Chem-Dry of Knoxville Honored as ‘Small Business Franchise of the Year’ at Annual Regional Conference

Local Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Expert Recognized for Outstanding Work Ethic and Customer Service Focus

TENNESSEE – Chem-Dry of Knoxville, the carpet and upholstery cleaning service that uses the power of carbonation to efficiently clean thousands of households worldwide on a daily basis, has been honored as the 2025 Small Business Franchise of the Year at the brand’s annual convention.

Chem-Dry of Knoxville was established in 2022, and is owned and operated by Andrew and Krystal Bremer. The Bremers received this award in recognition of their commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience from start to finish.

“This award is such a high honor and serves as a testament to our unwavering dedication to delivering top-notch carpet and upholstery cleanings as well as exceptional customer service,” said Andrew Bremer, co-owner of Chem-Dry of Knoxville. “We are humbled and grateful to know that our efforts have been recognized as we strive each day to represent both Chem-Dry and BELFOR on a local scale.”

“Andrew and Krystal embody the core values of the Chem-Dry brand due to their unwavering commitment to providing a deep, all-encompassing clean while prioritizing customer satisfaction,” said Ed Quinlan, President of Chem-Dry. “Their stellar business performance and dedication to providing exceptional service has truly set their business apart. We’re delighted to see Andrew and Krystal win the Small Business Franchise of the Year award and look forward to seeing their continued success and growth as top-performing franchise owners.”

Since its founding in 1977, Chem-Dry has grown to become one of the world’s most trusted names in carpet cleaning, with over 3,000 franchisees worldwide. Most carpet cleaning companies use steam cleaning, which relies on harsh chemicals and excessive amounts of water. Meanwhile, Chem-Dry uses an innovative process known as Hot Carbonating Extraction (HCE) to deeply clean carpets using a fraction of the water required for steam cleaning. What began decades ago as a simple process for removing spills eventually created the foundation for the company’s HCE process and changed the industry forever as an alternative to traditional steam cleaning.

Chem-Dry has the added advantage of being part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands. BELFOR Franchise Group is the world’s largest residential and commercial services franchisor based on geographic footprint, and has over a decade of experience growing brands and helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses through industry-leading training, support and equipment, turnkey business models, and ongoing coaching and business development.

To request a service from Chem-Dry of Knoxville, call them at (865) 355-0200.

About Chem-Dry

Founded in 1977, Chem-Dry is the world’s leading carpet and upholstery cleaning service, with a network spanning 55 countries and serving over 11,000 homes and businesses on a daily basis worldwide. Its proprietary Hot Carbonating Extraction cleaning process provides a deep clean, and allows surfaces to dry faster than traditional steam cleaning. In addition to being ranked among the top 10 home-based franchise concepts for 20 consecutive years by Entrepreneur magazine, Chem-Dry won the Global Franchise Award for Best Property Maintenance Franchise for a second year in a row in 2022, validating the brand’s premier status. In addition to carpet and upholstery cleaning, Chem-Dry locations may offer area rug cleaning, hardwood floor cleaning, tile cleaning, specialty stain removal, and numerous other cleaning services.

To learn more about Chem-Dry and to request a service, visit chemdry.com.

About BELFOR Franchise Group

BELFOR Franchise Group is the world’s largest residential and commercial services franchise group based on geographic footprint. The privately held, multi-concept franchise system is a division of BELFOR Property Restoration, the world’s largest disaster restoration company. For over a decade, BELFOR Franchise Group has empowered entrepreneurs by offering industry-leading training, turnkey business models, and ongoing coaching and business development.

BELFOR Franchise Group is the parent organization of 14 of the strongest service-based franchise opportunities for home and commercial cleaning and restoration. The franchise brands include: 1-800-BOARDUP, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, Clear Pest Pros, COOL-BINZ, DUCTZ International, HOODZ International, JUNKCO+, N-Hance Wood Refinishing, The Patch Boys, redbox+ Dumpsters, WINMAR, and Z PLUMBERZ.