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The Jacksonville, Florida corporate office of Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. one of the top franchise companies in the industry, was recently named as one of Florida's Best Companies To Work For in the August issue of Florida Trend magazine.

In addition, the company recently ranked on the Top 10 Franchises to Buy in 2020, in Franchise Times Magazine, the Bible of the franchise community.

Paul Davis President and CEO Rich Wilson commented on the honor.

"Our mission at Paul Davis is to provide opportunities for great people to achieve best in class results. This is who we are and what we stand for.

Everything emanates from the people that comprise the Paul Davis team.

That's why "We Are Paul Davis!"

To participate, companies or government entities had to employ at least 15 workers in Florida and have been in operation at least one year.

Companies that chose to participate underwent an evaluation of their workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems, and demographics. The process also included a survey to measure employee satisfaction. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking.

"This year it was appropriate to focus on how the Best Companies to Work For responded to the impact of the coronavirus," said Mark Howard, Executive Editor of Florida Trend Magazine.

"The companies we report on found creative ways to keep their businesses going while supporting their employees and continuing to serve their customers."

In addition to their normal services, Paul Davis has been extremely busy since March. All locations have prioritized appointments to aid businesses, schools, shops, community centers and other structures to re-open safely by cleaning and applying disinfectant to all surfaces according to CDC guidelines.

The goal right now is to make areas and spaces safe to return to when the right time comes. Many Paul Davis offices have and are still donating time, materials, and labor to clean the facilities and vehicles of first responders. Firetrucks and police vehicles have lined up each weekend for the last three months at Paul Davis locations across the country.

A TouchLessService™ protocol has been put in place and it includes the use of masks, social distancing, and applying disinfectant to equipment and highly touched surfaces, among other measures to ensure the safety of personnel and clients.

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About Paul Davis Restoration

For more than 50 years, Paul Davis Restoration Inc. has restored residential and commercial properties damaged by fire, water, mold, storms, biohazards like COVID-19 and other disasters. Paul Davis is a one-stop shop for disaster damage and restoration and has more than 300 independently owned franchises in the United States and Canada. The professionals at Paul Davis are certified in emergency restoration, reconstruction, and remodeling. For more information, visit the company website at www.pauldavis.com

About Florida Trend

Florida Trend is Florida's Business Authority--an award-winning media company delivering balanced, trusted, in-depth business news and information across print and digital platforms.

Florida Trend reports on all industry sectors, including health care, education, research and technology, finance, law, transportation, and real estate.

Its monthly business magazine is read by more than 270,000 influential business, civil and governmental leaders, and its companion website, FloridaTrend.com, garners a million page-views and over 160,000 unique visitors each month.

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Larry Presby, Dallas resident and veteran, recently launched operations as a franchisee with the No. 1 home inspection company in North America, Pillar To Post Home Inspectors.

He services Collin County in North Texas which includes sections of Dallas, Plano, McKinney, Frisco, and many other small rural towns and cities. The former manufacturing executive and veteran turned his attention to detail into a new career that can benefit others.

"I served in the 18th Combat Engineer Brigade in Europe," says Presby.

"Looking back on my time in the service, I realize that many building blocks were established to provide me the foundation I used to succeed. Teamwork and systems are two of the key parameters that I took with me through my corporate career and now guide me in developing my home inspection business."

"After making a home purchase, I became aware of the importance of a quality home inspection. The bare bones home inspection report I received did not highlight numerous issues and cost me many agonizing hours and dollars which launched a new path of interest.

As a result of my new knowledge and countless hours in remodeling and construction, I became my family and friends' advisor when reading their inspection reports," said Presby.

"After being in the corporate world for many years, it was time to devote myself to another passion of helping others.

As a home inspector I know I can fulfill this. I want to make sure people can make informed decisions about their home purchase which will becomea place in which they will create their safe haven."

Pillar To Post Home Inspectors is the brand to which more than three million families have turned to for over 25 years to be their trusted advisor when buying or selling a home.

Consistently ranked for 23 years on Entrepreneur Magazine's annual Franchise500®, Pillar To Post Home Inspectors is enjoying its eighth consecutive year as No. 1 in its category on that coveted ranking.

In addition, the company has 5-Star status with VetFran, a program offered by the International Franchise Association that provides discounted franchise fees to veterans.

A professional evaluation both inside and outside the home is at the core of Pillar To Post Home Inspectors' service. Pillar To Post Home Inspectors input data and digital photos into a computerized report.

All information is provided to clients in a customized binder for easy reference, allowing homebuyers or sellers to make confident, informed decisions.

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 more than 600 franchises located in 49 states and nine Canadian provinces.

The company has ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise500® for 23 years in a row, the past eight years as No.1 in Category. Long-term plans include adding 500 to 600 new franchisees over the next five years.

For further information, please visit www.pillartopost.com.

To inquire about a franchise, go to www.pillartopostfranchise.com

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