Pillar to Post Home Inspectors

Head of Leading Home Inspection Franchise Named a Maverick of the Year in the Business Services Industries

TAMPA, Fla. — Pillar To Post, North America’s largest home inspection company, continues to achieve remarkable success in 2025. The brand’s CEO Charles Furlough was named the winner of a Bronze Stevie^® Award in the Maverick of the Year category in the 23^rd Annual American Business Awards^®.

The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.’s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit nominations – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small. More than 250 professionals worldwide participated in the judging process to select this year’s Stevie Award winners.

More than 3,600 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, including Startup of the Year, Executive of the Year, Best New Product or Service of the Year, Marketing Campaign of the Year, Thought Leader of the Year, and App of the Year, among others. Furlough was nominated in the Maverick of the Year category for Business Services Industries.

“I’m deeply humbled and honored to be recognized by the Stevie Awards and my peers in the industry,” said Furlough. “This award is a reflection of the entire Pillar to Post team. Our franchise system has remained resilient, even in the face of economic uncertainty, as we’ve introduced new technologies and support systems. I’m blessed to be where I am and I’m proud to represent our whole franchise system with this honor.”

Under Furlough’s leadership, Pillar To Post has continued to thrive, even in a challenging real estate climate. His introduction of the Executive Franchise Model has attracted high-performing professionals eager to build scalable businesses, while his push for advanced technology, including the newly launched PTPHomePage, has elevated the customer experience and operational efficiency across the system. In the past year alone, the brand signed 15 new franchise agreements and earned national recognition on Entrepreneur‘s Franchise 500^® and Top Franchises for Veterans lists. These milestones reflect a franchise system built on innovation, strategic growth, and the unwavering support Furlough continues to provide to franchise business owners across North America.

“Organizations across the United States continue to demonstrate resilience and innovation,” said Stevie Awards president Maggie Miller. “The 2025 Stevie winners have helped drive that success through their innovation, persistence, and hard work. We congratulate all of the winners in the 2025 ABAs and look forward to celebrating their achievements during our June 10 gala event in New York.”

Details about The American Business Awards, including the gala event, and the list of 2025 Stevie winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/ABA.

To learn more about Pillar To Post Home Inspectors and its franchise opportunities, please visit www.franchise.pillartopost.com.

Leading Home Inspection Franchise Honors High Achievers and Prepares for the Future with Enhanced Support

TAMPA, Fla. — Pillar To Post, North America’s largest home inspection company, recently hosted its annual Brand Conference in Tucson, Arizona, celebrating franchise business owner achievements, unveiling new marketing initiatives, and introducing a digital tool designed to enhance communication between homeowners, real estate professionals, and inspectors.

Recognizing Excellence: 2025 Franchise Awards

A highlight of the event was the recognition of outstanding franchise business owners who exemplify excellence in customer service, business growth, and industry leadership. Among the top honorees were:

• Franchise Business Owners of the Year: Marco and Melanie Miranda of New Haven County, CT. The husband-and-wife team achieved over $2 million in sales and led the system with the highest Average Job Size (AJS).
• Rookie of the Year: Matt Ruggieri of Western Pennsylvania. In his first year as a Pillar To Post inspector, the former Army infantryman had the highest total sales during a 12-month period for first year business owners, quickly establishing himself in the Pittsburgh market and surrounding counties.

“I’m extremely humbled and honored to be recognized as the Rookie of the Year in our franchise,” said Ruggieri. “I followed who came before me and was set up for success with a strong family and franchise support system, and a dedicated team to establish ourselves in our communities. I’m excited to grow further beyond Year 1.”

The company also honored franchise owners who have reached key lifetime inspection benchmarks, ranging from 1,000 to 35,000 completed inspections. Sales Achievement Awards were also awarded to the top-performing franchise owners who demonstrated exceptional business growth and success over the past year.

Strengthening Franchise Owner Success with New Marketing Initiatives

This year’s conference also introduced Vice President of Marketing Becky Beyer to its franchise system, who joined Pillar To Post in late 2024. With extensive experience in franchise marketing, Beyer is spearheading new initiatives aimed at supporting franchise business owners in local markets. Her approach includes enhanced digital marketing strategies, new branding tools, and data-driven solutions to help franchise business owners maximize their reach and engagement with real estate professionals and homeowners.

“Our job is to give our franchise owners the best tools to grow their business and make a lasting impact in their communities,” said Beyer. “With our enhanced marketing strategies and the Executive Model, we’re creating new opportunities for them to stand out in their markets, build strong relationships, and drive success. This isn’t just about growing the brand—it’s about making sure they have everything you need to thrive in an ever-changing real estate landscape.”

Introducing PTPHomePage: A New Digital Communication Tool

As part of Pillar To Post’s continued innovation, the company is rolling out PTPHomePage, a new platform designed to streamline communication and provide a seamless experience for homeowners, real estate agents, and inspectors. The tool offers a centralized hub for inspection reports, home layouts, and instant communication, ensuring a more efficient and transparent process. While still in the early phases of implementation, PTPHomePage represents Pillar To Post’s commitment to enhancing the home inspection experience.

“As we continue into 2025, we remain dedicated to supporting our franchise business owners with the tools, resources, and recognition they deserve,” said Charles Furlough, CEO of Pillar To Post. “From celebrating top-performing business owners to introducing innovative marketing and technology initiatives, this year’s Brand Conference reaffirmed our commitment to elevating both our franchise network and the home inspection industry as a whole.”

To learn more about Pillar To Post Home Inspectors and its franchise opportunities, please visit www.franchise.pillartopost.com.

Leading Home Inspection Franchise Recognized for Continued Excellence and Growth for 28^th Consecutive Year

TAMPA, Fla. — Pillar To Post, North America’s largest home inspection company, is proud to announce its ranking on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 46^th annual Franchise 500® list, securing the #417 spot for 2025. This latest ranking is the brand’s 28^th consecutive year of being named to the list and follows Pillar To Post’s induction to Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® Hall of Fame in 2024.

Since 1994, Pillar To Post has consistently been a leader in the franchise and home inspection industries, earning its place on the Franchise 500® list through a combination of innovation, operational efficiency, and franchise owner support. The company’s Executive Model has been instrumental in driving its sustained success by empowering franchise business owners to manage scalable operations without needing to perform home inspections themselves.

“Our placement on the Franchise 500 list again this year reaffirms our commitment to helping franchise business owners succeed in a competitive and ever-evolving market,” said Charles Furlough, President and CEO of Pillar To Post. “The Executive Model continues to be a differentiator, allowing owners to build profitable businesses while leveraging cutting-edge tools to simplify our processes. We’re grateful for this year’s honor and we’ll use it to continue to build our franchise system and sustain our success.”

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.

Pillar To Post was also recently named to Entrepreneur’s Top 150 Franchises for Veterans list, continuing its all around support for veteran business owners and its entire franchise system. As the brand grows into 2025, it will continue to provide comprehensive support to its franchise business owners at every stage of their journeys while also introducing tools like PTPHomePage to enhance transparency and streamline communication between homeowners, realtors, and inspectors.

“Being ranked in the Franchise 500 is a testament to the hard work of our franchise business owners and the strength of our system,” said Eric Steward, Sr. Director of Franchise Recruitment. “As we look to 2025 and beyond, we’ll continue to build on this achievement, growing our Executive Model, enhancing our internal and external processes, and driving success for our entire network.”

To view Pillar To Post in the full ranking, visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500 or pick up a copy of the January/February 2025 issue of Entrepreneur on newsstands now.

To learn more about Pillar To Post Home Inspectors and its franchise opportunities, please visit https://franchise.pillartopost.com/.