Outdoor Living Brands

Name: Jane Campbell Title: VP of Marketing for Franchise Development Company: Empower Brands Years in franchising: 16 Number of units: 1,607

Empower Brands' CEO Scott Zide expects significant growth through franchising

Empower Brands, a multi-brand franchisor, operates a number of industry-leading commercial and residential brands serving homes and businesses across North America.

Empower Brands surges forward with remarkable growth and expansion, achieving unprecedented milestones in the franchising industry.

Empower Brands adds Canopy Lawn Care to its portfolio, marking its fourth new brand in 2023.

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Empower Brands prioritizes leadership and development, hosting systemwide in-person meetings to implement these principles and foster growth.

Empower Brands holds its annual meeting, bringing together the residential side of the business, and awards its Franchisee of the Year award.

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Renew Crew stands apart from competitors with a proven business model, exceptional support, and an innovative cleaning service for decks, fences, and outdoor structures.

Multi-branded franchisors Lynx Franchising and Outdoor Living Brands has officially become Empower Brands, a newly named umbrella company focused on championing the success of its franchise owners.

Empower Brands has appointed Thomas Welter as Group President of Residential Services, replacing Scott Zide, who transitioned to CEO.

Lynx Franchising and Outdoor Living Brands rebrand as Empower Brands, combining forces under a unified name after September 2021 acquisition.

Service brands, including Blo Blow Dry Bar and Christian Brothers Automotive, continue to grow as 2021 draws to a close.

Outdoor Living Brands acquires Superior Fence & Rail, a national brand in the fencing category, expanding its portfolio of home services franchises.

Natalie Weaver, Director of Franchise Development at The Franchise Connection, helps guide entrepreneurs toward business opportunities, including franchising, amid the pandemic.

Mike Mushinski is named President of bluefrog Plumbing + Drain, bringing over two decades of experience in franchising to the role.

Conserva Irrigation announces a partnership with Franchise FastLane to accelerate its growth across the United States, after eclipsing 100 territories operationally.

Conserva Irrigation expands to 107 territories across the U.S., with new locations in Oregon, Texas, and Pennsylvania.

Renew Crew stands out with eco-friendly cleaning services and a proven business model.

Conserva Irrigation adds six new territories in Colorado, Minnesota, and South Carolina, expanding its footprint across nearly 100 territories nationwide.

Conserva Irrigation ranks among Inc. magazine’s list of fastest-growing companies in America for the second consecutive year.

Multi-unit franchisees Ellie and Juan Lamonaca discuss how Covid-19 has affected their business, experiencing increased sales and hiring additional staff.

Conserva Irrigation has added 14 new territories in the first half of 2020, partnering with seven new franchisees and achieving a 25% increase in YOY sales through Q1 and Q2.