BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING OF INDIANAPOLIS ACQUIRES TOMLINSON PLUMBING, INC.

Indianapolis, IN – August 23, 2022 – Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, the leading provider of residential plumbing services, announces its continued growth in the Indianapolis communities with the acquisition of Tomlinson Plumbing, Inc., a residential plumbing service provider in Muncie, IN. Merging the companies’ long history, valuable industry expertise and seasoned leadership, the acquisition highlights the teams’ dedication in providing superior, punctual, and professional plumbing services to Indianapolis and surrounding areas.

“The Indianapolis and surrounding markets continue to grow and thrive, and we could not be more excited to expand our presence and skillset in the Muncie community,” said Kory Kreutzberger, General Manager of Indianapolis operations. “We are thankful for the partnership and guidance from the Tomlinson team during this transition. We are excited to have Tomlinson owner, Donn Duncan, join our team to help lead the continued growth and success of our brands in the Muncie area.”

Owned by Authority Brands, a home services franchisor, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Indianapolis has been serving the community since 2001.

“We’re delighted with the opportunities that this acquisition brings to our corporate owned portfolio as we continue to grow our operations,” said Bob Glassick, COO of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Corporate Owned Locations. “With each new location we integrate into the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing network, we can strengthen our brand’s presence and introduce more communities to our top-tier plumbing services and skills. We look forward to continuing to build upon the reputation established by Tomlinson Plumbing, Inc.”

Authority Brands is looking to grow their network of corporate-owned locations with qualified entities eager to bring a system of premium home service brands to their local communities. For more information on Authority Brands or Benjamin Franklin Plumbing specifically, please visit www.theauthoritybrands.com.

About Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

Founded in 2001, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing currently operates more than 250 locations across North America. With an emphasis on customer satisfaction, the company’s highly trained and licensed plumbers offer a full range of plumbing services that meet the highest industry standards including, installation, repair and replacement. The Punctual Plumber is part of Authority Brands, the parent company to leading home service brands across the plumbing, HVAC, electrical services, residential cleaning, at-home care, swimming pool repair and maintenance, tree care, restoration, pet waste removal, and pest control services sector. For more information, visit www.benjaminfranklinplumbing.com and www.authoritybrands.com.

About Authority Brands
Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Authority Brands’ companies include 12 leading home service franchisors, America's Swimming Pool Company, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, The Cleaning Authority, DoodyCalls, Homewatch CareGivers, Mister Sparky, Monster Tree Service, Color World Painting, Woofie’s, Mosquito Squad, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, and STOP Restoration. Together, these brands provide home services through more than 1,900 territories operated by more than 1,700 franchise owners in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. Authority Brands is dedicated to supporting individual franchise owner growth by providing strong marketing, technology, and operational support. See www.theauthoritybrands.com for more information.