Home Services

Authority Brands

Warburg Pincus and Apax Partners backed Authority Brands, a franchisor of home service brands including Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, One Hour Heating & Air, and Mister Sparky Electric. Franchisees report increased royalty fees and technology costs post-PE acquisition.

FOUNDED
2018
ACQUIRED
Warburg Pincus, 2018

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2018

Authority Brands founded

2018

Acquired by Warburg Pincus

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