Neighbourly Brands GmbH

What Neighbourly Brands GmbH does

Neighbourly Brands GmbH is the DACH (Germany and Austria) regional headquarters for the Neighborly franchise network, headquartered in Ellwangen, Baden-Württemberg. It operates as the master franchise holder for the Neighbourly consumer-facing umbrella brand and its two specialist franchise brands — Rainbow Sanierungen (water, fire, and mold damage restoration) and LOCATEC Ortungstechnik (leak detection and pipe location with 25+ years of domain experience). The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of US-based Neighborly, the world's largest international franchise group in the craft services sector, which operates 42 home service brands globally (21 USA, 12 Canada, 9 Europe) generating over $4 billion in total business volume.

The core operational platform consists of the Neighbourly Academy in Ellwangen, which delivers standardized franchisee training (Gründerschulung, drying training, leak detection workshops, sales training), plus a franchise network of 800+ trained experts executing 50,000+ jobs annually across Germany and Austria. End services are delivered exclusively through independently operated franchise partners under the Rainbow Sanierungen, Locatec, and Neighbourly brand names; the GmbH does not sell services directly to end customers. Proprietary elements include the Neighbourly™ umbrella brand identity, franchise partner training curricula, and 25+ years of accumulated leak detection and remediation methodology within Locatec and Rainbow.

The business model is franchise licensing and royalties: Neighbourly Brands generates revenue from franchise fees, ongoing royalties from independent franchise partners, and academy/training services. End-customer pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customer segments include property owners/managers (homeowners, landlords, WEG administrators, facility managers), insurance companies (B2B claims management), and the real estate/property management vertical. Distribution is exclusively through the franchise channel, with growth driven by recruiting new franchise partners, expanding existing franchise territories, and cross-selling across the brand portfolio. The corporate entity itself employs only 8 staff, with Steffen Altmannsberger serving as Managing Director (Geschäftsführer) for DACH.

Name

Neighbourly Brands GmbH

Legal name

Neighbourly Brands GmbH

Website

https://neighbourlybrands.eu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Neighbourly Brands GmbH is the DACH master franchise holder for the Neighborly home-services network, operating the Rainbow Sanierungen (water/fire/mold restoration) and Locatec (leak detection) franchise brands across Germany and Austria through 800+ trained experts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home Services Franchising

SIC

Patent Owners & Lessors (6794), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Home System Care (Water Softeners, Septic Treatments, Drain/Openers, Appliance Cleaners) (CRADAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vacation Rental Maintenance & Vendor Management (BPAJAIAM), Luxury Licensing & Brand Management (CRAKAFAL)

Keywords

• Home services franchising
• Water damage restoration
• Leak detection services
• Mold remediation services
• Fire damage restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

Ellwangen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Franchise licensing and royalties: Neighbourly Brands GmbH operates as the master franchise holder for Germany and Austria (DACH region), licensing the Neighbourly, Rainbow Sanierungen, and Locatec brands to independent franchise partners who pay royalty fees. Revenue is generated through franchise fees, ongoing royalties, and potentially training/academy services to franchisees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Neighbourly Brands GmbH is the DACH (Germany/Austria) master franchise holder for the global Neighbourly network, licensing the Rainbow Sanierungen (water, fire, and mold damage restoration) and LOCATEC Ortungstechnik (leak detection and pipe location) brands to independent franchise partners. The company also operates the Neighbourly Academy in-house training facility in Ellwangen to provide standardized franchisee education, and wraps all franchise brands under a consumer-oriented Neighbourly umbrella brand.

Product overview

Neighbourly Brands DACH is a franchise umbrella organization that brings together multiple franchise brands under one consumer-oriented master brand. The core portfolio consists of Rainbow Sanierungen (water, fire, and mold damage restoration) and LOCATEC Ortungstechnik (leak detection and pipe locating), together forming a comprehensive home services network. The company also operates the Neighbourly Academy as an internal training facility for franchisee development. With over 30 years of experience, 800+ experts, and 50,000+ annual jobs across Germany and Austria, the company operates as part of the global Neighbourly network spanning the USA, Canada, the UK, and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rainbow Sanierungen: Franchise brand specializing in water, fire, and mold damage restoration. Leading expert in the German restoration industry.
• Locatec

Products and services

• Neighbourly (DACH Umbrella Brand) A parent/umbrella brand that consolidates multiple franchise brands (Rainbow Sanierungen, LOCATEC) under a consumer-oriented master brand, offering household services through a centralized point of contact for end customers in Germany and Austria.
• Rainbow Sanierungen Specialist franchise brand for water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, and mold remediation services delivered to property owners, insurance companies, and property managers across Germany and Austria through independently operated franchise partners.
• LOCATEC Ortungstechnik Professional leak detection (Leckortung) and pipe location (Leitungsortung) services delivered via a specialized franchise network serving property owners, facility managers, and insurance companies across Germany and Austria.
• Neighbourly Academy Internal training facility in Ellwangen offering founder training (Gründerschulung), drying training (Trocknungsschulung), sales training, and leak detection workshops to franchise partners and their technicians across the DACH network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ orders processed annually across DACH
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Neighborly (US parent company)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighbourly Brands GmbH is the DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) subsidiary of Neighborly, headquartered in Waco, Texas. Neighborly is the world's largest international franchise group in the craft services sector, operating 42 home service brands globally (21 in USA, 12 in Canada, 9 in Europe). The relationship involves brand licensing, strategic alignment, and executive visits (e.g., CFO Jon Shell visit in July 2024; CEO Mike Davis appointment in July 2024).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/neighbourlyEU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/neighbourly-brands-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/neighbourlybrands

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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