Empower Brands Delivers Unprecedented Growth and Franchisee Success, Reinforcing Market Leadership with Record-Breaking Year and Annual Meeting
RICHMOND, Va. -- Empower Brands, a multi-brand franchisor of premium commercial and residential services, celebrates another year of exceptional growth, setting new records across its expanding portfolio.
In 2024, Empower Brands awarded 287 new franchise territories and welcomed 113 new franchise owners—including 97 new owners and 16 who joined through transfers—while surpassing $1.3 billion in systemwide sales.
"Each milestone we've hit this year reinforces the power of our franchise system and the strength of our brands," said Scott Zide, CEO of Empower Brands. "Our continued success is a testament to the dedication of our franchise owners, corporate team, and strategic partners who are committed to building strong businesses and delivering exceptional service in their communities."
The exceptional growth has garnered recognition for Empower Brands in prominent industry listings, including rankings in Inc. 5000, Franchise Business Review and most recently, Entrepreneurs Franchise 500 with rankings for six of its brands.
Empower Brands remains committed to its franchisee-first mission, expanding its leadership team, investing in new resources, and supporting emerging brands through its incubation program. The company's strategic investments have enabled brands like Bumble Roofing to gain traction, with 15 new agreements this year.
As Empower Brands moves into 2025, its focus will be on continued expansion through additional brands and unit-level growth. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, refining operational efficiencies, and investing in franchisee success, the company is positioned for another great year.
Furthering its commitment to success in 2025, Empower Brands kicked off the year with its 25th Annual Meeting at the Fairmont Austin, where franchisees, corporate leadership, and industry experts gathered for impactful learning and collaboration. The theme of this year's meeting, Make Your Mark, urged attendees to take bold steps in shaping their personal legacies while driving collective growth across the Empower Brands system. From powerful keynote sessions to breakout workshops focused on innovation, leadership, and operational excellence, the event offered fresh insights and practical strategies to equip franchisees for a strong year ahead.
For the second year in a row, the event welcomed more than 1,000 registered franchisee and vendor partners. Keynote speaker Amy Jo Martin shared her Why Not Now? philosophy, encouraging attendees to stop delaying and start taking action on long-standing business and personal goals.
During the event, CEO Scott Zide and Chief Marketing Officer Felicia Reeves emphasized the importance of meeting today's evolving customer where they are—by delivering personalized, relevant experiences that resonate on a local level. They encouraged franchisees to leave the meeting with a renewed focus on engaging with their communities, strengthening their personal brands, leveraging data to drive smarter strategy, and expanding their marketing mix beyond digital channels to build a more well-rounded and authentic presence.
Empower Brands recognized the most awards the brand has seen since its inception, honoring top performers across its brands with the coveted Franchisee of the Year Award:
Conserva of Myrtle Beach – Bill & Dawn Hester, Pam & Jay Griffith
Superior Fence & Rail of Eastern NC – Billy Casey
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Chicago – Rick Norwood
Archadeck of Kansas City – Dan & Bonnie Hall
FRSTeam by Rogers of Orlando, FL – Kristen & Mitchell Rogers
Bumble Roofing of Philadelphia – Greg Van Horn
Wallaby Windows of the Triangle – Ashley Selzer (Clearly Different Award)
JAN-PRO Franchisees of the Year: Dallas-Fort Worth – William "Bill" Davis; NW Arkansas – Nolen Hughes; Milwaukee – Richard Johnsen; Columbus – Robert "Bobby" Springer
Koala Insulation of New Mexico – Pranav, Avinash, and Akash Patel
To learn more about franchising with Empower Brands, visit EmpowerFranchising.com.
About Empower Brands
Empower Brands is a commercial and home services platform company encompassing ten industry-leading brands: JAN-PRO, FRSTeam, Archadeck Outdoor Living, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP), Conserva Irrigation, Superior Fence & Rail, Wallaby Windows, Koala Insulation, Bumble Roofing and Canopy Lawn Care. Empower Brands is dedicated to providing its customers with the highest quality products and services in the commercial and home services industries while simultaneously delivering its franchise owners committed personal support, tools, and empowerment to pursue their own success. Empower Brands is a portfolio company of MidOcean Partners, a leading private equity firm with an excellent track record investing in successful, growth-focused franchise businesses. For more about Empower Brands, visit the company's website at EmpowerFranchising.com.
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In 2024, Empower Brands awarded 287 new franchise territories and welcomed 113 new franchise owners—including 97 new owners and 16 who joined through transfers—while surpassing $1.3 billion in systemwide sales.
"Each milestone we've hit this year reinforces the power of our franchise system and the strength of our brands," said Scott Zide, CEO of Empower Brands. "Our continued success is a testament to the dedication of our franchise owners, corporate team, and strategic partners who are committed to building strong businesses and delivering exceptional service in their communities."
The exceptional growth has garnered recognition for Empower Brands in prominent industry listings, including rankings in Inc. 5000, Franchise Business Review and most recently, Entrepreneurs Franchise 500 with rankings for six of its brands.
Empower Brands remains committed to its franchisee-first mission, expanding its leadership team, investing in new resources, and supporting emerging brands through its incubation program. The company's strategic investments have enabled brands like Bumble Roofing to gain traction, with 15 new agreements this year.
As Empower Brands moves into 2025, its focus will be on continued expansion through additional brands and unit-level growth. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, refining operational efficiencies, and investing in franchisee success, the company is positioned for another great year.
Furthering its commitment to success in 2025, Empower Brands kicked off the year with its 25th Annual Meeting at the Fairmont Austin, where franchisees, corporate leadership, and industry experts gathered for impactful learning and collaboration. The theme of this year's meeting, Make Your Mark, urged attendees to take bold steps in shaping their personal legacies while driving collective growth across the Empower Brands system. From powerful keynote sessions to breakout workshops focused on innovation, leadership, and operational excellence, the event offered fresh insights and practical strategies to equip franchisees for a strong year ahead.
For the second year in a row, the event welcomed more than 1,000 registered franchisee and vendor partners. Keynote speaker Amy Jo Martin shared her Why Not Now? philosophy, encouraging attendees to stop delaying and start taking action on long-standing business and personal goals.
During the event, CEO Scott Zide and Chief Marketing Officer Felicia Reeves emphasized the importance of meeting today's evolving customer where they are—by delivering personalized, relevant experiences that resonate on a local level. They encouraged franchisees to leave the meeting with a renewed focus on engaging with their communities, strengthening their personal brands, leveraging data to drive smarter strategy, and expanding their marketing mix beyond digital channels to build a more well-rounded and authentic presence.
Empower Brands recognized the most awards the brand has seen since its inception, honoring top performers across its brands with the coveted Franchisee of the Year Award:
Conserva of Myrtle Beach – Bill & Dawn Hester, Pam & Jay Griffith
Superior Fence & Rail of Eastern NC – Billy Casey
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Chicago – Rick Norwood
Archadeck of Kansas City – Dan & Bonnie Hall
FRSTeam by Rogers of Orlando, FL – Kristen & Mitchell Rogers
Bumble Roofing of Philadelphia – Greg Van Horn
Wallaby Windows of the Triangle – Ashley Selzer (Clearly Different Award)
JAN-PRO Franchisees of the Year: Dallas-Fort Worth – William "Bill" Davis; NW Arkansas – Nolen Hughes; Milwaukee – Richard Johnsen; Columbus – Robert "Bobby" Springer
Koala Insulation of New Mexico – Pranav, Avinash, and Akash Patel
To learn more about franchising with Empower Brands, visit EmpowerFranchising.com.
About Empower Brands
Empower Brands is a commercial and home services platform company encompassing ten industry-leading brands: JAN-PRO, FRSTeam, Archadeck Outdoor Living, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP), Conserva Irrigation, Superior Fence & Rail, Wallaby Windows, Koala Insulation, Bumble Roofing and Canopy Lawn Care. Empower Brands is dedicated to providing its customers with the highest quality products and services in the commercial and home services industries while simultaneously delivering its franchise owners committed personal support, tools, and empowerment to pursue their own success. Empower Brands is a portfolio company of MidOcean Partners, a leading private equity firm with an excellent track record investing in successful, growth-focused franchise businesses. For more about Empower Brands, visit the company's website at EmpowerFranchising.com.
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