Junk King COO Recognized as a 2021 Woman of Wonder by Franchise Dictionary

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November 03, 2021 // Franchising.com // SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Lisa Merry, Chief Operating Officer of Junk King, was recently recognized on Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s 50 Women of Wonder (WOW) for her influence within the franchise industry.

For the third annual edition of the list, Franchise Dictionary Magazine accepted brand nominations for women franchisors who go above and beyond their business expectations while inspiring those around them. Merry was selected as a top 50 nomination for 2021 as a result of her strong leadership.

“I am honored to have received this recognition, and humbled that my role at Junk King has left a meaningful mark on those around me,” said Merry. “When I joined Junk King, I was determined to get to work and help continue the brand’s legacy through innovation. The hard work has not stopped, and I look forward to seeing what the future holds for Junk King.”

Merry joined the Junk King corporate team in 2019, bringing with her more than 20 years of leadership experience in the franchise industry through her roles at Huntington Learning Center and School of Rock. In those two years, she has doubled staff and built out the management team to achieve exceptional results including double digit revenue growth during a pandemic.

“With more and more women making an impact in the franchise industry, we’re in the midst of a Pink Tsunami!” says Alesia Visconti, Publisher & CEO, Franchise Dictionary Magazine. “Women are the great disruptors in the franchising space, implementing innovative ideas and systems for their franchisees success. Our ‘50 Women of Wonder’ are amazingly talented, strong, and dynamic female franchisors in the franchise industry. We thank them and are thrilled to celebrate their contributions!”

Junk King is known for its exceptional customer service, professionalism, and eco-friendly approach to junk removal. The brand’s trucks are twenty percent bigger than the industry-average, meaning there’s no job that Junk King cannot handle.

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