Charles Kowanetz Named New Director of Franchise Development for ServiceMaster Restore®

“We are pleased to welcome someone with franchise development success to the brand team,” says John Tovar, ServiceMaster Restore president. “Charles is exactly the person we need to help take our brand to the next level.”

Kowanetz’s interest in franchising began as a new college graduate while working in financial services. He started in a sales role with a multi-brand franchise in Florida and has worked in that aspect of franchising for the past decade. Kowanetz comes to ServiceMaster Restore after three years as the Senior Director of Franchise Development for My Eyelab. When Kowanetz was approached for the position at ServiceMaster Restore, he was immediately interested.

An active volunteer, Kowanetz appreciates the impact that business owners have in their communities, and he believes in the future of franchising to develop more people who have entrepreneurial goals.

“Franchising offers a way to mitigate risk when starting a business, and that opens the door of entrepreneurship to more people,” he says. “As part of the franchisor team, I really value our role in the franchise relationship. Being able to support individuals who are pursuing franchising as a way to achieve their goals is a very rewarding experience.”

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, ServiceMaster Restore has an experienced team of professionals to help homeowners and businesses navigate the disaster restoration process. They also work with insurance companies as a partner to ensure policyholders are getting the best service in a difficult time. The services provided include damage caused by water, fire, smoke, and weather, plus mold remediation, odor removal, and specialty restoration services. For commercial restoration projects, ServiceMaster Restore also provides pre-loss planning.