Joshua Tree Experts partners with Franchise FastLane to accelerate expansion

Franchise FastLane, a franchise acceleration and development company, has partnered with Joshua Tree Experts.

Led by founder and CEO, Joshua Malik, Joshua Tree Experts is based out of Pennsylvania and specializes in tree care, lawn care and pest control. The company operates in nine states including Arkansas, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina, Illinois, Indiana, Colorado, Utah and Texas.

Prior to the partnership, Joshua Tree Experts powered its expansion through Franchise FastLane’s CarPool program — a system designed for brands that prefer a self-directed growth approach with strategic coaching and a structured franchise roadmap. The company is now one of the few brands to join the FastLane program based on data, including the franchisor’s value proposition, key differentiators, marketplace conditions, unit economics, positive franchisee validation, support, and its efficiency in getting franchise units open and operated.

“When Joshua Tree Experts first began franchising, I wanted to align with the best in the industry. Franchise FastLane’s reputation as a leader in this space stood out, and their track record of scaling brands responsibly was exactly what we needed,” says Malik, who founded the company in 2005. “When we joined the CarPool program, we saw firsthand the incredible growth and progress that was accomplished – the tools and expertise provided in the CarPool program made a huge impact as we grew at our own pace. Now, with exciting growth momentum behind us, we feel confident in our decision to take Joshua Tree Experts’ expansion to the next level with Franchise FastLane.”

Founded in 2017 and led by Carey Gille, Franchise FastLane was created to help brands accelerate their growth after she experienced firsthand the challenges of franchise expansion while leading sales for a national nutrition brand. Franchise FastLane now supports more than 23 brands in its FastLane program and over 13 brands in its CarPool program.

“We are thoroughly impressed with what Josh and his team have built over the last 20 years – seeing them implement new systems, put our coaching into action, and advance their growth with the CarPool program all in the last year has been nothing short of rewarding,” says Tim Koch, president and chief operating officer of Franchise FastLane. “It’s clear that the brand understands how to follow a playbook, and as they enter the FastLane, Joshua Tree Experts is in a prime position to take their business to the next level while offering entrepreneurs the exciting opportunity to break into the booming tree care, lawn care and pest control industry. We’re thrilled to continue working with a team bringing such an innovative solution to this space and helping them grow effectively in this next chapter."