PuroClean, one of the nation’s leading franchise brands in property restoration and remediation, was recognized as one of the Fastest Growing Franchises in the March/April issue of Entrepreneur magazine and Entrepreneur.com. The brand was also recognized by Franchise Business Review as a 2026 Top Franchise for Women, showcasing not only PuroClean’s commitment to growth, but also how the brand supports and empowers women in a male dominated industry.

“These recognitions reflect what I’ve experienced firsthand within PuroClean,” said Melissa Wittig, PuroClean Franchise Owner with locations in Lynnwod and Tacoma, WA. “As a woman in franchising, it’s especially meaningful to be part of a brand that not only continues to expand, but also creates an environment where women are supported, valued and empowered to succeed.”

Entrepreneur’s Fastest-Growing Franchises ranking is based on over 150 data points submitted for its annual Franchise 500® and is part of the magazine’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace.

“The fastest-growing brands have cracked the code on expansion, proving they have the systems and market appeal that savvy entrepreneurs should pay attention to,” says Jason Feifer, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur. “They’re able to continue growing despite economic uncertainty, market shifts and industry changes — and that’s worth a close look.”

Margaret Chebat, Vice President of Franchise Engagement at PuroClean, shared her perspective on the brand’s continued focus on growth and support for Franchise Owners: “Recognition like this shows that the systems and support we provide truly empower our Franchise Owners. Seeing them succeed and grow motivates our team to keep raising the bar.”

Andy Tai, Franchise Owner of Rowland Heights, has earned 2024 Rookie of the Year, a level of excellence that reflects the same drive behind the brand being recognized as one of the fastest-growing franchises in the country.

“PuroClean’s recognition as one of the fastest-growing franchise brands speaks to the strength of the system and the people behind it,” said Tai. “As a Franchise Owner, I’m proud to be part of a brand that continues to grow with purpose while staying focused on delivering Relentless Customer Service and support to our community.”

Franchise Business Review provides the only franchise ratings based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance and publishes industry reports throughout the year highlighting top franchises across specific sectors.

PuroClean was among 330 franchise brands, representing nearly 8,550 female franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research on the Top Franchises for Women. Franchise Owners were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions covering key areas such as leadership, training and support, financial opportunity and work/life balance.

“For women exploring the path to business ownership — whether full-time or part-time — franchising opens a world of real, achievable opportunity, but with a vast landscape of options out there, due diligence is everything,” said Michelle Rowan, president of Franchise Business Review. “Before committing to any brand, women should take a close look at what current female franchisees are actually experiencing: the quality of training and support, work/life balance, earning potential, company culture and the strength of leadership.”

Visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com to see the full list of the 2026 Top Franchises for Women. To view PuroClean in the 2026 Fastest-Growing Franchises list, pick up the March/April issue of Entrepreneur magazine, on newsstands now, or visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/directory/fastest-growing-ranking. For more information about franchising opportunities, call 800-351-2282 or visit www.PuroCleanFranchise.com.

About PuroClean

PuroClean is a leading, world-class service brand for property water damage remediation, fire and smoke damage mitigation, mold removal, and biohazard clean-up services, working with both residential and commercial customers. Founded in 2001, PuroClean is a diverse, fast-growing network of over 500 North American franchise locations across the United States and Canada, each independently owned and operated. With a commitment to respond within two hours, the professionals at PuroClean are thoroughly screened, insured, and trained in utilizing the latest cutting-edge mitigation technology to complete the remediation task at hand.