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WACO, Texas—August 14, 2020—Though this has been a challenging year for the industry and the world at-large, Waco-based Restoration 1 and bluefrog Plumbing + Drain have weathered the storm and achieved several milestones in the first half of 2020.

“While we adapted aspects of our business because of  COVID-19, we were essential businesses that never stopped working and, more importantly, realized our most impressive gains in company history,” said Gary Findley, CEO of Restoration 1 and bluefrog Plumbing + Drain. “I’m incredibly proud of both brands and our superior staff and franchisees for their hard work in embracing and prevailing through every challenge.”

Highlights across the Restoration 1 and bluefrog Plumbing + Drain network from January through June of 2020 included the following:

• Restoration 1 and bluefrog Plumbing + Drain were acquired by MPK Equity Partners and Princeton Equity Groupat a time when the essential businesses continued to grow in the recession-resistant sectors they serve.
• Restoration 1 named Sherry Rose as Chief Operating Officer.
• Restoration 1 rolled out its to help America reopen in response to COVID-19.
• bluefrog Plumbing + Drain adopted to support customers during the pandemic with DIY repairs before needing a physical service call.
• Restoration 1 ranked in Entrepreneur’s 2020 Franchise 500and the .
• Restoration 1 awarded several new franchise locations and expanded into West Virginia and Utah, bringing the total network to 40 states.
• bluefrog Plumbing + Drain awarded six locations and expanded into the state of Virginia.

“The vision for Restoration 1 and bluefrog comes alive more and more each year,” Findley said. “Despite the challenges our world is facing, 2020 continues to be strong for our business and I credit that to our superior staff, hardworking franchisees, and the entire network for continuing to take this organization to the next level.”

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