Doug Smith

PIRTEK USA awards 12 new territories and opens five locations

Doug Smith has been appointed vice president of franchise development for PIRTEK USA, a Florida-based provider of mobile and retail hydraulic and industrial hose services.

PIRTEK USA names Doug Smith Vice President of Franchise Development.

Belfor Franchise Group promotes Beth Toenies to vice president of franchise development, where she will lead operational strategy, strengthen franchise support, and drive growth across the company's portfolio of service brands.

Z Plumberz, a plumbing franchise brand, launched 16 new franchise territories in 2025, expanding into new markets nationwide.

Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, a contents cleaning and restoration concept franchise, offers restoration and cleaning services for individual items within a home after a disaster.

Corporate workers turn to franchising with 15,000 new units in 2023.

Two BELFOR Franchise Group brands, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE and redbox+ Dumpsters, were named as Top Franchises for Veterans in 2023 by Entrepreneur Magazine.

The Patch Boys is a drywall repair concept with nearly 300 units, offering expert services and a focus on customer satisfaction.

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park was featured on A&E’s ‘Shipping Wars’ as a transporter delivered a 10-foot Yogi Bear statue and a massive Yogi Bear-themed concession stand.