As a former franchise owner who operated a successful home inspection company for more than two decades and launched his own franchise consulting firm, Kevin Laleman knows what it takes to start and run a successful franchised business and recognizes a good franchisor when he sees one. By Jessica Petrucelli
As a former franchise owner who operated a successful home inspection company for more than two decades and launched his own franchise consulting firm, Kevin Laleman knows what it takes to start and run a successful franchised business and recognizes a good franchisor when he sees one.
That’s why, when TCB Franchising launched Renew Medic™ in 2024, he immediately identified the opportunity this specialty cabinet restoration service presented for his clients.
“There’s virtually no competition, and its model is recession-proof,” Laleman said. “People are looking for a business that will survive any economy, and Renew Medic is set to save the day for every homeowner in the U.S. who needs their kitchen cabinets repaired and working properly. That’s a need, not a want, and that’s what makes Renew Medic an attractive franchise to potential buyers.”
Laleman noted that the brand, built on decades of experience in the cabinet restoration industry, offers a unique method for removing cabinets for repairs while keeping kitchens functional and allowing families to remain in their homes. Currently, it is the only company in the market that provides such a service.
“It’s new, but it has the backing and experience from leaders in restoration for over 30 years,” Laleman said, who recently directed a new owner, John Rusenko, to Renew Medic.
“For someone who comes from outside this industry, the market insights and hands-on training were invaluable,” Rusenko added. “I knew less than nothing about this industry.”
According to Laleman, the Renew Medic model is structured to support franchise owners in building scalable businesses over time. The company has established national accounts with multiple top-10 insurers through the Medic Restoration Network (MRN), a program that provides franchises with leads directly from insurance carriers for cabinet jobs in their local areas.
In fact, over the past decade, the MRN and Renew Medic have become the go-to partners for insurance carriers, claims adjusters, and mitigation professionals when it comes to restoring water or fire-damaged cabinets.
“Renew Medic has more of an executive model,” Laleman said. “The franchisee should be someone ready to build a business and run it instead of working in it.”
Additionally, this new franchise opportunity is built around a proven business model. Renew Medic uses industry-leading restoration technology and equips each franchisee for success with comprehensive training, proven sales and marketing systems, and support from a leadership team with decades of franchising experience. The team also helps franchisees develop short- and long-term business, marketing, and sales plans.
“I counsel my clients who want to join a franchise that gives you the tools to succeed and the freedom to grow to consider Renew Medic,” Laleman explained.
Renew Medic is currently seeking franchise owners for a number of territories across the U.S. No woodworking or cabinetry experience is required, just a desire to build a successful business and help homeowners in the process.
Jessica Petrucelli