Five Star Franchising

7 03, 2024

Five Star Franchising brands named to Entrepreneur’s list of fastest-growing franchises

2024-03-07T18:42:58-05:00March 7th, 2024|Tags: , , , , |

The leading franchise business publication recognizes Mosquito Shield for the second consecutive year, with Five Star Bath Solutions and Gotcha Covered joining the esteemed annual list in 2024

SPRINGVILLE, Utah — Three Five Star Franchising brands have been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s 2024 list of the fastest-growing franchises in the United States and Canada.

Mosquito Shield (#51), Five Star Bath Solutions (#96) and Gotcha Covered (#105) appear on the esteemed business publication’s exclusive annual list. Mosquito Shield also appeared on the list in 2023.

“We’re thrilled to see our brands earning recognition for their powerful growth,” said Scott Abbott, CEO and co-founder of Five Star Franchising. “Together, Mosquito Shield, Gotcha Covered and Five Star Bath Solutions added more than 130 new units during the period covered by these rankings. Their remarkable unit growth and brand expansion speaks to the quality of each brand and demonstrates the hard work and commitment delivered by our franchise development teams and brand leadership.”

Fastest Growing Franchises, one of Entrepreneur’s most popular annual rankings, introduces potential franchise owners to the companies that are leveraging their ability to scale fast across the U.S. and Canada. The 2024 rankings are based on the net total of new franchise units added between July 2022 and July 2023, as verified by Entrepreneur.

“These brands are leading a wave of growth across the Five Star platform,” said J. Andrew Mengason, chief growth officer of Five Star Franchising. “Each Five Star company offers unique value within its industry, making our platform a powerful opportunity for communities and territories throughout North America. In addition to the world-class services and products we provide, Five Star Franchising offers proven systems and resources that support unit growth as well as the continuing growth of our existing franchise locations.”

Mosquito Shield, Gotcha Covered and Five Star Bath Solutions also appeared on Entrepreneur’s 2024 Franchise 500® list for outstanding overall performance. Mosquito Shield ranked #1 among all pest control companies on the Franchise 500® list for the second consecutive year.

For more information on Entrepreneur’s Fastest Growing Franchises rankings, visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/directory/fastest-growing-ranking.

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

About Five Star Bath Solutions
Five Star Bath Solutions is the premier bath transformation franchise in the home remodeling industry. The company, named a Top Low-Cost Franchise for 2023 by Franchise Business Review, designs and builds dream bathrooms through expertise and trust providing affordable transformations and beautiful solutions. Part of the Five Star Franchising portfolio of home service brands since 2014, Five Star Bath Solutions is one of the fastest-growing bath remodeling franchises in the world with more than 120 franchise locations. For more information, visit fivestarbathsolutions.com. To learn about franchising with Five Star Bath Solutions, visit bathsolutionsfranchising.com.

About Gotcha Covered
Gotcha Covered is the premier provider of custom window treatments in North America, offering solutions including blinds, draperies, shutters, smart home systems and much more. The company provides end-to-end consultation inspired by customer’s needs and goals, and proudly celebrates 99% positive customer reviews. Franchising since 2009 and acquired by Five Star Franchising in 2021, Gotcha Covered is quickly growing across North America with more than 160 franchise locations. In 2023, Gotcha Covered was named a Top Franchise, Top Low-Cost Franchise and Top Recession-Proof Franchise by Franchise Business Review. For more information, visit gotchacovered.com. To learn about franchising with Gotcha Covered, visit gotchacoveredfranchising.com.

About Mosquito Shield
Mosquito Shield is America’s trusted provider of effective residential mosquito and tick control service. Combining 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, Mosquito Shield delivers the best results in the industry to help customers in over 375 territories enjoy their outdoor spaces. Mosquito Shield, part of the Five Star Franchising platform of home service brands, was ranked the top pest control franchise in the U.S. by Entrepreneur in 2023 and 2024. For more information about Mosquito Shield, visit moshield.com. To learn about franchising opportunities, visit moshieldfranchise.com.

About Five Star Franchising
Five Star Franchising is an innovative, growing platform of seven home service brands with more than 900 franchises collectively across North America. The company empowers franchise partners’ success with industry-leading tools and support while maximizing profitable growth for their franchise owners. Five Star Franchising’s brands include Five Star Bath Solutions, Gotcha Covered, Bio-One, 1-800-Packouts, 1-800-Textiles, and Mosquito Shield as well as ProNexis, a leader in growth and customer experience solutions for home services franchises. Five Star’s commitment to its core values — Driven, Real, Innovative, Vital, and Enthusiastic (DRIVE) — ensures its brands are top performers in technology, marketing, operations, local market success, and people. For more information, visit fivestarfranchising.com.

30 01, 2024

2023 Success Positions Five Star Franchising for Explosive Growth in 2024

2024-01-30T21:40:43-05:00January 30th, 2024|Tags: , , , , |

The leading platform of trusted home service franchise brands celebrates its recent accomplishments and gears up for even greater achievements in the coming year

SPRINGVILLE, Utah — Five Star Franchising, an innovative, growing platform of home service brands, is marking a year of unprecedented achievement in 2023 and looking ahead to continuing its remarkable success in 2024. Over the next 12 months, the company will continue driving industry-leading growth and affirm its commitment to its franchise brands and franchise owners.

“We saw amazing results in 2023 at the platform level and across our portfolio of brands,” said Scott Abbott, co-founder and CEO of Five Star Franchising. “The success we enjoyed will serve as the foundation for continued expansion in the coming year as we double down on our commitment to building the best and fastest-growing franchise platform for home services.”

The explosive performance of Five Star Franchising and its brands earned widespread national and regional recognition and empowered a year of rapid growth for the platform across a range of metrics in 2023.

Platform accomplishments and milestones:

  • 2023 was a record year for Five Star Franchising’s franchise development efforts, as the company demonstrated phenomenal growth across all brands. With more than 200 new franchise units awarded and more than 100 new franchise owners welcomed to the platform, Five Star kicks off 2024 with more than 900 total locations open and operating throughout North America.
  • Five Star Franchising was named to the MountainWest Capital Network Utah 100, the Utah Valley BusinessQ UV50 and the Utah Business Fast 50 lists of fast-growing and top-performing companies in the region.
  • The Five Star Buying Group, a collaborative purchasing organization giving independent franchise owners access to preferred vendors and suppliers, expanded to more than 150 vendors and $500 million in purchasing power and launched fivestarbuyinggroup.com, where vendors can apply to join the network and franchise owners can access a directory of top-notch products and services.
  • Five Star Franchising’s highest-achieving franchise owners were recognized in a variety of categories at the annual Home Services Summit in Orlando, Florida. More than 400 franchise professionals assembled to see David Collier (1-800-Packouts), Rebecca Phillips (Bio-One), Joe McSpadden (Five Star Bath Solutions), Svet and Larry Fussell (Gotcha Covered) and Tina and Rick Brogan (Mosquito Shield) named Franchise of the Year for each brand.

People:

  • Mike Miller, a proven industry executive with more than 15 years of franchise leadership experience, joined Five Star Franchising as vice president of franchise development representing Five Star brands Bio-One®, 1-800-Packouts and 1-800-Textiles.
  • Danessa Itaya, a prominent franchise industry leader and one of Entrepreneur magazine’s 2022 Top Influential Women in Franchising, was named brand president of Bio-One®, the most trusted crime and trauma scene cleaning franchise in the United States.
  • Stefan Figley was named president of 1-800-Packouts. He brings 30 years of experience in the franchise and marketing industries and specialized expertise in brand growth to the role.

National brand awards and recognition: 

  • Four Five Star brands appeared on Entrepreneur’s exclusive Franchise 500 list of top-performing franchises: Mosquito Shield (#216), Gotcha Covered (#284), Five Star Bath Solutions (#294) and Bio-One (#381). All four brands were also recognized by Entrepreneur as Top Low-Cost Franchises and Top Home-Based and Mobile Franchises.
  • Mosquito Shield, the trusted leader in mosquito and tick control services, ranked #1 among pest control franchises on Entrepreneur’s 2023 Franchise 500 list. The company was ninth on Entrepreneur’s list of the fastest-growing franchises in the United States and Canada.
  • Five Star Bath Solutions, one of the fastest-growing bath remodeling franchises in the world, was named to Franchise Business Review’s annual Top Low-Cost Franchise list.
  • Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, was recognized by Franchise Business Review as a Top Franchise for 2023, a Top Low-Cost Franchise, a Top Recession-Proof Business, a Top Franchise Culture, and a Top 100 Most Innovative Franchise.
  • Bio-One, the most trusted crime and trauma scene cleaning franchise in the United States, and 1-800-Packouts, a leader in the contents and personal property restoration franchise industry, were named to Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s Top 100 Game Changers list.
  • Three brands were named to the Franchise Times Franchise 400 list of top-performing franchises: Five Star Bath Solutions, Bio-One and 1-800-Packouts.

“Our investment in our franchise owners and brands is our strength,” said J. Andrew Mengason, chief growth officer for Five Star Franchising. “We’re all incredibly proud of what we accomplished over the last 12 months, and we’re excited about the opportunities ahead of us in the coming year.”

For more information about Five Star Franchising, visit Five Star Franchising.

About Five Star Franchising
Five Star Franchising is an innovative, growing platform of home service brands with more than 900 total locations throughout North America. Franchise owners across Five Star’s brands, including Five Star Bath Solutions, Gotcha Covered, Bio-One, 1-800-Packouts, 1-800-Textiles, and Mosquito Shield, enjoy a robust support network and access to industry-leading tools such as ProNexis, the 24/7 sales support solution tailored for home service businesses, and Five Star Marketing Services, Five Star Franchising’s elite marketing engine. Five Star Franchising’s commitment to core values — Driven, Real, Innovative, Vital, and Enthusiastic (DRIVE) — ensures its brands are category leaders and empowers franchise owners to maximize profitable growth and secure their financial destiny. Five Star Franchising is consistently recognized as one of the most successful companies in Utah, ranking among the fastest-growing businesses in the state on the MountainWest Capital Network Utah 100, the Utah Valley BusinessQ UV50 and the Utah Business Fast 50 lists. For more information, visit fivestarfranchising.com.

22 01, 2024

Mosquito Shield ranked #1 pest control franchise in Entrepreneur Magazine’s highly competitive Franchise 500® for the second consecutive year

2024-01-22T16:44:32-05:00January 22nd, 2024|Tags: , , |

The exclusive annual franchise ranking recognizes the trusted provider of effective residential mosquito and tick control service as a leading opportunity for growth, financial performance and brand power

NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. — Mosquito Shield, the trusted provider of effective residential mosquito and tick control service, ranks #1 among pest control franchises for the second consecutive year in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

Mosquito Shield, ranked at #126 overall, is one of three brands on the 2024 Franchise 500® representing Five Star Franchising, an innovative, growing platform of home service brands. The franchise improved 18 spots from last year’s ranking of #144. This is the third consecutive year Mosquito Shield has improved their placement on the Franchise 500.

“Being ranked as the #1 pest control franchise is an honor and a testament to how hard our home office works to create growth for our brand,” said Michael Moorhouse, president of Mosquito Shield. “Each year, we’ve seen Mosquito Shield grow because of our innovative training and proven solutions that provide franchise owners with the necessary tools to grow. It is our success that is the foundation that allows new franchise owners to take their business to the next level.”

For 45 years, the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® has been a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry and recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees. Mosquito Shield received their rank for outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors, including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is then given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranked order.

“Being recognized as one of the best franchises by Entrepreneur further establishes our place within the franchise landscape,” said J. Andrew Mengason, chief growth officer for Five Star Franchising. “Mosquito Shield, in addition to our other franchise brands, is always evolving to meet the needs of our franchise owners. We look forward to watching the brand continue to grow with ambitious franchise owners looking for opportunities to be successful.”

Mosquito Shield continues to build off their previous success in the Franchise 500. In 2023, the franchise was named a Top Low-Cost Franchise and one of the Fastest-Growing Franchises by Entrepreneur.

Mosquito Shield 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. For more information about Mosquito Shield, visit moshield.com. To learn about franchising opportunities, visit moshieldfranchise.com.

To view the full Franchise 500 rankings, visit http://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500 or pick up a copy of the January/February 2024 issue of Entrepreneur on newsstands now.

About Mosquito Shield
Mosquito Shield is America’s trusted provider of effective residential mosquito and tick control service. Combining 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, Mosquito Shield delivers the best results in the industry to help customers in over 375 territories enjoy their outdoor spaces. Mosquito Shield, part of the Five Star Franchising platform of home service brands, was ranked the top pest control franchise in the U.S. by Entrepreneur in 2023 and 2024. For more information about Mosquito Shield, visit moshield.com. To learn about franchising opportunities, visit moshieldfranchise.com.

About Five Star Franchising
Five Star Franchising is an innovative, growing platform of home service brands with more than 800 total locations throughout North America. Franchise owners across Five Star’s brands, including Five Star Bath Solutions, Gotcha Covered, Bio-One, 1-800-Packouts, 1-800-Textiles, and Mosquito Shield, enjoy a robust support network and access to industry-leading tools such as ProNexis, the 24/7 sales support solution tailored for home service businesses, and Five Star Marketing Services, Five Star Franchising’s elite marketing engine. Five Star Franchising’s commitment to core values — Driven, Real, Innovative, Vital, and Enthusiastic (DRIVE) — ensures its brands are category leaders and empowers franchise owners to maximize profitable growth and secure their financial destiny. Five Star Franchising is consistently recognized as one of the most successful companies in Utah, ranking among the fastest-growing businesses in the state on the MountainWest Capital Network Utah 100, the Utah Valley BusinessQ UV50 and the Utah Business Fast 50 lists. For more information, visit fivestarfranchising.com.

21 01, 2024

Five Star Franchising brands ranked among the top franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine’s highly competitive Franchise 500®

2024-01-21T14:35:56-05:00January 21st, 2024|Tags: , , , , |

Mosquito Shield, Gotcha Covered and Five Star Bath Solutions represent the innovative home service franchise platform on the competitive annual list

SPRINGVILLE, Utah — Three brands from the portfolio of Five Star Franchising, an innovative, growing platform of home service brands, have been recognized as top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

The 2024 Franchise 500® ranks Mosquito Shield (#126), Gotcha Covered (#292) and Five Star Bath Solutions (#314) for their outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power. For the second consecutive year, Mosquito Shield ranks #1 among all pest control franchises.

“It’s an honor to see Mosquito Shield, Gotcha Covered and Five Star Bath Solutions recognized for their world-class performance,” said Scott Abbott, CEO and co-founder of Five Star Franchising. “We’re grateful for the hard work and commitment demonstrated by our franchise owners and leaders for each brand, and we’re especially proud that Mosquito Shield has been named the top franchise in its category two years in a row. This is proof that Five Star’s industry-leading franchise systems and support truly make a difference and empower our franchise owners to deliver premium service to their customers and communities.”

For 45 years, the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® has been a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry and recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchise owners.

In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors, including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is then given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranked order.

“Every brand on the Franchise 500 has its own unique story, but they all collectively make the same statement: Franchising is strong and resilient, is full of innovation and opportunity, and provides a powerful entrepreneurial path for many people,” says Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine. “Our 45th annual ranking is full of companies with fresh ideas, exciting business models, cultural sway, and the kind of business sophistication that will define the next 45 years and beyond.”

Over its 45 years in existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for prospective franchise owners.

“This is a testament to the value and opportunity we offer our franchise owners,” said J. Andrew Mengason, chief growth officer of Five Star Franchising. “By providing our innovative systems and leveraging the shared power of our platform, we put them in position to pursue their dreams of independence and financial freedom.”

To view the full ranking, visit http://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500 or pick up a copy of the January/February 2024 issue of Entrepreneur on newsstands now.

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

About Five Star Franchising
Five Star Franchising is an innovative, growing platform of home service brands with more than 800 total locations throughout North America. Franchise owners across Five Star’s brands, including Five Star Bath Solutions, Gotcha Covered, Bio-One, 1-800-Packouts, 1-800-Textiles, and Mosquito Shield, enjoy a robust support network and access to industry-leading tools such as ProNexis, the 24/7 sales support solution tailored for home service businesses, and Five Star Marketing Services, Five Star Franchising’s elite marketing engine. Five Star Franchising’s commitment to core values — Driven, Real, Innovative, Vital, and Enthusiastic (DRIVE) — ensures its brands are category leaders and empowers franchise owners to maximize profitable growth and secure their financial destiny. Five Star Franchising is consistently recognized as one of the most successful companies in Utah, ranking among the fastest-growing businesses in the state on the MountainWest Capital Network Utah 100, the Utah Valley BusinessQ UV50 and the Utah Business Fast 50 lists. For more information, visit fivestarfranchising.com.

About Five Star Bath Solutions
Five Star Bath Solutions is the premier bath transformation franchise in the home remodeling industry. The company, named a Top Low-Cost Franchise for 2023 by Franchise Business Review, designs and builds dream bathrooms through expertise and trust providing affordable transformations and beautiful solutions. Part of the Five Star Franchising portfolio of home service brands since 2014, Five Star Bath Solutions is one of the fastest-growing bath remodeling franchises in the world with more than 120 franchise locations. For more information, visit fivestarbathsolutions.com. To learn about franchising with Five Star Bath Solutions, visit bathsolutionsfranchising.com.

About Gotcha Covered
Gotcha Covered is the premier provider of custom interior window treatments in North America, offering solutions including blinds, draperies, shutters, smart home systems and much more. The company provides end-to-end consultation inspired by customer’s needs and goals, and proudly celebrates 99% positive customer reviews. Franchising since 2009 and acquired by Five Star Franchising in 2021, Gotcha Covered is quickly growing across North America with more than 160 franchise locations. In 2023, Gotcha Covered was named a Top Franchise, Top Low-Cost Franchise and Top Recession-Proof Franchise by Franchise Business Review. For more information, visit gotchacovered.com. To learn about franchising with Gotcha Covered, visit gotchacoveredfranchising.com.

About Mosquito Shield
Mosquito Shield is America’s trusted provider of effective residential mosquito and tick control service. Combining 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, Mosquito Shield delivers the best results in the industry to help customers in over 375 territories enjoy their outdoor spaces. Mosquito Shield, part of the Five Star Franchising platform of home service brands, was ranked the top pest control franchise in the U.S. by Entrepreneur in 2023 and 2024. For more information about Mosquito Shield, visit moshield.com. To learn about franchising opportunities, visit moshieldfranchise.com.

19 10, 2023

Gotcha Covered Named a Top 100 Most Innovative Franchise by Franchise Business Review

2023-10-19T15:50:57-04:00October 19th, 2023|Tags: , , , |

Independent research firm announces fifth honor of 2023 for the leading custom window treatment provider

DENVER Gotcha Covered, the leader in custom window treatment across the U.S. and Canada, continues to earn recognition from Franchise Business Review with placement on the independent research firm’s 2023 list of Most Innovative Franchises.

Gotcha Covered has also been named to Franchise Business Review’s lists of Top 200 Franchises, Top Low-Cost Franchises, Top Recession-Proof Franchises, and Top Franchise Cultures. Each list is based on extensive surveys of franchise owners, reflecting their continuing satisfaction with the company.

“We’re especially proud of this recognition, which directly reflects the success of Gotcha Covered franchise owners,” said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. “We have a relentless drive to support our owners with the industry’s most advanced franchise support systems, based on cutting-edge technology and the latest best practices. Our strategy is based on empowering franchise owners to thrive and deliver outstanding experiences to their customers and communities.”

With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, Gotcha Covered provides homeowners and businesses with the best in soft and hard window treatments, including a variety of blinds, draperies, and smart solutions. Gotcha Covered is part of the Five Star Franchising platform of home service brands.

“Gotcha Covered and Five Star Franchising are committed to providing franchise owners with unique tools to help them grow their businesses,” said J. Andrew Mengason, chief growth officer for Five Star Franchising. “Investing in innovative strategies and solutions for owners distinguishes Five Star’s brands in today’s market. We understand that our franchise owners are the foundation of our success, so it’s essential for us to equip them with everything they need to elevate their performance and achieve their dreams.”

Franchise Business Review, a research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only ratings of franchises based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes annual rankings of the top franchises in its Guide to Today’s Top Franchises, as well as guides throughout the year ranking the top franchises in specific sectors.

To identify the companies on the list of this year’s Most Innovative Franchises, Franchise Business Review analyzed 18 months’ worth of data from nearly 38,000 franchisees representing more than 385 brands. Franchise owners were asked about their brand’s innovation and creativity as well as their trust in the franchisor, overall satisfaction with the brand, and likelihood to recommend it to others.

Gotcha Covered franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems, including leadership, training & support, operations, franchisor/franchisee relations, and financial opportunity.

“For prospective franchisees, understanding which brands are the most innovative can help you make a confident and smart investment,” said Michelle Rowan, president & COO of Franchise Business Review. “Each of the companies on our list of the Most Innovative Franchises has developed and implemented products, processes, or services that enable and sustain growth and long-term relevancy. We are proud to recognize the franchises that prioritize and value innovation to support their franchisees’ success and the long-term resiliency of the brand.”

Visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com to see the full list of the 2023 Most Innovative Franchises.

For more information on franchising with Gotcha Covered, visit gotchacoveredfranchising.com.

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

About Gotcha Covered
Gotcha Covered is the premier provider of custom interior window treatments in North America, offering solutions including blinds, draperies, shutters, smart systems and much more. The company provides end-to-end consultation inspired by customer’s needs and goals, and proudly celebrates 99% positive customer reviews. Franchising since 2009 and acquired by Five Star Franchising in 2021, Gotcha Covered is quickly growing across North America with more than 150 franchise locations. For more information, visit gotchacovered.com. To learn about franchising with Gotcha Covered, visit gotchacoveredfranchising.com.

About Five Star Franchising
Five Star Franchising is an innovative, growing platform of seven home service brands with more than 800 franchises collectively, across North America. The company empowers franchise partners’ success with industry-leading tools and support while maximizing profitable growth for their franchise owners. Five Star Franchising’s brands include Five Star Bath Solutions, Gotcha Covered, Bio-One, 1-800-Packouts, 1-800-Textiles, and Mosquito Shield as well as ProNexis, a leader in growth and customer experience solutions for home services franchises. Five Star’s commitment to its core values — Driven, Real, Innovative, Vital, and Enthusiastic (DRIVE) — ensures its brands are top performers in technology, marketing, operations, local market success, and people. For more information, visit fivestarfranchising.com.

About Franchise Business Review
Franchise Business Review (FBR) is a leading market research firm serving the franchise sector. FBR measures the satisfaction and engagement of franchisees and franchise employees and publishes various guides and reports for entrepreneurs considering an investment in a franchise business. Since 2005, FBR has surveyed hundreds of thousands of franchise owners and over 1,200 leading franchise companies. FBR publishes free and unbiased franchisee satisfaction research reports throughout the year online at http://www.FranchiseBusinessReview.com. To read our publications, visit https://franchisebusinessreview.com/page/digital-guides/.

16 10, 2023

Five Star Franchising ranks #39 on MWCN Utah 100 list of the state’s fastest-growing companies

2023-10-16T13:32:30-04:00October 16th, 2023|Tags: , , , |

Statewide business networking organization MountainWest Capital Network recognizes the innovative home service franchise platform for the second consecutive year with a place on its exclusive annual list of top-performing companies

SPRINGVILLE, Utah — Five Star Franchising, an innovative, growing platform of home service brands, has been named to the 2023 MountainWest Capital Network Utah 100 list of the state’s fastest-growing companies for the second consecutive year.

Five Star Franchising ranks #39 on the prestigious annual list, up from #61 in 2022. The Utah 100 recognizes Utah-based businesses according to a weighted average of percentage and dollar growth.

“It’s an honor to appear alongside the top-performing companies from a competitive region,” said Scott Abbott, CEO and co-founder of Five Star Franchising. “Five Star is committed to setting franchise owners up for success by sharing the most advanced and reliable home service offerings. Our owners are the foundation of our accomplishments, and this is further evidence that our proven franchise systems deliver the support entrepreneurs need to achieve their dreams.”

As the original independent business networking group in Utah, MountainWest Capital Network celebrates and recognizes achievements in the business community to foster ongoing success; educate, enlighten and provide expertise to business owners, investors and service providers; and facilitate strong business relationships for our members. The Utah 100 has been MWCN’s flagship event since 2001.

In addition to the Utah 100 ranking, Five Star Franchising ranks #11 in the 2023 Utah Valley BusinessQ UV50 and #12 in the Utah Business Fast 50 lists of fast-growing companies.

Five Star Franchising offers industry-leading tools and support to empower and inspire franchise owners throughout North America. With more than 800 franchise locations, Five Star Franchising’s brands, including Five Star Bath Solutions, Gotcha Covered, Bio-One, 1-800-Packouts, 1-800-Textiles, and Mosquito Shield, are top performers in technology, marketing, operations, local market success and people.

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

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

About Five Star Franchising
Five Star Franchising is an innovative, growing platform of seven home service brands with more than 800 franchises collectively, across North America. The company empowers franchise partners’ success with industry-leading tools and support while maximizing profitable growth for their franchise owners. Five Star Franchising’s brands include Five Star Bath Solutions, Gotcha Covered, Bio-One, 1-800-Packouts, 1-800-Textiles, and Mosquito Shield as well as ProNexis, a leader in growth and customer experience solutions for home services franchises. Five Star’s commitment to its core values — Driven, Real, Innovative, Vital, and Enthusiastic (DRIVE) — ensures its brands are top performers in technology, marketing, operations, local market success, and people. For more information, visit fivestarfranchising.com.

26 09, 2023

Five Star Franchising ranks 11th on Utah Valley BusinessQ UV50 list of fastest-growing companies

2023-09-26T09:36:34-04:00September 26th, 2023|Tags: , , , , , |

Innovative home service franchise platform appears on the authoritative annual review of area businesses for the second straight year. 

SPRINGVILLE, Utah — Five Star Franchising, an innovative, growing platform of home service brands, is among the most dynamic companies in Utah for the second consecutive year, according to the 2023 Utah Valley BusinessQ UV50.

Five Star Franchising ranks 11th on the prestigious annual list of the fastest-growing companies in the area.

“We’re proud to be recognized for the impact we’re having on our local community and our franchise owners,” said Scott Abbott, CEO and co-founder of Five Star Franchising. “Our world-class home service franchise platform has experienced outstanding success, with fifteen-fold growth over the last three years and a record of providing unique opportunities for financial freedom to our franchise owners.”

Five Star Franchising offers industry-leading tools and support to empower and inspire franchise owners throughout North America. With more than 800 franchise locations, Five Star Franchising’s brands, including Five Star Bath Solutions, Gotcha Covered, Bio-One, 1-800-Packouts, 1-800-Textiles, and Mosquito Shield, are top performers in technology, marketing, operations, local market success and people.

Utah Valley BusinessQ showcases the educated workforce, tremendous quality of life and vast business resources of the Utah Valley, which is consistently rated as one of the best places to do business in the United States. Every year, the magazine’s UV50 list ranks the area’s 30 fastest-growing companies as well as the 10 leading large businesses and 10 startups to watch.

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

About Five Star Franchising
Five Star Franchising is an innovative, growing platform of seven home service brands with more than 800 franchises collectively, across North America. The company empowers franchise partners’ success with industry-leading tools and support while maximizing profitable growth for their franchise owners. Five Star Franchising’s brands include Five Star Bath Solutions, Gotcha Covered, Bio-One, 1-800-Packouts, 1-800-Textiles, and Mosquito Shield as well as ProNexis, a leader in growth and customer experience solutions for home services franchises. Five Star’s commitment to its core values — Driven, Real, Innovative, Vital, and Enthusiastic (DRIVE) — ensures its brands are top performers in technology, marketing, operations, local market success, and people. For more information, visit fivestarfranchising.com.

5 09, 2023

Five Star Franchising named to Utah Business’s Fast 50 list of fastest-growing companies for second year in a row

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The innovative home service franchise platform ranks 12th on the prestigious annual list published by Utah Business.

SPRINGVILLE, Utah — For the second consecutive year, Five Star Franchising, an innovative, growing platform of home service brands, has been recognized by Utah Business magazine as one of the 50 fastest-growing companies in the state.

Five Star Franchising ranks 12th on the 2023 Fast 50 list, up three spots from 15th in 2022. Fast 50 companies are ranked according to their total five-year revenue and compound annual growth rate.

Five Star Franchising offers industry-leading tools and support to empower and inspire franchise owners throughout North America. With more than 800 franchise locations, Five Star Franchising’s brands, including Five Star Bath Solutions, Gotcha Covered, Bio-One, 1-800-Packouts, 1-800-Textiles, and Mosquito Shield, are top performers in technology, marketing, operations, local market success and people.

“Five Star Franchising’s incredible growth is driven by our commitment to building a world-class home service franchise platform and helping our franchise owners achieve their dreams,” said Scott Abbott, CEO and co-founder of Five Star Franchising. “We’re proud of the positive impact we’re having on the economy in Utah. The company has grown fifteen-fold in the last three years, and our platform of brands provides fantastic value and opportunity for anyone seeking financial independence by owning their own business.”

Rankings were revealed at the Fast 50 gala event on Aug. 24. The full list is available online and will be featured in the September issue of Utah Business.

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

About Five Star Franchising

Five Star Franchising is an innovative, growing platform of seven home service brands with more than 800 franchises collectively, across North America. The company empowers franchise partners’ success with industry-leading tools and support while maximizing profitable growth for their franchise owners. Five Star Franchising’s brands include Five Star Bath Solutions, Gotcha Covered, Bio-One, 1-800-Packouts, 1-800-Textiles, and Mosquito Shield as well as ProNexis, a leader in growth and customer experience solutions for home services franchises. Five Star’s commitment to its core values — Driven, Real, Innovative, Vital, and Enthusiastic (DRIVE) — ensures its brands are top performers in technology, marketing, operations, local market success, and people. For more information, visit fivestarfranchising.com.

18 05, 2023

Bio-One® names Danessa Itaya president

2023-05-18T10:49:09-04:00May 18th, 2023|Tags: , , , |

Accomplished franchise executive to lead the top decontamination and biohazard cleanup provider.

DENVERBio-One®, the most trusted crime and trauma scene cleaning franchise in the United States and part of the Five Star Franchising platform of brands, has named prominent franchise industry leader Danessa Itaya as the company’s new president.

Bio-One, the leader in biohazard remediation for over 10 years, provides safe and comprehensive cleanup services for crime and trauma scenes, hoarding, wildlife contamination and other situations.

“Bio-One’s business model is based on the idea of service — to franchise owners, customers and the hundreds of communities where we live and work,” Itaya said. “Many of the people we connect with are experiencing incredibly stressful, life-changing moments. Bio-One’s proven systems prepare franchise owners to stand out by delivering outstanding service that always reflects our commitment to expertise, discretion and compassion. In turn, our reliable franchise program drives unique opportunities for Bio-One franchise owners. We’re providing a powerful example of how to achieve success and drive extraordinary growth by truly helping people.”

With nearly 30 years of unique experience and insight, Itaya is leading Bio-One’s continuing evolution as the premium provider of decontamination and biohazard cleanup services. In addition to serving on the International Franchise Association’s Women in Franchising Committee, Itaya is the second female president of Bio-One. In 2022, she was named one of Entrepreneur‘s Top Influential Women in Franchising. She has more than 20 years of leadership experience with nationally recognized franchisors Service Brands International, Maid Right, Molly Maid and Property Management Inc.

“Danessa is already inspiring the Bio-One team and the entire family of brands to stellar performance and results,” said J. Andrew Mengason, chief growth officer for Five Star Franchising. “With her impeccable credentials and unmatched track record, she’s the perfect fit to help Bio-One build on its recent growth and extend its success into new markets.”

Bio-One’s highly trained and certified technicians are available 24/7 and are typically ready to go to work within an hour of notification. The company partners with local law enforcement, first responders and emergency services teams in each community it serves and can initiate insurance claims to streamline the remediation process.

The company’s rapid growth, based on franchise owner success, has earned Bio-One widespread industry recognition, including placement on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list and the Inc. 5000.

For more information on Bio-One, visit https://biooneinc.com/.

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

About Five Star Franchising
Five Star Franchising is an innovative, growing platform of seven home service brands with more than 800 franchises collectively across North America. The company empowers franchise partners’ success with industry-leading tools and support while maximizing profitable growth for their franchise owners. Five Star Franchising’s brands include Five Star Bath Solutions, Gotcha Covered, Bio-One, 1-800-Packouts, 1-800-Textiles, and Mosquito Shield as well as ProNexis, a leader in growth and customer experience solutions for home services franchises. Five Star’s commitment to its core values — Driven, Real, Innovative, Vital, and Enthusiastic (DRIVE) — ensures its brands are top performers in technology, marketing, operations, local market success, and people. For more information, visit fivestarfranchising.com.

About Bio-One

Bio-One is the premier crime and trauma scene cleaning franchise in the United States, providing extraordinary decontamination and biohazard cleanup services with discretion, care, and compassion. With more than 130 locations, Bio-One delivers safe and comprehensive remediation services for a range of complex or sensitive situations, including crime and suicide scenes, hoarding, wildlife contamination, medical waste disposal and more. Bio-One, part of the Five Star Franchising platform of brands, has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing and most successful franchises in the country by Entrepreneur‘s Franchise 500 list and the Inc. 5000. For more information on Bio-One, visit biooneinc.com. To learn about franchising opportunities, visit bioonefranchising.com.

9 05, 2023

Mosquito Shield Named Ninth-Fastest-Growing Franchise by Entrepreneur

2023-05-09T10:04:04-04:00May 9th, 2023|Tags: , , |

High ranking reflects the company’s continuing commitment to service and opportunities for franchise owners.

NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass.Mosquito Shield, the trusted leader in mosquito and tick control services, ranks ninth on Entrepreneur‘s 2023 list of the fastest-growing franchises in the United States and Canada.

Mosquito Shield helps customers in over 350 territories enjoy their outdoor spaces. Established in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, in 2001, Mosquito Shield has offered franchises since 2013. Mosquito Shield is part of the growing Five Star Franchising platform of brands.

“The explosive growth Mosquito Shield has witnessed over the last 30 months is the result of our commitment to service and continuing dedication to helping our franchise owners grow their business,” said Michael Moorhouse, president of Mosquito Shield. “With more than two decades of experience, we’ve developed the most advanced solutions and systems in our industry, and our proven success in effective mosquito control is the foundation for the continuing growth opportunities available to our franchise owners.”

Fastest Growing Franchises, one of Entrepreneur‘s most popular annual rankings, introduces potential franchise owners to the companies that are leveraging their ability to scale fast across the U.S. and Canada. The 2023 rankings are based on the net total new franchise units added between July 2021 and July 2022, as verified by Entrepreneur. More than 1,300 franchisors submitted information for the 2023 Fastest Growing Franchises ranking.

Mosquito Shield’s high ranking among the fast-growing franchises matches the company’s outstanding performance in other recent Entrepreneur rankings. Mosquito Shield ranks #1 among pest control franchises, #14 among Top Franchises for Less Than $100K, and #144 overall on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list of top franchises.

“Recognition from respected independent organizations such as Entrepreneur confirms that our vision and strategy provide powerful return for our franchisors and their franchise owners,” said J. Andrew Mengason, chief growth officer for Five Star Franchising. “We’re proud to offer value and opportunity for hard-working, ambitious franchise owners through our successful franchising system.”

Mosquito Shield 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. For more information about Mosquito Shield, visit moshield.com. To learn about franchising opportunities, visit moshieldfranchise.com.

For more information about the growing Five Star Franchising portfolio of brands, visit fivestarfranchising.com.

About Five Star Franchising
Five Star Franchising is an innovative, growing platform of seven home service brands with more than 800 franchises collectively across North America. The company empowers franchise partners’ success with industry-leading tools and support while maximizing profitable growth for their franchise owners. Five Star Franchising’s brands include Five Star Bath Solutions, Gotcha Covered, Bio-One, 1-800-Packouts, 1-800-Textiles, and Mosquito Shield as well as ProNexis, a leader in growth and customer experience solutions for home services franchises. Five Star’s commitment to its core values — Driven, Real, Innovative, Vital, and Enthusiastic (DRIVE) — ensures its brands are top performers in technology, marketing, operations, local market success, and people. For more information, visit fivestarfranchising.com.

About Mosquito Shield

Mosquito Shield is America’s trusted provider of effective residential mosquito and tick control service. Combining 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, Mosquito Shield delivers the best results in the industry to help customers in over 350 territories enjoy their outdoor spaces. Mosquito Shield, part of the Five Star Franchising platform of home service brands, was ranked the top pest control franchise in the U.S. by Entrepreneur in 2023. For more information about Mosquito Shield, visit moshield.com. To learn about franchising opportunities, visit moshieldfranchise.com.