Rolling Suds Names Tom Gissler as Chief Executive Officer, Ushering in Next Phase of Franchise Growth

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  • Seasoned Franchise Executive Joins the Leader in Residential & Commercial Power Washing
  • Continued Franchisee Support and Increased Focus on Marketing to Lead Emerging Franchise to New Heights

Philadelphia, Pa. (June 30, 2025) – Rolling Suds has appointed Tom Gissler as its new Chief Executive Officer, a strategic leadership move that comes at a pivotal time as the brand continues to expand rapidly. Former CEO Aaron Harper, who has spearheaded the growth of the brand since launching its franchise opportunity in 2023, now assumes the role of chairman of the board. With the pressure washer market projecting to grow to $4.03 billion within the next five years, Gissler’s appointment will further position Rolling Suds at the forefront of the industry.

“Launching our franchise opportunity has been the most rewarding challenge of my professional career, and I’m proud of the milestones we’ve achieved in just a few years,” said Aaron Harper, former CEO of Rolling Suds and Current Chairman of the Board. “Tom Gissler is the kind of leader who will take Rolling Suds to new levels without losing its foundation. He’s scaled franchise brands to hundreds of millions in revenue, and leads by listening, bringing people together, and keeping everyone focused on what matters.”

About Tom Gissler:

  • Gissler has more than 20 years of experience in the franchise and independent restoration industries. He has worked with high-growth legacy service franchises such as ServePro, PuroClean, and Restoration1.
  • Gissler has experience on both sides of the franchise system, becoming the National Franchisee of the Year in 2007 for ServePro. He can utilize his experience to prioritize both sides of the franchise and understand the priorities of both sides.
  • He brings deep expertise in scaling operations while building systems designed to support franchisees – not just the brand.
  • Gissler plans to lead the company from the front. Being an emerging franchise brand, he aims to solidify Rolling Suds’ position as a sales and marketing company that specializes in power washing. His focus is on growing the brand’s national accounts and integrating efficiencies that maximize profit at every level of the organization.
  • He sees himself as a coach, committed to digging in and ensuring everyone is in the right role and moving in the right direction. His leadership style prioritizes listening, mentoring, and recruiting the right people and resources to best support the company in its next phase of growth.

“Rolling Suds is a great concept with a talented network of franchisees and excellent staff – Aaron has laid a solid foundation that will launch us into a successful future,” said Tom Gissler, CEO of Rolling Suds. “Having a trusting relationship with your franchisees is part of the recipe for success. As I step into this role, I plan to build off what Aaron has created, continuing to foster a supportive system that breeds longevity and profitability.”

Looking ahead, Rolling Suds aims to capitalize on its momentum by securing additional deals and breaking into new markets. Leadership has identified Greenville, Greensboro, Green Bay, Madison, Memphis, Milwaukee, and West Palm Beach as target growth cities with high economic potential, and have additional territories available across the United States. The brand plans to continue to add national accounts to its portfolio, capitalizing on the numerous agreements already secured including major QSR chains, shopping centers, and national property management companies, ensuring continuous jobs across the country.

Rolling Suds is the largest power washing brand with 106 territories open and operating across the country and 202 territories in development. So far in 2025, more than 18 franchisees have joined the system, totaling 88 in the system across 34 states. The brand was also recently recognized for the first time as one of the top franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Making its debut, Rolling Suds ranked at #311 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

The Rolling Suds brand and franchise is built on three core elements – relationships, reputation and reliability – and each are applicable to both consumers and franchisees. Having unparalleled experience in such an unregulated industry, Rolling Suds franchisees will be able to differentiate themselves from competitors through a recession-resistant business model. The business support that franchisees receive is immense, including a nine-week interactive power launch training program, one week in person training, six months of lead generation, digital and marketing needs handled, technician training, among many other essential business aspects are provided. It’s truly a complete business in a box.

For more information on the Rolling Suds franchise opportunity, visit www.rollingsudsfranchise.com/franchise-opportunity.

ABOUT ROLLING SUDS:

Rolling Suds is the premier franchise in power washing, bringing unparalleled standards to an unregulated industry. The company, founded more than 30 years ago, has helped more than 200,000 residential and commercial customers while building a great reputation by hiring the best people, using the best equipment, and providing the best experience in the industry. Anchored by years of unmatched results, Rolling Suds aims to make power washing one less thing to worry about for customers across the U.S. by expanding into new markets.

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