Our Accolades
Award-Winning Service Franchise Opportunities at Neighborly
At Neighborly, formerly Dwyer Group, our commitment to leading the service industry without compromise has not gone unnoticed. We are proud to boast that we have received national recognition at every level of our organization. Our individual employees, our corporation, and our 10 service franchise opportunities have all been honored recipients of numerous awards and accolades. Read more to see why you should join our service-based franchise group.
Aire Serv®
Our world-class HVAC franchise has been recognized with the following:
- Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500® - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
- Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500® - Top Franchises for Veterans - 2017
- Franchise Times Top 200 - 2017
- Military Times' Best for Vets® franchise - 2013, 2017
- Franchise Business Review's Franchisee Satisfaction Award - 2012
- G.I. Jobs magazine's Military Friendly Franchises® - 2012, 2014
Glass Doctor®
Our windshield repair and auto glass franchise has been awarded:
- Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500® - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
- Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500® #1 in Category - 2012, 2017
- Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500® - Top Franchises for Veterans - 2017
- Military Times' Best for Vets® franchise - 2013
- Franchise Times Top 200 - 2017
- Franchise Business Review's Franchisee Satisfaction Award - 2017
- G.I. Jobs magazine's Military Friendly Franchises® - 2012, 2013
- Entrepreneur Top Global Franchises - 2017
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The Grounds Guys™
Our newest franchise opportunity, Neighborly's lawn care franchise has received:
- Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500® - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
- Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500® - Top Franchises for Veterans - 2017
- Military Times' Best for Vets® franchise - 2013
- Franchise Times Top 200 - 2017
- Franchise Business Review - 2017
- G.I. Jobs magazine's Military Friendly Franchises® - 2012, 2013
- Entrepreneur magazine's Top Global Franchises - 2017
Mr. Appliance®
Our appliance repair franchise opportunity has been the recipient of the following:
- Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500® - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
- Franchise Times Top 200 - 2017
- Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500® - Top Franchises for Veterans - 2017
- Military Times' Best for Vets® franchise - 2013, 2017
- G.I. Jobs magazine's Military Friendly Franchises® - 2012, 2013
Mr. Electric®
Our global electric service franchise has been awarded:
- Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500® - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
- Franchise Times Top 200 - 2017
- G.I. Jobs magazine's Military Friendly Franchises® - 2013
- Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500® - Top Franchises for Veterans - 2017
Mr. Rooter®
Our full-service plumbing franchise has been the recipient of the following:
- Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500® - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
- Military Times' Best for Vets® franchise - 2013
- G.I. Jobs magazine's Military Friendly Franchises® - 2012, 2013
- Franchise Times Top 200 - 2017
- Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500® - Top Franchises for Veterans - 2017
Rainbow International®
Our flagship restoration and construction franchise has been recognized with these awards:
- Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500® - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
- Military Times' Best for Vets® franchise - 2013, 2017
- G.I. Jobs magazine's Military Friendly Franchises® - 2012, 2013
- Franchise Times Top 200 - 2017
- Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500® - Top Franchises for Veterans - 2017
- Entrepreneur magazine's Top Global Franchises - 2017
Five Star Painting®
Our painting franchise has received the following awards and recognitions:
- Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500® - 2016
- Franchise Gator Top 100®
- Bond’s Top 100 Franchises
- Franchise Times Top 200 - 2017
- Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500® - Top Franchises for Veterans - 2017
- Franchise Business Review - 2017
Molly Maid®
Our cleaning service franchise has received a highly-honored award:
- Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® - 2016, 2017
- Franchise Times Top 200 - 2017
- Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500® - Top Franchises for Veterans - 2017
- Entrepreneur magazine's Top Global Franchises - 2017
- Military Times' Best for Vets® franchise - 2017
Mr. Handyman®
Our home repair franchise has received the following prestigious award:
- Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® - 2016
- Franchise Times Top 200 - 2017
- Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500® - Top Franchises for Veterans - 2017
- Military Times' Best for Vets® franchise - 2017
Award-Winning Leadership
In addition to our many franchise business owners who have received numerous community awards, our corporate leadership has also earned the following recognition:
Dina Dwyer-Owens, Co-Chairwomen Neighborly Board of Directors and past Neighborly® CEO
- Small Business Influencer's Top 100 Champions - 2012
- Ernst & Young LLP's Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award - 2012
- International Franchise Association's Women's Franchise Committee's Crystal Compass Award for Extraordinary Leadership - 2011
Mary Kennedy Thompson, Chief Operating Office Neighborly® and past Mr. Rooter® President
- International Franchise Association's Bonny LeVine Award for women in franchising - 2013
Recognized Service-Based Franchise Industry Excellence
Neighborly is committed to providing exceptional franchise opportunities that
far exceed industry standards.
Our dedication to excellence has led us to achieve the following awards:
- Texas Family Business of the Year's Community Commitment Award - 2012
- International Franchise Association's All Star Award - 2009, 2010
Epic National Recognition
Neighborly's phenomenal success has led to widespread national recognition. Our former CEO, Dina Dwyer-Owens, was featured on CBS's Undercover Boss and Undercover Boss: Epic Bosses . The leadership at our company has exhibited remarkable values and respect toward our individual franchisees and their employees. When you join our service franchise group, you become a part of our business group, and will continue to benefit from our ongoing support and training.
Dedication Without Compromise
For more than 30 years, Neighborly has been dedicated to providing consummate support and service to our franchise business owners. We firmly believe our corporate Code of Values—centered around the themes of Respect, Integrity, Customer focus, and Having fun in the process—has equipped us to lead the service franchise industry to superior standards of success.
Make your entrepreneurial dreams a reality with our service-based franchises! Contact us today to learn more about our award-winning business opportunities!
