
Authority Brands names new chief growth officer
Ryan Bowes will oversee franchise development and procurement for the 15-brand platform, which includes home service concepts like Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and Mister Sparky.
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Ryan Bowes will oversee franchise development and procurement for the 15-brand platform, which includes home service concepts like Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and Mister Sparky.

Authority Brands closed 2025 with the addition of 246 new franchise owners and 340 new territories across 31 states.

Authority Brands named Steve Celmente as the new president and chief operating officer of its trades brands, including Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and Mister Sparky Electric.

Authority Brands appoints Jay Caiafa as its new chief executive officer, bringing experience from InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG).

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Authority Brands Surpassed 200 Franchise Deals in 2025, with a key driver being the addition of new executive leadership.
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