The industrial franchise’s growth includes seven new owners.
PIRTEK USA announced that it reached a location milestone in its first quarter, fueled by expansion moves.
The hydraulic and industrial hose maintenance and replacement services franchise now has more than 200 U.S. locations. During the initial quarter of 2026, PIRTEK USA opened 12 new locations and awarded 12 new territories.
Following its continued footprint expansion efforts, PIRTEK USA now has locations in 35 U.S. states and Puerto Rico. The company said its long-term goal is full, national coverage.
The latest openings are in Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Rhode Island. New franchise agreements include major metro markets such as New York City, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Jacksonville, San Francisco, and Sacramento.
PIRTEK USA notes that expansion was driven by seven new franchise owners and one expanding owner, including three U.S. military veterans representing the Army, Air Force, and Navy.
“Surpassing 200 locations in the U.S. is a major achievement for our brand and a reflection of the consistency we’re seeing across our franchise network,” said Kim Gubera, president and CEO of PIRTEK USA and PIRTEK Canada. “We’re continuing to grow with the right owners in the right markets, and that disciplined approach is what’s driving our momentum.”
One of PIRTEK USA’s newest owners, Richard Vargas Lugo, is developing multiple locations across the San Francisco Bay area. The company said Vargas Lugo is a startup founder and brings a background in corporate finance, strategy, and sales leadership, with experience at major Silicon Valley companies.
According to Vargas Lugo, he was drawn to the brand because of the essential services it provides along with its B2B business model combined with the option of building long-term business.
“PIRTEK stood out because it’s a service that businesses can’t afford to go without,” said Vargas Lugo. “You’re stepping into an established system with real demand behind it, but there’s still a lot of room to grow and scale. For me, it was the right combination of structure, opportunity, and the ability to build something long-term.”
Globally, PIRTEK has more than 600 locations in 24 countries. Founded in Sydney, Australia in 1980, PIRTEK USA is based in Rockledge, Florida. The company says it offers hose service through a 1-hour ETA and 24/7/365 on-site emergency service.
Additionally, the company provides franchisees with comprehensive training, marketing support, and a turnkey system designed to help entrepreneurs from any background succeed. Looking ahead, PIRTEK USA notes that more growth lies ahead.
“Our focus remains on supporting our network and expanding strategically into markets positioned to drive the highest level of franchisee success,” Gubera said. “The start to 2026 reinforces the strength of our system and the opportunity ahead.”
To learn more about PIRTEK franchise opportunities, visit https://pirtekusafranchise.com/.
