PuroClean has named Marcia Mead its new Vice President of Franchise Development.

Rainbow International Restoration, a subsidiary of The Dwyer Group has announced Friday the re-acquirement of the Germany master franchise license from the previous master licensee, according to a press release. 

The Dwyer Group®, the parent company of Rainbow International and several other franchises, has been acquired for the second time by The Riverside Company.

Four industry professionals sounded off about the advantages and disadvantages that they’ve experienced from their decision to either stay independent or go the franchise route.

 Disaster Kleenup International (DKI) has announced that it has entered into a partnership with FranConnect, a franchise management solutions provider, to improve both its sales process and data management, according to a press release. 

The Dwyer Group, the franchisor that owns the restoration franchise Rainbow International, has announced that Dina Dwyer-Owens will be stepping down from her position as company Chairwoman and CEO, according to a press release

Rainbow International announced Mark Welstead as its new president. 

 Paul Davis National has launched the First Priority® Program, a highly-specialized program for businesses of all sizes to receive preferred status in the event of a disaster and to reduce business interruption, according to a press release. 

PuroClean has announced the appointment of seasoned franchise executive Steve White as the company’s Chief Operating Officer, according to a press release.