
House Doctors Franchisee Leads a Multitalented Team
A former corporate executive discusses his transition to entrepreneurship as a franchisee with House Doctors, a home improvement and handyman services brand.
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A former corporate executive discusses his transition to entrepreneurship as a franchisee with House Doctors, a home improvement and handyman services brand.

After working in industrial automation sales in Virginia, Jeffrey DeCoste decided he wanted to return home to the Milwaukee area.

Bruce Wishnia's ServiceMaster Restore franchise did $10 million last year.

Industry experts suggest lawn care operators use off-the-shelf AI solutions to resolve organizational pain points and capture back time for strategic tasks.

After beginning his career in investment banking and private equity, Sachin Bettadapur reached a turning point.
In his new role, Worthington will oversee the strategic direction of Koala Insulation, focusing on franchise development, franchisee support and continued brand expansion as demand for home improvement solutions continues to rise.

Orkin has expanded its presence in New York through the acquisition of family-run JNJ Pest Control in a transaction facilitated by Cetane Associates.
Clear Pest Pros is opening a new franchise location in Marion, Iowa.

Multi-brand franchisor Neighborly is leveraging cross-brand referrals and enhanced technology tools to help its local franchise owners meet rising consumer demands for service convenience.

United Water Restoration Group shares tips for hiring restoration company

After climbing the corporate ladder and serving in the C-suite, Butch Knowlton reached a point where chasing someone else’s goals no longer brought him joy.

Pool service franchises offer year-round maintenance opportunities for entrepreneurs serving both residential homeowners and commercial property managers.

Property restoration franchise PuroClean is targeting Central North Carolina for growth, identifying six available territories across the Greensboro and Durham markets.

The restoration franchise advises property owners to prioritize professional damage assessments before filing insurance claims to avoid secondary damage and ensure informed financial decisions.

Corporate-owned locations play an important role in helping franchise systems improve operations, test new processes and share best practices with franchise owners at United Water Restoration Group (UWRG), a 50-plus-location restoration franchise.

After serving in the U.S. Air Force from 2010 to 2014, Rick Travis built a foundation rooted in discipline, teamwork and taking action when it matters most.

Mosquito Squad Plus , the 240-plus-unit pest control franchise, has built its model around specialized pest control support.

America's Swimming Pool Co. has grown to more than 410 territories by building a business around recurring pool maintenance rather than one-time jobs.
Keyrenter Property Management establishes 100th location with 14 new deals.

Former beverage executive Tom Vess has transitioned into the home services sector, acquiring multiple territories with 360 Painting under the Premium Service Brands umbrella.

Lauren and Michael Montgomery own a Sparkle Squad franchise in Sarasota

"We have traction," said Bob Moore, president of UWRG. "We're becoming more consistent in where we want to go with a clear message around 'Plan for the Unplanned' and delivering it with an unreasonable level of hospitality.

Qualified Remodeler today announced the top 20 companies in the 2026 Top 500, its annual ranking of the largest remodeling and home improvement companies in the United States by re

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning offers stability and demand.