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Innovative home service franchise platform inspires, develops and fosters collaboration at annual strategy and networking event

SPRINGVILLE, Utah — Five Star Franchising, an innovative, growing platform of home service brands, celebrated its high-achieving franchise owners and highlighted strategies for future growth at its annual Home Services Summit at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida from Nov. 6 through Nov. 10.

The event brought together more than 700 attendees across the home services franchise owner community, vendor partners and industry leaders, allowing attendees to network and collaborate with their fellow entrepreneurs to discuss new strategies for business growth.

“Five Star Franchising has expanded to more than 1,500 locations and 1,000 franchise owners across our six franchise brands this year. Our remarkable growth is largely due to the collective effort of our franchise owners,” said Scott Abbott, CEO and co-founder of Five Star Franchising. “The annual Home Services Summit is an opportunity to celebrate their achievements and offer additional resources and workshops to empower their continued success. Their commitment as leaders and entrepreneurs has been instrumental in shaping Five Star Franchising into what it is today.”

Home Services Summit participants had exclusive access to impactful and educational breakout sessions designed to accelerate their businesses and were inspired by the insight and inspiration from keynote speaker James Lawrence, The Iron Cowboy, 3-time world record holder and author of The Iron Hope.

A total of 79 locations received Million Dollar Club recognition, which are awarded to franchise locations exceeding $1 million in revenue. Of the 79 locations, 27 surpassed the $2 million revenue mark.

High-performing franchise owners from across the Five Star Franchising platform were also recognized during the event in multiple categories, including Franchise of the Year, the Top Revenue/Top Performer Award, the Top Growth Award, the D.R.I.V.E. Award and Rookie of the Year. Winners included:

• Franchise of the Year for the franchise location with the best overall performance and growth throughout the year:
  • 1-800-Packouts: Jason Shedlock (Southeastern Virginia)
  • Bio-One: Jennifer Symons (Charlotte, North Carolina)
  • Five Star Bath Solutions: Kyle Harding (Jacksonville, Florida)
  • Gotcha Covered: Matthew Benedict (Avon, Ohio)
  • Mosquito Shield: Ohavia Feldman, Leon Lantsman and Rivka Leyton (Long Island)
• Top Revenue for the franchise location with a minimum of one full year in business with the highest total revenue or Top Performer for the franchise owner or location with continued YOY growth, network leadership and exceptional service:
  • 1-800-Packouts: Todd Tyler (San Diego, California) – Top Performer
  • Bio-One: Tim Lockard (Columbus, Ohio) – Top Revenue
  • Five Star Bath Solutions: Joe McSpadden (Marietta, Georgia) – Top Performer
  • Gotcha Covered: Ted Browne, Carson Browne, Chase Browne, and Shelley Valhos (Raleigh, North Carolina) – Top Revenue
  • Mosquito Shield: Tina and Rick Brogan (Southeastern Pennsylvania) – Top Revenue
• Top Growth year-over-year for the franchise location with a minimum of one full year in business:
  • 1-800-Packouts: John Georgakopolous (Delmarva, Maryland)
  • Bio-One: David Levin and Angela Welbes (Madison, Wisconsin)
  • Five Star Bath Solutions: Bulat Shagaleev (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
  • Gotcha Covered: Tamara Cluff (Northwest Edmonton and St. Albert, Alberta, Canada)
  • Mosquito Shield: Nikki and Jim Visoky (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
• The D.R.I.V.E. Award for the franchise owner who best exemplifies the Five Star Franchising values (Driven, Real, Innovative, Vital and Enthusiastic) throughout the year:
  • 1-800-Packouts: Brandt Benson (Inland Empire, California)
  • Bio-One: Ginger Akemon (Duval County, Florida)
  • Five Star Bath Solutions: Joe McSpadden (Marietta, Georgia)
  • Gotcha Covered: Jen Tama (Medina, Ohio)
  • Mosquito Shield: Mike Musson (Twin Cities and SE Metro, Minnesota)
• Rookie of the Year for the top-performing franchise open one year or less:
  • 1-800-Packouts: Ashley Hoffman (East Valley – Phoenix, Arizona)
  • Bio-One: Brandon Harris (Greensboro, North Carolina)
  • Five Star Bath Solutions: Glade Smith, William Cooper, Jon Dairman, Joe Dairman and Kent Smith (Phoenix, Arizona)
  • Gotcha Covered: Kelly D’Innocenti (South Jacksonville, Florida)
  • Mosquito Shield: Jen and Dustin Schouten (North Salt Lake City, Utah)

“The awards ceremony is always quite the spectacle to witness,” said Five Star Franchising Chief Growth Officer Andrew Mengason. “The atmosphere was electric, and the way everyone invests in the success of their fellow owners speaks volumes about the Five Star culture when we recognize the hard work and achievements of each brand’s top owners over the last year. It’s as much of a motivational moment as it is a celebration. When owners see the success of their colleagues, they can see that hard work pays off, and they might be on stage next year.”

Five Star Franchising is a leading innovator in the home service franchise industry. Franchise owners across Five Star’s brands, including Five Star Bath Solutions, Gotcha Covered, Bio-One, Mosquito Shield, 1-800-Packouts, and Card My Yard, enjoy a robust support network and proven franchise systems that empower them to maximize profitable growth and secure their financial destiny.

For more information about Five Star Franchising, visit http://fivestarfranchising.com/.

The innovative home service franchise platform continues to earn recognition for its strong performance, climbing to #10 on the exclusive MountainWest Capital Network Utah 100

SPRINGVILLE, Utah — Five Star Franchising, an innovative, growing platform of home service brands, has been named to the MountainWest Capital Network Utah 100 list of the state’s fastest-growing companies for the third consecutive year.

Five Star Franchising ranks #10 on the prestigious annual list, which recognizes Utah-based businesses according to a weighted average of percentage and growth. Five Star Franchising ranked #39 on the 2023 Utah 100 and #61 on the 2022 list.

“We’re honored to rank on the Utah 100 alongside the state’s top businesses for the third year in a row,” said Scott Abbott, CEO and Co-founder of Five Star Franchising. “We’re building a world-class platform and bringing on the best talent in our vertical to empower our franchise owners to achieve their dreams. Their success is driving our growth and allows us to continue creating value and opportunities for them.”

The Utah 100 ranking continues a series of notable regional and national honors and industry recognitions for Five Star Franchising. The company ranked #7 on the recent Utah Business Fast 50 list, #157 on the iconic Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in America and was named to the Entrepreneur Franchise 500^®.

MountainWest Capital Network celebrates and recognizes achievements in the business community to foster ongoing success. The Utah 100 has been MWCN’s flagship event since 2001.

For more information about the MountainWest Capital Network and the Utah 100, visit https://www.mwcn.org/utah-100/.

Five Star Franchising is a leading innovator in the home service franchise industry. Franchise owners across Five Star’s brands, including Five Star Bath Solutions, Gotcha Covered, Bio-One, Mosquito Shield, 1-800-Packouts, and Card My Yard, enjoy a robust support network and proven franchise systems that empower them to maximize profitable growth and secure their financial destiny.

For more information about Five Star Franchising, visit http://fivestarfranchising.com/.

Florence, an experienced industry executive, joins the leading home service franchise platform as it continues to invest in growth and the success of franchise owners 

SPRINGVILLE — Five Star Franchising, an innovative, growing platform of home services franchise opportunities, has named Colt Florence Senior Vice President of Franchise Development. The announcement is the latest in a series of developments highlighting Five Star’s ongoing strategic commitment to empowering franchise owners by investing in world-class leadership talent.

The marketing veteran will lead marketing strategies for Five Star Bath Solutions, 1-800-Packouts and Card My Yard

SPRINGVILLE, Utah — Five Star Franchising, an innovative, growing platform of home services franchise opportunities, has named experienced marketing expert Tyson Bills as the newest Vice President of Marketing for Five Star Bath Solutions, 1-800-Packouts and Card My Yard.

“Tyson is an experienced marketing professional who has delivered exceptional results throughout his career, making him a perfect fit to lead the marketing department for these three brands,” said Ben Fox, Head of Customer Experience at Five Star Franchising. “When we began searching for an individual for this role, we were seeking someone who performed at a high level but also dedicated themselves to improving the marketing department and the platform. With his expertise and success, we have found that individual with Tyson.”

Bills brings more than 15 years of marketing experience across start-up, growth and large-scale brands. In addition, he has experience in I-banking, venture capital and private equity. Showcasing his marketing prowess, Bills helped one Fortune 500 company secure $144 million in net sales within his first three years with the company.

Bills obtained his undergraduate and M.B.A. from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.

“I’m looking forward to helping these three Five Star Franchising brands continue on their upward trajectory by developing innovative growth strategies while also leading a team of excellent marketers,” Bills said. “Five Star Franchising has cemented itself as one of the leading home service franchise platforms, and I am proud to provide my marketing know-how to help these brands continue to grow and thrive.”

In his new role, Bills oversees the day-to-day marketing efforts for Five Star Bath Solutions, 1-800-Packouts and Card My Yard while also developing marketing strategies, go-to-market (GTM) campaigns and campaign implementation and tracking to ensure the brands continue their exponential growth trajectory.

Five Star Bath Solutions is the premier bath transformation franchise in the home remodeling industry. In 2024, the bath remodeling franchise was named to the esteemed Entrepreneur Franchise 500®, ranking No. 314. They were also named one of the Fasting-Growing Franchises and a Top Franchise for less than $150,000. In addition, they ranked No. 6 on the Franchise Direct’s Top 100 Franchises.

1-800-Packouts is a leading cleaning and restoration franchise that specializes in emergency restoration, packouts and contents restoration. In 2024, FranServe recognized the franchise as a Fran-Tastic Brand. In 2023, the brand was named a Top Game Changer by Franchise Dictionary and ranked #499 among top franchises by the Franchise Times.

Card My Yard, Five Star Franchising’s newest brand, is the leader in the rapidly growing celebratory yard greetings industry, boasting over 500 locations across 46 states. In 2024, the franchise ranked No. 350 on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500® list and was named one of the Fastest-Growing Franchises. They were also ranked among the Top 200 Franchises by Franchise Business Review.

For more information about Five Star Franchising, visit http://fivestarfranchising.com/

The franchise executive will lead growth strategy for Mosquito Shield and Gotcha Covered

SPRINGVILLE, Utah — Five Star Franchising, an innovative, growing platform of home services franchise opportunities, announced today that Missy Wright has been named the newest Vice President of Franchise Development. Wright will help lead expansion efforts for Five Star brands Mosquito Shield and Gotcha Covered.

“Missy is experienced, driven and focused on growth; the perfect person to lead these two brands as we continue to expand,” said J. Andrew Mengason, Chief Growth Officer of Five Star Franchising. “We were looking for someone who can connect with those seeking to change their lives and achieve the lifestyle flexibility these home-based and mobile franchises offer aspiring business owners. We are thrilled to have Missy join the team.”

Wright brings 10 years of franchise development management and leadership experience to her new role. During her career, she has served the franchise industry in a variety of roles including but not limited to growing brands, developing relationships with franchisees, building franchise portfolios and building out franchise systems.

“From the moment I entered the industry, I fell in love with franchising,” Wright said. “I enjoy helping people change their lives when they decide to buy a franchise. I’m excited to dive in and begin working with the Mosquito Shield and Gotcha Covered teams. Both brands have already proven to be successful, and I’m happy to step in and help increase franchise sales as we continue building on an already firm foundation.”

In her new role, Wright is responsible for developing and executing successful growth strategies for two key Five Star Franchising brands:

• Mosquito Shield is the trusted provider of effective residential mosquito and tick control services. It combines an innovative proprietary blend of natural oils and select control products with a responsive spraying schedule designed around real-time pest population analysis and weather conditions to deliver the best results in the industry. In 2024, Mosquito Shield ranked No. 1 among pest control franchises for the second consecutive year in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® as well as being named one of the fastest-growing franchises by the publication. In 2023, the franchise ranked #14 among Top Franchises for Less Than $100K and was named one of the Fastest Growing Franchises by the publication. Also in 2023, Mosquito Shield received several accolades from Franchise Business Review including Top Franchises Culture, Top Low-Cost Franchises and Top Recession-Proof Franchises.
• Gotcha Covered is a leader in custom soft and hard window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada. Flying under their Gotcha Covered flag since 2009, they offer custom window treatments including blinds, draperies, shutters and much more. In 2024, Gotcha Covered was named one of the fastest-growing franchises by Entrepreneur in addition to being ranked No. 292 in the Franchise 500®. It was the fourth consecutive year the franchise has been named to the Franchise 500®. In addition, Gotcha Covered was named to Franchise Business Review’s Top 200 Franchises list in 2023 and 2024. In 2024, the franchise was named a Top 100 Franchise for Women by FBR. In 2023, the company appeared on FBR’s lists of Top Low-Cost Franchises, Top Recession-Proof Franchises, Top Franchise Cultures and Most Innovative Franchises.

For more information about Five Star Franchising, visit http://fivestarfranchising.com/.

The fast-growing platform of innovative home service brands continues to expand with integration of the leading yard greeting franchise

SPRINGVILLE, Utah — Five Star Franchising, an innovative, growing platform of home service brands, announces the acquisition of Card My Yard, the premier yard greeting franchise for all occasions and one of Entrepreneur and Franchise Business Review’s top franchise brands.

“This acquisition is a major step in our journey at Five Star Franchising,” said Scott Abbott, CEO and co-founder of Five Star Franchising. “We’re committed to building a comprehensive portfolio of home service brands. Card My Yard is the leader in the fast-growing yard greeting vertical. They’re adding value to our platform and opening unique new opportunities for growth.”

Card My Yard was founded in 2014 when two mothers, Amy Arnold and Jessica Stanley, decided to create a family-owned, family-friendly business that would bring smiles and celebrations to yards everywhere. Together with their husbands, Josh Arnold and James Stanley, the pair built Card My Yard, which has grown from an Austin, Texas, backyard to over 500 franchise locations across the country. With purpose-built proprietary technology, the company empowers franchisees to deliver seamless customer experience and grow their business.

Since it began franchising in 2017, Card My Yard has experienced explosive growth and consistent industry recognition, including honors by Franchise Business Review as one of the top 200 franchises in 2023 and 2024 and ranking on Entrepreneur’s annual Franchise 500® list for four consecutive years. The brand was honored in 2023 by Franchise Business Review as a top franchise for innovation, veterans, culture and women. Card My Yard proudly supports a franchise community which is more than 80% female-owned.

“We’re thrilled to be joining Five Star Franchising and be part of the tremendous growth and evolution of this exciting platform,” said Josh Arnold, co-founder and brand president of Card My Yard. “Small business ownership has been at the heart of our business since its inception. We were able to follow our dreams and provide a good living for our families and offer that same opportunity to hundreds of others. Five Star’s expertise in franchising will help us accelerate new development and drive growth at each of our 500-plus franchise locations.”

As a leading innovator in the home service franchise industry, Five Star Franchising now has more than 1,400 franchise locations throughout North America. A franchisee-first approach and proven franchise systems ensure each Five Star brand is a top performer in technology, marketing, branding and people.

For more information about Five Star Franchising and its platform of home service brands, visit Five Star Franchising.

For more information about Card My Yard, visit Card My Yard.