Among those Franchise Owners are Tomas Mejia and Sonia Gonzalez, whose growth is proof of the scalability of PuroClean’s franchise model.  The pair joined PuroClean as E-2 Investor Visa candidates, investing in the brand as a path to building a business in the United States. Since then, they have expanded their portfolio to nine units across five states, earning numerous top honors within the PuroClean system along the way.

“When Sonia and I came to the United States from Colombia, our goal was to build a business and create opportunities for our family. We chose PuroClean because we saw the potential to grow in an essential industry with the support of an established franchise system. What started as an investment has grown into a multi-unit operation across five states,” said Mejia. “That growth took years of hard work, determination, a great team, and a Relentless Customer Service mentality that has become the foundation of how we operate. PuroClean’s strategic partnerships, National Accounts program, and commercial large-loss capabilities have also helped us pursue larger projects and expand our reach. For us, entrepreneurship is about more than growing a business. It’s about creating jobs, developing people, and making a difference in the communities we serve.”

For Gonzalez, their growth has also been about expanding their impact in the communities they serve. 

"We knew our dream of building a better future for our family wouldn’t be easy, but I don't think we fully understood how many long days, late nights, and sacrifices it would take. Today, seeing our PuroClean business grow across five states is incredibly rewarding, but what makes me most proud is the people behind that growth," said Gonzalez. "We've created jobs, watched team members develop their careers, and helped families and businesses through some of the hardest moments of their lives. PuroClean gave us a foundation and the support to grow, but it was our team's dedication, hard work, and commitment to taking care of people that brought us here. I hope our journey encourages other immigrant entrepreneurs to believe that they can build something meaningful here, too."

The Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners list recognizes franchise systems that give operators the support, scalability and unit economics to grow beyond a single location, while the Top Global Franchises list highlights brands with a strong and expanding footprint across US and international markets. Both rankings draw from the more than 1,300 companies that applied for Entrepreneur's 2026 Franchise 500, each scored on more than 150 data points. For the Top Global Franchises list, Entrepreneur gave added weight to international system size and growth, and the Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners list layered in multi-unit-specific factors. Together, the two awards point to a model built for business owners who want to scale, and a brand whose reach continues to broaden.

PuroClean continues to seek driven Franchise Owners across North America, including experienced multi-unit operators and entrepreneurs looking to diversify their portfolios into the essential property restoration industry. For more information about franchising opportunities, visit www.PuroCleanFranchise.com.

About PuroClean

PuroClean is a leading, world-class service brand for property water damage remediation, fire and smoke damage restoration, mold remediation, and biohazard clean-up services, working with both residential and commercial customers across the U.S. and Canada. Founded in 2001, PuroClean is a diverse, fast-growing network celebrating the milestone of 500 North American franchise locations across North America, 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. For more information about PuroClean, call 800-775-7876 or visit www.PuroClean.com.