Scott Sutton

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

1851 Franchise names 25 top franchise sales leaders in 2026

CKE Restaurants is building a more centralized local marketing infrastructure across Carl’s Jr.

It’s a new year and a new era of franchisee recruitment.

Franchisors acquiring new brands require a deep understanding of economic fundamentals and negotiation skills to ensure alignment with growth and profitability goals.

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

Sir Grout offers a lucrative opportunity in the home services market, with expected franchise growth in coming years.

Threshold Brands' growing portfolio and dominance in the home service industry are discussed in a recent article with Franchise Times.

Pestmaster Services franchise gears up for strong 2022 growth as the pest control market continues to boom, driven by essential services and weather changes.

Heating + Air Paramedics signs two franchisees, targets industry professionals.

USA Insulation, a national home insulation franchise, sees rapid growth and plans to add over 20 new locations in 2022.

Threshold Brands buys 10-year-old Plumbing Heating Paramedics for franchise growth

Sir Grout franchisees saw a spike in business during the COVID-19 pandemic, with average gross revenue of $278,494 in 2020.

Men In Kilts doubles its U.S. and Canada footprints with the addition of 23 new territories in 2021.

Michelle Spitzer converts small cleaning business into MaidPro 27 years ago.

Plumbing Heating Paramedics, a Threshold Brands franchise, opens a new location in Noblesville, Indiana, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 10th.

Plumbing Heating Paramedics, a family-owned and operated plumbing and heating company, hosts a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its home office in Noblesville, Indiana.

The pandemic has everyone spending time at home, paying attention to things they’ve let slide around the house for too long.

Threshold Brands, a multi-brand franchisor, eyes Dallas-Fort Worth as a top market for continued franchise growth, with systemwide growth in franchise sales over the past year.

Threshold Brands inks 35 new franchise agreements in August and September, celebrating a wildly successful Q3 and setting up for a strong finish to 2021.

Home services just might be pandemic-proof. While other industries were hit hard by COVID-19, the in-demand home services industry is expected to see 53% growth between 2020 and 2024.

No Limit Agency celebrated its 10-year anniversary, highlighting its expertise in storytelling and social media services for brands.

Safeguard's vice president of development, Scott Sutton, identifies key traits for successful franchisees, including a willingness to collaborate and learn from veteran franchisees.

Safeguard's acquisition program has facilitated 95 transactions, highlighting the importance of company culture and fit in mergers and acquisitions.