchise with a ribbon cutting at the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce. The new franchise brings a modern approach to residential and commercial fencing services across the metro area.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-02-23. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260223_76_fence_greater_des_moines_celebrates_grand_opening_as_first_iowa_franchis.html).*

## Story

Owned and operated by local entrepreneur Edwin Njoroge, 76 FENCE Greater Des Moines brings a modern, customer-focused approach to residential and commercial fencing services across the metro area. The event welcomed Chamber leadership, business professionals, and community members for remarks, networking, and a ceremonial ribbon cutting.

“We’re excited to officially launch 76 FENCE Greater Des Moines and become part of such a strong and supportive business community,” said Njoroge. “Being the first 76 FENCE franchise in Iowa is an incredible opportunity. Our goal is to provide reliable, professional fencing solutions while building long-term relationships with homeowners, businesses, and community partners throughout the region.”

The celebration highlighted 76 FENCE’s continued growth and its expansion into Iowa under local ownership backed by national infrastructure and support. Guests learned more about the brand’s streamlined process, emphasis on clear communication, and dedication to delivering a superior customer experience.

“The West Des Moines Chamber is proud to welcome 76 FENCE Greater Des Moines to our business community,” said Jared Galligan, Account Executive at the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce. “Edwin’s commitment to professionalism, service, and community involvement aligns well with the values of our Chamber, and we’re excited to support his continued growth here in Des Moines.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Home Services (sector)
- location expansion (topic)
- home services (topic)
- franchise launch (topic)
- iowa (location)
- 76 FENCE (company)
- 76 FENCE Greater Des Moines (company)
- Edwin Njoroge (person)
- West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (company)
- Jared Galligan (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260223_76_fence_greater_des_moines_celebrates_grand_opening_as_first_iowa_franchis.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/a392b8e2-3ab0-4129-9212-d9ba74818d4b).