Industry Veteran James Vandenbulcke Opens The Glass Guru of East Charlotte
Originally from nearby Matthews, North Carolina, Vandenbulcke has extensive leadership and marketing experience.
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Originally from nearby Matthews, North Carolina, Vandenbulcke has extensive leadership and marketing experience.
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen announced its 2026 Enhancing Lives.

Bartlett Tree Experts has expanded its Rhode Island footprint through the acquisition of T.F. Morra Tree Care, establishing a new office in the East Bay area.

Canadian exterior maintenance brand Gorilla Property Services is launching its U.S. expansion strategy led by President Andrew Edwards, a former multi-unit home restoration franchisee.

Google’s proposed “Debug” program has put mosquito control back in the news in California and Florida.

The Neighborly-backed franchise highlights the role of window and gutter maintenance in protecting home value and curb appeal for sellers and homeowners alike.

Benjamin Shelley joins the property services franchise platform to lead technology and data infrastructure for brands including Window Hero and AdvantaClean.

The Neighborly-owned painting franchise is advising homeowners on cost-effective exterior upgrades to improve curb appeal and market value during the summer selling season.

The property restoration franchise recognized top performers at its annual convention, including a rural Alabama location that grew projected annual revenue to $5.3 million.

The property restoration franchise celebrated its 25th anniversary by highlighting long-term strategic growth and network collaboration during its annual convention.

The siding renovation franchise, which recently surpassed 100 locations, was recognized for high sales volume and operational performance within the James Hardie network.

Tide Laundromat is a modern, tech-enabled laundromat franchise backed by Procter & Gamble, designed to elevate the traditional laundry experience.
The Georgetown location is owned by Kristen Carlson, an experienced entrepreneur and business leader with nearly two decades of experience serving families throughout Texas.

Bertram Capital-backed Ridgeline continues its Midwest consolidation strategy with the acquisition of an established roofing and exterior services contractor in Illinois.

GarageExperts is adding company-owned territories for training while awarding a new three-unit franchise agreement to an experienced multi-location operator in North Dallas.

The Southfield Capital-backed landscape platform has expanded into the California market through the acquisition of Southern California-based commercial provider LandGraphics.
Clear Pest Pros is opening a new franchise location in Austin, Texas.
Deborah and Donald Tampubolon purchase DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Wilmington.
Texas continues to stand out as a market for franchise development.
The company is owned and operated by Stephanie Miller, a Michigan native who moved to Mankato just last year and already wants to make her presence known in her new community by providing compassionate service in a much-needed industry.

Franchising expands in home services with 119,000 establishments expected by 2026

DoodyCalls sees growing interest in pet waste removal services in 2026
A Pierce County woman receives a 24-Hour Home Makeover by TRT+, a collective of real estate agents affiliated with Keller Williams Mountains to Sound, in partnership with HomeVestors.
Clear Pest Pros opened a new franchise location in Pennsylvania, owned by a man with a background in financial analysis and project management.