In this episode of Emerging Franchise Brands, Frank Fiume sits down with Pat Brown, founder of SURV, a fast-growing home services franchise that began as a college side hustle and is now backed by Cornerstone with the goal of hitting 500 locations by 2032.
SURV provides odd-job and project help for homeowners—everything from moving furniture and power washing to building ramps and weeding gardens. But at its core, it’s about connection: younger adults helping seniors and families take control of their to-do lists, while creating meaningful moments along the way.
Pat’s story is unconventional. He went from building a water hologram business for celebrity DJs to asking himself what it means to live a full life. The answer? Serving others. That realization led him back to his roots—doing odd jobs in his Rhode Island hometown—and eventually to founding SURV.
With initial growth fueled by real estate agents, aging communities, and local referrals, Pat knew he needed a community-driven way to scale. Franchising became the perfect model. SURV now operates in several states with local franchisees empowered to build strong neighborhood connections while helping their communities age in place.
SURV franchisees are typically heart-led, action-oriented, and community-minded. With startup costs ranging from $104K–$135K and territories based on 250,000 people or 10,000 homes, it’s a low-cost, high-impact opportunity that blends business ownership with purpose.
Whether you’re passionate about people, home improvement, or building a legacy, SURV offers a mission-driven path to making life easier—and better—for those around you.
Learn more at wesurv.com.
January 8, 2026
