Authority Brands Acquires The Junkluggers

BELFOR Franchise Group Acquires JUNKCO+

May 14, 2024

Professional Services

BELFOR Franchise Group has acquired junk removal and demolition franchise JUNKCO+, adding the brand to its portfolio of residential and commercial service franchises. The acquisition positions BELFOR to expand its service offerings and support JUNKCO+ franchise growth nationwide.

Impact Capital Acquires Majority Stake in JUNKLESS Foods

October 11, 2023

Food & Beverage

Impact Capital, the private equity arm of Mike Repole's family office, has acquired a majority stake in JUNKLESS Foods to help scale the better-for-you chewy granola bar brand. The partnership will focus on brand building, innovation and expanding distribution to grow JUNKLESS into a national healthy-snack platform.

Authority Brands Acquires Screenmobile

February 13, 2023

Professional Services

Authority Brands, the Columbia, Maryland-based home-services franchisor, has acquired Screenmobile, a national mobile screen repair franchise founded by the Walker family. The acquisition expands Authority Brands' portfolio of home service brands and brings Screenmobile's more than 145 territories and 115+ franchise owners into the platform; terms were not disclosed.

Neighborly Acquires Junk King

November 2, 2022

Environmental Services

Neighborly, the world's largest home services company, has acquired Junk King, a leading junk removal and hauling franchisor with more than 150 locally owned franchises across North America. The acquisition brings Neighborly into a new service vertical (junk removal/hauling) and strengthens its suite of home services brands while preserving Junk King's franchise leadership and recycling-focused operations.

Authority Brands Acquires DoodyCalls

February 19, 2021

Environmental Services

Authority Brands, a Columbia, Maryland–based franchisor of home service brands, has acquired DoodyCalls, a leading pet waste removal franchisor. The acquisition expands Authority Brands' home-service portfolio and will integrate DoodyCalls' operations across its franchise network; terms were not disclosed.

Authority Brands Acquires Monster Tree Service

September 16, 2020

Environmental Services

Authority Brands, a Columbia, Maryland-based franchising platform, acquired Monster Tree Service, a leading U.S. residential tree care franchisor. The deal expands Authority Brands' home-services portfolio and brings Monster Tree Service's network of more than 200 territories into the platform; financial terms were not disclosed.