Local Cabinet Refinishing Expert Recognized for Outstanding Work Ethic and Customer Service Focus

NEW YORK – N-Hance of Buffalo, the leading kitchen makeover franchise that provides cabinet painting, cabinet refinishing, and cabinet door replacement services, has won the 2025 Rising Star Award at BELFOR Franchise Group’s annual convention.

N-Hance of Buffalo was established in 2024, and is owned and operated by Joseph Shields. After serving in the United States Army for 10 years, Joe became a full-time home inspector in Buffalo and gained invaluable experience helping people become homeowners with the utmost confidence. Joseph received the Rising Star award due to his dedication to providing impeccable cabinet makeover services that help make the kitchen of customers’ dreams a reality.

“This award means everything to me and my entire team,” said Joseph Shields, owner of N-Hance of Buffalo. “It serves as a testament to our commitment to excellence in all aspects of service, and that our hard work is being recognized at a national level. A huge thank you to my entire team, since the success of the business wouldn’t be possible without them. As my team and I continue to grow and represent the brand at a local and national level, I look forward to continuing to help homeowners make their dream spaces come to life through exceptional cabinet makeovers.”

providing top-notch cabinet makeover services and impeccable customer service,” said Chris Seman, President of N-Hance. “This commitment to providing exceptional service has truly set their business apart. We’re delighted to see him win the Rising Star award and look forward to seeing his continued success and growth as a top-performing franchise owner.”

Since its founding in 2001, N-Hance has set itself apart in the industry due to its innovative kitchen makeover solutions, including cabinet refinishing services that thoroughly clean, remove old coatings, repair damaged areas, and apply an elegant factory quality finish to wood surfaces. N-Hance uses an innovative UV light technology known as Lightspeed® Nano to instantly cure a final, durable topcoat to cabinets. Using this proprietary technology, N-Hance can transform cabinets in a matter of days.

N-Hance 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 N-Hance of Buffalo, call them at (716) 391-0933.

About N-Hance

Founded in 2001, N-Hance is a leading wood refinishing and kitchen makeover service provider that offers cabinet painting, cabinet refinishing, and cabinet door replacement services. N-Hance has been featured in Martha Stewart Living, Better Homes and Gardens, HGTV and more. The brand has become a household name in the $450 billion home improvement industry because of its innovation, proprietary processes, and dedicated support to franchisees. N-Hance Wood Refinishing is a proud member of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of residential and commercial services brands.

To learn more about N-Hance and to request a service, visit nhance.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 15 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, Helpful Heroes, HOODZ International, JUNKCO+, N-Hance Wood Refinishing, The Patch Boys, redbox+ Dumpsters, WINMAR, and Z PLUMBERZ.

For more information, please visit belforfranchisegroup.com.