Helpful Heroes Opens New Franchise Location in Texas

July 27, 2026 // Franchising.com // Helpful Heroes is opening a new franchise location in Garland, Texas. The task-based company is part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands.

The franchise location is opening later this month, and will be owned and operated by Bart Alvara. Bart is a military veteran with a well-rounded professional background, having worked as a teacher and author as well as in construction and engineering. In his free time, Bart is a member of the Veterans Resource Outreach Center (VROC) of Rowlett and enjoys boxing, fencing, and attending the opera and ballet.

“As a veteran myself, I understand the daily struggles certain veterans and individuals with disabilities while trying to live their lives,” said Bart Alvara, owner of Helpful Heroes of Garland. “Because of this, I saw the need for trustworthy help in my community and decided to fill that need through my new Helpful Heroes business. As my team and I hit the ground running in our local market, I look forward to developing the brand into a reputable local service provider by building strong relationships with local homeowners in need of our services.”

Since everyone has a to-do list at home, Helpful Heroes is here to help connect homeowners with a local firefighter or EMT for their next home project. As trustworthy figures in their communities, first responders can be trusted with the day-to-day to-do lists that can pile up. With expertise and experience in countless disciplines, firefighters and EMTs are uniquely qualified to complete various household chores while leveraging their skillset during their time off. First responders already have a strong connection to their community, so when they have time off, helping their neighbors complete their tasks is another way to give back. Common services requested through Helpful Heroes include furniture moving, gutter cleaning, general handyman services, and more.

Helpful Heroes offers a platform that allows homeowners to hire a trustworthy local firefighter or EMT for their next home project. After homeowners submit details about their project, they will receive an upfront estimate based on trends in their area before being connected with a local firefighter or EMT. Once the job is completed, the firefighter or EMT will quote a fair price based on the specific project. To help streamline the process, all payments are made through the Helpful Heroes platform directly to the firefighter or EMT.

SOURCE BELFOR Franchise Group

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