In 2020, bluefrog Plumbing + Drain awarded six new locations, entered Virginia, and is now servicing eight states.

The list, which can be found in the winter issue of Inc. (on newsstands Dec. 29), recognizes small- and medium-size privately held American businesses that have had a superlative impact on their communities, their industries, the environment or society. 

While 2020 has been a year of uncertainty for most businesses, Mr. Rooter Plumbing is celebrating its 50th anniversary by adding more franchises to its lineup. 

Neighborly brings more than 3,700 franchise owners to Thumbtack's gGrowing local services marketplace. 

Roto-Rooter's longtime president and COO, Rick Arquilla, will stay on until his retirement at the end of 2020.

Here are nine ways our essential business has continued to safely serve customers in Mississauga and Etobicoke, Ontario, during these unprecedented times.

These 2020 growth highlights bring the total size of the network to almost 250 locations open and in development across North America with a strong forecast of continued expansion ahead. 

The investment thesis also includes plans to build or acquire complementary home services brands.

The award is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a franchisee.

When Lenny Siers retired from active military duty in 1995, he decided to open his own residential home services company in Niceville, Florida. Siers’ background was heavy in air conditioning and heating and he saw an opportunity; however he had no experience as a businessman.