Five Star Franchising Acquires Five Star Flooring
Five Star Franchising, a platform of home service brands, has acquired and launched Five Star Flooring. Engineered to disrupt the US$75 billion flooring market, Five...
Home Franchise Concepts Celebrates 20 Years of Growth
Home Franchise Concepts, a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises and one of North America's largest home‑services franchisors, is commemorating its 20th anniversary and announcing key...
10 Best Small Cities to Start a Business
City size is key when launching a startup, according to WalletHub’s 2026’s Best Small Cities to Start a Business report. WalletHub determined the most business-friendly...
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and NORMI Expand Alliance to Advance Cleaning and Restoration Industries
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, The Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions, and the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors (NORMIâ„¢) have signed a renewed and expanded alliance agreement, effective immediately....
Researchers’ Early Forecast Predicts 6 Hurricanes
On April 9, hurricane researchers at Colorado State University (CSU) forecasted their first outlook, predicting a slightly quieter hurricane season with 13 named storms. Of the...
IICRC Announces Inaugural Legislative Fly-In
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announced its inaugural Legislative Fly-In, taking place Sept. 1-2 in Washington, D.C. This landmark event will...
ServiceMaster Recovery Management Adds 3 Locations
ServiceMaster Recovery Management (SRM) has expanded its footprint with three new U.S. locations in Milwaukee; Columbus, Ohio; and Tacoma, Washington. ServiceMaster Recovery Services of Milwaukee is owned...
Which US Cities Have the Best and Worst Air Quality?
Wildfires, intensified by climate change, played a major role in degrading global air quality in 2025. IQAir released its 8th annual World Air Quality Report, offering a comprehensive analysis...
Top 20 Cities for Pest Services
In honor of National Pest Management Month, Yelp revealed its annual Infestation Index, spotlighting the top 20 cities searching for pest control services this season and...
PuroClean Attends Major Industry Events in 2026
PuroClean is maintaining strong momentum in 2026 with an active leadership presence across the restoration industry's most prominent events. Through sponsorships, hosted networking opportunities, and...
