While today’s economy is troubling for many industries, Service Brands International (SBI), the franchisor of household services category leaders Molly Maid, Mr. Handyman and 1-800-DryClean, is aggressively growing with the acquisition of Protect Painters, a 14-unit franchise brand based mostly in the Northeast. Under the SBI umbrella, the concept is expected to grow to 200 units during the next five years.
Protect Painters, a professional painting contractor specializing primarily in exterior, residential painting projects, joins SBI primed for growth. The brand’s strong foundation is built on franchisee training and support created by founder Wayne Scherger, who started the company in 1994. SBI will join forces with Scherger to continue his training and support role, while tapping into its seasoned team of SBI franchise development, marketing, and information technology professionals to launch Protect Painters in new territories across the country. Read more.