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2021 Brings Explosive Growth to Superior Fence & Rail

On June 14, 2021, Superior Fence & Rail will celebrate the milestone of 30 fence franchise locations, with the official opening of 2nd Atlanta outpost.

At the turn of the new year, there were 22 Superior Fence & Rail franchises across the United States. Our company has been on the move, clocking a massive 36% growth in franchise markets in only the first six months of 2021. It is a fantastic time for anyone, who is searching for new business opportunities in the home services market, to consider joining our team of franchisees. There is so much more to come for Superior Fence & Rail!

New Fence Franchise Locations

We are pleased to be expanding the Superior brand into untapped territories, each with their specific market requirements. From Michigan to Texas, Nebraska to Connecticut, our goal is to help new franchisees identify their market’s needs and fulfill them with our Superior fencing products and fence building…

ProLift Garage Doors Testimonials

ProLift stood out because I can be my own boss and run my own business. I come from the property preservation business, and among all of the options, ProLift stood out because I can be my own boss and run my own business without the task of a leading full team of employees while still working in a technical field relevant to my engineering background. The back-office support I receive also makes an enormous difference. I was hoping to gain a lot of industry knowledge and hands-on experience from the get-go. I got both. I left training feeling prepared and comfortable about my decision to work with ProLift Doors—and no regrets!” James B. ProLift Doors has given me and continues to give makes a strong, positive impact on the success of my business. I chose ProLift not only because of its potential as a large player in the industry, but also because it was a good fit for the type of work I like to do. The training process was really comprehensive—I left already feeling like a gar…

The Cleaning Authority Testimonials

The cleaning industry I feel like is kind of a bulletproof industry as far as it's ability to be a long-term investment. It seems to be recession proof: We purchased our business in 2008, which was the beginning of a recession, and we grew throughout the entire recession. Tina Timmons (Dayton, OH) The call center is very helpful. I use the call center a lot. I leave a phone line that transfers to the call center all the time. They can take care of easy questions, if customers think of something at 7 o'clock at night, they can call the call center... Very beneficial and at a low cost. Randy Thomas (Indianapolis, IN) We've been able to have a lot of financial freedom that would've taken a lot more years in the corporate world to get to... We couldn't be more thrilled with the opportunities [franchising] has provided to us. Peter DeLorme (Knoxville, TN) We were looking for a change in lifestyle, getting out of the corporate world. We wanted a chance to stay at home, raise the kid…

The Cleaning Authority – A Franchise That’s Cleaning Up

Q&A with Leanne Stapf, Chief Operating Officer, The Cleaning Authority. How has the brand pivoted throughout the pandemic?

With COVID impacting every industry, The Cleaning Authority was not exempt. At the start of the pandemic, several of our locations made the decision to close. About two months later, 40% of our locations were open or reopening and the rest were soon to follow.

The professional cleaning services provided by The Cleaning Authority were, and still are, in-demand. Our franchise owners continued to provide superior cleaning services to ensure homeowners were able to enjoy their time indoors in a clean, comfortable and safe environment.

Immediately prior to COVID we were in the development phase of our customer facing app.

Once COVID hit, we immediately added new functionality that would push notifications to the customer when the cleaners were on the way, and when the cleaners completed the clean so that the customer c…

Kitchen Wise Testimonials

With Kitchen Wise, I saw an opportunity to open a remote business that would allow me to do what I do best—work closely with my community. Katie Block, Owner of Kitchen Wise (Atlanta, GA) Franchising spoke to us because it’s a business-in-a-box concept. I’ve started restaurants myself, and I know the hard work and headaches that come with starting something from scratch. Franchising provides you with more resources, and I didn’t want to recreate the wheel. Chad Kelley, Owner of Kitchen Wise (Frisco, TX) The greatest part about franchise ownership with Kitchen Wise is the joy we see on clients’ faces when they realize how organized their kitchen has become. They know their home life will be so much better now, and that is universally true for almost every customer—we leave them with a better lifestyle. Wayne and Michaeleen Jensen, Kitchen Wise Owners (Salt Lake City, UT)

Award-Winning Franchise Owners with National Property Inspections Love Being Their Own Bosses

“I was looking for a company that I could develop and grow the way I wanted to.”

David and Jackie Riley, award-winning franchise owners with National Property Inspections, the home inspection franchise company, love being their own bosses.

With a background in business management, David Riley worked as a service manager for a corporation when he decided he wanted to go into business for himself. He did a lot of research to find the opportunity that best suited his skills and background. Property inspection seemed like a good fit.

“I knew an average amount about home construction and mechanics from my father and father-in-law, and I felt that with the right training I could be successful in property inspection,” David said. “I was looking for a company that I could develop and grow the way I wanted to.”

David’s father was a carpenter and David helped him lay foundations and install roofs, in addition to learning woodworking skills. David’s fa…

Award-Winning Franchise Owner with National Property Inspections Diversified His Business Early On

Bob McDonough’s franchise success is all in the family.

When McDonough purchased his National Property Inspections franchise in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2008, his goal was to get back to owning his own business.

Since then, the award-winning franchisee has added a territory, brought his son-in-law on board to run it and hired his sister as a virtual office assistant. She lives in Michigan but answers two cellphones, corresponds with agents, arranges inspections for both territories and closes the sales.

“Using family has been great,” McDonough said. “I know I can trust them. I know they’re not going to walk in one day and quit and leave me hanging.”

Franchising the NPI way

A 2012 NPI Platinum Award winner, McDonough credits two things for his success: constant marketing and diversification of his services.

His background in facility management at the Target Corporatio…

Working Harder Than Ever and Loving It, with National Property Inspections

In selecting a franchisor, Jim Giuffre considered many factors, including the royalty program, report software, training, start-up cost, marketing and support.

Working as an electrician for residential, commercial and industrial buildings, Jim Giuffre wanted to move out of New York, but he was too young to retire.

So, he started looking for a profession where he could use his experience and move his family to a new location.

“My wife and I decided to move to North Carolina and start the next stage of our lives doing something different,” Giuffre said. “After significant research, I decided to become a property inspector.”

Choosing the right franchise system

Giuffre thought about starting an inspection business on his own and began researching franchises versus going independent.

After extensive research, he knew that buying a franchise was the best way to get his business off the ground.

As he put it, “Why reinvent the…

Determination and Perseverance Bring Success for California Franchise Owner National Property Inspections

After a successful career in middle and senior management positions in the managed-care and health care field, Jeff Gilly of Carmichael, California, found himself in the market for a new job.

The start-up company he was working for in 1998 lost its financial backing, and Gilly was out of a job.

He searched for work but, like so many other successful and experienced professionals in a volatile economy, he found that he was over-qualified for most of the available jobs.

After six months of job-hunting, he decided he should try something new.

Gilly had what many others don’t: a positive attitude, perseverance and a sense of humor that shines immediately.

“I decided to try to make things happen rather than let things happen to me,” Gilly said, and with that he took matters into his own hands and set out the criteria he wanted in a new career.

“First, I didn’t want brick-and-mortar—a 24x7 business with employees,” he said. “I …

National Property Inspections Exceeds New Franchisee’s Expectations

“When I began looking at franchises, I wanted a franchise with a proven track record and ongoing marketing and training support.”

Gary Drenning spent 38 years working in the corporate world, primarily in the finance and administration areas.

He was vice president of finance and administration for a company involved in manufacturing, construction and commercial real estate when he grew tired of the corporate stress and politics and decided to go into business for himself.

“I was looking for a business that had a good market in my geographical area of Altoona, Pa., the option to work from home, the benefit of managing my own schedule and minimal start-up costs,” Drenning said.

The journey to selecting a franchise

Drenning knew right away that he wanted to start a franchise business rather than an independent business, so he began by performing due diligence on various franchises in many different industries.

“I did not want the ha…

National Property Inspections Testimonials

NPI was one of several national inspection companies that I researched prior to getting into the business. Their package, training, and support were head and shoulders above any other franchise, and their long-term support has been critical to my success as a home inspector. If you wish to become an inspector, don't do it with anyone other than NPI as a partner! Thom Bowyer, NPI Franchise Owner What made me decide to act on starting my business was that I wanted the freedom to be my own boss and to not be limited by others. James Childre, NPI Franchise Owner

What Makes Up the Ideal Home Clean Heroes Franchise Candidate?

As a franchisor, we’ve had potential candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience levels come through our doors.

If you’re looking into franchise opportunities, you may be wondering what qualities other franchisees have that make them successful. There is no doubt that being a successful business owner requires a special skill set that goes beyond expert knowledge of a subject.

Cleaning experience is not required to get into the residential cleaning franchise industry. In fact, when someone says, “I don’t want to clean houses as a franchise owner,” our response is, “that’s great, because we don’t want you to either.”

The Home Clean Heroes Ideal Candidate Checklist

We have a checklist of qualities that give us a good idea if someone will be a great fit for Home Clean Heroes. When our existing franchisees were scoping out Home Clean Heroes, to make sure we were a good fit for them, we were also checking them out to ensure they had the…