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1-800-Plumber +Air Welcomes New Owner in West Palm, Florida

1-800-Plumber +Air is proud to announce its continued expansion in Florida with the awarding of a new franchise territory in West Palm, Florida to Ezequiel (Zeke) Rodriguez. This marks another exciting step forward for the brand as it builds a strong presence across the Sunshine State. Zeke brings a wealth of experience to the 1-800-Plumber […]

1-800-Plumber +Air Welcomes New Franchise Owner in Northern Virginia

1-800-Plumber +Air is thrilled to announce the addition of new franchise owner, Haroon Wardak, who will be launching operations across four key territories in Northern Virginia, including Manassas, Centreville, Ashburn, and Leesburg. Haroon officially signed his franchise agreement on December 10, 2025, following his initial meeting with the corporate team on October 1, 2025. The […]

PatchitUP Sells Out the Charlotte, NC Market

PatchitUP has officially sold out all available territories in the Charlotte, North Carolina market, marking a major milestone for the brand’s continued expansion. The Charlotte ownership group is planning a strong market entry, with operations scheduled to begin in March. At launch, the team will roll out six fully equipped trucks across five service areas,[…]

1-800-Plumber +Air Welcomes New Franchise Owner in Northern Virginia

1-800-Plumber +Air is thrilled to announce the addition of new franchise owner, Haroon Wardak, who will be launching operations across four key territories in Northern Virginia, including Manassas, Centreville, Ashburn, and Leesburg. Haroon officially signed his franchise agreement on December 10, 2025, following his initial meeting with the corporate team on October 1, 2025. The[…]

The Elevate Engine: AI Innovation Unveiled at the 2025 Elevate Conference

GALVESTON, Texas — Franchise owners from across the 1-800-Plumber +Air and PatchitUP Drywall Repair systems gathered at this year’s Elevate Conference in Galveston for a major announcement: the launch of the Elevate Engine, an AI-customer journey platform customized for Elevate Franchise Brands. The Elevate Engine is designed to unify operations, strengthen consistency and drive measurable[…]

PatchitUP Named a FranServe FRAN-TASTIC Brand for 2025

PatchitUP Drywall Repair has been officially recognized as a FranServe FRAN-TASTIC Brand for 2025, an honor awarded to franchise systems that demonstrate outstanding commitment to responsible franchising and provide exceptional support to their franchisees. “Franchising helps people change their lives, and we see that every day. So many people don’t know that franchising is made[…]

Behind the Brand: Peter Kourounis Talks Franchise Growth on Franchise Focus Podcast

Peter Kourounis, Chief Growth Officer of Elevate Franchise Brands, recently joined franchise consultant Laura Blackmore on the Franchise Focus podcast for a deep dive into what it really takes to grow a successful home services brand. In the episode, Peter shares his personal journey with 1-800-Plumber +Air; one that spans both sides of the franchise[…]

1-800-Plumber +Air Named One of the Best Franchises to Own in 2025

1-800-Plumber +Air, an industry leading plumbing and HVAC franchise, was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking. For 45 years, the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® has been a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry and recognized as an invaluable resource for potential[…]

Elevate Franchise Brands Launches, Unifying Home Services Franchises

PEARLAND, TEXAS – Elevate Franchise Brands, a new platform brand designed to empower leaders and elevate their futures through franchising, has been launched. Elevate Franchise Brands oversees multiple franchise brands, including its foundational brand, 1-800-Plumber +Air, and its latest franchise brand, PatchitUp. This structure allows Elevate Franchise Brands to provide centralized support, resources, and growth opportunities[…]

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