Hanika Leads Franchise Development for Bio-One and 1-800-Packouts
Five Star Franchising, a platform of home services brands, has named Jacob Hanika vice president. He leads strategic franchise development efforts for Bio-One and 1-800-Packouts, two of the brands in Five Star’s portfolio, which also includes Five Star Bath Solutions, Mosquito Shield, Card My Yard and Gotcha Covered.
Hanika, who has held leadership roles with HorsePower Brands and LIVE Hydration Spas, said he was excited to make a meaningful impact on multiple levels with Five Star Franchising.
“What energizes me most is the opportunity to build strong, collaborative relationships with both the brand teams and the support partners across Bio-One and 1-800-Packouts. These connections are foundational to how we grow and support our franchise networks effectively, and being able to align development with operational readiness ensures we’re setting up our franchise owners for long-term success,” Hanika said. “Being in a position where I can directly influence strategic growth while nurturing the people behind that growth is what makes this role so uniquely exciting and fulfilling.”
Colt Florence, senior vice president of franchise development at Five Star Franchising, said Hanika’s experience in scaling home services franchise brands makes him a valued addition to the leadership team. “He’s fully aligned with our mission, our values and our commitment to be leaders in the home services franchising space,” Florence said.
Keys to Franchise Development
Hanika said clarity and transparency, relationship building, process and consistency, and a coaching mindset are some of the most important aspects of franchise development. “Ultimately, franchise development is about more than growth — it’s about building a community of owners who are aligned, prepared and passionate about the brand. That’s what makes the work both challenging and incredibly rewarding.”
Hanika, who holds an MBA from Baker University, also serves as a city councilman in Carter Lake, Iowa, where he lives.
About Five Star Franchising
Five Star Franchising is a growing platform of home services brands with more than 1,500 locations throughout North America. Franchise owners across the company’s brands enjoy access to industry-leading tools, such as ProNexis, a 24/7 sales support solution, and Five Star Marketing Services.
