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Wes Snyder named 2026 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association

Anticimex-owned Eastside Exterminators has expanded its Pacific Northwest presence by acquiring The Killers Pest Control, a firm serving over 8,500 customers across three branches.

Brad Williams spent years building a career in corporate HVAC distribution, eventually rising to Vice President.

One of the most common reasons for pursuing franchise ownership is a desire to be one’s own boss.

For Allie Thornbrue, opening a TruBlue Home Service Ally franchise in North County San Diego is about more than starting a new business.

For years, Tanya Hoffman worked in corporate accounting and property management, building a successful career that often kept her behind a desk and removed from the people around her.

Caitlin Arpin has spent the last three years on the other side of the franchise relationship.

Nate Coombs and Kevin Hansen named Franchisees of the Year by IFA.

A Fish Window Cleaning franchisee in Montana highlights the role of commercial contracts and community involvement in scaling a local service business.

Molly Maid is launching a contest to support local teachers with free home cleanings for a year.

76 FENCE launches Colorado and Wyoming expansion with Jason Smith.

Private equity-backed HighGrove Partners has expanded its Florida footprint through the acquisition of Orlando-based O&A Landscaping, a provider of commercial maintenance and irrigation services.

Clear Pest Pros Brand President James Myers highlights the shift toward recurring preventative maintenance as a primary growth driver for pest control franchisees.

Local Handyman CEO Colin Sprake emphasizes a culture-first "North Star" approach to support franchisee success and brand loyalty in the competitive home repairs sector.

NaturaLawn of America continues to expand its franchise system by focusing on science-based turf management and a significant reduction in pesticide usage.

FilterShine USA has transitioned from a local provider to a national franchise system offering specialized grease filter exchange services for commercial kitchens.

John Dobelbower joins the commercial services platform to lead franchise development across a portfolio including U.S. Lawns, 1-Tom-Plumber, and MilliCare.

When brothers Justin and Raymond Donat founded True North Restoration in 2019, the vision was clear: Build a restoration franchise grounded in values and integrity, bolstered by advanced systems and…

91-year-old Fred Moran to parachute into Ohio's Canfield Fair with son and Window World CEO Tammy Whitworth.

A Washington, D.C. entrepreneur expanded his business operations by joining the FRSTeam franchise to provide specialized textile and electronics restoration services following disasters.

Stratus Clean, the leading commercial cleaning company and fastest growing franchise, is reporting strong momentum through the first half of 2026, marking its first six months operating under its new…

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

AccuGuard Environmental has launched its franchise offering, The Mobile Lab, an innovative van-based laboratory.

Founder Ryan Carpenter is expanding his plumbing and HVAC concept in Central Indiana, focusing on a relationship-based service model inspired by his family's Michigan roots.