We are always excited to share the latest news and updates regarding our multi-service brand organization as well as our individual franchise businesses and business owners.
CourtneyHarmon of StellarServiceBrands is seeing firsthand the growing number of women stepping into skilled trades industries historically dominated by males, such as plumbing, concrete and restoration services.
Jessica Wescott is in franchising for the long run. “I got bit by the franchising bug 10 years ago, and now I can’t seem to leave,” she said. “I can’t seem to fathom the possibility of ever leaving the space.”
Stellar Service Brands, a leading residential and commercial services company, has promoted Jessica Wescott to CEO. Wescott previously served as COO and CFO, and takes the reins from former CEO Sherry Rose, who transitions to the role of executive chairman of Stellar Service Brands’ Board of Directors. Franchises under the Stellar Service Brands umbrella include Restoration 1, bluefrog Plumbing + Drain, Softroc and The Driveway Company.
With more than five years of cleaning and restoration industry experience and a commitment to excellence, Marissa Hofstetter’s career journey with Restoration 1, a water, fire, and mold remediation franchise company, exemplifies the spirit of entrepreneurship, as well as perseverance.
Franchise ownership can provide many benefits, from a clearly defined path to profitability to the flexibility to spend more time with family. It was the latter point that originally enticed the owner of Restoration 1 of Birmingham, a former Secret Service agent, to franchise ownership. Learn about his unique journey and what sets his business apart in this week’s Small Business Spotlight.
Scott Abbott, CEO Five Star Franchising and one of the founders of Five Star Painting, and Sherry Rose discuss how to run a home services company. Sherry shares valuable insight about franchising, acquiring customers, and the opportunities in the home services industry.
On July 31, 2023, Sherry Rose, Stellar Service Brands CEO, joined KRLD's David Johnson on an episode of CEO Spotlight to discuss the value of home services, how Stellar Service Brands supports their franchise owners, the current labor shortage, and why Stellar Service Brands is headquartered in Dallas.
In May, Stellar held its annual convention in San Antonio. During the event, the highest earning and top performing franchisees from Restoration 1, bluefrog Plumbing + Drain, Softroc, and The Driveway Company were announced.
Stellar recently named Courtney Harmon as the brand president of bluefrog Plumbing + Drain, in addition to her role as brand president of Softroc.
Traction Capital Partners is investing in the Restoration 1 Spokane, Washington franchise, signaling a new era of business growth.