Leading Home Inspection Franchise Honors High Achievers and Prepares for the Future with Enhanced Support
TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pillar To Post, North America’s largest home inspection company, recently hosted its annual Brand Conference in Tucson, Arizona, celebrating franchise business owner achievements, unveiling new marketing initiatives, and introducing a digital tool designed to enhance communication between homeowners, real estate professionals, and inspectors.
Recognizing Excellence: 2025 Franchise Awards
Pillar To Post CEO Charles Furlough (left) presents Western Pennsylvania franchise owner Matt Ruggieri (right) with the Rookie of the Year Award during this year’s Pillar To Post Brand Conference in Tucson, Arizona. The annual event brought together franchise owners from across North America to celebrate achievements, introduce new marketing initiatives, and share innovations to support continued growth in the home inspection industry.
A highlight of the event was the recognition of outstanding franchise business owners who exemplify excellence in customer service, business growth, and industry leadership. Among the top honorees were:
- Franchise Business Owners of the Year: Marco and Melanie Miranda of New Haven County, CT. The husband-and-wife team achieved over $2 million in sales and led the system with the highest Average Job Size (AJS).
- Rookie of the Year: Matt Ruggieri of Western Pennsylvania. In his first year as a Pillar To Post inspector, the former Army infantryman had the highest total sales during a 12-month period for first year business owners, quickly establishing himself in the Pittsburgh market and surrounding counties.
“I’m extremely humbled and honored to be recognized as the Rookie of the Year in our franchise,” said Ruggieri. “I followed who came before me and was set up for success with a strong family and franchise support system, and a dedicated team to establish ourselves in our communities. I’m excited to grow further beyond Year 1.”
The company also honored franchise owners who have reached key lifetime inspection benchmarks, ranging from 1,000 to 35,000 completed inspections. Sales Achievement Awards were also awarded to the top-performing franchise owners who demonstrated exceptional business growth and success over the past year.
Strengthening Franchise Owner Success with New Marketing Initiatives
This year’s conference also introduced Vice President of Marketing Becky Beyer to its franchise system, who joined Pillar To Post in late 2024. With extensive experience in franchise marketing, Beyer is spearheading new initiatives aimed at supporting franchise business owners in local markets. Her approach includes enhanced digital marketing strategies, new branding tools, and data-driven solutions to help franchise business owners maximize their reach and engagement with real estate professionals and homeowners.
“Our job is to give our franchise owners the best tools to grow their business and make a lasting impact in their communities,” said Beyer. “With our enhanced marketing strategies and the Executive Model, we’re creating new opportunities for them to stand out in their markets, build strong relationships, and drive success. This isn’t just about growing the brand—it’s about making sure they have everything you need to thrive in an ever-changing real estate landscape.”
Introducing PTPHomePage: A New Digital Communication Tool
As part of Pillar To Post’s continued innovation, the company is rolling out PTPHomePage, a new platform designed to streamline communication and provide a seamless experience for homeowners, real estate agents, and inspectors. The tool offers a centralized hub for inspection reports, home layouts, and instant communication, ensuring a more efficient and transparent process. While still in the early phases of implementation, PTPHomePage represents Pillar To Post’s commitment to enhancing the home inspection experience.
“As we continue into 2025, we remain dedicated to supporting our franchise business owners with the tools, resources, and recognition they deserve,” said Charles Furlough, CEO of Pillar To Post. “From celebrating top-performing business owners to introducing innovative marketing and technology initiatives, this year’s Brand Conference reaffirmed our commitment to elevating both our franchise network and the home inspection industry as a whole.”
To learn more about Pillar To Post Home Inspectors and its franchise opportunities, please visit www.franchise.pillartopost.com.
About Pillar To Post Home Inspectors®
Founded in 1994, Pillar To Post Home Inspectors is the largest home inspection company in North America with home offices in Toronto and Tampa. There are 450+ franchises located across the United States and Canada. The company has been named as Best in Category in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise500® ranking for 19 years in a row. For further information, please visit www.pillartopost.com.
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