About Five Star Franchising

Our Journey to Excellence in
Home Services Businesses

Founded on the belief that franchise ownership should be both rewarding and attainable, Five Star Franchising delivers high-performing opportunities backed by integrity, innovation, and intentional growth. We represent a carefully selected portfolio of brands across home services and specialty sectors that are resilient, scalable, and supported every step of the way.

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Five Star
Painting Started

Together, Scott Abbott and Chad Jones form their painting service.

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ProNexis
Started

ProNexis was introduced to help home service brands grow quickly through on-demand technology, proven growth solutions, and execution excellence.

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Five Star Bath
Solutions Acquired

Five Star acquires bathroom remodeling company Five Star Bath Solutions.

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Five Star
Painting Sold

Five Star Painting is sold to Neighborly. The founding team stays at Five Star Franchising.

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Acquisitions &
Princeton Partnership

Bio-One and Gotcha Covered join the Five Star family. Princeton Equity Group partners with Five Star Franchising.

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The Portfolio
Grows

Mosquito Shield and 1-800-Packouts join Five Star Franchising.

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The Portfolio
Continues to Grow

Card My Yard joins Five Star Franchising.

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Empowering Owners,
Expanding Horizons

Five Star Franchising empowers existing owner growth while eyeing future acquisitions.

Five Star Franchising’s Mission, Vision, and Values

Our Purpose

Empowering franchise partners’ success through home service brands.

Our Mission

To develop the world’s best franchise systems in the home service industry.

Our Vision

A platform and community of successful home service business owners.

Our Promise

To provide the world’s best guidance, support, and proven business models.

Obsessively Driven:
The Five Star Shared Identity

You have our undivided attention. Our values, attitudes, and actions are laser focused on our franchise owners’ success.

Driven

We are obsessed with performance, relentless, and driven. We are focused on results and are passionate about learning.

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Real

We are willing to push back, while being authentic and accountable.

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Innovative

We have grit, moxie, street smarts, and are experienced problem solvers.

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Vital

We are dependable, committed, and supportive. As team players we collaborate.

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Enthusiastic

We put people first, stay positive, and have fun. We show we care by uplifting and inspiring each other.

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Five Star Franchise Opportunities

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Bio‑One

Crime scene & biohazard cleanup

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Card My Yard

Celebration yard signs

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Five Star Bath Solutions

Bathroom remodeling

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Gotcha Covered

Custom window treatments

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Mosquito Shield

Mosquito, tick & pest control

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1‑800‑Packouts

Contents restoration & cleaning

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Our Brands

Meet Our Leadership Team

Our leadership team combines decades of franchising, finance, operations, legal, and technology expertise. United by a franchisee-first mindset, they guide our brands and owners with proven strategies, innovative systems, and a commitment to long-term growth.

Scott Abbott

Scott Abbott

Chief Executive Officer

Scott is a proven franchise leader with over two decades of experience building brands that change lives. As CEO, he drives Five Star’s vision of empowering franchise owners through innovation, culture, and sustainable growth, leveraging his history of creating thriving, people-first franchise systems.

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Chad Jones

Chad Jones

Chief Operating Officer

Chad oversees day-to-day operations and system performance, ensuring Five Star’s brands scale efficiently and profitably. With a track record of guiding exponential expansion, he brings operational excellence, financial discipline, and a franchisee-first focus that helps owners succeed in competitive markets.

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J. Andrew Mengason

J. Andrew Mengason

Chief Growth Officer

Andrew leads Five Star’s growth strategy, guiding franchise development and brand expansion across the portfolio. With deep expertise in sales, marketing, and operations, he focuses on strengthening each brand’s market presence while fueling the overall growth of Five Star. His leadership ensures owners benefit from a continually expanding and thriving franchise platform.

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Matt Morrison

Matt Morrison

Chief Legal Officer

Matt provides strategic counsel across Five Star’s portfolio, managing governance, compliance, and contracts with precision. Drawing on years of experience both in-house and as outside counsel, he ensures owners and brands have the legal protections and guidance they need to grow with confidence.

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Steve White

Steve White

Chief Financial Officer

Steve directs Five Star’s financial strategy, from forecasting and reporting to treasury and controls. His leadership ensures a strong financial foundation for both the company and its franchise owners, enabling smart growth, accountability, and long-term stability across the platform.

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Shane MacKay

Shane MacKay

Chief Technology Officer

Shane drives innovation by developing and refining the technology systems that power Five Star brands. Focused on efficiency and scalability, he creates tools and platforms that help franchise owners streamline operations, improve customer experience, and compete with confidence in a digital-first world.

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Franchise Development Leadership

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Colt Florence

SVP, Franchise Development
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Missy Wright

VP, Franchise Development
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Jacob Hanika

VP, Franchise Development

Brand Leadership

Ben Kramer

Ben Kramer

President
Bio-One

Josh Arnold

Josh Arnold

President
Card My Yard

Dean Hartley

Dean Hartley

President
Five Star Bath Solutions

Wanda Hoegren

Wanda Hoegren

President
Gotcha Covered

Michael Moorhouse

Michael Moorhouse

President
Mosquito Shield

Stefan Figley

Stefan Figley

President
1-800-Packouts

Ben Fox

Ben Fox

President
ProNexis

Why Our Leadership Matters

Our team isn’t just here to support our brands—they’re here to serve our franchise owners. With decades of combined experience in franchising, operations, marketing, finance, and law, our leadership understands the tools and mindset needed to thrive in today’s competitive landscape.

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Backed by a Franchisee-First Culture

Everything we do starts with the success of our franchise owners. From technology and training to leadership and legal, we are laser-focused on helping owners launch, grow, and sustain their businesses with confidence.

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