Employee-driven recognition highlights Empower Brands’ people-first culture and commitment to creating an exceptional workplace

ATLANTA – Aug. 18, 2026 – Empower Brands, a franchisor of home and commercial services brands, announced today that it has been named an Axios 2026 Top Workplace in Atlanta, recognizing the company for building a people-first culture where employees feel supported, valued and empowered to succeed.

The Top Workplaces program recognizes organizations based entirely on feedback captured through an employee engagement survey administered by Energage, a purpose-driven organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces. The program has a 19-year history of surveying and celebrating people-first organizations nationally and across 60 regional markets.

Empower Brands employees working out of the company’s Atlanta office participated in the survey, providing direct feedback on the company’s culture, leadership and overall workplace experience. The recognition reflects the experiences of the people who work within the organization every day and reinforces Empower Brands’ continued investment in building a workplace centered on collaboration, growth and appreciation. Details about how Empower Brands builds and sustains a strong workplace culture are available through the Top Workplaces program.

“This recognition means a great deal to us because it reflects what our employees experience and say about our culture,” said Scott Zide, CEO of Empower Brands. “We believe the strength of our organization starts with our people. When employees feel valued, supported and connected to the work we’re doing together, that carries through to how we serve our franchise owners and ultimately the communities they serve. Being recognized as a Top Workplace in Atlanta is a reflection of the people who bring that culture to life every day.”

Empower Brands supports a portfolio of industry-leading service concepts, including JAN-PRO, FRSTeam, Archadeck Outdoor Living, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, Conserva Irrigation, Superior Fence & Rail, Wallaby Windows, Koala Insulation, Bumble Roofing and Canopy Lawn Care. Its franchisee-first culture connects employees across the organization around a shared mission of championing the success of franchise owners.

The Atlanta recognition adds to a growing list of Top Workplaces honors for Empower Brands. The company has previously received recognition in areas including Employee Appreciation, Work-Life Flexibility, Leadership, Compensation & Benefits, Purpose & Values, Innovation, Employee Well-Being and Professional Development. Together, the awards reflect the company’s broader commitment to creating an environment where employees can contribute, develop and build meaningful careers.

That commitment extends beyond the workplace itself. Empower Brands brings employees together through companywide initiatives such as its annual Ignite conference, involvement with ASK, an annual day of service, monthly employee appreciation activities, team member birthday celebrations and quarterly recognition of employees who exemplify the company’s core values.

As Empower Brands continues to grow its portfolio and support franchise owners across the country, the company remains focused on strengthening the culture behind that growth and creating an environment where its people can do their best work.

To learn more about Empower Brands and its array of franchise opportunities across its award-winning portfolio, visit EmpowerFranchising.com.

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About Empower Brands
Empower Brands is a commercial and home services platform company encompassing ten industry-leading brands: JAN-PRO, FRSTeam, Archadeck Outdoor Living, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP), Conserva Irrigation, Superior Fence & Rail, Wallaby Windows, Koala Insulation, Bumble Roofing and Canopy Lawn Care. Empower Brands is dedicated to providing its customers with the highest quality products and services in the commercial and home services industries while simultaneously delivering its franchise owners committed personal support, tools and empowerment to pursue their own success. Empower Brands is a portfolio company of MidOcean Partners, a leading private equity firm with an excellent track record investing in successful, growth-focused franchise businesses. For more about Empower Brands, visit the company’s website at EmpowerFranchising.com.

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