Helpful Heroes Opens New Franchise Location in North Carolina

September 08, 2026 // Franchising.com // Helpful Heroes is proud to announce the opening of its first North Carolina franchise. The new location, based in Huntersville and owned by Kenny Lowe, will serve homeowners throughout the Lake Norman region, Concord, Hickory, Newton, Conover, Statesville, Salisbury, and surrounding communities. The task-based company is part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands.

Kenny Lowe brings over four decades of experience in enterprise software and services sales. As a Charlotte native, Kenny felt that now was the time to go into business for himself while giving back to his community.

“As the son of a firefighter, I’ve always admired the dedication and service first responders bring to their communities,” said Lowe. “Helpful Heroes gives me the opportunity to connect homeowners with skilled, trustworthy local firefighters and EMTs while creating meaningful opportunities for those heroes to earn additional income when they’re off duty. I’m excited to serve families throughout the Lake Norman, Concord, Hickory, and greater North Charlotte region by helping them complete projects with confidence and peace of mind.”

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. 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. Common services requested through Helpful Heroes include furniture moving, gutter cleaning, general handyman services, and more.

Dave Heimbuch, President of Helpful Heroes, is dedicated to upholding the brand’s professionalism and customer-first business model: “As a company that has always been dedicated to helping homeowners find reliable help with home projects, Helpful Heroes stands out because of our unique platform that connects homeowners with local firefighters and EMTs. The Helpful Heroes team can’t wait to see all the great work Kenny and his team will accomplish within their community.”

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.

SOURCE BELFOR Franchise Group

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