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After Facing Rental Challenges, Alice Garcia Found a Better way to Serve San Antonio Property Owners Managing a rental property sounds easy — you buy a place, fix it up, then kick
AXN acquires Nature Guard Pest & Lawn, its first in Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Often for entrepreneurs with growing businesses, there comes a time when two decisions have to be made.
Convenience store chains like Weigel’s and Plaid Pantry are navigating shifting FDA regulations and flavor bans impacting the critical tobacco and vapor categories.
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen named to 2026 Most Innovative Franchises list
The new agreement reflects continued demand for Service Experts’ franchise model, which combines more than 30 years of operational experience with the support, systems and infrastructure of a residential HVAC platform.
Tyro Group has entered the Canadian market through the acquisition of Pest Control Plus, a residential and commercial service provider in the Greater Toronto Area.
Level Up Automation integrates technology systems for homes and businesses.
Mosquito Squad Plus has built its business around helping homeowners reclaim their outdoor spaces through recurring mosquito, tick and pest control services.
For entrepreneurs interested in the restoration industry, DRYmedic Restoration offers a service-based business focused on residential and commercial mitigation, remediation and reconstruction services following water, fire, smoke and mold damage.
Koala Insulation appoints Joel Worthington as its new brand president, overseeing franchise development and brand expansion.
Leaf Home claims the top spot in the 2026 rankings as multi-brand platforms and national operators increase their dominance in the remodeling and home improvement sector.
The home services platform marks its sixth appearance on the Inc. 5000 list as it continues to expand its eight-brand franchise portfolio.
The Glass Guru franchise costs $155,805 to $385,280 to start.
Chris Czachor opens TruBlue Home Service Ally franchise after 20-year corporate career.
Go Mini's is reporting steady franchise development momentum through the first half of 2026, highlighted by five new franchise agreements, five new location openings, and continued expansion into new markets across the country.
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters opens in Apex, North Carolina.
Go Mini’s reports business development in the first half of 2026, including five new locations and signed franchise agreements.
Christen Broz discusses her transition from healthcare leadership to launching a Go Painting franchise in Omaha, leveraging a collaborative leadership style in a male-dominated field.
The 252 replacement contractors in the 2026 Top 500 reported over $16 billion in revenue, though many firms report declining lead flows despite median growth.
Mosaic Capital Partners has invested in Southern Shade Tree Co., a full-service landscaping company with operations throughout the Carolinas.
With services already in nearby Chandler and Queen Creek, expansion into Phoenix is the next logical step for the brand.
Poolwerx expands to South Carolina with new Lake Murray territory.
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen ranked No. 48 on TOP 500 list