The Franchise Times Top 400^®��is an exclusive annual ranking of the largest U.S.-based franchise systems, determined by global systemwide sales and compiled through an extensive research and reporting process.

This year’s recognition marks the second consecutive year that six BELFOR Franchise Group brands have earned a place among the nation’s top-performing franchise systems, highlighting the group’s consistent growth and leadership in the home service industry.

“Our brands continue to set the standard in their respective industries by delivering service excellence, professionalism and reliability,” said D’Wayne Tanner and Beth Toenies, vice presidents of franchise development. “Repeat recognition on this list affirms that our franchise family is meeting real needs, not only for consumers but for entrepreneurs seeking a supportive franchise environment.”

The community of franchises at BELFOR Franchise Group brings together a portfolio of established and growing brands that serve both residential and commercial markets with essential services. Its franchise platform equips aspiring business owners with the tools to get started confidently — offering comprehensive training, ongoing operational guidance and a suite of marketing resources designed to enable long-term success.

“From our hands-on training facilities to our internal marketing solutions, we aim to empower our franchisees with the guidance needed to grow at their own pace,” Tanner and Toenies explained. “Our ongoing, dedicated support provides the foundation for the strong performance seen across our franchise network year-after-year.”

For the complete Franchise Times Top 400 list, click .

The post Six BELFOR Franchise Group Brands Earn Spots on 2025 Franchise Times Top 400 appeared first on Cleanfax.

Through this partnership, 1-800-Packouts will leverage ScreeningOne’s expertise in employee screening to provide franchisees with streamlined access to background checks, drug testing, and more. This collaboration ensures that every 1-800-Packouts location has a reliable and efficient system for vetting employees, helping to maintain the highest level of security and peace of mind for customers during the restoration process.

”Our local franchise owners meet with homeowners during some particularly vulnerable moments, and are even welcomed into their private residences,” said Stefan Figley, 1-800-Packouts president. “That requires a high level of trust. We are prepared to do everything necessary to cultivate that trust, and hope these screening services will provide homeowners with an even higher degree of comfort working with 1-800-Packouts.”

By integrating ScreeningOne’s services, 1-800-Packouts reinforces its commitment to protecting homeowners and businesses during stressful times. Customers can feel confident knowing that individuals that handle their possessions have been thoroughly screened through a trusted and well-regulated screening process, further elevating the safety and professionalism that defines the 1-800-Packouts brand.

“We are honored to partner with 1-800-Packouts, a recognized leader in contents restoration,” said Troy Byrd, ScreeningOne general manager. “Together, we are elevating industry standards by combining ScreeningOne’s expertise in compliant background screening with 1-800-Packouts’ reputation for professionalism and care, ultimately strengthening customer confidence during critical times.”

The post 1-800-Packouts Partners With Background Check and Drug Testing Provider appeared first on Cleanfax.

The post 2025 Business Transformation Accelerator appeared first on Cleanfax.

Security within the restoration industry is more important than ever, with more than 40% of small businesses hit by a cyber threat in 2023 alone, and global cyber attacks increasing 75% in third quarter 2024, compared to third quarter 2023.

For nearly a decade, DocuSketch has helped transform the home insurance industry by reducing cycle times and boosting profitability. DocuSketch’s technology allows restorers to document the full process—from mitigation to reconstruction, with 99% accuracy. Additionally, DocuSketch helps to simplify the documentation process of insurable damage for claims adjusters, saving time and allowing for a higher volume of claims processing.

SOC 2 Type II has become an industry standard for organizational security controls, demonstrating DocuSketch’s alignment with the strictest security practices and confirming its position as a trusted vendor for restoration and insurance companies alike. The certification was created by the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (AICPA) to examine a service provider’s internal controls and systems related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of data.

“Attaining SOC 2 Type II certification underscores DocuSketch’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards of data security and privacy in an industry abound with consumer data,” said Ralf von Grafenstein, Founder & CEO of DocuSketch. “This achievement assures our clients that their information, and their customers’ data is protected by rigorous controls, enabling them to utilize our services with confidence.”

The post DocuSketch Achieves New Security Standard appeared first on Cleanfax.

The post ������ý Show North America 2025 appeared first on Cleanfax.

The post International Restoration Convention & Industry Expo appeared first on Cleanfax.

The post The Experience Conference & Exhibition appeared first on Cleanfax.

By making a proactive donation to Red Cross Disaster Relief, Paul Davis Restoration helps ensure the organization is prepared to meet the needs of people affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton and other disasters across the U.S. ADGP members, along with their employees and customers, pledge financial and in-kind donations in advance of disasters to power the Red Cross with strong infrastructure, trained volunteers, innovative technology, and critical resources necessary to provide relief and support when needed.

“We’re extremely grateful for Paul Davis Restoration’s donations, which ensure that we can continue to build our capacity and resources ahead of time, keep up with the pace of frequent disasters and assist people in their darkest hours,” said Anne McKeough, American Red Cross chief development officer.

In addition to the monetary contribution, Paul Davis Restoration team members supported the American Red Cross through more than 250 volunteer hours, including the Red Cross Disaster Action Team, installing smoke alarms through Sound The Alarm, certifying team members in CPR, and hosting blood drives. During the Sound the Alarm event held around the country last spring, more than 250 homes without alarms were provided with smoke detectors which were installed by both the fire department and local Paul Davis Restoration team members.

Throughout the year, as the Red Cross experienced nationwide shortages of blood donations, Paul Davis Restoration responded in commitment to their alignment with the American Red Cross Mission by hosting 22 blood drives, collecting 515 units of blood that could potentially save over 1,545 lives.

“We are thrilled to continue our support of the American Red Cross during one of the biggest times of need in this century,” said��Rich Wilson, Paul Davis Restoration president and CEO. “We feel particularly aligned with the American Red Cross, and our initial donation of $500,000��in January of this year proved to all of us at Paul Davis Restoration that we have a very similar dedication to providing extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need, and as such are proud and excited to commit this now��$1 million��to the American Red Cross.”

The post Paul Davis Restoration Donates $1M to American Red Cross Disaster Relief Efforts appeared first on Cleanfax.

The organization leads the industry in current, up-to-date training which includes the newest technologies, processes and techniques to create safer, cleaner and healthier indoor environments.

Check out all NORMI’s upcoming classes below.

The post NORMI Releases Upcoming LIVE Online/Onsite Classes appeared first on Cleanfax.

The new initiative has three resources to provide proactive actions people can take to protect themselves, including:

• , developed by both CDC and NOAA, offers a seven-day heat forecast nationwide that informs when temperatures may reach levels that could harm people’s health.
• , CDC’s consumer-friendly product, integrates the HeatRisk Forecast Tool data with other information, including details on local air quality, to inform the public on how best to protect themselves when outdoor temperatures are high and could impact their health.
• helps clinicians keep at-risk individuals safe when temperatures rise. Heat can be especially dangerous for people with underlying health conditions.

“Heat can impact our health, but heat-related illness and death are preventable,” said Mandy Cohen, M.D., M.P.H., CDC Director. “We are releasing new heat and health tools and guidance to help people take simple steps to stay safe in the heat.”

Last year, more than two-thirds of Americans were under heat alerts. A��found that daily emergency department visits because of heat-related illness in 2023 peaked in several regions during the warm-season months and, in those regions, remained exceedingly high for an extended duration.

For more information on what you can do to help keep your employees safe from heat-related illness, check out��.

The post CDC Debuts New Heat and Health Initiative to Protect Americans appeared first on Cleanfax.