Authority Brands
PE-OwnedWarburg 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.
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Ownership Information
Authority Brands is owned by Warburg Pincus. Private equity ownership often leads to cost-cutting, price increases, and reduced quality of service as firms prioritize returns for investors over customers and employees.Learn more about PE ownership impact →
Timeline
2018
Authority Brands founded
2018
Acquired by Warburg Pincus
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