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Justin and Kimberly Retzlaff own an America’s Swimming Pool Co. franchise.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchisee Bill Sweet has opened a new location in Prospect, Connecticut, after finding a stable business with an inverse peak season.

Mosquito Squad Plus, part of the Authority Brands family, is a leading mosquito and tick control franchise known for its state-of-the-art products and services while bringing awareness to the importance of pest managemen

After an impressive year of growth, HomeTeam Inspection Service, the 200-plus-unit home inspection franchise, gathered for its 2026 Annual Conference to kick off the new year.

Since its inception, the Parkers’ team has illuminated the Greater Houston landscape with more than 32,000 professional lighting fixtures.

The annual conference serves as the brand’s primary leadership and training event, aligning franchisees around sales strategy, marketing innovation, financial performance and customer experience.

The business, which previously served the Viridian area of North Arlington for four years under a different name, is now owned and operated by Ignacio and Omar Serrano and Valeria Bendimez.

Storm Guard expands with three new locations in Texas and Ohio.

SpringGreen recently hosted a Manager Training session at its Support Center in Plainfield, Illinois, bringing together corporate staff and branch managers for a focused day of leadership development.

A Mother-son team is expanding Lapels Cleaners' presence across Union and Lee counties in Northeast Mississippi with three locations serving New Albany, Tupelo, and Saltillo.

Amanda Evans serves as the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Stellar Service Brands, shaping a marketing approach that equips owners with the right systems and training.

Office Pride Birmingham-Trussville, Ala., owned by Van Sims, was named Franchise of the Year; Preston Hund of Office Pride Denton-Lewisville, Texas, was named Rookie of the Year.

The achievement follows a record-breaking 2025, when PIRTEK awarded 61 franchise units and opened 41 new locations, the strongest year of growth in company history.

TruBlue Home Service Ally opens in Gainesville with new franchise owner Craig Lutz.

Jason Morais, a lawyer turned entrepreneur, acquired a TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchise in Halifax, driven by the brand's mission to 'Move People Forward'.

Spray-Net has announced new franchise agreements in Arizona and Texas, expanding its presence in the home improvement paint and coatings market.

I have spent my life in service. After growing up in poverty and serving more than two decades in the Marine Corps, I went on to lead a growing church and develop affordable housing for seniors and veterans.

Jeff Taylor and Jack Christopher, two neighbors, opened the first TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK franchise in Mississippi, expanding the brand's services to include junk removal.

The new franchise will serve homeowners and businesses throughout Boston’s South Shore communities with custom architectural, landscape and holiday lighting design, installation and maintenance services.

Closets by Design expands into Virginia Beach with new franchise.

In the pest control industry, there is a wide range of skill sets, and a deep divide between “a guy with a sprayer” and a technical expert who understands how and why certain treatments work and the complex regulatory demands of the industry.

Julene Robinson built a nearly $1 million Filta franchise business

One of those entrepreneurs is Brian Keaney, the franchise owner and local resident behind this new TruBlue location in Newton-Wellesley.

Gomez’s path to business ownership is rooted in accountability and long-term value creation.