Empower Brands

Empower Brands franchisees see 7.1 percent sales growth to $11.6 billion in 2025.

Heather Todd, Brand President of Conserva Irrigation, has spent more than 25 years in franchising.

Casey and Ben Floyd own an Archadeck Outdoor Living franchise in Central Virginia.

Scott Sutton leads Empower Brands with 30+ years of franchise experience

The franchise marketing organization is changing fast. According to the panelists at FGMC’s breakout session “Leading the Modern Franchise Marketing Org: The Growth Marketing Suite,” the challenge is redesigning organiza

Empower Brands has four companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list.

Empower Brands has appointed franchise veteran Joel Worthington as president of Koala Insulation to oversee the system’s growth and franchisee profitability.

1851 Franchise names 25 top franchise sales leaders in 2026

The Stellar Service Brands plumbing concept has appointed industry veteran Katie Lepper to lead its franchise development efforts.

Amy Schmidt breaks industry barriers as a Superior Fence & Rail franchisee.

As an Outdoor Lighting Perspectives franchisee, Ashley Selzer works in a man’s world.

Empower Brands named a 2026 Top Workplace in Atlanta by Axios.

Koala Insulation appoints Joel Worthington as its new brand president, overseeing franchise development and brand expansion.

In his new role, Worthington will oversee the strategic direction of Koala Insulation, focusing on franchise development, franchisee support and continued brand expansion as demand for home improvement solutions continues to rise.

Koala Insulation plans to expand in the San Antonio, Texas metro area, establishing several new territories and creating opportunities for entrepreneurs.

The multi-brand franchisor reported a 13% year-over-year increase in new franchisees, driven by strong consumer demand for residential improvement and repair services.

Founder David Bitan Brings a Consumer-First Vision to Roofing Business Bumble Roofing , a fast-growing roofing repair and installation brand, began the way most new businesses do:

Heather Harris joins Franchise FastLane as CEO, succeeding in fostering relationships with franchise brands and consultants.

Franchise marketers are shifting from age-based cohorts to more nuanced approaches, considering life stages and digital channels in their strategies.

Empower Brands has teamed with RMO Agency to provide franchisees with pre-screened Responsible Managing Officers to navigate contractor licensing and faster business launches.

A franchise pilot program lets a brand see how the model holds up before moving into broader expansion.

Superior Fence & Rail targets growth in the South Bend, Indiana metro market, driven by demand for fencing solutions

Empower Brands wins 2026 Top Workplaces award for Employee Appreciation.

Following a record-setting 2025, with multiple brands earning national recognition and franchisees demonstrating strong unit-level performance, Empower Brands has expanded its leadership bench across marketing, operations, technology and brand leadership roles.