Lynx Franchising and Outdoor Living Brands rebrand

Multi-branded franchisors Lynx Franchising and Outdoor Living Brands have rebranded to form Empower Brands.
The two companies have rebranded to a new umbrella company called Empower Brands after months of effort integrating the two organizations.

Multi-branded franchisors Lynx Franchising and Outdoor Living Brands have rebranded to form Empower Brands, Richmond, Virginia, an umbrella company for the organization that franchises commercial and residential home services businesses.

Lynx Franchising acquired Outdoor Living Brands in September of 2021.

“Ultimately, the creation of Empower Brands is meant to do exactly as our new namesake promises: To empower our franchise owners and champion their success,” says Empower Brands CEO Scott Zide. “We have seen tremendous growth over the past year thanks to the work of our franchise owners, support teams and partners. Now, we’re positioned to take the entire company to the next level.”

Empower Brands includes seven brands across commercial and residential services, including JAN-PRO, Intelligent Office, FRSTeam, Archadeck Outdoor Living, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, Conserva Irrigation and Superior Fence and Rail.

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