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Franchise Equity Partners and Reliable Residential Join Forces in Texas

In a strategic move that highlights their commitment to expanding their footprint in the home services market, Franchise Equity Partners (FEP) and Reliable Residential have announced the acquisition of ACG Smith Texas, LLC. This alliance brings the reputable Precision Garage Door Service® brand into the Dallas-Fort Worth and Palo Pinto areas, further cementing Reliable Residential’s position as a leading player in the U.S. home service sector.

The acquisition, approved on December 15, 2025, represents a significant step for Reliable Residential as it strives to maximize growth potential in one of the nation’s largest home services markets. Texas is known for its booming population and high demand for reliable residential services, making it an ideal location for establishing a more substantial presence. With this deal, both companies hope to leverage their synergies to introduce enhanced services to homeowners.

Mike Esposito, Co-Managing Partner at FEP, expressed optimism about the new partnership: "Texas is a large and highly attractive market with significant opportunities for organic growth. This investment allows us to build on strong existing operations and implement our best practices." The emphasis on data-driven performance management and customer satisfaction aims to elevate service standards for Texas homeowners.

Carlos Morales, the CEO of Reliable Residential, echoed similar sentiments, stating that entering the Texas market is a thrilling opportunity. He highlighted the success of earlier expansions of Precision Garage Door Service across various states, including Florida and Ohio, and remarked: “We look forward to delivering exceptional service to homeowners throughout Dallas, Fort Worth, and Palo Pinto.”

Precision Garage Door Service®, which already boasts a solid reputation for garage door installation, repair, and maintenance services, stands to gain immensely from this partnership. The combined operational capabilities between FEP and Reliable Residential will aim to enhance training, improve customer service, and implement optimized performance metrics that focus on quality and rapid response times.

Michael Brickner, President of Precision Garage Door Service, commented on the merger, stating, “Our deep roots in Dallas-Fort Worth and Palo Pinto are well complemented by Reliable Residential’s commitment to quality services. This partnership will allow us to serve more homeowners with enhanced speed and efficiency.”

Kristy Smith, owner of ACG Smith Texas, underscored the immense potential of this collaboration by stating her confidence in FEP’s proven expertise in the home services industry. By joining forces, she believes that the new entity is uniquely equipped to uphold the high-quality service that the community has come to rely on.

The collaboration marks a progressive step in building Reliant Residential's national presence, which now includes Precision Garage Door Service locations across markets spanning Clearwater, Oklahoma City, and even into the Midwest and Southwest regions. With territories now extending into Texas, an area known for its growth and consumer demand, the partnership is set to yield lasting change across the residential services landscape.

This acquisition not only aims to enrich the operational excellence witnessed previously in other states but is also part of the broader strategy to build a multi-brand residential services platform within the Neighborly® franchise system. As clear from their track record, FEP and Reliable Residential are gearing up for continued growth and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence.

For more information about Franchise Equity Partners, visit www.fep-us.com or for Reliable Residential, www.reliable-us.com.

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This strategic acquisition marks an important milestone in the evolving dynamics of the home services market, showcasing the adaptability and ambition of both Franchise Equity Partners and Reliable Residential as they continue to strive for excellence and community engagement in the residential services sector.