For LIME Painting® franchisees, satisfaction and growth are key priorities. As an award-winning residential and commercial painting company, LIME Painting provides a wide range of services to clients, including painting, coatings and surface restoration of residential and commercial buildings. The brand’s reputation and overall success are rooted in its franchisee selection, onboarding, training and support systems. By Erika Ortega
For much of the restoration industry’s history, cabinet work has existed on the margins. It has often been folded into broader mitigation or full-replacement decisions rather than being treated as a specialty in its own right. However, as insurers, adjusters and mitigation partners face mounting pressure to reduce claim severity and cycle times, that gap has become harder to ignore. By Tamara Rahoumi
Andrew Krawczel grew up in the trades, doing everything from carpentry to debris removal. He ended up attending Virginia Tech’s construction management program, and during his freshman year, the September 11 attacks happened. Krawczel saw this as a call to action and joined the Marine Corps. After about 10 years of active duty, in 2014, he transitioned to a reserve unit in Quantico near Washington, D.C., to spend more time with his growing family. By Kelsi Trinidad
Moran Family of Brands has gone global with the acquisition of Mister Transmission of Canada, establishing itself as a leading provider of automotive services and repairs in North America. With the goal of addressing the evolving needs of customers, the expansion includes the addition of 58 locations, bringing Moran Family of Brands to nearly 200 units in the U.S. and Canada that offer automotive aftermarket repairs, maintenance and accessories to consumers. By Erika Ortega
That 1 Painter’s mission is simple: To be a leading provider in the painting space, offering both interior and exterior services as well as limewashing, deck staining, drywall repair and more. However, brand owners and their teams picked up their brushes for a different cause in 2025, completing more than 100 donated painting projects, each aimed at helping a local nonprofit, community space or family in need. By Jessica Petrucelli
At first glance, professional organizing is often mistaken for a lifestyle business – something driven by personal taste or visual transformation. However, for operators building a real company in the space, success depends far less on aesthetics and far more on systems, judgment and disciplined execution in a competitive market. By Tamara Rahoumi
A growing demand for home services has positioned Ace Handyman Services® as a franchise built for sustainable success. According to Mordor Intelligence, the U.S. home services market is projected to grow from $842 billion in 2026 to $989 billion by 2031, driven by higher mortgage rates, aging homes and demand for specialized maintenance. By Brianna Bohn
So, you are thinking of starting a franchise, and you are an aspiring franchisor. How will you make sure your franchise owners get the best opportunity from your brand? By Dawn Abbamondi
Following a corporate career and regional management role at Enterprise-Rent-A-Car in Little Rock, Arkansas, Johnny Weber decided to pursue his passion for franchising. By Erika Ortega
At Sea Love locations, guests enjoy scent-blending experiences where they can make their own candles and diffusers, personalize labels and shop at a curated boutique of home décor and accessories. By Nancy E. Williams