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As interest rises in recession-resilient home service franchises due to homeownership trends, franchisor seeks growth opportunities in roughly 150 New York territories.

WACO, Texas — Neighborly^®, the world’s largest franchisor of home service brands, announced today its plans for rapidly expanding its footprint across the New York Metro area.

Within the counties surrounding New York City’s five boroughs, Neighborly has identified roughly 150 territories in which it is actively seeking to open new franchise businesses with 10 of the organization’s trusted brands.

“The recession-resilient nature we’ve seen within the last year from the home services sector has led to increased investment interest in franchises that specialize in services ranging from painting to plumbing and everything in between, and excellence in this space is what Neighborly’s 40-year legacy is built on,” said Brad Stevenson, Chief Development Officer of Neighborly. “Today’s homeowners are relying more than ever on professionals for maintenance and enhancements of their homes. Given the large population of suburban, single-family homes in the New York metro counties where we’ve identified development opportunities, Neighborly is eager to partner with aspiring business owners looking to deliver Neighborly’s essential services from across our roster of brands to these communities.”

The following Neighborly brands are actively seeking both multi-unit and single-unit prospective owners across all of the available New York metro territories:

• The Grounds Guys, with more than 15 territories available for development;
• Mr. Electric, with more than 15 territories available for development;
• Window Genie, with more than 15 territories available for development;
• Molly Maid, with more than 10 territories available for development;
• Aire Serv, with more than 10 territories available for development;
• Real Property Management, with more than 10 territories available for development;
• Dryer Vent Wizard, with more than five territories available for development;
• Five Star Painting, with more than five territories available for development;
• Mosquito Joe, with more than five territories available for development;
• Mr. Handyman, with more than five territories available for development.

Across the 150 territories being targeted with this growth initiative, four of the New York metro area’s counties — Suffolk, Westchester and Rockland, New York, as well as Bergen, New Jersey — stand out as they encompass about 40 of these available territories.

“As we continue pursuing our vision to Own The Home™ through Neighborly’s family of home service brands, our franchise owners can expect more and more cross-marketing opportunities from one Neighborly brand to the next,” said Stevenson. “In the New York metro market which is ripe with homeowners in need of the professional services we are known for, we look forward to teaming up with driven franchise owners with whom we can work to spread the positive impact of Neighborly’s values-driven business practices.”

Neighborly’s franchising brand initial investments range from $70,800 to $652,980 depending on the specific Neighborly brand, with incentive programs available for veterans.* Interested prospects can find out more information here.

*See item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document for full information.

With its’ new mobile app, Neighborly makes recommended seasonal maintenance and enhancements easier than ever for homeowners.

WACO, Texas — Neighborly^®, the world’s largest franchisor of home service brands, announced this month the return of its Fall Home Maintenance Checklist, now accessible on Neighborly’s new mobile app, available for both iOS and Android. The checklist is designed to provide homeowners with helpful tips for seasonal maintenance procedures recommended by Neighborly’s community of home service experts.

By making this fall’s checklist accessible via its new mobile app, Neighborly is not only providing homeowners with expert home maintenance recommendations, tips and tricks all in the palm of their hands, but the company is also simplifying the process for homeowners to then connect with trusted local providers whose work is backed by Neighborly’s Done Right Promise™.

“In our continued commitment to providing homeowners with the best care possible for repairing, maintaining and enhancing their homes, these seasonal guides have become a trusted resource for so many of the customers we serve,” said Mike Bidwell, President and CEO of Neighborly. “With the recent launch of our new mobile app, the advice we offer in these seasonal guides will help homeowners accomplish our recommended projects easier than ever, which will be especially important ahead of pending colder weather. It’s through services like these that we consistently position ourselves as the go-to marketplace for home service needs.”

The 2021 Fall Home Maintenance Checklist provides actionable items that any homeowner can look into, as well as projects that are best handled by any Neighborly service brand.

Among the projects detailed in Neighborly’s 2021 Fall Checklist are:

• Check windows and doors for air leaks to save on your heating bill.
• Replace refrigerator water filter.
• Winterize outdoor irrigation.
• Have furnace checked and serviced.
• Rake and remove all leaves from the yard.
• Disconnect all garden hoses and ensure no water remains in them.
• Check exterior paint for any cracks or peeling.
• Schedule holiday lighting installation to avoid the rush and get ahead of the game!

To access the full checklist, download the Neighborly app by visiting https://www.neighborly.com/. In addition to utilizing the Fall Home Maintenance Checklist via the Neighborly app, homeowners have the chance to enter the Neighborly Sweepstakes upon downloading. Users who begin regularly using the app, checking into the Sweepstakes daily, will have a chance to win daily gift cards, discounted services and will receive daily entries for a chance to win a grand prize of $10,000.

For more information about Neighborly’s service brands, visit www.neighborlybrands.com.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES (D.C.) 18 YEARS AND OLDER. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Promotion ends 12/31/21. For Official Rules, alternate method of entry, prize descriptions and odds disclosure, visit http://neighborly.com/rules. Sponsor: Dwyer Franchising LLC d/b/a Neighborly, 1010 North University Parks Drive, Waco, TX 76707.

Home repairs and enhancements app goes live with sweepstakes presenting opportunities for daily prizes worth up to $100, plus the chance for three lucky users to receive $10,000 each.

WACO, Texas — Neighborly^®, the world’s largest franchisor of home service brands, announced today the launch of the company’s new mobile app in the US, available for both iOS and Android and designed to quickly and easily connect homeowners with top local service professionals to address their home maintenance and enhancement needs. Between now and Dec. 31, 2021, those who download and begin using the app will have the opportunity to enter a sweepstakes in the U.S. for a chance to win daily prizes, with three grand prize awards of $10,000 each awaiting three lucky winners.

The Neighborly app is a homeowner’s go-to platform for connecting with local Neighborly home service franchise brands through the use of primary features including a “click to call” capability for scheduling made easy, service status update notifications, exclusive offers and promotions and expert tips to empower customers to hire with confidence thanks to Neighborly’s Done Right Promise™.

“We have made significant investments in our digital platform with Neighborly.com and the Neighborly App to aid in the acquisition, retention and overall value for Neighborly customers,” said Mike Bidwell, President and CEO of Neighborly. “The launch of our app marks a pivotal moment in the pursuit of our organizational vision to Own the Home™, warranting an exciting and interactive experience for our early users. I’m excited for our customers to begin using the app and experience how we have made it easier than ever before to interact with our Neighborly brands in local communities.”

Upon downloading the new Neighborly App, users can access the sweepstakes from the home screen by tapping on the Neighborly Sweepstakes banner. Along with entering for the $10,000 grand prize, users can also win daily prizes, including $100 prepaid cards and $20 coffee gift cards. The three grand prize winners will be announced in early January 2022.

To download the app now, visit Neighborly.com/theneighborlyapp.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES (D.C.) 18 YEARS AND OLDER.  VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Promotion ends 12/31/21. For Official Rules, alternate method of entry, prize descriptions and odds disclosure, visit http://neighborly.com/rules. Sponsor: Dwyer Franchising LLC d/b/a Neighborly, 1010 North University Parks Drive, Waco, TX 76707.

Acquisition of the United Kingdom’s leading independent home service company grows Neighborly’s portfolio to 29 total brands operating across nine countries.

WACO, Texas — Neighborly^®, the world’s largest franchisor of home service brands, today announced the acquisition of Pimlico Plumbers, central London’s leading independent residential and commercial service and maintenance company. The acquisition of Pimlico, which is a corporate-owned subsidiary, expands Neighborly to 29 brands across 19 service verticals and nearly 1,500 associates operating in nine countries.

“We are thrilled to be growing our global footprint with the addition of Pimlico as the next subsidiary brand to join our global family of home service professionals,” said Mike Bidwell, President and CEO of Neighborly. “Pimlico’s wide array of trade services as well as its exceptional customer care perfectly align with Neighborly’s purpose, which is to build an extensive service community known for providing excellent experiences. We are excited for the growth to come for both Pimlico and Neighborly as a result of this acquisition.”

Founded in 1979 by Charlie Mullins, Pimlico operates based on its vision as a service and maintenance company that provides “More Than Just Plumbers.” While Mullins started the company by working from home with nothing more than a second-hand van and a bag of tools, today the organization brings in annual revenue of nearly $70 million and is recognized as the UK’s first branded plumbing company, as well as one of the best-known building services firms in the world.

Pimlico’s services include heating, plumbing, bathrooms, drainage, electrics and more. With the support of more than 400 associates, the company prides itself on completing an average of more than 100,000 service jobs for central London homeowners and businesses each year.

“Neighborly is well-respected across the globe as the driving force behind so many reputable brands in the home service and maintenance industry,” said Scott Mullins, President and CEO of Pimlico. “Even after Pimlico’s 40-plus years of independent business success, Neighborly’s proven track record for growth and its commitment to its Code of Values assures that we’ve found a like-minded company that can help us grow. This marks a major international milestone for both organizations, and I am excited about the continued innovation and prosperity that is sure to follow for us all.”

“I would like to pay tribute to my father Charlie, for creating the business out of nothing. I would like to thank all of those involved in the process that has concluded with us ultimately choosing Neighborly as our partner going forward, those at finnCap Cavendish and our CFO Mike Bergin, without whom this would have not happened.”

Scott Mullins will maintain his role as Pimlico’s leading executive following the acquisition; his father Charlie Mullins has stepped down as the owner of Pimlico.

For more information about Neighborly’s service brands visit www.neighborlybrands.com.