Member Press Releases News & Media Posted May 20, 2026 PIRTEK USA Named No. 3 Service Franchise in Entrepreneur’s 2026 Industry Rankings Share Nation’s Leading Hydraulic and Industrial Hose Service Franchise Recognized Among Top Franchises in Inaugural Top 10 Industry Lists ROCKLEDGE, FL (MAY 20, 2026) – PIRTEK USA, the nation’s leading provider of on-site and retail hydraulic and industrial hose services, has been ranked the No. 3 franchise in the Services category in Entrepreneur Magazine’s inaugural Top 10 Industry Franchise Rankings. The recognition places PIRTEK among the highest-performing service franchise brands in the country and further reinforces its position as a leader in the essential-service franchise sector. The new ranking was developed from Entrepreneur’s highly competitive Franchise 500® list and highlights the top-performing franchise brands across individual industries. PIRTEK earned the No. 3 spot among 101 total service franchise brands evaluated through Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® methodology, which analyzes factors including growth, financial strength, franchisee support, brand power, and stability. “This recognition reflects the strength of our franchise network and the consistency of our model across a rapidly growing national footprint,” said Kim Gubera, President and CEO of PIRTEK USA and PIRTEK Canada. “PIRTEK has built a business around essential industries that rely on uptime, responsiveness, and premium service every day, and that continues to resonate with franchise owners looking for stable, scalable opportunities.” PIRTEK’s franchise model combines mobile service units with retail Service & Supply Centers, allowing franchisees to provide rapid-response hydraulic and industrial hose replacement services directly to customers in the field while also supporting long-term operational growth. The model has helped drive PIRTEK’s continued expansion across the United States, where the brand recently surpassed 200 locations nationwide. As demand continues to rise across construction, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, utilities, waste management, and infrastructure sectors, PIRTEK’s essential-service positioning has helped attract entrepreneurs seeking recession-resistant business opportunities with recurring B2B demand. “Entrepreneurs are increasingly prioritizing franchise systems tied to industries that remain active regardless of economic conditions,” said James Doyle, Chief Marketing Officer for PIRTEK USA and PIRTEK Canada. “PIRTEK’s growth is being fueled by owners who recognize the long-term value of essential services, strong operational support, and a model that can scale efficiently across markets.” In addition to being named a Top 3 service franchise, PIRTEK has continued earning national recognition throughout 2026, including placement on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, Entrepreneur’s Top 150 Fastest-Growing Franchises, and Franchise Business Review’s Top Franchises for Women list. To learn more about PIRTEK franchise opportunities, visit www.pirtekusafranchise.com. ABOUT PIRTEK USA: PIRTEK USA provides the fastest hydraulic and industrial hose maintenance and replacement services through on-site mobile and service centers. The brand has more than 600 franchise locations in 24 countries around the world, with over 200 located in the U.S. PIRTEK has a 1-hour ETA for on-site hose service, is available 24/7/365, and is a simple solution that minimizes equipment downtime and eliminates the need for customers to leave their job sites or facilities to locate new hydraulic and industrial hoses as well as hydraulic fittings. WE’LL KEEP YOU OPERATING® For more information, visit www.pirtekusa.com or follow us at @PIRTEKUSA on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. All News Franchising In The News IFA Advocacy News IFA Press Releases IFA Thought Leadership CEO Update Franchising World Articles Sponsor Spotlight IFA SmartBrief Sign Up Advertisement