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9 02, 2021

Neighborly Experiences Unprecedented Network Growth in 2020, Plans for Continued Expansion in 2021

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-02-09T11:38:40-05:00February 9th, 2021|Tags: home based franchise, home services franchisor, Neighborly, Neighbourly, owner operated franchise opportunity, residential and commercial clients|

WACO, Texas — Neighborly^®, the world’s largest franchisor of home service brands, ended 2020 strong with 382 new franchise agreements awarded, setting new records for signed agreements in three quarters and achieving the company’s first franchise development trifecta since 2018 with number of units, revenue and EBITDA goals all surpassed in fourth quarter.

Between these impressive franchise development milestones and the organization’s 2020 acquisitions of five home service brands, Neighborly’s still-growing presence now consists of 4,500 franchises representing 28 total brands across nine countries.

“This past year, we successfully executed our ‘Own the Home’ strategy despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic,” said Mike Bidwell, President and CEO of Neighborly. “2020 was unexpected, but Neighborly’s family of home service brands persevered and adjusted protocols in order to continue safely providing exceptional service to our nearly 10 million customers around the world.”

Neighborly’s 2020 acquisitions of Dryer Vent Wizard, HouseMaster, ShelfGenie and Precision Door Service added entirely new verticals to Neighborly’s portfolio of home services. In addition, Rainbow International completed an acquisition in Canada to supplement its network in that market. To ensure these and the rest of Neighborly’s home services would be safely delivered throughout the remainder of the pandemic and beyond, Neighborly developed and perfected in 2020 a number of new service protocols including virtual estimates via video chats, contactless paperwork and payment and more, all designed to keep both customers and service professionals healthy.

Other Neighborly success highlights from 2020 include:

Announcement of plans to open a second Neighborly headquarters office in Irving, Texas, in April of 2021;
Receiving a silver medal in the Enduring Impact category of Inc.‘s inaugural Best in Business Awards;
Being named Global Franchise‘s Best Property and Home Maintenance Franchise for the second consecutive year;
Onboarding of new Molly Maid Brand President Vera Peterson;
And inclusion of Neighborly and/or many of its franchise brands in top industry rankings, such as Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 and Top Franchises for Veterans; Franchise Times’ Top 200+ Franchises and Inc.‘s List of Fastest Growing Private Companies.

Neighborly’s 2020 success is already earning the organization coveted industry recognition in the new year, with numerous Neighborly brands included on the recently announced 2021 rankings for Entrepreneur‘s Franchise 500 and Franchise Business Review‘s Franchisee Satisfaction Awards.

“If 2020 showed us anything, it was that the Neighborly organization is resilient in its mission to deliver exceptional services to the homeowners who need them,” said Bidwell. “As we progress into this new year, I look forward to seeing how the growth, execution strategies and digital transformation that carried us through one of the most challenging years in history will continue to elevate Neighborly as a trusted provider to customers and an attractive investment for prospective franchise owners.”

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

About Neighborly®

Neighborly® is the world’s largest home services franchisor of 28 brands and more than 4,500 franchises collectively serving 10 million+ customers in nine countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. The company operates online platforms that connect consumers to service providers in their local communities that meet their rigorous standards as a franchisor across 18 service categories at Neighborly.com in the United States and Neighbourly.ca in Canada. More information about Neighborly/Neighbourly, and its franchise concepts, is available at https://www.neighborlybrands.com/. To learn about franchising opportunities with Neighborly®, click here.

7 01, 2021

Neighborly® Acquires Precision Door Service

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-01-07T10:42:28-05:00January 7th, 2021|Tags: home based franchise, home services franchisor, Neighborly, Neighbourly, owner operated franchise opportunity, residential and commercial clients|

Neighborly’s fifth and final acquisition of 2020 grows franchisor to 28 brands across 19 service verticals, more than 4,500 franchises and 1,000 associates across nine countries.

WACO, Texas — Neighborly^®, the world’s largest franchisor of home service brands, today announced the acquisition of Precision Door Service, the nation’s leading garage door repair franchise headquartered in Titusville, Florida. The acquisition was finalized on December 31, making it Neighborly’s fifth service brand acquired in 2020.

“I am thrilled to be adding Precision Door Service’s premier customer experiences, top-of-the-line service offerings and experienced franchise owners to our global network,” said Mike Bidwell, President and CEO of Neighborly. “Our Neighborly family includes 10 million customers who rely on our brands as the home for exceptional service, and we’re proud to now add to our portfolio through this acquisition the needed and important service of garage door repair and installation. We look forward to working with the Precision Door Service team to collectively execute our strategy to ‘Own the Home’ through Neighborly home service offerings.”

Founded in the late 1980s by Brian Tindall, who is reinvesting in the organization through franchise ownership following the sale of the company, Precision Door Service’s vision from day one has been to provide the best garage door repair and installation service in the market. Today, the organization’s franchise network is more than 100 locations across the United States and generates appropriately $300 million of system sales.

As a result of this acquisition, Precision Door Service will benefit from the increased consumer awareness, new tools for growth and enhanced lead generation capabilities that Neighborly has a proven track record of providing to its franchise brands. Furthermore, Neighborly will add support for existing Precision Door Service franchise owners to help them realize their same store sales potential.

“All of us at Precision Door Service are so excited to be joining Neighborly, such a well-established and ethical franchisor with a renowned reputation for growing franchises,” said Mike Brickner, President of Precision Door Service. “Over time, I’ve had the privilege of getting to know the Neighborly organization and many of its leaders and have seen firsthand how much this company values innovation and its Code of Values, which aligns well with our own corporate culture. The resources this change will bring to Precision Door Service are many, and we look forward to what it will mean for us over the coming months and years.”

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

About Neighborly®

Neighborly® is the world’s largest home services franchisor of 28 brands and more than 4,500 franchises collectively serving 10 million+ customers in nine countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. The company operates online platforms that connect consumers to service providers in their local communities that meet their rigorous standards as a franchisor across 18 service categories at Neighborly.com in the United States and Neighbourly.ca in Canada. More information about Neighborly/Neighbourly, and its franchise concepts, is available at https://www.neighborlybrands.com/.

2 12, 2020

Enter to Win the Ultimate Stocking Stuffer – Molly Maid Clean Home Giveaway

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-12-02T11:15:23-05:00December 2nd, 2020|Tags: gift of time, Molly Maid, nation's leading residential cleaning franchise, Neighborly, residential cleaning|

Leading Residential Cleaning Franchise Hosts Giveaway from Nov. 12 – Dec. 31 for Chance to Win $500 Gift Certificate.

WACO, Texas — The nation’s leading residential cleaning franchise, Molly Maid, a Neighborly company, is spreading joy this holiday season with its annual Clean Home Giveaway. Whether someone is searching for the perfect gift for a loved one or even themselves, the giveaway offers the chance to win the gift of time with a home cleaning.

To enter the Clean Home Giveaway, participants can visit Molly Maid’s official contest page on Facebook and fill out the simple form for a chance to win a $500 Molly Maid gift certificate. They were able to enter as early as Thursday, November 12, 2020 through Thursday, December 31, 2020 by 11:59 p.m. CST. Once the giveaway closes, Molly Maid will award five lucky winners with a $500 gift certificate each to use towards free home cleaning services.

“Our annual Clean Home Giveaway provides the gift of time as it takes cleaning off your plate,” said President of Molly Maid, Vera Peterson. “Molly Maid offers an easy solution for a clean home during this holiday season. Particularly during this time of the year, there are not enough hours in a day to get through all our to-do lists. A gift certificate can be an easy way to give our loved ones time back to do the things they love.”

To enter the Clean Home Giveaway and make the holidays more enjoyable with a clean home, visit Molly Maid’s Facebook page. During the holiday season, give yourself the gift of time by having Molly Maid assist you with the cleaning of your home. You deserve it! Contact your nearest Molly Maid location.

To purchase a gift certificate for someone special, go to Molly Maid’s website.

About Neighborly®

Neighborly® is the world’s largest home services franchisor of 27 brands and more than 4,300 franchises collectively serving 10 million+ customers in nine countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. The company operates online platforms that connect consumers to service providers in their local communities that meet their rigorous standards as a franchisor across 18 service categories at Neighborly.com in the United States and Neighbourly.ca in Canada. More information about Neighborly/Neighbourly, and its franchise concepts, is available at https://www.neighborlybrands.com/. To learn about franchising opportunities with Neighborly®, click here.

About Molly Maid®

Molly Maid® is a residential cleaning franchise with more than 490 franchise locations that collectively perform more than 1.7 million U.S. home cleanings annually. Franchising since 1984, and acquired in 2015, Molly Maid® is part of Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services franchisor. Molly Maid® established the Ms. Molly Foundation in 1996 to raise awareness and support for victims of domestic violence. For more information about Molly Maid®, visit MollyMaid.com. To learn about franchising opportunities with Neighborly®, click here.

27 10, 2020

Neighborly® Announces Plans to Open Second Headquarters in Irving, Texas

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-10-27T11:28:31-04:00October 27th, 2020|Tags: home based franchise, home services franchisor, Neighborly, owner operated franchise opportunity, residential and commercial clients|

Global franchisor selects site to expand staff and support its rapidly growing network.

WACO, Texas — Neighborly^®, the world’s largest franchisor of home service brands, today announced plans to open a second headquarters office in Irving, Texas.

The new office, which is slated to open in April 2021, will occupy 34,000 square-feet of the 500 E. John Carpenter Freeway office building located in the central, upscale Las Colinas/Irving submarket. Neighborly plans to move five out-of-state brands: Mr. Handyman, Molly Maid, Dryer Vent Wizard, Window Genie and Real Property Management, as well as expand its IT and Digital Marketing teams, to the new location.

“We’ve been looking for some time now for the right opportunity to open a new Neighborly hub in the North Texas area that is perfectly suited for the continued growth of our worldwide business,” said Mike Bidwell, President and CEO of Neighborly. “The City of Irving has already welcomed us with open arms, and we are excited that we will soon be able to call this community our second home.”

Neighborly will continue to maintain its Waco Headquarters office with this second headquarters giving Neighborly access to more franchise resources and a centrally located hub for national and international travel, both of which are especially attractive benefits to the global franchisor.

“Irving’s connectivity and accessibility to world-class talent make our community a top contender for business and were key factors in Neighborly’s real estate decision,” said Beth Bowman, President & CEO of the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce and the Irving Economic Development Partnership. “For this highly-reputable company to select our community as a headquarters site not only means quality job opportunities for our residents but it also is a further testament to the business-friendly environment Irving-Las Colinas offers. The Partnership is proud to welcome Neighborly and we look forward to engaging and integrating their workforce into the community.”

Following its 2021 opening, Neighborly plans for the new office to be occupied by at least 60 associates come December 2022. By the close of 2026, Neighborly projects that this new office will be home to more than 200 full-time associates, including both existing and entirely new positions.

“On behalf of the City of Irving, we are excited to welcome Neighborly and its nationally-recognized home service brands to our community,” said Mayor Rick Stopfer. “I am certain its workforce and executives will find our vibrant and dynamic city to be a premier business destination with quality amenities, diverse assets and a sophisticated pool of employee talent. I look forward to personally welcoming Neighborly to Irving-Las Colinas.”

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

About Neighborly®

Neighborly® is the world’s largest home services franchisor of 27 brands and more than 4,300 franchises collectively serving 10 million+ customers in nine countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. The company operates online platforms that connect consumers to service providers in their local communities that meet their rigorous standards as a franchisor across 18 service categories at Neighborly.com in the United States and Neighbourly.ca in Canada. More information about Neighborly/Neighbourly, and its franchise concepts, is available at https://www.neighborlybrands.com/. To learn about franchising opportunities with Neighborly®, click here.

6 10, 2020

Neighborly® Acquires ShelfGenie

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-10-06T11:22:48-04:00October 6th, 2020|Tags: home based franchise, home services franchisor, Neighborly, owner operated franchise opportunity, residential and commercial clients|

Neighborly’s third acquisition of 2020 grows franchisor to 27 service brands, with more than 4,300 franchises and nearly 1,000 associates across nine countries.

WACO, Texas — Neighborly^®, the world’s largest franchisor of home service brands, today announced the acquisition of ShelfGenie, a custom glide-out shelving solutions franchise headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

“The acquisition of ShelfGenie – the only nationwide franchise known for designing, building and installing custom pull-out shelving solutions into existing cabinets – furthers our strategy to ‘Own the Home’ through Neighborly’s home services,” said Mike Bidwell, president and CEO of Neighborly. “ShelfGenie’s high-quality service offerings and proven commitment to customer service make it an excellent complement to our existing portfolio of home service brands, providing an ideal opportunity for continued growth of the ShelfGenie franchise network and the Neighborly organization at-large.”

ShelfGenie was founded in 2000 in Richmond, Virginia, under the original name of Shelf Conversions. Since its 2008 rebranding and adoption of the franchise business model, the company has since grown its network to more than 50 franchise locations spanning 275 territories across the United States and Canada.

“As part of our organization’s Noble Purpose, our ShelfGenie franchise owners are committed to turning the frustration and pain points homeowners have throughout their homes into sources of joy and comfort,” said Andy Pittman, President of ShelfGenie. “It is through this dedication to our customers that we are projecting a record year in 2020 despite the challenges of an ongoing pandemic. Joining the Neighborly network will maximize our potential to achieve success in the years to come. I expect great things are in store for our franchise owners and their clients.”

As a result of this acquisition, ShelfGenie will now benefit from new tools for growth and enhanced exposure to Neighborly’s 10 million customers who rely on Neighborly brands for their home service needs.

“Since we began franchising ShelfGenie 12 years ago, our goals have always revolved around franchise profitability and continued growth,” said Barry J. Falcon, Board Chairman and co-founder of ShelfGenie. “Now under the Neighborly umbrella, our opportunity to exceed those goals is better than ever before. Through the continued leadership of Andy Pittman and now Mike Bidwell, the future looks bright for the entire ShelfGenie system.”

Boxwood Partners, a Richmond, Virginia, middle market investment bank, served as sell-side advisor to ShelfGenie for the transaction.

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

About Neighborly®

Neighborly® is the world’s largest home services franchisor of 27 service brands and more than 4,300 franchises serving 10 million+ customers in nine countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. The company operates online platforms that connect consumers to service providers in their local communities that meet their rigorous standards as a franchisor across 18 service categories at Neighborly.com in the United States and Neighbourly.ca in Canada. More information about Neighborly/Neighbourly, and its franchise concepts, is available at www.NeighborlyBrands.com and www.nbly.co.uk.

2 07, 2020

Neighborly® Acquires HouseMaster®

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-07-02T11:10:34-04:00July 2nd, 2020|Tags: dryer vent cleaning and maintenance, dryer vent repair and replacement franchise, home based franchise, home services franchisor, Neighborly, owner operated franchise opportunity, residential and commercial clients|

Home inspection franchise grows franchisor to 25 brands and more than 4,000 franchise owners under the parent company umbrella.

WACO, Texas — Neighborly^®, the world’s largest franchisor of home service brands, today announced the acquisition of HouseMaster, a professional home inspection franchise headquartered in Somerville, N.J. The addition becomes the 25^th brand under the Neighborly umbrella and officially expands the organization to more than 4,000 franchise owners around the world.

“Our vision is to ‘Own the Home’ and provide the very best services to homeowners, and this now includes HouseMaster’s premier home inspection network with a stellar reputation that more customers can call upon,” said Mike Bidwell, president and CEO of Neighborly. “HouseMaster is a perfect complement to our existing Neighborly brands and presents a tremendous opportunity to grow more franchise locations.”

Founded in 1979 by Ken Austin, HouseMaster became the first home inspection business to franchise and now includes more than 170 franchise owners serving more than 300 franchise territories across the U.S. and Canada. Since the brand’s founding, HouseMaster inspectors have performed more than 3.5 million home inspections.

Now as part of Neighborly, the brand that pioneered the home inspection business will operate alongside Neighborly’s many home service brands that repair, maintain and enhance the home. The combined reach that results from this acquisition will continue to help more than 10 million customers across the Neighborly organization find and utilize the best home service professionals in the world.

“Having grown up in this business, I recognize that joining the larger Neighborly organization marks a historic moment for HouseMaster as a launching point for growth like we’ve never seen before,” said Kathleen Austin Kuhn, president of HouseMaster and a charter member of the American Home Inspection Association (AHIA). “We look forward to expanding our presence, serving more customers by being all things Neighborly to residential and commercial real estate buyers and sellers.”

Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC provided advisory services to Neighborly in connection with this transaction.

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

About Neighborly®

Neighborly® is the world’s largest home services franchisor of 25 brands (including Neighborly umbrella service brand) and more than 4,000 franchise owners serving 10 million customers in nine countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. The company operates online platforms that connect consumers to service providers in their local communities that meet their rigorous standards as a franchisor across 15 service categories at www.neighborly.com in the United States and www.neighbourly.ca in Canada. More information about Neighborly/Neighbourly and its franchise concepts is available at www.NeighborlyBrands.com and www.nbly.co.uk.

30 06, 2020

Molly Maid® Pivots Amidst COVID-19 Concerns and Introduces New Contactless Services

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-06-30T11:12:37-04:00June 30th, 2020|Tags: gift of time, Molly Maid, nation's leading residential cleaning franchise, Neighborly, residential cleaning|

Molly Maid, The Nation’s Leading Residential Cleaning Company, Offers Digital Scheduling and Online Estimating Programs.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — This month, Molly Maid, a Neighborly company and the nation’s leading residential cleaning franchise, has introduced a new, system-wide initiative to create a safer and more social-distanced experience for both customers and service professionals. Molly Maid is implementing digital scheduling and estimating programs in an attempt to decrease the amount of physical interaction between service professionals and customers.

The contactless services, digital scheduling and estimating programs, allow service professionals to set up appointments and provide estimates without having to step foot in the customers’ homes. This is a necessary shift in continuing to improve the already robust service offerings and customer experience that Molly Maid is known for. Molly Maid is offering this to homeowners to provide the opportunity for a contact-free and more streamlined experience for Molly Maid customers across the nation.

“We are always looking for ways to enhance our processes and provide our homeowners with the best customer service possible,” said Molly Maid President Mary Kay Liston. “Contactless services and digital options were the natural next step to complement our dedication to those we serve. These initiatives give customers the opportunity to streamline the process in a thoughtful and convenient way.”

For additional safety precautions, Molly Maid franchises’ office personal are following industry wide guidance and are now asking homeowners a series of questions to gauge necessary precautions before dispatching a team to the home, as well as recommending that all service professionals are properly distanced throughout the duration of their work day. All equipment that cannot be laundered is wiped down between each home and sanitized cloths are used in each home to prevent cross contamination from one home to another.

Molly Maid continues to strategize effective ways to enrich the services offered to customers. To learn more about Molly Maid’s new initiatives and how the brand is implementing them, you can visit https://www.mollymaid.com/.

About Molly Maid®

Molly Maid® is a residential cleaning franchise that collectively cleans more than 1.7 million U.S. homes annually. Franchising since 1984, there are more than 490 Molly Maid units operating in the United States. Acquired in 2015, Molly Maid is part of Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services franchisor of 24 service brands (including Neighborly umbrella service brand) and 3,900 franchise owners serving 9 million+ customers in nine countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. Molly Maid established the Ms. Molly Foundation in 1996 to raise awareness and support for victims of domestic violence. Neighborly brands are found at www.Neighborly.com. For more information about Molly Maid, visit www.mollymaid.com. To learn about franchising opportunities with Neighborly, click here.

5 05, 2020

Molly Maid® is Maid for Moms this Mother’s Day

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-05-05T10:29:31-04:00May 5th, 2020|Tags: gift of time, Molly Maid, nation's leading residential cleaning franchise, Neighborly, residential cleaning|

Molly Maid, The Nation’s Leading Residential Cleaning Company Offers Chance to Win $500 Gift Card for Mom.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — This Mother’s Day, Molly Maid, a Neighborly company and the nation’s leading residential cleaning franchise, is giving hard-working moms the gift they truly deserve – the gift of time. For the sixth year, the franchise is offering the chance for moms across the nation to win Molly Maid gift certificates. The “Maid for Moms” sweepstakes will award five winners with gift certificates that can be used to give mom some time off as someone else cleans her home.

Molly Maid is awarding five winners with a $500 Molly Maid gift certificate for use now, or to save for later. Participants can enter the contest at https://neighborly-brands.app.do/maid-for-moms. Entries are being accepted now through May 20, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.

“Across the world we have been staying at home and parents across the nation have been working overtime,” said Molly Maid President Mary Kay Liston. “At Molly Maid, we want moms to be able to enjoy a clean home. We are excited for this year’s ‘Maid for Moms’ sweepstakes and the opportunity to surprise moms with the gift of time and a clean home.”

To provide mom with some time off and a spotless home any time of the year, Molly Maid gift certificates are available for purchase at www.mollymaid.com/gift-certificates/. For the full sweepstakes contest rules go to https://www.mollymaid.com/documents/pdfs/MOLLY_MAID_Mothers_Day_Giveaway_Official_Rules_2020.pdf

About Molly Maid®

Molly Maid® is a residential cleaning franchise that cleans more than 1.7 million U.S. homes annually. Franchising since 1984, there are more than 490 Molly Maid units operating in the United States. Acquired in 2015, Molly Maid is part of Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services franchisor of 24 service brands (including Neighborly umbrella service brand) and 3,900 franchise owners serving 9 million+ customers in nine countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. Molly Maid established the Ms. Molly Foundation in 1996 to raise awareness and support for victims of domestic violence. Neighborly brands are found at www.GetNeighborly.com. For more information about Molly Maid, visit www.mollymaid.com. To learn about franchising opportunities with Neighborly, click here.

1 05, 2020

Mr. Handyman Rolls Out Fourth Annual “My ‘Pet’ Peeves” Photo Contest

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-05-01T15:33:17-04:00May 1st, 2020|Tags: Mr. Handyman, Neighborly, Property Maintenance, Repair and Improvement Company, service-oriented franchise system|

Nation’s Leading Home Maintenance, Repair and Improvement Company Celebrates National Pet Month with Photos of Rule-Breaking Pets, Damage Repair Tips.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — With much of the nation staying at home, pet parents everywhere are sharing the fun, as well as the turmoil, that pets can bring. The nation’s leading home maintenance, repair and improvement franchise, Mr. Handyman, a Neighborly company, shows pet owners they are not alone by celebrating National Pet Month this May with the fourth annual “My ‘Pet’ Peeves” photo contest.

To enter the “My ‘Pet’ Peeves” photo contest, visit: https://neighborly-brands.app.do/mr-handyman-presents-my-pet-peeves-photo-contest and submit a photo of your own pet mayhem. Ideas include a pet’s yard damage, annihilated shoes, in-home destruction, getting into the snack drawer, or just their cute face by May 31, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. CT. Dogs, cats, horses, hamsters, reptiles, bunnies, turtles, and more are welcome. Mr. Handyman will reward five random winners with a $250 PetSmart gift card to show that even though they can really get on our nerves, they are still loved!

“Pets are great companions that can help homeowners across the nation stick through stay-at-home orders, but sometimes that joy can be overridden by the effects they have on our homes,” said Mr. Handyman President J.B. Sassano. “Our professional Mr. Handyman technicians understand the importance of pets in so many peoples’ lives and have helped homeowners nationwide install pet doors, repair floors and replace trim and screens to help make pet ownership that much easier. We’re thrilled to bring back this photo contest for the fourth time during National Pet Month to allow pet owners everywhere to share photos and be entertained by each other’s pets’ crazy antics.”

Additionally, Mr. Handyman offers the following tips to assist pet owners with common pet problems:

Repair Chewed Drywall: To fix drywall that may have been gnawed at by a puppy or anxious dog, scrape loose debris from holes or dents and cover with fast-drying spackle. Let dry for at least 24 hours and conceal repairs with a bit of touch-up paint. While small bite holes are easy to camouflage, years of covering damage can eventually lead to uneven drywall.
Protect the Floors: Pets can damage hardwood flooring simply by walking on it. Protect hardwood by maintaining claw length and keeping area rugs around the house for pets to lie on. Fix minor scratches with floor cleaner and protective finish. Clean the scratch with a damp cloth, scrub the cleaner over the scratch, and repeat with a clean cloth to rinse away hardwood cleaner.
Safeguard Wood: Wood is often a target for pets who chew or scratch. The easiest protection plan is to add plastic sheeting or PVC tubing around table and chair legs to prevent claw and bite marks. Save doors by adding clear, plastic sheeting.

To learn more about the “My ‘Pet’ Peeves” photo contest or to find other helpful tips from Mr. Handyman, visit www.mrhandyman.com/blog. You can review this year’s contest rules at: https://www.mrhandyman.com/pet-peeve-photo-contest/

About Mr. Handyman®

Mr. Handyman® is North America’s leading commercial and residential property maintenance, repair and improvement company. With more than 250 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, Mr. Handyman is recognized as one of the fastest growing, handyman service franchise systems. Acquired in 2015, Mr. Handyman is part of Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services franchisor of 24 service brands (including Neighborly umbrella service brand) and 3,900 franchise owners serving 9 million+ customers in nine countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. Neighborly brands are found at www.GetNeighborly.com. For more information about Mr. Handyman, visit www.MrHandyman.com. To learn about franchising opportunities with Neighborly, click here.

25 02, 2020

Neighborly® Acquires Dryer Vent Wizard

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-02-25T11:19:00-05:00February 25th, 2020|Tags: dryer vent cleaning and maintenance, dryer vent repair and replacement franchise, home based franchise, home services franchisor, Neighborly, owner operated franchise opportunity, residential and commercial clients|

Domestic acquisition expands franchisor to 24 brands, more than 3,900 franchise owners and over 900 associates across nine countries

WACO, Texas — Neighborly^®, the world’s largest franchisor of home service brands, today announced the acquisition of Dryer Vent Wizard, a professional dryer vent cleaning services franchisor headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The addition includes almost 100 Dryer Vent Wizard franchise locations across the U.S. and Canada, bringing Neighborly’s network to more than 3,900 franchisees representing a total of 24 home service brands.

“We kicked off 2020 with a vision to ‘Own the Home’ through Neighborly’s community of home service experts, and welcoming Dryer Vent Wizard to our family of franchise brands marks an exciting milestone in this pursuit,” said Neighborly President and CEO Mike Bidwell. “In the 15 years since its inception, Dryer Vent Wizard’s cleaning, installation, inspection and repair service offerings have earned high customer satisfaction ratings. We see tremendous opportunities to grow the brand to the next level, making this a great partnership for all parties.”

As a result of this acquisition, Dryer Vent Wizard will now benefit from new tools for growth and enhanced exposure to Neighborly’s nine million customers who rely on Neighborly brands for everything from painting to plumbing and nearly everything in between.

“Every day, we look for opportunities to enhance value for our franchisees, our employees and our investors,” said Jason Kapica, President of Dryer Vent Wizard. “We believe that being a part of Neighborly will not only allow us to give back to our investors but will also bring added benefits to our Dryer Vent Wizard associates and franchisees, advancing us into the next growth stage of our business.”

The Dryer Vent Wizard franchise system was founded in 2004 by David Lavalle, who is also the founder of Neighborly’s own Mr. Handyman franchise network.

“As I’ve seen firsthand with Mr. Handyman, Neighborly has a proven track record of helping brands expand their presence to achieve growth goals through franchise development,” said Lavalle. “I’m excited that another brand I started is teaming up with this respected and successful franchisor, and I am eager to see Neighborly’s support help existing Dryer Vent Wizard franchisees realize their same store sales potential moving forward.”

Boxwood Partners acted as financial advisor to Dryer Vent Wizard. For more information about Neighborly’s service brands visit www.neighborlybrands.com.

About Neighborly®

Neighborly® is the world’s largest home services franchisor of 24 service brands and more than 3,900 franchise owners serving 9 million+ customers in nine countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. The company operates online platforms that connect consumers to service providers in their local communities that meet their rigorous standards as a franchisor across 14 service categories at www.getneighborly.com in the United States and www.getneighbourly.ca in Canada. The company was founded in 1981 as Dwyer Group and is based in Waco, Texas. More information about Neighborly/Neighbourly, and its franchise concepts, is available at www.Neighborlybrands.com.