Service Experts Debuts on Franchise Times Top 400
One year after launching its franchise program, Richardson-based Service Experts has secured the 117th spot on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 list. This milestone follows a record-breaking third quarter for the HVAC provider, which added five new franchise agreements to its expanding national network.

The company’s rapid entry into the franchise market is bolstered by its history as a long-standing corporate operator. Rather than testing a new concept, Service Experts leveraged three decades of existing infrastructure, vendor relationships, and operational technology to attract experienced home-services entrepreneurs. This strategy has already yielded eight total franchise agreements for the year, including a mix of new market entries and business conversions.
Expansion efforts hit key milestones in the third quarter, with new locations confirmed for Ridgeland, Mississippi, and Boise, Idaho, alongside the brand’s first conversion franchise in Corona, California. According to Nick Ridgway, Vice President of Franchise Development, the company’s appeal lies in offering established systems to seasoned operators. Notably, 40% of the current franchise owners are military veterans, a demographic Ridgway credits for bringing high-level leadership and management skills to the platform. Beyond the Franchise Times recognition, the company also earned a ranking of 104 on the 2026 Entrepreneur Top New & Emerging Franchises list.
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