Essential-Service Franchise Opens 42 New Locations, Awards 61 Units, now reaching 35 States Plus Puerto Rico
ROCKLEDGE, Fla., Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PIRTEK USA, the nation’s leading provider of on-site and retail hydraulic and industrial hose services, closed out 2025 as the strongest year in brand history, setting new records for franchise development, systemwide expansion, and new location openings.
Throughout 2025, PIRTEK awarded a record-breaking 61 total franchise units, opened a record-breaking 42 new locations, and welcomed 40 new franchise owners through a combination of new awards and resale activity. By year’s end, PIRTEK’s U.S. footprint expanded to 35 states plus Puerto Rico, reinforcing the brand’s position as a leading essential-service franchise with national scale.
“2025 was a defining year for PIRTEK,” said Kim Gubera, President & CEO of PIRTEK USA and PIRTEK Canada. “The record number of openings and the caliber of franchisees joining our system reflect the strength of our franchise model, the dedication of our team, and the growing demand for essential, B2B service businesses that perform in any economic environment.”
Awards and Recognition in 2025
PIRTEK’s performance and franchisee-first culture earned widespread industry recognition in 2025, including:
Franchisee Satisfaction Award from Franchise Business Review for the fourth consecutive year, earning PIRTEK its highest satisfaction score to date
No. 110 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500®
No. 15 on Entrepreneur’s Top Franchises for Veterans list
Silver Franchise Award from the Franchise Brokers Association, ranking PIRTEK No. 2 out of more than 600 franchise concepts for overall franchise development process quality
These honors underscore PIRTEK’s continued leadership in franchisee support, operational strength, and long-term growth potential.
Record-Breaking Growth Highlights from 2025
Q4 2025 proved to be PIRTEK’s strongest quarter ever for new openings, with 16 locations launched, marking a major milestone for the brand.
Key Q4 highlights include:
Nine (9) franchise units awarded to six (6) new franchise owners, including two military veterans
Sale of PIRTEK’s first-ever Rhode Island location, and the opening of the first-ever New Hampshire location
Expansion activity from existing franchise owners, reinforcing multi-unit momentum across the system
New locations opened in Q4 spanned major markets, including Fairfax, VA, Manchester, NH, Savannah, GA, Coral Gables, FL, Cupertino, CA, and Mobile, AL, among others, reflecting PIRTEK’s strategic focus on high-demand industrial and infrastructure-driven regions.
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