Repair & handyman in Home Services. Cleaning, restoration, lawn, plumbing, HVAC and other home-service franchise news, summarized from the trade press.
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TruBlue Home Service Ally franchisees provide home modification and maintenance services to help people remain safely and comfortably at home, supporting the 'healing in place' movement.
United Water Restoration Group’s small, down-to-earth corporate atmosphere and invested leadership team impressed a franchisee candidate who ultimately chose to open a location in Tulsa.
Nikki Zavradinos and her husband Dan own a Local Handyman franchise
According to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) , Screenmobile’s 130 reporting territories generated average annual gross revenue of $483,885 in fiscal year 2025, while the top 25% (33 units) averaged $1,156,355.
For more than 40 years, Screenmobile has been known for bringing screen repair and installation services directly to customers' doors.
Empower Brands franchisees see 7.1 percent sales growth to $11.6 billion in 2025.
Ace Handyman Services grows to over 400 franchises
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors, North America’s largest home inspection company, is honored to announce the appointment of Stephan Taub as its new Franchise Development Director.
Today's restoration business is about far more than water extraction equipment, air movers and dehumidifiers.
According to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), the estimated initial investment required to open a Screenmobile franchise ranges from $148,049 to $209,592.
Some franchise brands simply participate in an industry. Others help define where that industry is headed.
Pool Scouts’ first franchisee, Tiffiny Consoli, shares her experience building a model territory and collaborating with the company to refine its system.
Brian and Cindy McCaffery came to Screenmobile with a practical goal: build a business around the construction work Brian already knew and create something they could grow on their own terms.
Female leadership is prevalent at all levels of Ace Handyman Services, despite franchising and the skilled trades being traditionally male-dominated industries.
HomeTeam Inspection Service has 200+ units with real estate agents as owners
DRYmedic Restoration franchisees reported $505,438 in gross revenue in 2025
Brent Korb is the new chief financial officer for Neighborly, a leading franchisor of home services brands.
Colette Bell leads Ace Handyman Services franchise sales with 400 units.
Greg DuPey named 2026 Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association
Korb brings more than 25 years of executive financial leadership across private equity-backed and publicly traded companies.
Nesa Opp leads franchise sales at The Glass Guru with 24+ years experience
KKR & Co. has reportedly agreed to acquire A1 Garage Door Service, a major residential repair and replacement brand, in a deal valued at approximately $2 billion.
WIN Home Inspection invests in tech and support with 25 new franchisees added this year
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.