The History of Authority Brands
In September 2017, Apax Partners purchased The Cleaning Authority from PNC Riverarch. With this change in private equity ownership, the leadership team and ownership team of The Cleaning Authority saw an opportunity to bring its platform to more home service franchise brands. Our first acquisition of Homewatch CareGivers took place in September 2017, and Authority Brands was formed.
In September 2018, Apax Partners purchased Authority Brands from PNC Riverarch. Authority Brands acquired two outdoor brands, America’s Swimming Pool Company and Mosquito Squad Plus, in the following months.
Within the next three months, Authority Brands acquired two outdoor brands, America’s Swimming Pool Company and Mosquito Squad Plus. In the spring of 2019, Authority Brands closed its largest acquisition and welcomed three brands: One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, and Mister Sparky Electric.
In September and November of 2020, just three years after forming, Authority Brands completed its eighth and ninth acquisitions with Monster Tree Service and STOP Restoration.
In February 2021, Authority Brands added its 10th home service franchise brand, DoodyCalls. In 2022, Authority Brands grew to 13 brands with the additions of Woofie’s, DRYmedic, and The Junkluggers. Our 14th and 15th brands Screenmobile and Lawn Squad, were added in 2023.
In June 2026, Authority Brands announced the beginning of its next chapter with the opening of the Authority Brands Franchisee Success Center in Q4 of 2026 in Cobb County, GA. The new headquarters is a dedicated hub for franchise owners, brand teams, partners, candidates, and team members across Authority Brands and its portfolio of home service brands.
As we continue to grow, it is our goal to provide every service a homeowner could need, from the roof line to the property line. We are always looking to add new brands that meet our investment criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions About Authority Brands
What is Authority Brands?
Authority Brands is the parent company of 15 home service franchise brands
that provide essential services to homeowners across the United States.
Together, these brands support more than 2,700 territories and serve customers
in industries ranging from HVAC and plumbing to restoration, lawn care,
pest control, senior care, and more.
What brands are part of Authority Brands?
ASP - America’s Swimming Pool Company, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing,
The Cleaning Authority, DoodyCalls, DRYmedic, Homewatch CareGivers, The
Junkluggers, Lawn Squad, Mister Sparky, Monster Tree Service, Mosquito
Squad Plus, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, Screenmobile, The
Junkluggers, and Woofie's.
How has Authority Brands grown over time?
Since its formation in 2017, Authority Brands has expanded through the
acquisition of established home service franchise brands. Today, the company
has grown into a portfolio of 15 brands, creating opportunities for franchise
owners to benefit from shared resources, expertise, and support while
maintaining the strength of each individual brand.
What support does Authority Brands provide franchise owners?
Authority Brands provides franchise owners with access to training, marketing
resources, technology solutions, operational support, and business coaching.
Franchisees also benefit from being part of a larger network of established
brands and experienced professionals focused on helping owners grow their
businesses.
