The 2022 Franchise 500 ranks Restoration 1 as number 322 for its performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.
Bio-One Inc. has ranked number 381 in Entrepreneur's 43rd annual Franchise 500. This is the sixth year in a row that Bio-One has been included in the ranking.
Stellar Brands, a multi-brand service organization that includes Restoration 1, bluefrog Plumbing + Drain, The Driveway Company and Softroc, ended the year with two acquisitions, 82 franchise agreements awarded, new leadership and national recognition.
“Through his years of experience, Ken recognizes that mitigation is essential in emergency services as it reduces the risk of secondary damage to buildings due to water, fire, smoke, soot, mold, and more,” said Heary. “He is quick to assess and accurately estimate losses."
PuroClean ranked second in the restoration service franchise category and, for the fourth consecutive year, moved up on the overall list, jumping an additional five places and rising more than 160 spots since first appearing in 2018.
The 2022 franchise list ranks Paul Davis Restoration at number 120 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power. The company jumped 119 slots in the ranking since 2021.
“Veterans are important to us, and we want to make sure they are treated with respect in our franchise system for the sacrifices they have made,” said Tim Fagan, president of 1-800 WATER DAMAGE. “Often, veterans have many of the characteristics that we look for in a franchisee – hardworking, able to follow a system, and a desire to help others. All of these are essential in our business.”
Franchise Dictionary Magazine recognized Restoration 1 as one of the top 100 Game Changers of 2021. This highlights franchises that fill a niche, help their communities and provide opportunities for aspiring business owners.
Crain's list of Chicago's biggest minority-owned businesses features 52 minority-owned companies with 2020 revenue over $2 million. Headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Ill., and a 100% Hispanic/Latino-owned company, J.C. Restoration employs over 100 people and experienced 18.2% revenue growth from 2019 to 2020.
