As Retail Closures Accelerate, Service Franchises are Poised for Growth in 2026
Originally published in Franchising.com By James Doyle, CMO, PIRTEK USA & PIRTEK Canada The franchise landscape has come to a fork in the road. In 2025, thousands of retail locations closed across the United States, affecting everything from legacy department stores to quick-service restaurants. Rising labor costs, compressed margins, supply chain volatility, and shifts in consumer […]
Why Mobile-First, Essential Service Franchises Are Gaining Momentum in Today’s Economy
Originally published in Franchise Magazine By the VP of Franchise Development, PIRTEK USA & PIRTEK Canada Over the past several years, the franchising landscape has continued to evolve as investors take a closer look at how different business models perform in a changing economic environment. While traditional retail concepts remain an important pillar of […]
PIRTEK Named a Top 100 Franchise for Women by Franchise Business Review
Independent Survey Shows Female Franchise Owners Are Highly Satisfied with PIRTEK’s Performance ROCKLEDGE, FL (MARCH 26, 2026) – PIRTEK USA, has been recognized by Franchise Business Review as a 2026 Top Franchise for Women. Only 100 brands were named to the annual list of award winners. Franchise Business Review, a research firm that conducts […]
PIRTEK USA Celebrates Opening of Milestone 200th U.S. Location
Essential-Service Brand Builds on Record-Breaking 2025 with Continued Expansion Momentum in 2026 ROCKLEDGE, FL (MARCH 5, 2026) – PIRTEK USA, the nation’s leading provider of on-site and retail hydraulic and industrial hose service, has officially opened its 200th location in the United States, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s continued national expansion. The achievement […]
PIRTEK USA Hires Todd Ellis as Director of National Accounts
Originally published in FranchiseWire PIRTEK USA, a specialized franchise providing on-site and retail hydraulic and industrial hose replacement services, has named Todd Ellis director of national accounts. Ellis is responsible for maximizing PIRTEK’s existing partnerships, developing new national and regional programs and implementing a systematic approach to the brand’s national accounts program. Ellis brings almost three […]
PIRTEK USA Closes Record-Breaking 2025 with Unprecedented Franchise Growth and Expansion
Essential-Service Franchise Opens 41 New Locations, Awards 61 Units, now reaching 35 States Plus Puerto Rico ROCKLEDGE, FL (JANUARY 21, 2026) – PIRTEK USA, the nation’s leading provider of on-site and retail hydraulic and industrial hose services, closed out 2025 as the strongest year in brand history, setting new records for franchise development, systemwide expansion, […]
PIRTEK USA Earns Spot on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® for 28th Consecutive Year
Essential-Service Franchise Ranks No. 110 While Continuing to Expand Opportunities for Business Owners Nationwide ROCKLEDGE, FL (JANUARY 13, 2026) – PIRTEK USA, the nation’s leading provider of on-site and retail hydraulic and industrial hose services, has once again been recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500®, earning the No. 110 spot on the 2026 ranking. This […]
PIRTEK USA Appoints Todd Ellis as Director of National Accounts
Industry Veteran to Build and Strengthen National and Regional Partnerships Across Key Sectors ROCKLEDGE, FL (JANUARY 8, 2026) – PIRTEK USA, an on-site and retail hydraulic and industrial hose service provider, announced today the appointment of Todd Ellis as its new Director of National Accounts. Ellis brings over 28 years of industry experience to the […]
PIRTEK USA Rises to No. 15 on Entrepreneur’s 2025 Top Franchises for Veterans List
Essential-Service Franchise Continues Its Legacy as a Leading Business Opportunity for U.S. Military Veterans ROCKLEDGE, FL (DECEMBER 18, 2025) – For thousands of U.S. military veterans transitioning into civilian careers, the search for a mission-driven, stable, and scalable business opportunity can be daunting. For many, PIRTEK has become that answer. PIRTEK USA, the nation’s leading on-site […]
The Mumbo Mindset
Featuring PIRTEK Owner, Wes Snyder — originally published by Global Franchise Magazine I’ve been in franchising for the best part of 25 years, but I didn’t start out with a grand plan to become a multi-brand operator. My journey began in 1999 when I opened my first FASTSIGNS location in Indianapolis. I was 25 years […]