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Franchising, Merry Maids

Brian Houtman, a multi‑unit Merry Maids® franchise owner operating locations across Houston, Fort Worth, Katy, Temple, and Waco,…

ServiceMaster Brands, Team Spotlights

At ServiceMaster® Brands, we’re proud to celebrate International Women’s Day by spotlighting the incredible women whose leadership, passion,…

Career Blog, ServiceMaster Brands

Dealing with Rejection and Burnout By Pam Rush, Director of Talent Acquisition at ServiceMaster Brands Job searching is…

Merry Maids, ServiceMaster Brands

Each year, the Merry Maids® network comes together to celebrate the owners and team members who exemplify excellence,…

Franchising, Merry Maids, ServiceMaster Brands, ServiceMaster Clean, ServiceMaster Restore, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®

We’re proud to share that four of our leading brands—ServiceMaster Restore®, ServiceMaster Clean®, Merry Maids®, and TWO MEN…

ServiceMaster Brands, ServiceMaster Clean, ServiceMaster Restore, Uncategorized

In a powerful show of purpose-driven business, our ServiceMaster Restore® and ServiceMaster Clean® brands have turned their commitment…

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Scaling with Integrity: How Brian Houtman Built a Top‑Tier Multi‑Unit Franchise Operation

April 7, 2026

International Women’s Day: How ServiceMaster Women Bring “Give to Gain” to Life

March 8, 2026

Why Owning a ServiceMaster Restore® Franchise Is a Powerful Path to Business Growth

March 4, 2026

The Emotional Side of a Job Search

February 20, 2026

A Story of Impact and Representation: Celebrating the Leadership of Betty Kowal

February 17, 2026

ServiceMaster® Brands Appoints Ken Zardo as Director of Franchise Development, North America

Proven Franchise Power: ServiceMaster® Brands Recognized by Entrepreneur®

January 21, 2026

Year-End Planning for Aspiring Franchisees: Set the Stage for a Successful 2026

December 22, 2025

Celebrating National Entrepreneurship Month: Why Franchising with ServiceMaster® Brands Is a Smart Move

November 20, 2025

Team Member Spotlight: Josh Kerns – Leadership, Learning, and Living a Life That Matters

November 18, 2025

Veterans in Franchising: Leadership Beyond the Uniform

November 13, 2025

Mastering Talent: Why You Should Always Prepare Questions for Your Interview

November 7, 2025

Team Member Spotlight: Ashley Rasmussen – Mastermind of Memorable Moments

October 10, 2025

Mastering Talent: The Power of Employee Referrals and the Network That Moves Us Forward

October 3, 2025

ServiceMaster® Brands Appoints Jeff Todd as Chief Franchise Development Officer

September 30, 2025

Team Member Spotlight: Brandy Hillier – Coffee, Connection, and Kindness

September 4, 2025

Mastering Talent: Avoid the Over-Sharing Trap

August 22, 2025

Team Member Spotlight: Martin E. Martinez – Driving Franchise Success with Passion and Purpose

August 8, 2025

From Job Search to Start Date: ServiceMaster® Brands Simplifies Hiring with Jobvite

June 20, 2025

Where Purpose Meets Opportunity: ServiceMaster Brands Leads the Way on #WorldFranchiseDay

June 11, 2025

A Life of Service, A Career of Impact: Pete Duncanson’s 40 Years at ServiceMaster® Brands

June 6, 2025

ServiceMaster Restore® & ServiceMaster Clean® earn title of Hire Heroes USA’s 2025 Partner of the Year

May 28, 2025

ServiceMaster Clean®: Simplifying Multi-location Cleaning

April 2, 2025

Regan Stokes joins ServiceMaster® Brands as Brand President, Merry Maids®

January 15, 2025

Veteran’s Day Spotlight: Tony Vogel’s Journey from Navy Service to Sales

November 12, 2024

Veteran’s Day Spotlight: Brendan Egan’s Commitment to Service and Leadership

November 11, 2024

Celebrating Strength and Resilience: A Merry Maids Hero’s Journey Through Breast Cancer

October 22, 2024

Be Prepared: Tips and Tricks for National Preparedness Month with ServiceMaster Restore®

September 10, 2024

ServiceMaster® Brands Announces Jon Nobis as New CEO

September 9, 2024

Franchise Appreciation Day: Shining a Spotlight on Our Dedicated Entrepreneurs

August 31, 2024

Sunil Doshi joins ServiceMaster Brands as CFO

August 5, 2024

The Gibson Legacy: Upholding ServiceMaster’s Values from Father to Son

June 12, 2024

From Towson to Top Merry Maids® Honors: Judy Mwea’s Stellar Service Recognized

May 21, 2024

A Legacy of Love and Cleanliness: Mother-Daughter Duo’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Keeps Merry Maids Shining

May 8, 2024

Going the Extra Mile: Adrian’s Signature Move Earns Hero of the Year Honors

April 22, 2024

ServiceMaster Clean® Celebrates Jennifer Hill: 2024 Hero of the Year Award Winner

April 11, 2024

Merry Maids® Honors Scheller Family with Prestigious Founder’s Award

April 1, 2024

Franchise owner finds success through self-reflection and creating a positive culture

March 18, 2024

Finding purpose in franchising

March 4, 2024

Clear goals, continue learning and strong team prove to be key ingredients in franchising

March 1, 2024

People – the greatest asset in franchising

Keys to leading an award winning franchise business – collaboration, transparency and trust

People – a key ingredient to winning in franchising

February 8, 2024

An entrepreneur’s pride and joy-helping people be their best

February 6, 2024

Franchising is a powerful catalyst for generational prosperity

February 5, 2024

Meet Mercy, franchise owner and pace-setter for the next generation of entrepreneurs

ServiceMaster® Brands place among top 250 on Franchise 500®

January 17, 2024

ServiceMaster® Brands – 95 Years of Service and Purpose

January 9, 2024

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Moved Two Winners Forward in 2023

December 20, 2023

Veterans Share Military Influence As ServiceMaster Clean Owners

November 1, 2023

Serving Our Nation’s Heroes

Like Father, Like Son: A Franchising Legacy

Three Veterans Finding a New Path Together

A Blessing in Disguise: From Pilot to Franchisee

What do the military and franchising have in common?

Teamwork Moves Veterans Forward

October 30, 2023

Franchising, the Road to Building Your Legacy

August 28, 2023

A Legacy of Service, Inspiration and Community Continues

August 15, 2023

Meet our Intern: Jonathan Satterfield

July 10, 2023

Meet our Intern: Seka Dembure

Meet our Intern: Sidra Morchower

ServiceMaster Clean® father-daughter duo: Chris and Jessica Blewitt

June 15, 2023

ServiceMaster® multi-generational everyday heroes: Chris, John & Braden Brown

June 12, 2023

ServiceMaster Restore® everyday heroes: Michael Mack and Alyson Horton

ServiceMaster Clean® father-son duo: Dave and Devin Moore

ServiceMaster Restore® father-daughter duo: Mike Rouel and Sonyia Rouel

Merry Maids® Power-Duo: Alex & Michelle

May 3, 2023

Dynamic Mother-Daughter Trio: Linda, Kristen & Kimberly

May 2, 2023

Mother-Daughter Duo: Connie Howe & Lisa Gaber

2022 TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Hero of the Year: David Busch

April 13, 2023

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®’S 2022 Humanitarian Award

April 10, 2023

2022 Dallen W. Peterson Founder’s Award

2022 ServiceMaster Restore®’s Marion E. Wade Franchise of the Year

April 6, 2023

2022 ServiceMaster Clean® Hero of the Year: Oscar Garcia

2022 Restore Hero of the Year: Treysor Makaya

2022 Merry Maids® Hero of the Year: Chaun Smith

2022 ServiceMaster Clean® Marion E. Wade Founder’s Award

Meet Everyday Hero W. Troy Watson: “At our company, first we serve.”

February 28, 2022

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