Joe and Karina Lilli are bringing their creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and passion for building exceptional customer experiences to Sarasota, Florida, as Cabinet IQ's newest multi-unit franchise owners. Together, Joe and Karina bring an exceptional combination of creative leadership, strategic thinking, business expertise, and entrepreneurial ambition, creating a strong foundation for franchise ownership. Joe is a Los Angeles-based senior motion artist with extensive experience across broadcast, streaming, theatrical, digital, and social media. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with some of the world's most recognized entertainment brands, including Disney, NBC, Paramount, Warner Bros., Amazon, Hulu, and the NFL. Known for thriving in fast-paced environments, Joe combines creativity, technical expertise, and leadership to deliver innovative solutions and guide teams to success. Karina brings more than 15 years of experience in advertising and creative leadership. Originally from Poland, she built a successful career in Los Angeles, leading strategic campaigns and creative initiatives for major entertainment and toy brands. Passionate about storytelling and innovation, she specializes in creating meaningful brand experiences that connect with audiences and drive results. Together, Joe and Karina were drawn to Cabinet IQ's streamlined business model, strong support system, and opportunity to build a scalable business of their own. They are excited to leverage their combined experience in leadership, creativity, project management, and customer experience to serve homeowners throughout Sarasota while building a lasting family business. Please join us in congratulating Joe and Karina on this exciting new chapter and welcoming them to the Cabinet IQ family!

RealClean Aircraft Detailing is excited to announce that Curtis Gomes has expanded his business with the addition of two more territories in Iowa. Curtis brings more than 15 years of enterprise technology and business leadership experience, most recently serving as a Senior Customer Success Account Manager at Microsoft. Throughout his career, he has specialized in strategic product positioning, operational excellence, and helping clients succeed through transparent, value driven communication. In addition to his corporate career, Curtis owned and operated a restaurant for 10 years, giving him firsthand experience in small business ownership, SBA financing, and delivering exceptional customer service. That combination of corporate leadership and entrepreneurial experience has made him a strong fit for the RealClean business model. After experiencing the brand firsthand, Curtis chose to continue growing with RealClean by adding two more territories. He has shared that he values the recession resistant nature of the business and is excited to continue expanding his operation.

Gorilla Property Services is excited to announce that Mac Denham has expanded his business with the purchase of one additional territory in the Portland, Oregon market. Mac continues to bring a strong background in sales, business development, and entrepreneurship to the Gorilla Property Services brand. Currently transitioning into a career as a financial advisor, he understands what it takes to create long term value and has applied that same strategic mindset to growing his Gorilla business. Alongside his wife, Mac has also helped grow her salon business by managing the financial side of the operation and identifying opportunities to scale. That hands on experience has shaped his approach to business ownership: build smart, grow strategically, and focus on long term sustainability. As a husband and father of two young children, Mac is motivated by creating flexibility, stability, and lasting opportunities for his family while continuing to serve his community through an essential service business. Congratulations to Mac on this exciting expansion!

Father-and-Son Team Opens The Glass Guru of West Portland September 23, 2026 // Franchising.com // PORTLAND, Ore. — The Glass Guru is pleased to announce the opening of The Glass Guru of West Portland, locally owned and operated by father-and-son team Joe and Tom Ruble. Opening the business fulfills a goal the two have discussed for more than a decade: building something meaningful together that would allow them to serve their community, create a lasting family legacy and take greater control of their future. “We wanted to build a business that reflects the values we share as a family—integrity, hard work and treating people the right way,” said Tom Ruble. “The Glass Guru gives us the opportunity to solve real problems for our customers while becoming a trusted resource in the community I’m proud to call home.” Tom Ruble leads daily operations and works directly with customers, while Joe Ruble provides strategic leadership and business support behind the scenes. They bring decades of professional and leadership experience. A graduate of the University of Oregon, Tom has lived in Portland since 2018. Before joining The Glass Guru, he spent nearly 10 years in SaaS compliance sales, helping Fortune 1000 companies make responsible and ethical business decisions. That experience strengthened his belief in honest communication, dependable service and always doing what is right for the customer. Joe Ruble brings more than 40 years of leadership experience in the technology and media industries. He earned degrees in political science, business and law from Ohio University and The Catholic University of America before building a career focused on leading businesses and helping organizations grow. “Going into business with Tom is something we have talked about for years,” said Joe Ruble. “It is incredibly rewarding to finally see that vision become a reality. We found an established brand that gives us the support to succeed while allowing us to build a locally owned business around our own values.”

Puddle Pools is excited to welcome Troy Speer to the franchise system as the brand continues expanding into the Orlando, Florida market. Troy brings more than 23 years of business ownership experience, primarily within the B2B services space, where he built a strong reputation for operational leadership and long term client relationship management. Throughout his career, he developed extensive experience overseeing day to day operations while building businesses centered around consistency, customer service, and recurring relationships. As Troy explored his next chapter, he was drawn to the home services industry and specifically wanted a business model built around recurring revenue, operational simplicity, and long term scalability. When he discovered Puddle Pools, the opportunity quickly stood out because of its technology driven approach, strong operational systems, and ability to modernize a highly fragmented industry. With Troy’s strong service background and the CRM technology capabilities Puddle Pools has in place, the opportunity for long term growth in the highly concentrated Florida pool market is substantial.