How ohDEER Built a Standout Pest Control Franchise LinkedIn Presence

Reaching 25 locations is a major milestone for the ohDEER franchise, but the number itself is not the most important part of the story. What matters is how we got here. From one location to 25, the ohDEER franchise has grown without changing what made it successful in the first place. The mission remains the […]

Kurt Upham Named NEPMA Professional of the Year Recognizing Leadership, Innovation, and Lasting Impact in Pest Management In March, at the Annual Awards Dinner held in conjunction with Spring Training, the New England Pest Management Association (NEPMA) honored ohDEER founder Kurt Upham with one of the industry’s most respected recognitions. The award recognizes outstanding leadership, […]

Many professionals eventually reach a point where they begin questioning the traditional office lifestyle. Long hours at a desk. Artificial lighting. Back-to-back meetings. Very little time spent outside. For many people, the typical corporate career means spending most of the day indoors, often staring at screens and sitting for extended periods of time. While office […]

The Franchisee Excellence Award 2026 honors outstanding franchise owners across the country who demonstrate exceptional leadership, operational excellence, brand alignment, and meaningful community impact. This year, we are proud to celebrate Jeri Lucco and her daughter, Sarah Lucco, owners of ohDEER Northwest Columbus, as recipients of the Franchisee Excellence Award 2026 from Franchise Business Review. […]

Every strong franchise system begins with a story. The story of the ohDEER founders begins not in a boardroom, but in a backyard in Massachusetts, with twin daughters playing in the grass, a chocolate lab puppy running freely, and two parents determined to protect what mattered most. Long before ohDEER became a recognized All-Natural Deer, […]

Every year, the ohDEER Annual Awards give us the opportunity to pause, reflect, and celebrate what makes the ohDEER brand special. The ohDEER Annual Awards 2025 are no exception. While we recognize revenue milestones, growth percentages, reviews, and engagement, these awards are ultimately about people. The franchise owners who show up every day. The teams […]

A proud moment for the ohDEER herd! ohDEER has officially been named to the Franchise Business Review Top 200 list for 2026. This recognition means more to us than a headline or a plaque. Why? Because the Franchise Business Review Top 200 list is not based on marketing budgets, unit counts, or press releases. It […]

The ohDEER Annual Event is more than a franchisee conference. It is a reflection of our culture, our leadership, and the strength of the ohDEER franchise community. Each year, franchise owners, corporate leadership, development team members, and trusted vendor partners gather for a few intentional days together. We step away from daily operations. We reconnect […]

For most people exploring franchise ownership, the journey begins with curiosity. For Jeri Lucco, it began with experience. So when the time came to explore ownership for herself and her daughter, Sarah Lucco, the bar was set high. Starting your own business is rarely a decision that happens overnight, especially when that business is a […]