Larson’s Chem-Dry Under New Ownership

May 21, 2026 // Franchising.com // UTAH – Chem-Dry is undergoing a transfer in ownership of one of its Utah franchise locations: Larson’s Chem-Dry.

The franchise location is now owned and operated by brothers Emmitt and Chandler Stevens. Emmitt has a background in business finance and marketing, and Chandler has a landscaping background and was an apprentice at Stevens Family Chem-Dry, which has been owned and operated by their father Shon for the past 15 years. Emmitt and Chandler are committed to upholding the location’s high standards of service and familial tradition of excellence. They will be assisted in daily operations by their father Shon, who will continue to leverage his carpet cleaning expertise as their lead advisor.

“Over the past 15 years, Chandler and I have had a front-row seat to this brand’s impact through our father’s business,” said Emmitt Stevens, co-owner of Larson’s Chem-Dry. “Throughout, we saw firsthand not only the quality of the service but the relationships he built within the community. Choosing to franchise with Chem-Dry wasn’t just a business decision; it was about continuing a family tradition of excellence with a brand we already know, trust, and believe in. As our team begins providing the same top-notch service and professionalism that customers have come to expect, we look forward to continuing a family legacy of service that we’ve lived and breathed our entire lives.”

Whereas most carpet cleaning companies use steam cleaning techniques that drench customers’ carpets with buckets of soapy water, Chem-Dry harnesses the natural cleaning power of carbonation to deeply clean carpets without soapy detergents. This proprietary process, known as Hot Carbonating Extraction (HCE), uses about 80% less water than traditional steam cleaning. This unique approach to carpet cleaning results in faster drying times.

Ed Quinlan, President of Chem-Dry, is committed to upholding the company’s unique standing within the carpet cleaning industry: “Chem-Dry exists within a highly competitive industry. And yet, Chem-Dry has become an industry leader that homeowners continue to rely on due to our innovative cleaning method and dedication to providing deep, long-lasting cleaning services.”

"The entire Chem-Dry team can’t wait to see all the great work Emmitt and Chandler will accomplish within their community.”

Founded in 1977, Chem-Dry has built the largest and most trusted carpet cleaning brand in the country, with a network spanning 25 countries and over 1,000 locations worldwide. Its proprietary Hot Carbonating Extraction cleaning process provides a deep clean, and allows surfaces to dry faster than traditional steam cleaning. In addition to being ranked among the top in its ranking by Entrepreneur magazine for many years, Chem-Dry won the Global Franchise Award for Best Property Maintenance Franchise for a second year in a row in 2022, validating the brand’s premier status. In addition to carpet and upholstery cleaning, Chem-Dry locations may offer area rug cleaning, hardwood floor cleaning, tile cleaning, specialty stain removal, and numerous other cleaning services.

SOURCE BELFOR Franchise Group

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